Is anything cuter than Christmas in a small town? Quaint shops, street lights, Santa on the town square…I mean it is pretty much the setting of every Hallmark movie. So I have rounded up a list of Greenfield holiday events and activities to check out this Christmas.
Greenfield Holiday Events You Don’t Want to Miss
Make your plans now to soak in all the holiday magic in Greenfield. If you’ve just got one day to spend in the area this year, make it December 7. The day is packed full of reindeer, music, special shopping opportunities, and even breakfast with Santa!
Festival of the Trees at the Hancock County Arts Gallery
November 29-December 21
Visit the Hancock County Arts Gallery to view a twinkling display of Christmas trees, all decorated by local businesses and organizations. Don’t forget to cast your vote for your favorite tree!
Small Business Saturday
November 30, 9 am-4 pm
Small Business Saturday is done up right in Greenfield on November 30. The downtown merchants will have a variety of sales going on. Head to Bradley Hall Event Center for an Artisan Market full of handcrafted gifts and goodies, as well as a chance to pick up some Downtown Dollars to be spent at local merchants.
Letter to Santa
Dates TBA
If your kid needs to drop a letter to Santa, then you can find his Mailbox at the Patricia Elmore Center at 208 N. Apple Street. From late November until mid-December, children 9 years and younger can mail their letters to Santa and he will reply! Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with each letter. This is sponsored by the Greenfield Parks Department.
Greenfield Central High School Holiday Bazaar
December 7, 9 am-2 pm
Visit the Greenfield Central H.S. holiday bazaar on Saturday, December 7 from 9 am-2 pm. This event offers crafts and local handmade décor from 100 vendors. There are also food options for those who would like to grab breakfast or lunch while they shop.
Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
December 7, 5:45 pm
The Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting will be held on Saturday, December 7 at 5:45 pm. Santa arrives in town in this parade. The floats all contain lights, the city shop windows are decked out for the holidays, the street lamps are decorated and lighted, and it’s just the perfect winter evening to enjoy as a family. The parade starts at 5:45 pm and travels a route between American Legion Place and The Depot Park. Santa will be in his house on the plaza for visits and the downtown shops stay open a little later than usual for business.
Cookie Decorating with Santa
December 14; Timeslots available between 9 am and 2:30 pm
Enjoy Cookie Decorating with Santa at Tuttle Orchards on December 14. Tickets are $12 and are required, but a variety of one-hour time slots are available on these two days. Spectators pay a discounted rate of $5 and toddlers 1 and under are free with a paid sibling. Drop in as a family and visit Santa as you decorate a cookie.
Ho Ho Ho Holiday Breakfast
December 7; Seatings at 8 am, 9:30 am, and 11 am
Families love the holiday tradition of savoring a meal in the company of one the season’s biggest celebrities: Santa! Join Santa and Mrs. Clause at Bradley Hall Events for a breakfast buffet, cocoa, crafts, music, and more. Tickets are $20 each and must be purchased in advance. Before or after your breakfast timeslot, be sure to shop the BOHO Holiday Artisan Market, also inside the Bradley Hall Events Center, from 9 am-4 pm.
Skating on Main
December 6-January 1
Downtown Greenfield just got a little more magical! On weekends through January 1, you can take a spin around the ice rink on the Courthouse Plaza. $15 gets you 90 minutes of rink time and skates are included. Hours are Fridays from 4-10 pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30 am-10 pm. Don’t miss extended hours on New Years Eve when the rink stays open until 12:30!
Christmas at the Ricks
December 7, 7:30 pm
On December 7, The HJ Ricks Center in downtown Greenfield will open its doors prior to the show with a cash bar and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus. The show starts at 7:30 pm and features local talent and performing arts acts competing for cash prizes. Tickets can be purchased at the door, but purchasing in advance saves $2.
Rockin’ Reindeer at the Library
December 16 & 17; 5-7 pm
If your kids want to see reindeer, be sure to drop in to feed the live reindeer scheduled to visit the Hancock County Public Library in Greenfield on December 16 and 17. No reservations required! Stick around on the 16th for the Holiday Sing-Along Show at 6:30 pm. The library has some other fun and free holiday events going on this month, including movie nights, holiday-themed craft times, and an English Country Dance. Check out the library website for all the details. It’s always a good time.
Sledding Hill
If there is snow, then make sure to swing by the sledding hill at Riley Park. This is just a couple blocks from downtown and always a fun time.
Christmas Tree Farms
If you are looking to get a real Christmas Tree, then check out these locally-owned farms near Greenfield. Some have other holiday events going on as well, so check out their websites for more information.
- Sambols Tree Farm
- Lost 40Tree Farm
- Piney Acres Farm
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