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Celebrate Christmas with the sounds of Bones Midwest!
They will be performing Christmas favorites. This concert is FREE and family friendly! View Facebook Event View Flyer

View Flyer with More Information Opportunity Quilt Flyer Lumberyard Arts Center is hosting Shop Local Art for the Holidays this year. Come by to explore the Itty Bitty Art gallery show, shop local goods at Lucy’s Corner, and have fun glazing in the art room. All ages are welcomed! Don’t forget to check out our Opportunity Quilt to raise money for the Baldwin Emergency Fund and Arts Center.

Join in this community of support for your journey
with Lakota Chief Leroy StandingCloud 

Gather at 10 AM...Earlier if you can. Join a shared meal after the ceremony-
bring food to share.
There is no set fee for ceremony but TLC appreciates your contributions to offset expenses for the lodge and use of the Barn. Gifts for the Chief are also encouraged.
Open to all but please RSVP to save your spot.  Space limited. info@lightcenter.info View Facebook Event

We’re dedicated to making your holiday shopping experience stress-free and enjoyable! Designed for last-minute shoppers, this event will help you check off your gift lists without the hassle. View list of vendors

The BJHS cheerleaders will be on hand, selling snacks and drinks to keep your energy up while you shop. They will provide childcare and help your kiddos create gifts, so you can shop with ease.

PLUS!! There will be a FREE Gift Wrapping Station—no last-minute panic this year! Buy your gifts there and/or bring them from home!

(Leave a tip to support the BJHS Cheerleaders for their amazing assistance at the Kids Zone & Gift-Making Station). Facebook Event

Join us for a free Holiday Brunch Gathering hosted by BCRC to celebrate the season together. Enjoy delicious food, great company, and a fun $10 gift exchange. Our Holiday Brunch will take place on Friday, December 13, starting at 10:00 AM. Preregistration is required, so don’t miss out—sign up today!

Please join us for the Baldwin State Bank Holiday Open House. Stop by for refreshments as we celebrate the season. We hope to see you there! View Flyer

Bring yourself and a friend to the Baldwin City Chamber of Commerce Holiday Open House hosted by Kansas State Bank! Join the Baldwin City community for tasty appetizers and drinks. Winners of the Holiday Business Window Decorating Contest will be announced this evening. An RSVP is appreciated.
Want to make a difference in your community just by showing up? For each guest attending, Kansas State Bank will donate $5 to Baldwin Education Foundation in support of their Giving for Good Campaign. View Facebook Event

Santa is here! Join us for free photo's with Santa. We will also have Hot Chocolate and Cookies and Coloring for the family. Santa is excited to see everyone and hopes to see new and familiar faces this year! View Flyer View Facebook Event

Come in for a free mini Christmas tree. View Flyer

Nutcracker Land of Sweets Selections featuring BCCA Ballet and Tumbling Students.

Cookie Reception fundraiser for BCCA Club Nonprofit

Holiday Spectacular featuring All Star Team, BCCA choir, and more! View Flyer

A production of the Department of Music and Theatre. Admission is Free. After the performance, join us for refreshments in the lobby of Rice Auditorium. Santa will stop by for festive photos! If you aren’t able to attend in person, watch the performance via Zoom.

Pictures with Nutcracker’s Maple Sugar Fairy, crafts, Winter Wonderland obstacle course, and hot cider. View Flyer

Let us help you get into the holiday spirit with our Holiday Crafternoon. During this FREE event, we’ll decorate a small Christmas tree with all kinds of fun, homemade ornaments. Keep it for yourself or give it as a gift! Facebook Event

Hit Pause: A Time for Grief in the Midst of the Holiday Season

 After the turkey, the Black Friday, the hustle and bustle of keeping up with your life, the grief hides in the depth of your heart. Carve out time to be with your grief and take a deep breath right in the midst of all else that may be going on.

Powering through the holiday season takes a good bit of energy, especially when you are grieving. You are invited to take this time to recharge deeply and restore yourself at depth. Just one day. Just for you.

Bring:
Food to share for lunch.
Photo of the person you lost
Donation: $45 or as you can give
Contribute here or at the door:
http://www.lightcenter.info/store-2/p/hit-pause-a-time-for-grief

The TLC Grief Team invites you to join us: Robin Goff, Marcia Epstein, Shannon Musgrave, Donna Hanschu, Jancy Pettit

Peace Be Still
Take care of your tender heart!

