To open our Lakeside Christmas festivities, stop by the Slack House Historic Café for a holiday-themed Trivia Night. Show off your knowledge of Christmas songs, TV specials and holiday celebrations around the world and compete for prizes and bragging rights.
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Invite friends and family to take a ride on the Lakeside Express Train. Enjoy the magic and beauty of Lakeside on this scenic ride. Purchase tickets and board the train in front of Orchestra Hall. The train leaves every 20 minutes.
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A song-and-dance team becomes romantically involved with a sister act and team up to save a failing Vermont inn. Donations appreciated for admission. (No rating, 2 hrs)
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Talented floral designer and Lakeside resident Polly Albrecht will demonstrate how to create an evergreen door piece, mantle arrangement and centerpiece.
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Invite friends and family to enjoy the magic and scenery of the community on the Lakeside Express Train. Purchase tickets and board the train in front of Orchestra Hall.
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Straight from the North Pole bringing Christmas cheer, children of all ages are invited to Walnut Plaza for a festive meet & greet with Santa Claus. Dress for the winter weather, come prepared with your Christmas wish-list, and don't forget to get your photo taken with Santa.
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Join us in Lakeside for a community Christmas Dinner. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. for appetizers and punch. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. The evening concludes with a dessert and coffee station. Pre-registration required.
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Orchestra Hall will feature the classic movie “White Christmas.” A successful song-and-dance team becomes romantically involved with a sister act and team up to save a failing Vermont inn. Donations appreciated for admission. (No rating, 2 hrs)
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The menu includes choice of Prime Rib, Cornish Hen, Pork Osso Bucco or vegetarian Butternut Squash Ravioli, with sides of Petite Roast Carrots, Garlic Herb Fingerling Potatoes and Salad for $40/person. A children’s dinner option is available for $18/child (ages 12 & under), which includes chicken fingers, macaroni & cheese and applesauce. Make a reservation online or call Ward Catering at (419) 357-5482.
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When a man inadvertently makes Santa fall off his roof on Christmas Eve, he finds himself magically recruited to take his place. Donations appreciated for admission. (PG, 1 hr 37 min)
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Explore Heritage Hall Museum and take part in a scavenger hunt adventure. Then stop by the Archives along Walnut Plaza, which will feature vintage Christmas displays and a holiday gift market.
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Take a break from holiday shopping downtown and enjoy music by the Lakeside United Methodist Church (UMC) choir. The group will lead the singing of Christmas carols on Walnut Plaza. All are welcome to join in the holiday spirit.
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Bring the entire family for singing, dancing and “more fun than a kid should be allowed to have” with Chip Richter & The Munks. This is a free concert, but all must pre-register to attend.
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After dancing with Chip Richter & the Munks, stick around Orchestra Hall for a festive meet & greet with Santa Claus. Children of all ages are invited to share their Christmas wish-list!
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A special hotel package for either Lakeside Christmas weekend is available at the Fountain Inn. Standard rooms start at $169 (+tax) for two nights on Dec. 2-3 or Dec. 9-10. Reservations include continental breakfast and early check-in and check-out at 1 p.m.
To make a reservation, call (419) 798-4461, ext. 230 and ask for the ‘Lakeside Christmas Hotel Package.’ View additional details.
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This year, create new fall and winter traditions with your nearest and dearest at Lakeside! Celebrate Thanksgiving or Christmas and enjoy snowy views of the lake. Select cottages are available year-round to meet all your travel needs.
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After Labor Day, a Chautauqua Pass is not required to enter Lakeside. The Fifth St. Gate is accessible 24 hours. The East/West Second Street, Cedar Avenue., East Fourth Street and South Gates are closed from 9 p.m.-6 a.m.
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Save the date for the 2023 New Year’s Eve Donut Drop! Watch as a giant inflatable donut drops from the Pavilion to ring in 2023. Enjoy music with DJ Sean Gill, Patio donuts and a blessing for the new year.
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