82 Christmas trees will be decorated at Veterans Park in Lyndonville

File photo by Tom Rivers: These trees were lighted up and decorated in December 2022 at Veterans Park in Lyndonville. The village will turn on the lights on Saturday for 82 trees.

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 5 December 2024 at 11:40 am

LYNDONVILLE – The community is gearing up for its “Christmas in Lyndonville” celebration on Saturday.

There are activities throughout the day, capped by the lighting of 82 Christmas trees at Veterans Park at 5 p.m. and then a chance to meet Santa from 5:15 to 6:30 at the village office.

The trees are purchased for $45 and decorated by businesses, organizations, families, churches and some graduating classes from Lyndonville.

The village started the tradition of decorating the trees in 2013 with 26 the first year. The number steadily grew reaching a record high of 98 in 2022. Last year there were 85, and now 82 this year.

Santa will arrive at 5 p.m. to flip the switch at the “North Pole” at the park and turn on the lights. The trees will stay on display until after New Year’s, said Teri Buffin, the village clerk/treasurer.

The event on Saturday is sponsored by the Village of Lyndonville, Lyndonville Fire Department, Lyndonville Lions Club and Lyndonville United Methodist Women.

The schedule for Saturday includes:

Mail letters to Santa at the North Pole Post located at the Yates Community Library
8 a.m. to 11 a.m. – Community Breakfast/Basket Raffle – Lyndonville Presbyterian Church
9 a.m. to 8 p.m. – Holiday Cookie Decorating Station & Crafts – Webber Kitchen
9 a.m. to 8 p.m. – Soup, Sandwiches, Mac & Cheese & Hot & Cold Drinks – Webber Kitchen
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Magical Musical Craft Show – Music Boosters – Lyndonville School
10 a.m. to until sold out – Paula’s Donuts & Food – Music Boosters – Lyndonville School
2 p.m. to 4 p.m. – Petting Zoo – Library Parking Lot
2 p.m. to 4 p.m. – Hot Chocolate – M&T Bank – Library Parking Lot
2 p.m. to 4 p.m. – Catherine Street Bakery – Library Parking Lot
2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Frosty Toss – Christine Heideman Ins. Broker – Library Parking Lot
2 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. – Horse Drawn Carriage Rides – Village Hall
2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – NYS Child ID – Orleans County Sheriff’s Dept – Village Hall
2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – Pizza Slices & Subs – Chops Shop Bar & Grill North – Library Parking Lot
3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Craft & Games at Yates Community Library
3 p.m. to 6 p.m. – Hotdogs & Sodas with Lyndonville Lions Club – Library
4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. – Caroling at Veterans Park
5 p.m. to Santa’s Arrival & Lighting of Trees at Vets Park
5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – Visit with Santa
7 p.m. – Christmas LaLaPalooza at Lyndonville Presbyterian Church