Fun opportunity to brainstorm with other students and receive assistance in developing your business pitch for the Douglas County YEC on Feb. 7, 2025! More information and registration.

Come and enjoy the special feelings of the Christmas season!
Enjoy cookies and hot cider while shopping handmade crafts for that special gift. We will be serving lunch this year!
Santa will make a special appearance at 1:00. So the kids can visit while you shop! See Facebook Event

Free to residents of USD 348! Get Ready for Gingerbread fun this year! Thanks to Xtream Mediacom and volunteers from BHS Culinary Club and Art Programs and FCCLA, this free event offers four sessions to create a house for decoration or dessert. Four sessions this year! 9:30-10:30 a.m.; 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 12:30-1:30 p.m.; 2-3 p.m. Xtream Gingerbread House Party Flyer with More Information Claim Your Spot

Ignite the holiday magic by enjoying Breakfast with Santa! This traditional breakfast with the man in red brings out the kid in us all. Gather the family to enjoy an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast before heading out to enjoy other offerings in our community prior to Santa’s evening arrival at the Festival of Lights. In addition to breakfast, there will be a craft and time to visit with Santa. We offer two morning time slots, so whether you're an early riser or prefer to sleep in, we've got time with Kris Kringle for you. You won't want to miss it! Tickets and Information

Experience the magic of the season and a day filled with lights, music, food, crafts, and festivities! Bring your family, friend, or neighbor; for as Charles Dickens penned, “…there is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good-humour.” Visit Website Visit Facebook Page

Parade

At 6 p.m. floats draped in thousands of lights parade down 8th and High Streets. As the last float goes by, the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will commence beside City Hall followed by pictures with Santa Claus and the Grinch. Fireworks will be in the east following the ceremony.

You’re invited to help create history at Baldwin’s First Annual Family Photo after the tree lighting. This special moment harkens back to the days when townsfolk would gather for a group picture to celebrate community events.

Thank you to Mediacom Communications Corp. for sponsoring the parade!

See list of 2023 Float Winners

Float registration for the Festival of Lights parade is now open! Floats are to be in line by 5:15 p.m. Registration deadline: Friday, December 6th. There is no fee to enter. Cash prizes are awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each category.

You're invited to our end of the semester band concert! Join us for an evening of traditional band music and Christmas songs. Free Admission. View Facebook Event

Pop-Up Tropical Holiday Mall featuring local vendors with holiday merchandise and activities. More Information Facebook Event

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Join us for a festive celebration of local businesses and the perfect kick-off to your holiday shopping! Discover a diverse selection of vendors throughout downtown, with over 25 businesses showcasing their unique products and services.

This event highlights the heart of our community, as our local business owners graciously open their doors to welcome additional vendors. Come and share the love for Baldwin City this holiday season, making your shopping experience as special as the gifts you'll find!

And don’t miss out on the fun of our Punch Card Game! Collect punches at each stop for a chance to win a fantastic prize basket packed with local products and services. Let’s shop local, celebrate together, and make this season memorable!

Shop Hop Locations:
Lovely Flower Co.-703 Eighth St
Homestead Kitchen + Bakery-719 Eighth St
Lumberyard Arts Center-718 High St *OPEN 10 am - 12 pm*
Baldwin City Public Library-800 7th St
Baldwin City Beer Company-520 High St

Bonus Stops: (chance to win more prizes!)
Ad Astra Alpacas - 168 E. 1700th Rd.
Baldwin City Made -707 8th St.
Om Grown/The Well Nest - 816 High St.
Quilters' Paradise - 713 8th St.
Standard Grooming Supply - 616 High St.
The Town Galleria - 715 8th St.

View Flyer with More Information Opportunity Quilt Flyer Lumberyard Arts Center is hosting Shop Local Art for the Holidays this year. Come inside to enjoy shopping at Lucy’s Corner, glazing ceramics in the art room, and support our Opportunity Quilt in raising money for Baldwin’s Emergency Fund and Arts Center. Come celebrate the gallery reception of the Itty Bitty Art Show. Visit with artists and vote on your favorite entry! Enjoy Homestead Donuts, Coffee, and Juice. Mimosas for purchase.

The Itty Bitty Picture Show is organized by the Lumberyard Arts Center to showcase local original art pieces. The reception opening will give you a chance to meet the artists behind the work vote for your favorite piece.
Enjoy Homestead Donuts, Coffee & Juice. Mimosas for purchase. View Facebook Event