Celebrate the joy of the season with our Winter Holidays programs, where festive fun and community spirit come alive. From creative activities to cheerful gatherings, there’s something for everyone to enjoy during this magical time of year.
12 Days of Christmas Countdown - (Online)
Join us in celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas, be sure to take pictures and tag Howard Park on Facebook. You can also tag us on your Instagram @ACCLeisureServices, but don't forget your hashtags: #day12countdown #12daysofChristmas #LeisureServices
** This is a virtual program**
Day 12: Decorate the Christmas tree.
Day 11: Write a letter to Santa.
Day 10: Make Christmas tree ornaments
Day 9: Take a family picture and send it to friends and family
Day 8: Make S'mores
Day 7: Build and decorate Gingerbread house
Day 6: Take a ride to look at Christmas lights in the neighborhood.
Day 5: Make snow globes
Day 4: Watch your favorite Christmas movie
Day 3: Have Karaoke night with Christmas songs!
Day 2: Make decorate Christmas cookies and sprinkle Reindeer food outside
Day 1: Have a ugly sweater competition
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Cookies with Santa
Ho Ho Ho! Santa will visit SCNC to enjoy cookies and crafts. Children will receive cookies to decorate and crafts to make. Each child will be given an opportunity to talk to Santa individually. Bring your camera!
Ages: 3-12 years
Fee: $5/ACC, $8/Non, SCNC members get 10% off.
Ages: 3 years –12 years
Date: December 13
Times: 2 sessions 2:00- 2:45 PM, 3:00 -3:45 PM.
Location: Sandy Creek Nature Center
Registration: Preregistration is required by December 9. Crafts and cookies will be for those that are registered. Children must be accompanied by at least one adult.
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Gingerbread Workshop
Join Lay Park for the Holidays to construct and design your very own gingerbread house house. Each family will receive a pre-baked gingerbread house, icing, and all of the gumdrops, candy canes, sprinkles, and specialty candies you will need to make your masterpiece! You will then get to take your showpiece home to enjoy and show off for the holidays.
One house per family.
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Grinchmas at Howard Park
The Grinch is at it again this holiday season! He moves so fast, there's no way this can last. As he makes his way to Rocksprings to spoil our holiday cheer, you can experience some Whoville magic and Grinchmas surprises for everyone!
***These activities are not scholarship eligible and have an admission fee***
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Winter Kickoff
Drop off your kids so they can explore the winter woods and enjoy time outside.
Ages: 4-12
Date: December 20
Time: 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm
Fee: $6/ACC residents, $9/Non-ACC residents. SCNC members get 10% off. Preregistration required.
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Escape Room at Sandy Creek Nature Center
Enjoy a themed escape room during this winter break. Families will have an hour to solve their mission. Groups must be 8 people or less per session. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Ages: 5 years and up.
Dates: December 31, January 2, 3
Times: 10am, 2pm, 4pm
Fee: $20.00 per Group
Max of 8 people per group. Only register 1 person for the group.
Choose between easier and more difficult puzzles
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Jolly Jamboree
Join Lay Park in celebrating the holidays with a special visit from Santa, crafts and activities the whole family can enjoy!
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