Gathering Place Offers Winter-Themed Fun For Families

Families looking for indoor activities to keep kids entertained before Christmas can find plenty of options at Gathering Place. The Williams Lodge is hosting free, winter-themed crafts, reading activities, and more throughout the season.

Here’s what’s available:

1. Crafts: Kids can make festive decorations like pipe cleaner wreaths with colorful beads to take home or hang on the tree.
2. Community Forest: The Gathering Grove Community Forest features handmade ornaments created by local elementary schools and community partners, including Global Gardens, Campfire Youth at Heart, Common Good, and the Bob Dylan Center.
3. Winter Books: Visitors can choose from a selection of winter-themed books by the fireplaces at Williams Lodge. Books are available for all ages, and some include bookmarks redeemable for a free book at guest services.
4. Santa: Visitors can stop by at 1 p.m. for photo opportunities with Santa on Christmas Eve at Williams Lodge.

Gathering Place is open daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., including Christmas Day. On Dec. 28, the park will host a special New Year’s Eve-themed Global Gatherings event.

For more details, visit GatheringPlace.org.