Hometown Christmas Moves to Main Street With New Events

Jolly hearts is how the holiday starts at Milbank’s Hometown Christmas events. Join your friends and neighbors this Saturday, December 7. The annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held in the Music Park on North Main Street at 6 p.m. But there will be plenty of glow before and after. Check out the list and don’t be missed!

Jamie Henderson, executive director of the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC), that sponsors the fun, invites everyone to be part of the celebration, “We are excited to add several new events to our festivities this year: the pancake Breakfast With The Grinch, the Craft and Vendor Fair, and the Soup Walk. Join us for a full day of fun for all ages, and cross some items off your holiday shopping list, too!”

Attendees are reminded there will be no parking on the two most northerly blocks of Main Street after 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 7. If you are going to Christmas Chronicles,the Free Christmas movie at the Mill Theatre at 3 p.m., remember not to park on North Main. All public parking lots, however, will be open and available. 

Milbank’s Hometown Christmas Festivities

Pancakes with The Grinch
Serving from 8-10 a.m.
Get ready for a big day with pancakes, sausage, juice, and coffee. All for just $5.
This is a fundraiser hosted by the Emanuel Lutheran Church Youth Group in the Milbank Elementary School lunchroom.

Holiday Open Houses at All Participating Downtown Businesses
Hours vary by store. Check with individual businesses for special deals and refreshments.

Craft & Vendor Fair
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Elementary school gym
Free admission
Over 30 vendors and a wonderful mix of food and gift ideas.

Lego Contest and Bake Sale
10 a.m. at the Grant County 4-H Complex 

33rd Annual Festival of Trees 
1-3 p.m  at the Grant County Courthouse 

Christmas Movie – Christmas Chronicles
3 p.m. at Mill Theatre
Free admission
Get there early to ensure a spot as there is a limited capacity.
Free small pop and popcorn for each attendee.

Soup Walk
5 – 7:30 p.m. or until gone
Tasting ticket is $5 – Purchase from the MACC table at ACT Accurate Tax & Bookkeeping starting at 4:30 p.m. Limited tickets available.
Sample soups from local restaurants and vote for your favorite.

• The Bank 301 Main (soup at their store): Chicken Wild Rice
• Triple Dip (soup at their store): Baked Potato Soup
• Guadalupe’s (soup at ACT Accurate Tax & Bookkeeping): Pork Pozole Stew (Traditional Mexican Stew)
• Millstone Family Restaurant (soup at ACT Accurate Tax & Bookkeeping): Creamy Sausage Tortellini

Standstill Lighted Parade
5 – 7:30 p.m.
Stationary walk-thru display of lights – floats on wheels and lighted displays
Enjoy games, refreshments, and fun activities.
Still time to enter your float. Entries being accepted through Thursday, December  5 
Register on the Milbank Chamber website.
People’s Choice Winner receives $200 in Ol’ Mill Bucks.

Tree Lighting Ceremony
6 p.m  At the Music Park on North Main. 
Santa and Mrs Claus will arrive on a vintage fire truck.
Photos with Santa and Mrs Claus
Just after the Tree Lighting Ceremony and until 7:30 p.m. At the Valley Queen Training Center (next to the VQ Cheese Shop).
Meet the 2025 Snow Queen, Miss Milbank Jericho Jones and Little Miss Milbank Hawley Kirchberg