Christmas Tree Lighting at the Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza (Main at Chippewa) on December 9, 2023 and bring along your skates as there is free ice-skating season at the rink. The event starts at 5pm with the countdown for lighting the tree at 6pm and Santa Claus.
Immediately following the fireworks and tree lighting, the fun will continue with visits with Santa, holiday gifts, and ice-skating. Hartland Carriage will offer free horse and carriage rides. Thistle Creek Alpaca Farm and their friendly furry alpacas. The new AKG Art Truck is a mobile center for free hands-on artmaking that brings art activities and workshops for individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and levels of ability.
Fat Bob’s Smokehouse food truck will offer delectable bites for purchase. Ice-skating is free and ice-skate rental is available; $2 for children and $3 for adults. Guests are encouraged to bring their own ice-skates and avoid waiting in the ice-skate rental line. Santa will visit with children from 6:30pm to 8pm.
