Experience the Magic of Lanesboro
Date and Time
Saturday Nov 30, 2024
Saturday, November 30, 2024
Location
Lanesboro, MN
Description
Kick off the holiday season and come to the welcoming and picturesque towns of Lanesboro on Small Business Saturday!
Lanesboro becomes even more magical during the holiday season (think Hallmark movie!) with storefronts and streetlamps decorated and alit against the backdrop of the bluffs. This year there will again be many free family-friendly activities including free horse-drawn wagon rides, pony rides, live music, bonfire warming stations, ornament hunt for adults and kids with prizes, kids crafting with popcorn and a winter movie, delicious eats and drinks, unique gift shopping, and plenty of photo ops! You also may see Santa around town!
ACTIVITIES
• Adult & Kid Ornament Hunts outside throughout downtown Lanesboro (starts at noon, no early birds!)
• Free Horse-drawn Hay Wagon Rides (12-4pm along Parkway Place)
• Free Pony Rides (12-4pm, kitty-corner from Stone Mill Hotel and Suites)
COMMUNITY CENTER
• Holiday Craft Bazaar (10am-2pm)
• Wreath Sales by Cub Scouts (10am-3pm in the parking lot)
PARKWAY PLACE
• Free Goat Meet & Greet (12-4pm) | Driftless Goat Company
• Christmas Tree
SONS of NORWAY 12-4pm | Free Kids' Activities
• Winter movie featuring two sisters and a singing snowman
• Face painting
• Craft activities
• Popcorn and snacks
• Santa visit (2-3pm)
After the event, head to Sylvan Park between 4:30-7:30pm to see the Legion Lights and enjoy even more Holiday activities!
Many shops, restaurants, and bars open with specials (will be updated as more details provided):
- American Legion: open at noon | Adult Holiday Punch special
- Commonweal Theatre: 1:30 & 7:30pm showtimes | Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberly
- Fifth Sun: Guest vendor Stena Lieb selling local mushroom products | Deals throughout shop | 5-6pm Happy hour
- Granny's Liquor: 12-3pm: Lefse making, Free adult sampling, Door prizes, In-store specials & more!
- High Court Pub: Festive drinks all day | Live music 7-10pm - Mike Munson
- Home Sweet Home: open until 3pm | Cookie Decorating
- Iron Horse (new ownership!): Open House for new market | "Christmas Story" themed train | Treats
- Paddle On Coffee & Maker Emporium: 12-2pm Live music - Chad Cagle | Buy 20 oz tumbler & get $5 gift card | Free gift wrapping
Juniper's Restaurant: 12-3pm lunch & kid's hot cocoa bar (adult version avail) | 5-8pm dinner (chef special, holiday cocktails - reservations recommended: 507-467-4040 - Root River 102: 12-4pm | Pop-up Christmas Shopping Market - 2nd floor | Bloody Marys & Mimosas
Scandinavian Inn: Interactive 2-hour Non-murder Mystery (14+ with adult) 12pm, 3pm, & 6:30pm, up to 6 people - call to reserve: 507-467-4500 - Sylvan Brewing: Fire warming station | 2-3pm holiday music - Arnold-Bradley Band | Free s'mores for kids (while supplies last)
- Stone Mill Inn & Suites: Fire warming station | 25% off clothing, including clearance (excludes Stone Mill logo items)
- More to be added!
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