When you get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the holidays, plan a day at Smithville to slow it down, enjoy your family and be reminded of the simpler pleasures of the holidays. Smithville in December is just what your holidays need!
Store Hours for December:
- Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: 10am – 6pm
- Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: 10am – 8pm
- Sunday: 11am – 6pm
Events 2019:
Light Show:
- Every Thursday-Sunday in December
- 5:30pm- 8:30pm
- (Free event)
- S’mores on the Greene:
- Every Friday & Saturday:
- 5pm-8pm
Every Sunday :
- 5pm – 7pm
- (small fee to purchase s’more packet)
Mrs. Claus Reading Stories to the Children:
- December 14th, 15th, 21nd and 22st
- 1:30 – 4:30
- (Free event)
- Magic Talking Tree:
- Friday Dec. 20th
- 4:00pm – 7:00pm
- Saturday Dec. 14th, 21st
- from 12:00 – 7:00
- Sunday December 15th and 23rd
- from 12:00 – 6:00
- (Free Event)
- Breakfast with Santa at Fred and Ethel’s Lantern Light:
- December 14th reservations needed
- Light Show on the Lake
- through Jan 6th
Over 120 Christmas Trees made from over 50,000 Christmas lights, magically float on Lake Meone in the center of Historic Smithville. The moment darkness falls, an orchestrated show of lights and music is played out across the lake. The lights seem to dance and chase each other to the music all the while reflecting on the water’s surface. This show can be seen from either side of the village as well as the bridge.
S’mores on the Greene
Newly added this year is S’mores on the Greene. Each Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the month of December you can find us making s’mores around the campfire on the Greene. For a small fee you will purchase your own s’mores packet and stick and make delicious yummy treats or just gather with us and enjoy . 5pm – 8pm weather permitting (high winds or rain are the only thing that will prevent this event)
Mrs. Claus reads stories to the children. Many children get a little scared of Santa, this large robust man with a beard and red coat. Smithville decided to bring you the softer side of the family. Mrs. Claus is a simple elderly German woman with grey hair and a breathtaking, handmade red dress. She has taken a little time away from helping Santa to make her very own public appearance right here in Historic Smithville. We have transformed the antique arcade (#65 on the Walking Map) into a Christmas area fitting for Mrs. Claus. Between the hours of 1:30 and 4:30 every weekend in December she will sit and read stories to the children, take pictures and chat with you and your children about the upcoming holiday.
The Magic Talking Christmas Tree… If you are having trouble locating Mrs. Claus, you can always ask the Magic Tree. You heard me right!! Next to the Smithville Train Station an oversized Christmas tree is brought in from Santa’s private forest. This beautifully decorated Christmas tree awakens to talk with you and your children about the upcoming holidays and, well, anything you might want.
Right next to the Magic Talking Tree the Smithville Train has decorated it’s tracks for the Holiday’s. For $2.00 per person you take a 6 1/2 minute ride on the outskirts of Smithville on this fun, whimsical train. Both the train and carousel are open village hours weather permitting throughout the month of December.
December in Smithville would not be complete without a Breakfast with Santa at Fred and Ethel’s Lantern Light Tavern (fee) Enjoy all your traditional breakfast favorites with everyone’s favorite…SANTA! Call for reservations 609- 652-0544 The Dates of this event are December 8th and 15th
