LETTERS TO SANTA
December 1 - December 20
Greetings from the North Pole! Santa and the elves are busy making toys for all the girls and boys.  Please tell Santa what you want for Christmas. Santa will be answering letters from boys and girls who write him at:           

Santa
Parks & Recreation Department
405 Jefferson Street
Washington, MO 63090                

Letters must include a stamped, self-addressed envelope.

You may also drop off your letter at the Library in the Santa Mailbox located on the bottom level.  They will be forwarded to the North Pole. 

OLDE FASHIONED CHRISTMAS
Sunday, December 1 • 3pm-5pm
Farmers Market

The Chamber teams up with the Parks and Recreation Department to host this free family event! Enjoy Marshmallow Roasting • Photos with Reindeer • Hot Chocolate & Cider (Mulled Wine for Grown-ups!) • Crafts • Cookie Decorating • Face Painting • Local Choirs, and the Washington Brass Band • And of course, a chance to visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus!​

WASHINGTON BRASS BAND CONCERT
Sunday, December 8 • 3pm-5pm
Auditorium Gymnasium 

Brighten up your Holiday mood! Come and enjoy Christmas music played by the Washington Brass Band.  You will leave this concert feeling festive! Free Concert!

FLASHLIGHT CANDY CANE HUNT
Thursday, December 19 • 6:30pm-7:30pm
Auditorium Gymnasium Lower Level

Bring your flashlights & let’s hunt for candy canes in the dark! Afterwards we will go inside and have hot chocolate, eat cookies, make a craft & visit with Santa! Registration deadline: Tuesday, December 17. Ages: 1-10 $10 per child. Spaces limited.

DADDY DAUGHTER SWEETHEART DANCE
Friday, February 7 • 6:30pm-8:30pm
Auditorium Gymnasium

Create memories to last a lifetime! This event is for girls ages 3-10, with their dads, grandpas, uncles, or special escorts.  Grownups get a chance to treat their little girl to an exciting evening filled with music, dancing, dinner, a photo, and attendance gifts. $52/couple • $20/each additional child • $16/each additional adult

 Pre-registration is required. Registration is open from Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 10:00am to Friday, January 24, 2025. Or whenever the program is filled.  Space is limited, so sign up early!

LEPRECHAUN HUNT
Saturday, March 8 • 10am-11am
Amphitheater Lower Level

 A leprechaun has hidden his coins around the park.  When you find all your coins we will go inside and enjoy some refreshments and a craft. Dress for outdoor weather.

Ages: 3-8.  $10 per child.

Pre-registration is required.  Deadline is Friday, February 28, 2025.

EASTER EGG HUNT
Saturday, April 12 • 9am sharp
Midway Soccer Field (Fairgrounds)

Here comes Peter Cottontail hopping through the Fairgrounds. Thousands of eggs will be hidden at the field.  Don’t forget a basket to collect all your goodies.  Children will be grouped according to age.

Ages 1-10. Free event!