City offices are closed Wednesday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
Published 11/6/2026 at 7 a.m.Updated 11/6/2026 at 10 a.m.
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11/05/2026 5:30 pm
Join us at the annual Holiday Open House at Mordecai Historic Park!
See how the Mordecai House would have been decorated over the past 240 years and learn about different holiday traditions. Walk through the beautifully decorated house and enjoy music, discover historic artifacts, and more.
On Saturday, Dec. 12, do some holiday shopping at the Merry and Bright: A North Pole Market presented by Paper & Stars Studio! Visit our vendors to find unique gifts, create festive crafts, and sample food vendors. Enjoy seasonal entertainment and stop by a cooking demonstration in our historic kitchen. Wear your best ugly holiday ensemble and enter our Ugly Holiday Sweater contest at 1 p.m. The winner will receive a special prize!
The open house continues on Sunday, Dec. 13, with additional holiday crafts and activities. Enjoy the park at its most festive, make a holiday card, and wrap up your afternoon with seasonal entertainment in the Chapel.