Plan to make a visit to Lindsborg part of your holiday tradition!
Lindsborg Holiday Open House: November 14--The Lindsborg Merchants invite you to kick off the holiday season! Businesses and galleries will be decked out in full holiday style!
Starry, Starry Night at Coronado Heights: November 14--an evening of sky viewing at two locations: Coronado Heights and Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum. Programming offered as well! End the magical day with the magical night sky. Click on this link to get the full details.
Pink Friday: November 20--Shop small in a BIG WAY! Downtown merchants will be rolling out the pink carpet and offering fun specials and lots of pink pizzazz.
Small Business Saturday: November 28--Lindsborg encourages you to "Shop Small" for Small Business Saturday and all year long! Holiday photo ops will be available on the red brick streets of Lindsborg.
Living Windows: November 28--New this year! Stroll Main Street and watch the holiday windows come alive! Vote for your favorite!
Snowflake Parade: December 5--"C'mon, get flaky!" It's the annual wacky winter event where you can join in the fun and be a part of the parade or watch from the sidelines. The sillier the better! Line up for the parade begins at 10:30am in Bethany Lutheran Church parking lot (320 N Main Street). No pre-registration needed! Parade begins at 11:00am. Merchant take-n-make ornaments are available in participating businesses following the parade. Photos with Santa are also available after the parade in the First Bank Kansas lobby, 118 N Main Street. This Saturday is also the Christmas Artists' Studio Open House!
Highlands & Hot Chocolate: December 5--Grab a discounted hot chocolate from either The White Peacock Coffee Shop or The Blacksmith Coffee Shop & Roastery. Then get your photo taken with a highland cow! Fundraiser for Svensk Hyllningsfest 2027!
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Christmas Artists' Studio Open House: December 5--Every year, on the first Saturday of December, Lindsborg area artists open their studios to visitors, offering them a glimpse into their creative processes and works. Visitors can explore galleries and workspaces in the Lindsborg area, 10:00am-5:00pm, immersing themselves in art, music, and engaging conversations. Stay up to date on Visit Lindsborg's Facebook page.
Saint Lucia Festival: December 12--A favorite and beautiful Swedish holiday tradition featuring the Lindsborg Swedish Folk Dancers. Saint Lucia is celebrated in Lindsborg on the second Saturday of December. The celebration includes a Swedish bake sale, Swedish dancing, and Saint Lucia Services held in the historic Bethany Lutheran Church. A printable schedule is found by clicking here (coming soon).
Heritage Christmas: December 12--Held at Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum the evening of the Saint Lucia Festival, Heritage Christmas is a step back in time full of Swedish traditions with live music, Santa Claus, A Shepherd's Story, cookie decorating, the Mayor's Christmas Kaffe, and children's crafts. More information is found by visiting the Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum's webpage. Click here for a schedule (coming soon).
Holiday Home Tour: December 13--From a historic 1917 bungalow with a dazzling light show to a modern craftsman nestled on Emerald Lake, each home on this year’s tour tells its own story — of history, family, and the warmth of the holiday season. One of this year’s stops even includes a piece of Lindsborg’s rich Swedish heritage, a building listed on the National Register of Historic Places, lovingly restored in 2024. Tickets available by clicking on this link!
Freeze Your Brass Off: December 19--An interactive concert experience featuring local brass players and you! Bring an instrument and play along or snuggle up and enjoy the holiday music. Held in St. Lucia pocket park (just south of City Hall), the event begins at 3:30pm.
Cookies with Mrs. Claus: December 19--Stop by First Bank Kansas between 12:00-2:00pm to share your Christmas wishes with Mrs. Claus! Cookies, frosting, and decorations for the kids to enjoy will be available in the lobby.
Julotta: December 25--Join in a special Swedish service the dawn of Christmas morning.
Annandag Jul: December 26--Annandag Jul means literally "another day of Christmas" an official part of the Christmas holiday in Sweden. Annandag Jul marks the middle days between the beginning of the Christmas Season and New Years.
Christmas Crafts & Cocktails: Thursdays beginning on November 12--For ages 21+ Find the seasonal craft that fits you and grab your friends! A fun, creative time at Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center. Register by clicking on this link, but hurry--these spots fill up fast!
Be sure to visit the Handcrated Holiday Gift Market at Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center (114 1/2 S Main Street) and the Holiday Gift Show at the Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery (401 N First Street) for unique, artistic gift ideas!