Come on out to Franke Park in Fort Wayne, IN on Saturday, November 30, and Sunday, December 1, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. for some fun, fascinating, free activities focusing on the meaning of Christmas.
Christmas in the Park is sponsored by Christ Child Festival of Fort Wayne, Inc. and is a family friendly, indoor/outdoor festival. It has been been awarded the 1st place winner in Best Festival category of Fort Wayne Newspaper Readers’ Choice Contest for 2nd consecutive year! This is a great way to build intergenerational memories.
OUTSIDE:
• Delight in a horse-drawn wagon ride – 11/30, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., 12/1, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Experience walk thru “Do You See What I See?” This event includes a stop at the nativity—complete with live donkeys and sheep (heated tent covering)
• Observe live camels and learn about their habits – outside the Magi tent
• Use cell phone or camera for family photo op with choice of several backgrounds: HOPE, JOY, LOVE OR NATIVITY CUT OUT (still time to use for family Christmas card or to insert in card)
INSIDE BRICK HEATED PAVILION # 1:
• Write an encouraging note to a Veteran that will be delivered by a chaplain. View the tree beautifully decorated by Choice Designs to be delivered to the VA Northern Indiana Medical Center on Lake Avenue after Christmas in the Park
• Write an encouraging note to be attached to a beautifully hand-crafted dress or pair of shorts to be delivered to a needy child by local people on a mission trip or by Little Dresses for Africa
• View wide variety of displays and some interactive booths. Choose a style of balloon sculpture and observe while yours is assembled. View craft ideas at several tables of “Ideas for Make It Together Gifts” and take picture of the posted instructions. Learn about how several different cultures celebrate Christmas. Check out several of our Christmas trees that were previous entries in the Embassy Festival of Trees. Select a FREE book at book tables. Enjoy cookies and a beverage.
INSIDE HEATED ACTIVITY TENT:
• Animal Grams Petting Zoo
• On stage performers – mostly Christmas Music 12:00 Noon – 4:00 p.m. each day
• Crafts and games for children
• Listen to “The Story”
• Enjoy donut holes/hot chocolate
For more information or questions, please contact Judi Hapke, Christ Child Festival Publicity Chairperson, (260)447-9437.
www.ChristChildFest.org, www.Facebook.com/CCfestival, Christmasintheparkfw@gmail.com
