The school lit up for Christmas in the Village at Dakota City Heritage Village. Photo: Liz Potasek
Step back in time to Christmas in the 1900s at the Dakota City Heritage Village in Farmington. Taking place the first two weekends in December, the village will be decked out with holiday décor, as visitors enjoy caroling, horse-drawn trolleys, firepits and the opportunity to meet St. Nicholas.
The festivities begin with a tree lighting ceremony at 6 p.m. December 7 in the village gazebo square. Musicians and singers will perform sing-along Christmas carols in the church and while walking through the village. Visitors can explore the lit-up village to tour the carpenter shop, Harris House, McMenomy House, blacksmith shop and other buildings. Children who bring stamped and addressed letters to St. Nicholas to mail at the village post office will receive a reply in the mail.
The village drug store will sell food and hot beverages, such as apple cider, apple cider donuts, cocoa, cookies and soup.
All ages. $5, children under 5 free. December 7, 8, 14 and 15. 3–8 p.m. Christmas in the Village at Dakota City Heritage Village, 4008 220th St. W., Farmington; Tickets are available at the gate, online at dakotacity.org or by calling 651.460.8050.
