2024
Plan to make a visit to Lindsborg part of your holiday fun!
Nov. 5-Jan. 7 - Birger Sandzén Gallery Holiday Gift Show - Works by Zak Barnes, John McClanahan, and The Annual Holiday Gift Show!
Nov. 9- Lindsborg Holiday Open House - Start your holiday season with a full day of fun and shopping in Little Sweden, USA. Enjoy this all-day experience as businesses be open from 10:00am-5:00pm. Participate in the downtown shopping scavenger hunt and be entered to win a Grand Prize Holiday Package!
Nov. 9- Starry, Starry Night - Brand new to the holiday season is a night sky viewing event with the Kansas Cosmosphere and photographer Jim Richardson. Enjoy late night shopping and dining downtown along with a special presentation from National Geographic Photographer, Jim Richardson. Grab your friends and family and hop on the shuttle to the top of Coronado Heights for spectacular starry night views.
Nov. 30- Small Business Saturday! - Show your love for all things LOCAL in LINDSBORG on Small Business Saturday. Enjoy Holiday Photo Ops and live music! Snap a selfie with our LOVE LOCAL signs to be entered to win a local gift certificate giveaway!
Dec. 7- 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. 2 - NEW EVENT! Polar Express Experience - All aboard the Polar Express Experience! Gather your family and enjoy a viewing of the Polar Express Movie in your holiday PJs. This magical experience includes a Polar Express Ticket, character appearances, and refreshment. One ticket holder for the Polar Express Experience win a Lionel “Polar Express” HO-gauge electric train set! The event will take place in the evening at the Sundstrom Conference Center. To register, visit Lindsborg Recreation Department. Tickets are limited!
Dec. 7 - Artists' Studio Open House - Every year, on the first Saturday of December, Lindsborg artists open their studios to visitors, offering them a glimpse into their creative processes and works. This year, on December 2, 10:00am-5:00pm, visitors can explore galleries and workspaces in the Lindsborg and Marquette area while immersing themselves in art, music, and engaging conversations.
Dec. 14 - 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.
Dec. 14 - Heritage Christmas - Each year, the Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum hosts an evening based upon Swedish traditions with music, Santa Claus, Shepard's Story, cookie decorating, the Mayor's Christmas Kaffe (located in the Train Depot), and children's crafts.
Dec. 15 - Holiday Home Tour - Information pending
Dec. 21 - 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.
Dec. 21 - Cookies with Mrs. Claus - Stop by First Bank Kansas between 12:00-2:00 to share your Christmas wishes with Mrs. Claus! Sugar 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.