Magical Christmas in Glenwood

The Annual Magical Christmas in Glenwood is scheduled from mid-November through the month of December. Witness our beautiful lighted holiday parade, living Nativity scene, free movie night and MORE!

All of our events during this magical celebration are FREE and open to the public! Thanks to our sponsors (listed below) for bringing these activies to the community each year! If you wish to help support our Magical Christmas in Glenwood Celebration, please click here to become a sponsor or make a contribution. The Glenwood Lakes Area Welcome Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and your sponsorship dollars are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Scroll down to view our full schedule of events.

You can also contact the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber & Welcome Center if you have any questions at 320-634-3636.

2018 Magical Christmas in Glenwood Schedule

November 29, 2018: Magical Christmas in Glenwood Kick-Off
- 5:15 p.m. - Magical Christmas in Glenwood Lights Celebration Downtown
- 5:45 p.m. - Lighted Holiday Parade (Click here to register for this event)
- 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. - Free Movie & Concessions Night at Central Square Cultural & Civic Center
December 6: 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Free Community Supper at the Glenwood Senior Center
- Catered by Hatchery Catering
- Clueless the Balloon Twister & Friends
- Coloring Contest Begins
- Horse & Wagon Rides, Erickson's Petting Zoo (5:00-7:00 p.m.)

December 13: 10:00 a.m., CP Rail Lighted Holiday Train , Glenwood CP Rail Depot
- Train arrives 10:00 a.m.
- Hearts & Hands Food Shelf Drive (drop your items at one of the collection sites, or bring that morning to the depot. Collection sites: Central Square, Glenwood Chamber & Welcome Center, Eagle Bank, Glacial Hills Elementary School, Glenwood State Bank, Kingdom Kids and Minnewaska Elementary School,
- Show - 10:15- 10:45 Performers: The Trews and Willy Porter (allow a little extra time for parking)
December 13: 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber & Welcome Center FREE Family Holiday Night
- Pictures with Santa
- Rides on Santa's Sleigh with Reindeer
- Minnewaska ECFE "Make & Take" Activity
- Coloring Contest
- Cookie Decorating
- Hot Cider, Coffee & More
December 13 & 14: Christmas Holiday Market at Eagle Bank (Click here to register for this event)
- Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.,
- Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
December 15: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. - Glenwood Day at Andes Tower Hills
- Ticket Prices :
  Lift Ticket –$ 10.00
  Lift Ticket & Ski Rental - $15.00
  Lift Ticket & Snowboard Rental - $20.00
- Tickets must be purchased in advance and can be picked up at the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber & Welcome Center Office.
December 20: Santa Treat Day at Minnewaska Area Elementary & Pre-Schools
December 20: 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Magical Christmas in Glenwood Living Nativity (located on Minnesota Avenue between the Chamber & Welcome Center, Subway Parking Lot & GrandStay Hotel & Suites)
Cookies & Hot Cider provided courtesy of Tom's Market.