Celebrate the Holidays at Central Park!
posted on 11/18/25 
Join us for festive fun during our Central Park Nature Center Holiday Open House events at Central Park!
Dates & Times:
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Early Out Wednesdays: December 3, 10, & 17 | 1:00 – 4:00 PM
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Saturday: December 20 | 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
🎁 No registration required – come and go as you please!
Come enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities, including:
✨ Educational displays & exhibits
🎨 Make-and-take holiday crafts
☕ Hot chocolate & cookies
🖍️ Coloring contest
❄️ Snowshoeing on the trails (weather permitting)
Be sure to visit the Jones County Wild For Reading StoryWalk® Trail and enjoy When Winter Comes – Discovering Wildlife in Our Snowy Woods by Aimee Bissonette. - Featured on the StoryWalk® at Central Park December through the end of February.
Feeling energetic and up for the challenge? Join the B & W Racing Services kids Candy Cane (800M) Run, all ages Polar Run (5K), and Reindeer Plunge being held on Saturday, December 20th at Central Park. Click here to register and learn more on their facebook page.
Don’t miss this magical chance to celebrate the season with nature, learning, and holiday cheer!
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