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Walking in a Winter Wonderland

Darke County Visitors Bureau...

With Christmas right around the corner, many communities are celebrating with open houses, light displays, winter hikes and special events. Read on for details!

For more information on events taking place throughout the year in Darke County, visit our website at VisitDarkeCounty.org You can also catch up with us on Facebook.

Now through December 17 - Sixth Annual Community Christmas Drive Thru Light Display. Start a new family tradition by taking a drive through Harter Park in Union City to see a spectacular light display with more than 3 million lights. Guests can also enjoy visits from Santa, a live nativity presentation and a gift shop near the shelter house. For more information, call (765) 964-6302.

Now through December 24 - Christmas at Garst Museum. Visit the Darke County Historical Society’s museum to see the beautiful trees that have been decorated by local garden clubs and the VFW Women’s Auxiliary. Also on display are nativity scenes and nutcrackers from the museum’s collection. For more information, call (937) 548-5250. www.GarstMuseum.org

December 2 - Candlelight Open House at Bear’s Mill. Close your eyes. Picture a crackling bonfire and luminaries reflecting off the water. Feel the chill in the air. Smell the aroma of fresh cedar. Taste the hot chocolate with marshmallows. You are invited to enjoy the romance of the holidays at this historic landmark during an evening in the country with The Friends of Bear’s Mill from 6:00 to 10:00 pm. www.BearsMill.com

December 3 - Breakfast at the Manger. Bring your children to hear the story of the real Christmas as well as make a Christmas craft, decorate homemade Christmas cookies, build their own pancakes, pet barn animals and have their pictures taken with Joseph, Mary and Baby Jesus at ‘Breakfast at the Manger’ at the Versailles Christian Church. Event is for preschoolers through sixth-graders, and their parents. Event is free. Call (937) 526-4499 for more information.

December 3 - 4th Annual Walking in a Winter Wonderland. Visit Shawnee Prairie from 6:00 to 9:00 pm for an evening stroll through a ‘Winter Wonderland.’ Enjoy more than 300 beautiful luminaries lighting the way along a wooded trail to the Pioneer Log House, as well as a roaring fire, holiday snacks, warm drinks and music from Christmas Past. Guests can also enjoy a peaceful winter’s hike through the woods with the crisp air and bright stars of an early December eve. Holiday crafts will be available in the Log House and in the Nature Center for the young-at-heart! to make and take. The Gift Shop will also be open during the event, offering plenty of nature-based gifts and stocking stuffers for sale. For more information, call Darke County Parks at (937) 548-0165. www.DarkeCountyParks.org

December 3 - Christkindl Market at The Winery at Versailles. Enjoy this German holiday tradition complete with the jolly fat man himself, gift vendors, homemade German grilled sausages and savings galore on Christmas items. Bring in a non-perishable food item to get a FREE picture with Santa. For more information, call The Winery at (937) 526-3232. www.WineryatVersailles.com

December 8 - Christmas in the City. Downtown merchants in Union City will be open for your shopping pleasure from 5 to 8 pm. Live musical performances will be scattered throughout the area, with the following fun activities: Cookie Walk, Pictures with Santa, Lions Club Nut Sales, Carriage Rides, Hotdogs & marshmallows roasting, hot chocolate, gift wrapping, Holiday Gift Gallery, kids shopping area, Gingerbread Cookie Decorating. For more information, call (765) 964-4007.

December 10 - Robin Spielberg’s American Tapestry Holiday Performance. A snowy sleigh ride. Dinner by candlelight. Winter air that is crisp and clear. Robin Spielberg’s American Tapestry captures these images with a unique combination of spellbinding music and nostalgic stories spun together into a warm and winning tapestry of joy, renewal and love. Performance takes place at St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville. For more information or to order tickets, call (937) 547-0908. www.CenterforArts.net

December 10 - Breakfast with Santa! The Greenville Business & Professional Women’s (BPW) Club invites all children to their Annual Breakfast with Santa at 9:00 am at the Greenville VFW Hall, 219 N. Ohio St., Greenville. Santa will be there, along with Mrs. Claus, the elves and entertainment. Pictures with Santa will be available and Santa will be joining us for breakfast. Call (937) 548-1414 for more information.

December 11 - Big Daddy Weave ~ Christmas Concert. Illumination Ministries welcomes Big Daddy Weave to Greenville for a special Christmas concert at St. Clair Memorial Hall. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 the day of the show. For more information or tickets, call (937) 459-2516.

December 17 - Jingle Bell Run / Walk. This event is a fun and festive way to kick off the holidays with family, friends and coworkers. Dust off your elf costume, tie jingle bells to your shoelaces and enjoy a 5K for a great cause. All proceeds benefit the YMCA of Darke County. Supervised activities, games and crafts will be provided for kids age 9 and under in the Reindeer room. Call ((937) 548-3777. www.YMCADarkeCounty.org

December 19 - Christmas with Encore! Enjoy a delicious wedding-style dinner and a delightful Christmas performance by Versailles High School show choir, Encore! Call (937) 526-4499 for more information.

December 31 - New Years Eve ‘Pre-Party’ at The Winery at Versailles. Kick start New Years Eve with a “Pre-Party” at The Winery at Versailles! Enjoy a dinner of roasted pork, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, applesauce and roll for only $7.99 from 6-7:30 pm. Reservations are required for dinner. Open party runs from 7:00 to 9:00 pm and no reservations are needed, and there is no entry fee. Enjoy upbeat music, games and door prizes. Bring a few friends or a whole group. Sandwiches, side salads and freshly made pizzas available for sale that evening. For more information, call The Winery at (937) 526-3232. www.WineryatVersailles.com

See these events and more at the Darke County Visitors Bureau



 
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