 Growing up I always used to say to my parents, “There is nothing to do here” and I could not have been more wrong. Gearing up for the holidays we have so many fun activities and events! Christmas on the Farm, Heart of the Holidays Festival, and Santa Hut hours are just a few. Make sure to check the community calendar on yorkvisitors.org or keep up to date on our social media @yorkcountyne on Instagram and Visit York County, NE on Facebook!
Mark your Calendars: Christmas on the Farm Come help us celebrate Christmas on the Farm at Wessels Living History Farm in December! We will be open 10am-4pm Thursday-Saturday and Sunday from 1pm-4pm during the month of December (with the exception of Thursday December 26th). The Mercantile will host a Christmas Market every Saturday during the month of December from 10am-1pm! On Sunday, December 15th, the Off the Wall Dulcimer Players will be performing Christmas Carols for a free will donation to their band! Regular admission prices to tour the Farm; $7 Adults; $5 Seniors and Students. Dec 15 Heart of the Holiday Events from 1 to 5 pm include: free ice-skating rink, smoresville, Christmas bingo at 1:30, Christmas Star Wars cast, 360 photo booth, horse drawn carriages, live reindeer, food trucks, Santa in a firetruck, and the Light Parade starting at 5:30! If you are attending the event please consider bringing toiletries, canned food, or toys to donate benefiting Blue Valley Community Action! Santa Hut Hours Get ready to visit Santa at his hut at Kilgore Memorial Library (520 N Nebraska Ave) this December! Families are invited to drop by, share holiday wishes, and even drop off letters to Santa in his mailbox until December 19. Santa will be in York:
Dec 6-8 – Cocoa & Carols Through the Ages Taking place at the Bartholomew Performing Arts Center, YORK UNIVERSITY, December 6, 7 (7:30 pm) and 8 (2:30 pm). Tickets are available now. Dec 7 – The Cookie Walk at First Presbyterian Church Chapter A P.E.O. invites everyone to "Giddy Up to the Great Cookie Corral" from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for only $8 a dozen. Dec 7 – Rivera Family Fundraiser at Emmanuel Dec 8 – Kirtsey’s Holiday Market From 12:00 to 4:00 pm let Kirtsey’s Boutique be your one-stop shop for holiday prep! Local vendors include The Bread Box - By Karlie, Elle’s Sweet Eats, Madison + Barrett, Pippa & Penny, Baked Goods by Genni of PK’S REVIVAL, Roam & Ivy Flowers, Pour Horse Coffee Truck. Dec 10 – Hot Cocoa Bar at Viaero Wireless Smartphone 101 with Hot Cocoa with VIAERO WIRELESS! Warm up and level up your tech skills with Viaero Wireless-York! Join us on Dec 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM for this fun and free event. Dec 10 – YHS Soup Supper Fundraiser & Holiday Concert Soup Supper starts at 5pm (until 6:50) Come support your YHS Marching Band ($ free will donation! Dec 13 – YC3 Arby’s Nights from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Dec 14 - Candy Can Hunt & Cookie Decorating at East Hill Park Come join us for a Candy Cane Hunt starting promptly at 10am followed by take-home cookie decorating kits provided by J&R Heating & Air Conditioning! Don't be late, this is a quick event but fun is had by all ages and it's free to the public! Dec 14 – Craft & Vendor Show at McCool School Gym Craft & Vendor Show in McCool Dec. 14th from 9-2 in the school gym. Dec 14 – Community Coffee and Santa at Waco Community Building Community Coffee at the WACO COMMUNITY BUILDING December 14 from 9 – 11 AM. Winter is coming and we will soon start hibernating in our homes. Before that happens, why not get together with your fellow neighbors one last time to enjoy fellowship, coffee, and doughnuts. Santa and Mrs. Claus will also be there to see all the little ones. Come join us for a few hours of fun! Life Long Learners: Dec 7 – Greenery Workshop at Harmony Nursery From 9:00 to 3:00 pm get hands-on and creative by designing with greenery, branches and an array of seasonal accents. Learn tips and tricks to make your winter containers a showstopper, perfect for bringing the holiday spirit to your doorstep Dec 7 – Gift Wrapping and Bow Mastery at SCC Learning Center From 9:00 to 11:00 am for $19 master the art of elegant folds, intricate embellishments, and bow-making for every occasion. Whether it’s a birthday, holiday, or special celebration, you’ll leave with the skills to impress! Dec 10 – Starting your own Food Truck Business at SCC Learning Center Ready to turn your culinary dreams into reality? Join us at the SCC York Learning Center or through ZOOM on December 10th from 7:00-8:00 p.m. for our Starting Your Own Food Truck Business class, only $10! Dec 12 – Ho Ho Santas at SCC Learning Center Ho Ho Santas Alert! Save your shopping time and energy this holiday season! Join us at the SCC YORK LEARNING CENTER on December 12th from 6-7:30 p.m. for a fun evening of crafting adorable chip brush Santa ornaments. $19 for registration! Dec 14 – Wipe Out Day at SCC Learning Center Time for Wipe-Out Day! Got unfinished WIPs (Works in Progress), PIGS (Projects in Grocery Sacks), or UFOs (Unfinished Objects)? It’s time to bring them to life! Join us on December 14th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. $15 registration. Dec 14 – Hometown Heroes: A History of the York Fire Department at Anna Bemis Palmer Museum Join us on Saturday, December 14th at 2PM at the ANNA BEMIS PALMER MUSEUM for "Hometown Heroes" a presentation on the history of the York Fire Department, led by Fire Chief Tony Bestwick! Theatre Lovers: Dec 6-8 – A Christmas Carol at the Playhouse YORKSHIRE PLAYHOUSE presents a classic this holiday season! “A Christmas Carol” performances will take place December 3-6 @ 7:30 PM and December 7 & 8 at 2:00 PM. You will not want to delay securing your tickets, this show has been highly anticipated. Tickets are available at www.yorkshireplayhouse.com Dec 9 & 11 & 12 – Auditions for Yorkshire Playhouse Production Auditions for the first show of the 2025 season will be held December 9, 11 & 12 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Comments are closed.
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