If you’re makin’ a list and checkin’ twice, make sure it includes a visit with Santa and the Missus. Santa and Mrs Claus will... Santa Claus is Coming to Hometown Christmas

If you’re makin’ a list and checkin’ twice, make sure it includes a visit with Santa and the Missus. Santa and Mrs Claus will be cruising into downtown Milbank on a vintage fire truck during the Hometown Christmas celebration this Saturday. Visits with Santa are Free and start just after the Tree Lighting Ceremony concludes.

Jericho Jones, Miss Milbank 2025, and Little Miss Milbank, Hawley Kirchberg, will be Santa’s Little Helpers. Stop by to meet them and get the kiddies a candy cane. Start the holidays early this Saturday at Hometown Christmas and jingle all the way! 

Hometown Christmas is sponsored  by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC). The Milbank Snow Queen Festival is brought to you by The Valley Express.

Milbank’s Hometown Christmas – Saturday, December 7
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 (221 Main) 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.
Vote for Your Favorite! 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.

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