9th Annual Carbon Valley Holiday Festival
Holiday fun continues with Firestone activities from 12 to 4 p.m. at Coal Ridge Middle School, 6201 Booth Drive. Kids can share their wish lists and take photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Santa’s Workshop will be in full production allowing kids to create their own gifts and ornaments, with even some fun crafts designed for older kids this year. Attendees can enjoy hot chocolate and cookies throughout the afternoon.
Dacono will light things up with a tree lighting event at Dacono City Hall. Guests can get “chili” with Santa with Christmas Chili and then take part in Christmas family photos with Santa and an antique fire truck. There will be wagon rides, a chance to create holiday crafts and a limited number of holiday ornaments for giveaway.
Frederick’s Festival of Lights and 15th annual tree lighting will wrap up the day-long event at Crist Park. Bundle up to enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides, a live ice carving demonstration resulting in an interactive display, photos with Santa and thousands of twinkling lights throughout the park. While listening to holiday music and enjoying the lights, attendees will be able to enjoy hot cocoa and cookies.