Holiday in the Park 2025

Saturday, December 13th
4-7pm @ Elvehjem Park Shelter

Horse & Carriage Rides

🐎 Experience the magic of the season with a horse-drawn carriage ride through Elvehjem! Whether you're young or young at heart, it's an enchanting journey for all. Rides are first-come, first-served, so be sure to arrive early to get on the list. We’re fundraising again to keep this cherished tradition alive—details below on how you can help!

Cozy Bonfire

🔥 Gather around a crackling bonfire to warm up with neighbors old and new as we safely burn pallet wood, creating the perfect atmosphere for conversation and connection under the winter sky.

Soup Potluck (NEW!)

🍜 Do you have a soup that you LOVE to make in the winter? Please share a crockpot with your neighbors! Fill out this short form to sign-up for our soup potluck.

Food & Drink

☕ Enjoy sweet treats and a cup of piping hot cocoa as you mingle in the park.

Santa Claus is Coming!

🎅 Santa will be stopping by! Kids will have their first opportunity of the season to meet Santa, and we encourage you to snap some festive photos of the moment.

Fun for All Ages

🎥 Enjoy a silent Christmas classic on the big screen, and discover other surprises as the event unfolds. There’s something for everyone!

Holiday Music

🎵 The event kicks off at 4:00 p.m. with a holiday performance by the Yahara River Women’s Chorus. Afterward, strolling carolers will fill the air with festive tunes throughout the evening.

Bring your family, your friends, and your holiday spirit! Check this page for any updates as the event approaches. Have questions or want to volunteer? Email dan@theENA.org.

For the third year in a row, we’re asking for help from attendees to pay for the most magical attraction at our event! The horse & carriage is our biggest expense, and rather than remove it from the event to save costs we thought this year we’d ask for donations to help pay for it!