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Schedule of Events

Friday, December 5, 2025

Kick off the season by touring Lake City’s festive open houses — enjoy lights, goodies, and friendly faces all around town.
• Hinsdale County Library Open House – 5:00–7:00 PM
• Public Health Open House – 5:00–7:00 PM
• Community Banks of Colorado Open House – 5:00–7:00 PM
• Town of Lake City Open House – 5:00–7:00 PM

Saturday, December 6, 2025

The holiday season officially begins with a full day of festive fun, shopping, and community cheer in downtown Lake City.
• Lake City Arts Christmas Craft Market – 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
• Toys for Tots Bake Sale – 11:00 AM–2:00 PM, Hinsdale County Museum
• Fruit Cake Toss – 1:00 PM, Town Park
• Holiday Light Parade – 5:30 PM, Town Park/Silver Street

Friday, December 12, 2025

• Chamber Open House – 5:00–8:00 PM, Visitors Center 
•  Pictures with Santa! - 5:00-7:00PM, Visitor Center 
• Christmas Tree Auction – 5:00–7:30 PM, Visitors Center 
• Wee Care Stuffed Stockings Auction – 5:00–7:30 PM, Visitors Center 
• Twinkle Trail Hayride – 6:00–8:00 PM, Visitors Center

The Twinkle Trail Hayride will take riders around town to admire the festive displays and vote for their favorite decorations.
If you would like to participate as a decorator, please visit lakecity.com/twinkle

Saturday, December 13, 2025

A festive shopping day celebrating local businesses and holiday cheer throughout Lake City.
• Kids Christmas Crafts – 10:00 AM, Armory
Parents can drop off their kids for a fun morning of holiday crafts while they shop around town.

Thursday, December 18, 2025

• Holiday Play “The Grumps of Ring-A-Ding Town” – 5:00–6:00 PM, Lake City School

Saturday, December 20, 2025 – Merry Mountain Market

A second chance to enjoy Lake City’s holiday shopping and community festivities.
• Last Minute Magic – 3:00–6:00 PM, Armory
A community fundraising event where local non-profits host booths and activities to support their programs.
• Ice Skating – 3:00–6:00 PM, Armory