2026
Plan to make a visit to Lindsborg part of your holiday fun!
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TBD: Lindsborg Holiday Open House - The Lindsborg Merchants invite you to kick off the holiday season on Saturday, Nov. 15! Businesses and galleries will be decked out in full holiday style.
Nov. 22- Holly Jolly Dala-Day! - Games and fun activities to downtown Lindsborg. Businesses and the Lindsborg Recreation Department invite you to bring the family for all kinds of festive fun. Free holiday goody bags for the children will be available while supplies last.
Nov. 28- Small Business Saturday! - Lindsborg encourages you to "Shop Small" for Small Business Saturday. Holiday Photo Ops and live music!
Dec. 5- Snowflake Parade - "C'mon, get snowflaky!" It's the annual wacky winter event where you can join in the fun and be a part of the parade or just watch from the sidelines. The sillier the better! Don't just come and watch, plan to be in the parade (line up at Bethany Lutheran Church parking lot at 320 N. Main at 10:30). Parade begins at 11:00am. The fun will continue throughout the day with a visit from Santa and merchant take-n-make ornaments.
Dec. 5 - Christmas Artists' Studio Open House - 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. This year, on December 6, 10:00am-5:00pm, visitors can explore galleries and workspaces in the Lindsborg area while immersing themselves in art, music, and engaging conversations. Keep up to date on Visit Lindsborg's Facebook page.
Dec. 12 - Saint Lucia Festival - A favorite Swedish holiday tradition, Saint Lucia Festival is a beautiful celebration during the holiday season that includes a Swedish Bake Sale, Swedish Dancing, and Saint Lucia Services. A printable schedule is found here.
Dec. 12 - Heritage Christmas - Each year, the Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum hosts an evening based upon Swedish traditions with live music, Santa Claus, A Shepherd's Story of Christmas, cookie decorating, the Mayor's Christmas Kaffe (in the Swedish Immigration Room in the main building of the Old Mill Museum), and children's crafts. More information is found at oldmillmuseum.org. A two page printable schedule is found here.
Dec. 19- Freeze Your Brass Off - An interactive concert experience featuring The Wheatland Brass and you! Bring an instrument and play along or snuggle up and enjoy the holiday music. 3:30pm in Lucia Park (just south of City Hall).
Dec. 19- Cookies with Mrs. Claus - Stop by First Bank Kansas between 12:00-2:00 to share your Christmas wishes with Mrs. Claus! Cookies, frosting, and decorations for the kids to enjoy will be available in the lobby.
Dec. 25 - Julotta - Join in a special Swedish service at the dawn of Christmas morning.
Dec. 26 - Annandag Jul - Annandag Jul means literally "another day of Christmas" an official part of the Christmas holiday in Sweden. Annandag Jul marks the the middle days between the beginning of the Christmas season and New Years.
Be sure to visit the Handcrafted Holiday Gift Market at Smoky Valley Crafts & Folklife Center and the Holiday Gift Show at the Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery for unique gift ideas!
