Tree Lighting Ceremony Dec. 1WINONA LAKE – The Village at Winona is hosting its annual Christmas Tree lighting ceremony Dec. 1 in conjunction with Toys for Tots.
Featuring a visit from Santa Claus, train rides, music, cookies and hot chocolate, caroling, kids ornament making and more, Toys for Tots and the Village at Winona will collect donations of toys to help spread the Christmas spirit.
The ceremony and many family-friendly activities will take place from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Park Avenue next to LetterWood Paper Co.
The Village at Winona and Toys for Tots have partnered for this event to collect toy donations, and ask that visitors bring new, unwrapped toys to spread the Christmas spirit.
The schedule of activities is as follows:
• 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., Toys for Tots collection, kid’s ornament making from The Beaded Peacock and Pottery Bayou, train rides, Christmas carolers. Also, Stinson Organ demonstration.
• 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., free cookies and hot chocolate, Santa Claus.
• 6:15 to 6:30 p.m., lighting ceremony in brick paver lot next to Letterwood.
The Village’s artisan shops and restaurants will be open, and free parking is available throughout The Village.
The Village at Winona® is a shopping and dining destination on the shores of Winona Lake.
For more information, visit www.villageatwinona.com or call 574-268-9888.
