Christmas In the Hills Committee

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First weekend of December.
2025--"Christmas in Toyland"--Dec. 5th & 6th
Tree Lighting, Parade of Lights, Light Up Our Town displays, Crafters Marketplace, Free Christmas Music Show, plus FOOD & FUN for all!

Join in the Joy of the Season with this Festive Festival! Starting Friday, with a very sweet way to "cruise" around town--what better way than taste-testing COOKIES!--with the Chamber's Annual Cookie Cruise. Taste bite-size cookies at local businesses from 4pm-6pm to vote which is your favorite. See Events, and then "Cookie Cruise" on hotsprings-sd.com for participating businesses and map as date approaches.

Next up is "Christmas in Toyland!" themed Journey of Lights Parade beginning at 6pm from the State Veterans Home. A fun parade with floats lit up for the holidays with lights--and maybe you'll even see Santa & Mrs. Claus, if you're super nice?

Then Saturday, get ready to Shop Local, at the annual Christmas in the Hills Handcrafters Marketplace. Located at the Mueller Civic Center gymnasium, from 9am-4pm. Find all sorts of handcrafted, and original creations--from home-baked goodies to ornaments and decor for your home, as well as great gift ideas.

Later in the evening, is the Manger Melodies program at the Mueller Civic Center theater from 7pm-9pm. Enjoy holiday-themed music from several musical artists, as well as a Children's Living Nativity onstage.

There are several other fun, Christmas themed events planned as well. For a full schedule see the Events listing, or CLICK HERE. And be sure to put this on your calendar and plan to attend!