Calico Holiday Fest

Join us at Calico Ghost Town on Saturday, Nov. 30, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., featuring photos and story time with Santa, an appearance by the Grinch, Christmas caroling and the annual tree lighting that is sure to amuse the merriest of little spirits. Santa arrives at 10 a.m. with a cheery “Ho! Ho! Ho!” and photos start at 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Town Hall.

There will be an ugly sweater contest, gingerbread house competition and more for the whole family. There will be arts and crafts for kids, gunfight performances by the Calico Mountain Volunteers and live musical performances by The Storytellers and High-D Boys and more. There will also be a special reading of the favorite “T’was the Night Before Christmas” by Odessa Red.

Wildlife Adventure Time will be onsite for a live animal show at 2:30 p.m. and the Bon Family Cloggers will be performing throughout the day. Visit Lucy Lanes for an Old West display and exhibit or visit the schoolhouse for schoolhouse lessons from the 1880s.

The Calico Christmas tree lighting will be at at 5:30 p.m. After the tree lighting, the Lil’s Saloon will be providing complimentary cookies and hot chocolate.

Avoid the lines and parking nightmares at shopping malls and browse our specialty arts and craft shops for that hard-to-buy-for relative, neighbor or friend. Some of our shops will be offering special discounts for holiday shopping.

There will be plenty of festive foods available for purchase through our vendors, Lil’s Saloon and Calico House Restaurant. Visit www.calicoattractions.com for train ride and other attraction prices.

Calico will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Prices are $10 per adult, $5 children ages 4-11, and 3 years and under are FREE.