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The Winter Wonderland of the Village
The days have grown short and the nights long.... We waken to frost and thoughts of snow and ice and holidays - and all of the wonderful events to enjoy in our charming little town during this breath-taking season! Winter in the Village is a magical time. From the decorated Christmas tree gracing Main and Oak Streets to the chimes of the Village clock ringing through the frosty air, Zionsville offers a picture perfect snow globe of a winter wonderland to its residents and visitors.Forget the malls and the traffic and the crowds. Take some time to explore the Village shops. Check out the dazzling window displays and the unique gift giving ideas offered by the wide variety of specialty and antique shops in town. It’s a sure bet you’ll find it a much more rewarding and relaxing experience. And be sure to top off that day of shopping and strolling with lunch or dinner, a steaming mug of hot chocolate or even a spirit or two at one of many of Zionsville’s unique restaurants!
Don’t miss these "wondrous" events:
Christmas in the Village
Enjoy "A Storybook Christmas"
Carolers, reindeers, elves and Santa (and the Mrs.) himself....
Saturday and Sunday, December 1st and 2nd.
Always a Village favorite for young and old alike, this is an event not to be missed. Visit Santa, pet a reindeer and discuss the merits of carrots versus milk and cookies with the elves themselves. Meet Frosty the Snowman and the Christmas Mouse - listen to the mellow tunes of Tom Wright and enjoy a f ree carriage or train ride! Shops will be open late and offering lots of "special treats"! Don’t forget to sign up at participating merchants for the "Z’12 Gifts of Christmas Holiday Sweepstakes"!
Call the Zionsville Chamber of Commerce for more information at (317) 873.3836 or visit www.zionsvillechamber.org.
SullivanMunce Cultural Center
Both the art center and the museum will be decked out in all their holiday splendor for this annual Zionsville tradition. Visitors can shop for a wide variety of stocking stuffers at the art center, where pieces of small art and jewelry vie for attention with other handcrafted original artwork - in a variety of styles and mediums - featured in their holiday boutique. Open throughout the holiday season.
From 11 AM-2 PM, December 1st and 2nd visitors can also buy a handcrafted ceramic bowl (for just $8) - that we’ll fill with hot, homemade chili - before continuing on to the museum.
Children and adults alike will enjoy a visit to Emma and Addison’s World, to learn about how the children of Zionsville lived in the 1800’s, while visitors of all ages are invited to view the Gingerbread Houses on Parade and to purchase sweet treats and baked goods from the museum guild. Open throughout the holiday season.
Emma and Addison's World -
Saturday Experiences at the SullivanMunce
December 2nd, 1-3PM
This month, they’ll light the candles that adorn the museum tree - just as Emma and Addison used to do! Children will also be entertained by a storyteller and make ornaments and gifts for the home.
COST: FREE - RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED
Gingerbread Houses on Parade Exhibit
December 2 - 20
Presented by the museum guild, this popular event challenges bakers of all ages - and skill levels - to make and decorate original gingerbread creations that will be on display in the museum throughout the holiday season. Award ribbons will be given in several age classes in categories that include houses, buildings, non-traditional and historical.
Carter's Toy Museum and Ice Cream Parlor
93 South Main St. 317-733-1650
Hours: Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sun 11-6p.m. Fri and Sat 11-8 p.m.
Admission: Adults $8, Seniors $7, under 16 $5 (includes free merry-go-round or bumper car ride)
Wheelchairs FREE
317-733-1650
Holiday Stroll: A Fairytale Celebration
Saturday December 1, 2007 9:30 to 4:30 p.m., Sunday December 2, 2007 1:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Hussey Mayfield Memorial Public Library
250 North Fifth Street
Call Marilyn for information: 873-3149 ext.12452
http://www.zionsville.lib.in.us
Gingerbread Houses on Parade
December 1- 15, 2007
Sponsored by Sullivan Museum Guild
Santa House at the Bell Tower at the Sanctuary on Main
December 1 and 2 ~~ 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday December 8 and Saturday December 15, 2007 ~~ 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Recurring Events -
Fourth Friday
Most art galleries are open until 8 p.m. on the fourth Friday of each month and feature special exhibits and events.
If you would know of a special Village event you would like to share with your fellow residents, please e-mail your information to alacy@sbcglobal.net.
Previous Happenings
Autumn 2006
Christmas 2006
Winter 2007
Spring 2007
Summer 2007
Autumn 2007
