Christmas in Lillian Recreational Park opens Dec. 3

Christmas in Lillian Recreational Park opens Dec. 3

This year’s holiday lights spectacular at the Lillian Recreational Park. Christmas in the Park opens on December 3 at 3 p.m. Come see how the Park has been transformed into a one-of-a-kind Christmas wonderland, with thousands of twinkling lights, a 20’ Wonderland Tree, and festive exhibits all around the Park.
At 9 a.m. on Dec. 3, Santa’s elves will be hosting an Elf Run for kids 12 and under. The Elf Run is free and there will be two runs, one for children under the age of 6, one for children ages 7 to 12. Preregistration is not necessary. Just sign up by 8:45 a.m. and participate. Santa and Mrs. Claus have indicated they will arrive at the Park around 4:15 p.m. and that they are bringing a few of their favorite elves with them to help hand out goodie bags. Unfortunately, Rudolph is unable to attend since he’s resting for his big night later in the month. A variety of children’s activities will begin at 3 p.m. Make an ornament, have a snowball fight, play Pin the nose on Rudolph or write a letter to Santa. There will also be hot chocolate and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus. The official Launching of the Lights will be at 5:30 p.m.
This year’s extravaganza will also feature a new, 10-car Christmas train built for the park by welding students at the South Baldwin Center for Technology.
Christmas in the Park has become a family favorite. Last year, over 10,000 people visited the month-long lights display, with many people stopping by multiple times.