Mill Creek MetroParks can be a magical place to spend the holiday season.

And the park is inviting the public to spend the Thanksgiving weekend with them, as well as several other holiday park events that include visits from Santa, chestnuts roasted on an open fire and many more fun events.

Black Friday Sale

Location: Mill Creek Golf Course Golf Shop 

When: Friday, November 26, 2021. 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 

Lanterman's Mill for Olde Fashioned Christmas

Location: Lanterman's Mill

When: Saturday, November 27 & Sunday, November 28 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Details: Sponsored by 21 WFMJ/WBCB, guests will see Lanterman's Mill dressed in holiday finery for this traditional, family-friendly, free admission event.

Taste chestnuts roasted on an open fire, purchase unique handcrafted gifts, watch the Christmas Story movie on the big screen, crafts for the kids, and a visit with Santa.

Santa will be escorted to the Mill by the Mill Creek MetroParks Police at Noon on Saturday, December 27, 2021.

To share the holiday spirit with others, consider bringing a new hat, scarf, or pair of mittens to decorate a "Giving Tree." Donated items will warm up local children in need this winter.

MetroMutts
 
Location: MetroParks Farm - McMahon Hall
 
When: Saturday, December 11th from 5-7 p.m.
 
Details: Make paw print ornaments for the Christmas tree. This is for the entire family, so don't forget to bring Fido!
Call Wick Recreation Area to register by December 8th. MetroMutts Members get in for free, non-members are $5.

 

Breakfast With Santa
 
Location: Fellows Riverside Gardens: Rossi Auditorium Plus Radius Room
 
When: Saturday, December 11th | 9-10:30a.m. or 11:30a.m.-1 p.m.
 
Details:  Take pictures with Saint Nick himself and enjoy a kid-friendly breakfast from Santa's helpers at Inspired Catering by Kravitz. Space is limited. Register online by December 5th or call 330.740.7116 to make reservations. 
 
Adults: $29.00
Kids ages 12-18: $16.00
Kids ages 2-11: $10.50
Kids under 2: FREE

 

Winter Nights
 
Location: Fellows Riverside Gardens
 
When: Saturdays 12/4 – 12/18  5-7 p.m.
 
Details: Take a frosty evening stroll in Fellows Riverside Gardens at this year's Winter Nights! The garden grounds will be adorned with dazzling light displays that are sure to spark some holiday joy in all our visitors. Stop in the Davis Center and enjoy the parks 60 Winter Celebration trees, purchase snacks and refreshments in the Garden Café by Kravitz, or grab some festive décor at the Shop in the Gardens.
 
 
Winter Celebration Holiday Tree After Hours Photo Op
 
Location: Fellows Riverside Gardens: Weller Gallery
 
When: Wednesday, December 8th from 5:30-7 p.m.
 
Details: This is an after hours photo opportunity of the Holiday trees at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Learn basic photo techniques, composition and ways to take the best holiday portraits. Family-friendly. Bring your camera and/or cell phone. Register/pay by December 6th, online or call 330.740.7116.
$5 per person or $10 for a family of 4 with $5 each additional person.
 
 
Mixed Greens Live Holiday Wreath
 
Location: Fellows Riverside Gardens: Kidston Classroom
 
When: Saturday,December 4th 10 a.m. - noon
 
Details: Create a beautiful mixed greens live holiday wreath with Judy Stanislaw. Register/pay by December 2nd online or or call 330.740.7116. $28 Resident; $32 Non-Resident.
 
 
More holiday and winter events including a full moon hike, a winter tree hike and other festive events can be found on the parks website.