Join us in Middle River as we celebrate the magic of the season with a festive lineup of events for the entire community!
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 444 will kick off the week of celebrations on Wednesday, December 4 at 5:00 pm with the Lighting of the Veteran’s Memorial Christmas Tree at Veteran’s Park in Middle River. Everyone is invited to celebrate the season with cider and treats at the American Legion following the tree lighting at the Veteran’s Memorial.
On Friday, December 6 Border Bank is holding their annual Holiday Open House from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm and all are welcome to enjoy holiday refreshments and celebrate the season—no need to be a customer!
End with some fun on Friday night with Bingo at the American Legion, starting at 6:00 pm.
Santa comes to town on Saturday, December 7 at 10:30 amat the Middle River American Legion. Kids can share their Christmas wishes with Santa! Sponsored by American Legion Post 444. New Maine 4-H Club will host crafts sponsored by The Honker and Young’s Store and a Free-Will BBQ Lunch will be served by Pay It Forward, with proceeds supporting the Marshall County Sharing Tree & Northwest Community Action Giving Tree.
The American Legion Riders will be serving Taco in a Bag at the American Legion from 5:00 - 7:00 pm, and there will be a sweet twist to Bingo at 6:00 pm on Saturday night at the Legion!
Merry Middle River will wrap up with a full afternoon of events on Sunday, December 8. The Winter Wonderland will open at 1:00 pm at the Legacy Center. Walk through and admire Christmas trees sponsored and decorated by local businesses and organizations. Don’t forget to vote for your favorite! Enjoy a Hot Chocolate Bar & Popcorn, Cookie Decorating, Bag Raffle, and Sharing Tree Gift Wrapping! Jingle Bingo will get underway at 2:00 pm and is sponsored by the Middle River Youth Group. At 4:00 pm, enjoy a sleigh ride around Middle River to view Christmas lights.
Enjoy the joy and wonder of the season at the Outdoor Live Nativity rom 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Experience the beauty of the season at 18713 County Line Rd NE, located 1/2 mile south of Strathcona and 4 3/4 miles east on County Rd 108.
Make this holiday season a memorable one in Middle River! We hope to see you there.