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DECEMBER 2007

Majority of information provided by Fond du Lac Area Convention and Visitors Bureau

1 - January 2 Lakeside Park Holiday Lights
Lakeside Park, N end of Main St. and Park Ave.
Dusk-11pm
Free admission
Thousands of holiday lights decorate the 400 acre park including Rudolph at the top of the lighthouse. Listen to holiday music as you view a variety of scenes and decorations.

 
1 Holiday Parade of Lights
Downtown FDL
5pm
Free admission
920-921-9500
Downtown's largest parade. The parade runs down Main St between Rees St and Veterans Park. Santa makes his entrance at the end of the parade and stops at Veterans Park to light the city's Christmas tree.

 
1 Can't Depend on Snow
Rolling Meadows Golf Course, 560 W. Rolling Meadows Dr.
9am
Free admission
Sled Dog Rides, The Famous Pet Poker Walk, Pet and Owner Pictures with Santa, Pet Trick Contest, Weight Pull (Dogs), Siberian Husky Toss (stuffed animals), Animal Massage Therapy. Mini-Mush, 14 & under, Human Freight Race

 
1 - 2 Youth Basketball Tournament
FDL High School Gym, 801 Campus Dr. and Riverside Gym, 396 Linden St.
9-6pm.
Adults $3, students $1
Basketball tournament for boys in grades 3-6. Team entry fee, registration required. Call: 920-929-2885. 45-65 teams

 
5 Holiday Clydesdale Drawn Wagon Ride Special Needs Night
Lakeside Park, N. end of Main St.
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Free admission
Reservations required.
920-322-0636
Wednesday night wagon rides are just for our special needs friends. These rides are completely free of charge. The wagon is wheel chair accessible. Wagon rides are through Lakeside Park drawn by two Clydesdale draft horses in a covered wagon. Watch for our heated tent on Harbor View Drive in the Parking lot behind Oven Island just past the boat launch area. Rides are approx. 20 minutes.

 
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 29, 30
"Trees of Galloway House" by Lamplight
Galloway House, 336 Old Pioneer Road
 
Dates:  December 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th and 29th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
December 9th, 16th and 30th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
 
$5.00 Adults; $4.00 Student (K-12); Younger - Free
 
Tour the Galloway mansion with trees decorated by local florists and the Green Thumb Garden Club members.  Nightly entertainment, refreshments, children receive a treat bag when they find "Chief" the dog.  Blakely Museum open also.
 
7 - 8 Holiday Clydesdale Drawn Wagon Rides
Lakeside Park, N. end of Main St.
6:30pm - 9:30pm
12 and above $6, 4-11 $3, 3 and under free
Wagon rides through Lakeside Park drawn by two Clydesdale draft horses in a covered wagon. Heated tent on Harbor View Drive in the Parking lot behind Oven Island just past the boat launch area. Rides are approx. 20 minutes.

 
12 Holiday Clydesdale Drawn Wagon Ride Special Needs Night
Lakeside Park, N. end of Main St.
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Free admission
Reservations required.
920-322-0636
Wednesday night wagon rides are just for our special needs friends. These rides are completely free of charge. The wagon is wheel chair accessible. Wagon rides are through Lakeside Park drawn by two Clydesdale draft horses in a covered wagon. Watch for our heated tent on Harbor View Drive in the Parking lot behind Oven Island just past the boat launch area. Rides are approx. 20 minutes.

 
14 - 15 Holiday Clydesdale Drawn Wagon Rides
Lakeside Park, N. end of Main St.
6:30pm - 9:30pm
12 and above $6, 4-11 $3, 3 and under free
Wagon rides through Lakeside Park drawn by two Clydesdale draft horses in a covered wagon. Heated tent on Harbor View Drive in the Parking lot behind Oven Island just past the boat launch area. Rides are approx. 20 minutes.

 
19 Holiday Clydesdale Drawn Wagon Ride Special Needs Night
Lakeside Park, N. end of Main St.
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Free admission
Reservations required.
920-322-0636
Wednesday night wagon rides are just for our special needs friends. These rides are completely free of charge. The wagon is wheel chair accessible. Wagon rides are through Lakeside Park drawn by two Clydesdale draft horses in a covered wagon. Watch for our heated tent on Harbor View Drive in the Parking lot behind Oven Island just past the boat launch area. Rides are approx. 20 minutes.

 
21 - 22 Holiday Clydesdale Drawn Wagon Rides
Lakeside Park, N. end of Main St.
6:30pm - 9:30pm
12 and above $6, 4-11 $3, 3 and under free
Wagon rides through Lakeside Park drawn by two Clydesdale draft horses in a covered wagon. Heated tent on Harbor View Drive in the Parking lot behind Oven Island just past the boat launch area. Rides are approx. 20 minutes.

 
29 Holiday Dinner and Tour
Historic Octagon House, 276 Linden St.
6pm
$35
Reservations required.
920-922-1608
Enjoying a 5 course meal by candlelight served in the house dining rooms! Following the meal, explore this Civil War home by candlelight, escape through secret passageways and the underground tunnel. Featured on the History Channel's "Secret Passages". Call or email info@marlenesheirlooms.com for reservations. Limited space available. For an added treat dress up. Costumes are available on site for men and ladies to be Victorian for the dinner and tour. Allow an hour before dining to select your attire and an additional $25 per person for rental of your ensemble. Tickets may be purchased with a major credit card.

 
30 - 31 Holiday Clydesdale Drawn Wagon Rides
Lakeside Park, N. end of Main St.
6:30pm - 9:30pm
12 and above $6, 4-11 $3, 3 and under free
Wagon rides through Lakeside Park drawn by two Clydesdale draft horses in a covered wagon. Heated tent on Harbor View Drive in the Parking lot behind Oven Island just past the boat launch area. Rides are approx. 20 minutes.
 

 

Note: All dates, times, locations, admission fees, and event information subject to change.

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