Hometown Holiday in Maple Grove

• 3 p.m. -  Carriage rides on Main Street, gift bags, activities at the

• 4 p.m. – Music in the Plaza

• 5 p.m. – Sleigh Bells and Sparkle Parade. Line up for viewing in front of the Arbor Lakes North End building and in front of the building on Main Street

• 5:30 p.m. – Santa lights the Community Tree

• 5:45 to 7 p.m. – Carriage rides, open houses on main street, food and activities at the  

The afternoon begins at 3 p.m. with activities, gift bags, carriage rides and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus centered on the plaza at Arbor Lakes North End. Musical performances from the Minnesota Chorale and kindergarten students from in the plaza next to .

The Sleigh Bells and Sparkle parade will feature Santa and Mrs. Claus when they usher in the holiday spirit with the lighting of the Community Tree at the corner of Main Street and Arbor Lakes Parkway.

Register at the plaza for a chance to win a grand prize. The winner will be notified after the event is over.

Stop in the to make a holiday card, and donate an unwrapped toy or food item to C.R.O.S.S.

Several stores and restaurants along Main Street will have holiday open house.

According to organizers, the first 500 people to attend can receive a gift bag filled with special offers and gifts from Arbor Lakes Businesses.

Free horse and carriage rides before and after the parade, holiday carolers, hot cocoa, treats and more.