Events & Tours

CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE 2025



We will have as many buildings open as possible. It may depend on the availability of docents willing to work. Hot chocolate, hot cider, hotdogs, popcorn, and cookies will be sold in the township hall. Wagon rides through the park and village will be available. Donations are appreciated.

The Village Church will be open from 6:00pm to 9:00pm on the following dates, with Live Entertainment from our talented guests.

Friday, December 5th
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Songs by Lenora Fruchey and Mike Reath

Saturday, December 6th
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Andrew Mandley at the piano

Sunday, December 7th
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Marilyn Owen at the piano

Friday, December 12th
6:00pm – 8:00pm
The Sheldon Family

Saturday, December 13th
6:00pm – 8:00pm
The Sheldon Family


Sunday, December 14th
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Marilyn Owen at the piano

The outdoor Christmas lights will be on from December 5th through December 31st.    During the hours the village is open the first two weekends, there will be no drive through traffic allowed.  It is not be safe for the adults and children walking to have vehicles go through.

                        

2026 4th of July
The village buildings will be open from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. the afternoon of  July 4th. Activities in McCurdy Park occur all day and into the evening. Fireworks are set off at approximately 10:15 p.m. from the sledding hill behind the village. Members of the Friends of the Village may park in the Village Parking Area.

Tours:

The village is open for anyone wishing to walk through and see the gardens and take pictures. However, the buildings are not open unless a special event is taking place or an open tour has been scheduled.
*School and group tours available, $3 per person

School Tour activities:

Village-Green Games: Sack races, rope stilts, graces, roll the hoop, and jump rope.
Teachers may do lessons in our one room school house if desired.
An educational tour of village buildings will last approximately 2 and a half hours.