Christmas Candlelight Tours & Visit with Santa
Free! Historic 1856 Kennicott House Tours
Winter Drop-in Activities
THE GROVE
Christmas Candlelight Tours & Visit with Santa
F, December 12 Time Slots from 5:30-7:45 pm
Experience the magic of the season as you stroll through the historic 1856 Kennicott House with rooms aglow with festive decor in this special, afterhours program. Guests will be ushered through the festively adorned rooms by a historically-dressed guide. Hear stories of Victorian holiday traditions while enjoying the warm glow of candlelight. End the evening with a visit and small gift from Santa. Each family member must register separately.
The Grove 207015-A $ 12 /$ 14 per person
Free! Historic 1856 Kennicott House Tours
Sa / Su • 11 am-3 pm
Stroll up to this beautiful Victorian-era home and take a moment to prepare for a journey back in time. As your guide takes you through the home, you begin to feel what life was like in the 19th century for the Kennicott family. The museum home maintains a majority of its original features and displays over 40 of the Kennicott family’ s original belongings. In December, drop-in and make a pomander, a scented holiday tradition. $ 1 / craft while supplies last. No tours on 12 / 7 or 3 / 8.
All Ages • The Grove
Winter Drop-in Activities
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.
The Grove
Free! Recycled Gift Tags Get into the holiday spirit while going green and creating unique, eco-friendly gift tags for your holiday presents.
Sa / Su • 10 am-4 pm 12 / 6-12 / 7, 12 / 13-12 / 14, 12 / 20-12 / 21
Love Bugs This Valentine’ s Day, discover the world of insects in a whole new way! Drop in and create your very own " love bug " to take home using simple craft supplies, while also learning real-life insects facts. Cash only. $ 2 / bug while supplies last.
Sa • 10 am-4 pm 2 / 14
Free! Great Backyard Bird Count Spend as little as 15 minutes exploring The Grove and counting the birds you see. Your observations will be shared with scientists to help protect birds everywhere. Bird ID sheets and binoculars available for borrowing.
Sa / Su • 10 am-4 pm 2 / 14-2 / 15
Free! Grove Arrival Day Celebrate the anniversary of the day the pioneering Kennicott family first arrived at The Grove. Meet at the Log Cabin.
Su • 11 am-3 pm 3 / 8
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