Christmas Village comes to Baldwin

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Milburn Lake, off Merrick Road in Baldwin, is a scenic area 365 days a year. But for the first time ever, Nassau County has created its own Christmas Village and placed it around the lake, making it not only scenic, but also festive.

On Dec. 11, a tree lighting ceremony was held at the lake, which sits behind the Coral House, to officially kick off the Christmas Village. Santa made an appearance, in addition to ice and wood sculptors, stilt walkers and carolers in traditional Dickens’ costumes.


The village will be in full swing this weekend with more holiday-themed events:


Friday, Dec. 19 from 4 to 8 p.m.
• More than 20 vendors
• Horse and buggy rides
• Music by Freeport High School Chorus
• Wood carving demonstration
• Ice carving demonstration
• Gingerbread building
• Fire trucks
• Face painting
• Balloon twisting
• Photos with Santa
• Bounce castle
• Fire pit
• Stocking, ornament and cookie decorating

Saturday, Dec. 20 from noon to 8 p.m.
• More than 20 Vendors
• Horse and buggy rides
• Wood carving demonstration
• Ice carving demonstration
• Gingerbread building
• Fire trucks
• Face painting
• Balloon twisting
• Photos with Santa
• Bounce castle
• Fire pit
• Stocking, ornament and cookie decorating

Sunday, Dec. 21 from noon to 6 p.m.
• More than 20 vendors
• Horse and buggy rides
• Music by West End Elementary School
• Wood carving demonstration
• Ice carving demonstration
• Gingerbread building
• Fire trucks
• Face painting
• Balloon twisting
• Photos with Santa
• Bounce castle
• Fire pit
• Stocking, ornament and cookie decorating