Come enjoy an evening in the park by candlelight! Snowshoe, ski, or hike the trail along the bluff top with beautiful views of the Mississippi River Valley, lit by dozens of luminaries and the light of the full moon. Warm up at campfires at either end of the trail or enjoy some light refreshments by the wood stove in the warming shelter. Refreshments provided by the Frontenac State Park Association volunteer group.
Experience the beauty of Minneopa State Park at night with a candlelight hike through the scenic Minneopa Creek River Valley. The self-guided hike is available anytime between 5 to 8 p.m. Choose your own adventure by enjoying up to 3 miles of illuminated trail, out-and-back. Gather around campfires with friends and family to warm up and enjoy free hot chocolate, courtesy of the Friends of Minneopa. Limited parking makes carpooling highly recommended.
Candlelight Walk
Trail section between Vicksburg Lane and Hwy 101
Winter wonderland and flickering candles come together for a magical experience on the Luce Line State Trail during the candlelight hike! This self-guided, self-paced trail is two miles round trip, out and back. Refreshments will be at the east end of the candle lit portion near Vicksburg Lane.
Park at Wayzata Gleason Elementary School, 210 County Road 101 North, Plymouth.
Enjoy the lighting ceremony at the Scandia Community Center where there will be two fire pits, cookies, and hot chocolate.
At 5 p.m., the lights at the Community Center, Gammelgården Museum, and Elim Lutheran Church as well as the snowflakes on the light posts along the streets will be lit.
On this day, we will be making tomtes and Christmas/God Jul ornaments and decorations.
Use a variety of felt, ric-rac, fake fur, and other decorative items to create your own personalized tomte.
Traditional and contemporary supplies will be provided to create Swedish decorations and ornaments for Christmas/God Jul.
$20 per person or $35 for an adult/child pair. (Children must be accompanied by an adult.)
Cancellation Policy: Up to 3 weeks before the event – 50% refund. Under 3 weeks before the event, no refunds.
Check back to see what specials the gift shop (Butik) will be offering on Small Business Saturday! You may check here or on the museum's website.
This pollinator-theme baking and cooking class focuses on pollinators – bees, insects, and butterflies. Nordic Ware has a wide variety of bee-, butterfly- and insect bakeware and cookware. This class shows participants the range of items available, and what food looks and tastes like that is made in the bakeware and cookware. (Note: this is a demonstration/lecture class. There is no hands-on baking or cooking.)
Museums foster appreciation and knowledge of history, art, culture, nature, and science. When you purchase an item from Gammelgården’s gift shop, you help to sustain the museum’s service to their community and the public.
Products found in museum stores are curated just like the works displayed in their respective institutions, with many items often developed exclusively by the museum, resulting in distinctive and unique offerings.
Be a patron on Museum Store Sunday and all year round.
Make an embroidered Christmas ornament with Alycen Brothen. This is a great opportunity to spend an afternoon doing needlework – whether you are an accomplished embroiderer or are just picking up a needle and floss for the first time.
More details, a picture of the project, and registration information will be available by Summer 2024.
At Latitude 218 Outfitters we pride ourselves on providing top-notch recreational equipment for all your outdoor adventures. Whether you're looking to explore the serene waters on one of our Bennington tri-toon boats or zip through snowy trails on our reliable snowmobiles, we've got you covered.
