Seasonal Festivities at Riverside Gardens, Lanterman’s Mill

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“Frost & Lights: A Festive Holiday at the Gardens” will open Sunday at D.D. and Velma Davis Visitor Center at Fellows Riverside Gardens.

The family-friendly, admission-free celebration features twinkling lights, festive displays and cheerful activities for all ages.

This year’s Festival of Trees will showcase 90 uniquely decorated trees created by local nonprofit organizations. Visitors can also enjoy seasonal floral displays, shop for unique gifts at the Shop in the Gardens and purchase refreshments.

The Festival of Trees is open daily Dec. 7 to Jan. 4. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

The attraction is closed Dec. 24-25 and Jan. 1.

On select Saturday and Sunday evenings –  Dec. 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28 – Fellows Riverside Gardens will present Winter Nights, a free outdoor light experience from 5-7 p.m. Guests can step inside Davis Center for the Festival of Trees display and special character appearances from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Here is the schedule of guest characters:

  • Elsa and Olaf: Dec. 7.
  • Santa and the Grinch: Dec. 14.
  • Bluey and Bingo: Dec. 21.

More than 35 vendors will fill Davis Center for Festive Finds, offering last-minute gifts, handmade items and seasonal treats. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 13-14.

Holiday Nights will take place from 5-7 p.m. Dec. 13-14 at Lanterman’s Mill. The historic property will be adorned with garland and Christmas trees as holiday music plays and Santa Claus visits. The mill gift shop will be open for last-minute holiday shopping, and hot chocolate and popcorn will be available for purchase.

For more information about these holiday events, go to MillCreekMetroParks.org.

 

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