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November 30 | 3:00pm-7:00pm | $8Washington Township ParkPOLAR EXPRESSThe Polar Express Experience returns, offering fun for thewhole family. Enjoy a festive train ride, meet Santa, join infestive crafts, and watch the Polar Express Movie. There willbe 2 identical sessions to choose from.CELEBRATE WITH USCELEBRATE WITH USNovember 12 | Times vary by agePecar Nature Center - Holiday OrnamentPOTTERY CLASSESIn this class, you will learn how to hand-build ornaments and atree on the pottery wheel with clay. No prior experience isrequired. All items will be made from scratch, glazed, andfired.Times, pricing, and age vary per session.November 16 | 9:00am-3:00pm | FreeWashington Township ParkHOLIDAY CRAFT FAIRLooking for something unique and special to make this holidayseason truly memorable? Our Holiday Craft Fair is your one-stop destination for all things handmade. No registrationrequired - the event is FREE!December 4 & 6 | 12:00pm-2:00pm | $4Pecar Nature CenterWINTER HOMESCHOOLJoin us to learn about William Bentley and how he capturedthe many shapes of snowflakes, and learn how snowflakesare formed with a fun snowflake craft! If we have snow, we’lldo a short hike, so please prepare dress for the weather!Take a look at the exciting programs we have lined up for the 2024 Holiday Season.Be sure to register for any programs you wish to join, as spaces tend to fill up quickly.
December 10 | Times & prices vary per agePecar Nature Center - Snow People & CastlePOTTERY CLASSESIn this class, you will learn how to hand-build a snow castle,people and details on the pottery wheel with clay. No priorexperience is required. All items will be made from scratch,glazed, and fired. Session times and pricing vary by age.December 14 | 10:00am-12:00pm | $10Pecar Nature CenterCOOKIES & CANVASEnjoy a winter morning while you work to create an acrylicpainting inspired by Charlie Brown's very best friend. This is aguided painting session, no experience needed. Cookies andart materials are provided.December 7 | 9:00am-1:00pm | FREEPecar Nature CenterSENSORY SANTAThis experience is intended for children or individual familiesto have a relaxed low pressure visit with Santa. Visits arespaced 15 minutes apart to give children their own specialtime with Santa and Mrs. Claus. The environment is quiet andrelaxing with low sensory stimulation from noise, lights, etcDecember 18 & 20 | 12:00pm-2:00pm | $4Pecar Nature CenterWINTER HOMESCHOOLOur Park Naturalists will teach you how animals cope with thecold weather, how nature influences our traditions, and guideyou in creating a fun nature craft to take home!
WASHINGTONTWPPARKS.ORGDecember 21 | 10:00am-2:00pm | $10Washington Township ParkBUDDY THE ELFThis event will have a pancake feast complete with a toppingbar that includes spaghetti—Buddy's favorite! However, thefun doesn't stop with food. Prepare to immerse yourself in aworld of fun and laughter, engaging in epic snowball fights.December 21 | 5:00pm-7:00pm | $5Pecar Nature CenterWINTER SOLSTICE HIKEWe will explore facts about the changing seasons, varioustraditions, and savor some delicious hot apple cider! This year,we'll dive into the legend of the holiday spider, a story fromEastern Europe that illustrates how even spiders can bring giftsto those who show kindness. As we learn about this tale ofgenerosity, we'll also create our own holiday spider ornaments.