Come make a Christmas memory.
Christmas Time at The Mill is a free community Christmas celebration filled with Santa, characters, activities, treats, face painting and live holiday entertainment.
There’s something around every corner.
Christmas Time is designed so families can enjoy the season together without worrying about an admission charge. Here are some of the experiences planned for 2026.
Santa & Christmas Characters
Visit Santa and watch for familiar Christmas characters throughout the event. Bring your phone or camera and take your own family photos.
Professional Face Painting
Our face painters are already paid for by Christmas Time, so face painting is completely free for families.
Crafts & Activities
Hands-on Christmas crafts, ornament making and family activities help kids create something special to remember the day.
Stuffies & Special Giveaways
Every child can receive a donated stuffy through Waseca Area Neighborhood Services. Larger stuffed animals and special toys may also appear as giveaways.
Come hungry. We’ll have something warm waiting.
Free hot dogs will be available while supplies last.
Enjoy free Christmas treats and something warm to drink.
Kelm’s BBQ will be back for guests who would like to purchase additional food.
Music throughout the afternoon and evening.
Live musical performances begin at 1:00 PM, with another performance planned about every hour through the evening. Exact performance times are still being finalized.
Waseca Jazz Band
Confirmed for Christmas Time 2026.
State Street Choir
Waseca High School’s State Street Choir is confirmed for 2026.
More to Come
Additional performers and exact times will be added as the schedule is finalized.
Make Christmas Time part of your family’s Christmas.
No tickets. No scheduled arrival time. Come anytime between noon and 7:00 PM and stay as long as you’d like.
Waseca, MN 56093Questions? Contact us