Holiday fun with little ones

Holiday Fun Nights have been offered through the Early Childhood Family Education program in Park Rapids for many years. “Probably for decades,” early childhood manager Sally Kading said. “They are always well attended and the families look forward to them.”

This year, 38 children and 34 adults took part in the festivities.

“As the families arrive, one of the cutest things is to see the children peek in the room and get their first glimpse of Santa,” Kading said. “Such joy and so magical! Our Santa, Terry Morris, has been with us for more years than I can count. He does a fantastic job with the families and children. And our face painter, Alicia Memmo, is faithfully is there for us year after year.”