Holiday Activity Guide 2016

Entertaining your kids can be a tricky business at the best of times, but even more difficult during the holidays. For kids, the thought of a few weeks off from school is enough to send them into a whirlwind of excitement. For us parents, it can be difficult to find something to do to occupy all this free time. Henderson Family has compiled a list of fun-filled activities you can do with the whole family during the holiday season.

Throughout November & December

Christmas On The Farm
Friday November 25 @ 6-8pm & Saturday, November 26 @ 10am–5pm
Blue Moon Stables
8124 State Route 268, Corydon
Bring the entire family out for a classic country Christmas! Shop local vendors for Christmas gifts, enjoy family photos with Santa, pony rides, hay rides, petting zoo, antique tractors, food and activities for the kids. Beautiful Christmas lights and unique décor adorn the stables; proceeds benefit Healing Reins Therapeutic Riding.

Teen STEAM: Gingerbread
Thursday, December 1 @ 4-5:30pm
Henderson County Public Library
101 S. Main Street
Play with your food and create some edible art while we decorate gingerbread trains and houses for library display throughout the holiday season! Get your cookie fix with other teens during this engineering craft.

Christmas in the Park
Thursday, December 1 – Saturday, December 31
Central Park
10 S. Main Street
Christmas in the Park offers a fun, free place for children to view Christmas lights and decorations, ride in Santa’s sleigh and meet Santa himself.

Christmas in the Park Tree Lighting Ceremony
Friday, December 2 @ 6pm
Central Park
10 S. Main Street

Henderson Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 3 @ 10am
Downtown Henderson
It’s time to ring in the 2016 holiday season with the annual holiday parade in on Main Street.

Christmas in the Park – Meet Santa!
Saturday, December 3 @ 11am-3pm & December 4 @ 1-3pm
Central Park
10 S. Main Street

“All Decked Out” Christmas Gala
Saturday, December 3 @ 7-10pm
Henderson Country Club
1030 Country Club Drive
The Henderson Regional Hospital Foundation presents “All Decked Out” Christmas Gala (black tie optional). Heavy hors d’oeuvres, band/dancing, silent and live auction, and a cash bar. Tickets are $75 and are in very limited quantity.

Alice P. Taylor Candlelight Service
Sunday, December 4 @ 3:30pm
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
5 S. Green Street
One of the Community’s oldest and most beloved events, the Alice P. Taylor Candlelight Service was originally started by the now-defunct Henderson Music Club as a way to showcase the talents of its members in the holiday season. After nearly eight decades, the service still takes place on the first Sunday afternoon of December and highlights local music talents following an organ prelude to introducing the service.

Victorian Christmas Tree Decorating
Thursday, December 8 @ 6pm
Henderson County Public Library Rotunda
101 S. Main Street
Sue Berry and the United Daughters of the Confederacy will discuss Victorian customs and how they relate to our current celebrations. Participants will assist in decorating a tree with items available during that era such as ribbon, oranges, popcorn garland, dried flowers, and more.

Christmas in the Park – Meet Santa!
Saturday, December 10 @ 11am-3pm & Sunday, December 11 @ 1-3pm
Central Park
10 S. Main Street

Candy Cane Hunt
Saturday, December 10 @ 2pm
Atkinson Park
1813 N. Elm Street
This event will be held at the open field by disc golf course. For five years old and older. Children will search for candy canes in the open field.

Cocoa and Slippers with Santa and Mrs. Claus
Monday, December 12 @ 5-7pm
Henderson County Public Library
101 S. Main Street
‘Tis the season and the elves are so excited that Christmas is almost here! Come dressed in your favorite Christmas pajamas and slippers, enjoy milk and cookies, make crafts, and join in other family fun. Children of all ages are welcome to attend; bring the whole family!  Don’t forget your camera and your festive Christmas pajamas! Registration is encouraged and will be available online beginning November 21.

Annie Moses Band Christmas Program
Tuesday, December 13 @ 7-10pm
Henderson Fine Arts Center
2660 S. Green Street
The Annie Moses Band is a classical crossover band made up of six talented siblings. From their airings on PBS to the stages of Carnegie Hall and the Grand Ole Opry, the band has captivated audiences across the globe. This Juilliard-trained family combines the best of beloved genres that brings together all audiences including classical connoisseurs and roots enthusiasts, jazz aficionados, and bluegrass buffs alike. Annie, Alex, Benjamin, Camille, Gretchen, and Jeremiah Wolaver share their charismatic blend of folk and classical music in a show that will capture the spirit of Christmas just in time for the holiday season.

Christmas in the Park – Meet Santa!
Saturday, December 17 @ 11am-3pm & Sunday, December 18 @ 1-3pm
Central Park
10 S. Main Street

Noon Year’s Eve Party
Wednesday, December 28 @ 11:30am-1pm
Henderson County Public Library
101 S. Main Street
5,4,3,2,1 Happy New Year! Parents, bring your kids to the library for our first ever “Noon Year’s Eve Party”! We will have crafts, snacks, and a countdown to noon with a balloon drop. Don’t forget your camera and your festive New Year’s attire!  Registration is encouraged and will be available online beginning November 21.