Celebrate the holidays at Centennial Village Museum with a weekend full of festive fun. The 2025 Homesteader’s Holiday will take place Friday, Dec. 5, and Saturday, Dec. 6.
Note: The event dates have changed. The original event was planned for Dec. 6-7, but it will now happen Dec. 5-6 with more activities added.
Christmas Tree Lighting
When: 4-6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5
Kick off the season with the Centennial Village Tree Lighting, free cocoa and cookies and time to explore the festively decorated village by night. Help fill the shelves at the Weld Food Bank: Bring a canned food donation for free admission. Without a canned donation, admission is $4 per person ages 3 and up, and children 2 and under are free.
Tales from the Hearth
When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5
After the tree lighting, stay for Tales from the Hearth. This new, interactive storytelling program brings holiday history to life. Step back in time to discover how people celebrated Christmas in the past, from Victorian traditions to the simple ways families kept the holidays alive during hard times. Tickets are $20 per person and must be purchased in advance through online registration. This event is recommended for visitors ages 7 and up.
Homesteader’s Holiday
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6
Homesteader’s Holiday is an annual tradition where visitors can spend the day exploring the village’s historical buildings, making seasonal crafts and dipping candles. Enjoy live music, caroling and visits with Cowboy Santa, and shop for handmade gifts and local treasures in the museum’s gift shop. Bring a canned food item for free admission. Without a canned donation, admission is $4 per person ages 3 and up, and children 2 and under are free. Buy tickets at the door or register in advance here.
For more information about the Homesteader’s Holiday events, visit greeleymuseums.com/events.
