St. Nicholas Festival
Guests can enjoy choral vocal ensemble performances, church tours, talks, and a Nativity play. Dining options include Ethiopian food, Eastern European and American fare from the St. Nicholas Cafe, homemade holiday cookies, and an artisan coffee shop. Family activities range from face painting, cookie decorating, and a bounce house to Christmas crafts, a kids-only gift shop, and visits with St. Nicholas.
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 All ages
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Hours
10:00 am - 4:00 pm; 11:00 am Vocal Ensemble; 11:30 am Church Tour and Talk; 1:00 pm Vocal Ensemble; 1:30 pm Church Tour and Talk; 2:00 pm Nativity Play; 3:30 pm Nativity Play.
Food & Drink
The festival offers Eastern European and American food at the St. Nicholas Cafe, Ethiopian food, homemade holiday cookies, and an artisan coffee shop.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Arrive in time for the Vocal Ensemble, church tour and talk, or Nativity Play you want to attend; each is scheduled at separate points in the program.
- Allow time to explore the children's activities, including crafts, cookie decorating, face painting, and the bounce house.
- Make room for a meal or snack: the festival offers several food options, homemade holiday cookies, and an artisan coffee shop.
- If visiting with children, include a stop at the kids-only gift shop and a chance to meet St. Nicholas.
Special Events & Promotions
- Kids-only gift shop.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What activities are available for children?
Children can enjoy face painting, cookie decorating, a bounce house, Christmas crafts, and a kids-only gift shop.
What performances and presentations are scheduled?
The program includes Vocal Ensemble performances, church tours and talks, and Nativity Plays.
What food and drinks can visitors find?
Options include Eastern European and American food at the St. Nicholas Cafe, Ethiopian food, homemade holiday cookies, and an artisan coffee shop.
Can visitors meet St. Nicholas?
Yes, meeting St. Nicholas is among the festival activities.
What happens to the festival's profits?
All festival profits are donated to local charities.
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