Upcoming holiday entertainment
Highlighting nearby local entertainment for the holidays.
The holidays are right around the corner, and it is almost time to start decking the halls! This has raised the question around campus, “Is it too soon to start playing Christmas music?”
In all seriousness, Halloween has passed, and Thanksgiving is coming up. The end of the year provides a time to get together with friends and family and enjoy the holiday season. For those looking for fun holiday activities to participate in, here are some nearby options.
The Dyck Arboretum in Hesston has an event called Prairie Lights. The event occurs on November 28th, 29th, and 30th from 5:30 to 8 pm. The weekend of December 5th will also have openings, with the same time slots available.
The arboretum describes to future attendees that at the event, they will be “observing tens of thousands of twinkle lights adorning the Arboretum path and illuminating our grounds.” They state that Praire lights “is a great way to kick off the holiday season and find renewed appreciation for the prairie landscape around us.”
Another popular event during the holidays is the lighting of the green. During this event, the campus turns off all lights and invites all students to the green for a moment to celebrate the holiday season.
Senior Emma Killingworth from Georgetown, Texas, was in attendance for the event last year. When asked what she enjoyed about the event, Killingsworth stated, “The music was really good, and the overall atmosphere was incredibly uplifting.” She mentioned that it reinforced, for her, the reason for the season.
Additionally, here in North Newton, there is a Christmas parade located right on Main Street. This year, on December 4th, the Newton Lions Club will be hosting its annual Christmas parade. Along with the typical parade floats and other activities, “the evening will also include hot chocolate, cookies, and photos with Santa after the parade.”
The parade is completely free to those who would like to attend, and businesses located on Main Street are going to remain open later into the evening for those who would like to shop.
The Holidays are a busy time for students, but events such as these are a great opportunity for them to get a break from their intense workload.