{"id":27491,"date":"2019-11-22T07:30:00","date_gmt":"2019-11-22T12:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westbendnews.net\/autonews\/?p=27491"},"modified":"2019-11-19T10:06:32","modified_gmt":"2019-11-19T15:06:32","slug":"fun-fascinating-free-activities-focusing-on-the-meaning-of-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westbendnews.net\/autonews\/fun-fascinating-free-activities-focusing-on-the-meaning-of-christmas\/","title":{"rendered":"FUN, FASCINATING, FREE ACTIVITIES FOCUSING ON THE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Come on out to Franke Park in Fort Wayne, IN on Saturday, November 30, and Sunday, December 1, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. for some fun, fascinating, free activities focusing on the meaning of Christmas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Christmas in the Park is  sponsored by Christ Child Festival of Fort Wayne, Inc. and is a family friendly, indoor\/outdoor festival. It has been been awarded the 1st place winner in Best Festival category of Fort Wayne Newspaper Readers\u2019 Choice Contest for 2nd consecutive year! This is a great way to build intergenerational memories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OUTSIDE:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Delight in a horse-drawn wagon ride \u2013 11\/30, 10:00  a.m. \u2013 2:00 p.m., 12\/1, 10:00 a.m. \u2013 5:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Experience walk thru \u201cDo You See What I See?\u201d This event includes a stop at the nativity\u2014complete with live donkeys and sheep (heated tent covering)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Observe live camels and learn about their habits \u2013 outside the Magi tent<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Use cell phone or camera for family photo op with choice of several backgrounds:  HOPE, JOY, LOVE OR NATIVITY CUT OUT (still time to use for family Christmas card or to insert in card)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

INSIDE BRICK HEATED PAVILION # 1:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Write an encouraging note to a Veteran that will be delivered by a chaplain. View the tree beautifully decorated by Choice Designs to be delivered to the VA Northern Indiana Medical Center on Lake Avenue after Christmas in the Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Write an encouraging note to be attached to a beautifully hand-crafted dress or pair of shorts  to be delivered to a needy child by local people on a mission trip or by Little Dresses for Africa<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 View wide variety of displays and some interactive booths. Choose a style of balloon sculpture and observe while yours is assembled. View craft ideas at several tables of \u201cIdeas for Make It Together Gifts\u201d and take picture of the posted instructions. Learn about how several different cultures celebrate Christmas. Check out several of our Christmas trees that were previous entries in the Embassy Festival of Trees. Select a FREE book at book tables. Enjoy cookies and a beverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

INSIDE HEATED ACTIVITY TENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Animal Grams Petting Zoo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 On stage performers \u2013 mostly Christmas Music 12:00 Noon \u2013 4:00 p.m. each day<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Crafts and games for children<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Listen to \u201cThe Story\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Enjoy donut holes\/hot chocolate<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information or questions, please contact  Judi Hapke, Christ Child Festival Publicity Chairperson, (260)447-9437.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

www.ChristChildFest.org, www.Facebook.com\/CCfestival, Christmasintheparkfw@gmail.com
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