Cornelia, GA – The City of Cornelia will once again play host to the annual tradition of ‘Christmas in the Park’. Along with the spectacular light display at the park all month long, next week kicks off even more fun for the whole family. Times and dates of certain activities vary, but starting Wednesday, December 17, at 6 p.m. the City Park and the Cornelia Community House will be bustling with holiday activity.
Activities through the week this year include ice skating on the Fieldale Farms Ice Rink (located behind the Community House), the Christmas Market full of arts, crafts and merchandise vendors filled with unique gift choices, FREE visits with Santa and fun in his elf workshop located inside the Community House.
Thanks to generous donations from local businesses, the basement of the community house will be filled with free make-and-take craft stations and the children will get a chance to visit with Santa. Free visits with Santa will be available thanks to Shear Perfection Salon. Pictures with Santa will be posted on the Cornelia Main Street Facebook page no later than Monday, December 22nd. Visitors may also use their own cameras for photos.
Top the night off with a hayride through the lights and roast marshmallows around the fire pits for S’mores. Light refreshments will be for sale throughout the event.
Hours of operation this year have changed slightly from the previous years.
Ice skating will take place every day December 17-21. Cost is $5 per person and includes skate rental. Wednesday and Thursday Ice Skating hours are from 6-9 p.m., Friday & Saturday Ice Skating hours are from 5-11 p.m. and Sunday from 2-8 p.m.
Hayrides will run in conjunction with all the ice skating hours including Sunday from 5-8 p.m.
The Elf Workshop and Santa will be located in the basement of the Community House and will be there on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 6-9 p.m.
The Christmas Market, located on the Main Floor of the Community House, will take place on Friday, December 19 from 6-9 p.m. and again Saturday from 5-9 p.m. Lots of great vendors lined up for your last minute gift needs.
The Community House is located at 601 Wyly Street in Cornelia. Cornelia City Park is located adjacent to the Community House.
For more details on activities, go to www.explorecornelia.com or call Heather at 706-778-8585 x 280.
All activities are rain or shine. In the event of inclement winter weather, check the Cornelia Main Street Facebook page for updates.
Click here for ‘Christmas in Cornelia’ Schedule of Events
