Celebrate the season with joy and togetherness! Auburn Area Community Theatre and the Kreher Preserve are delighted to bring back this festive December tradition for our Auburn community.

Bundle up for an evening stroll through the piney woods, where friendly guides will lead small groups along a beautifully lit, easy trail. Along the way, you’ll discover 6–8 magical stations, each sparkling with song, spoken word, or performance representing the many cultures and traditions that make our community so special.

Glowing lights, enchanting decorations, sweet treats, and hands-on nature art projects add even more merriment to the experience — making it a perfect holiday outing for family and friends alike.

Be a Performer or Lend a Hand ✨

Share your holiday spirit through music, dance, or spoken word — all traditions and ages welcome. Not a performer? Help as a guide, decorator, craft helper, or check-in crew. However you join, you’ll help make this walk merry and memorable!

The Holiday Walk in the Woods comes alive through the voices, movements, and stories of our neighbors. Each performance — whether music, dance, poetry, or spoken word — helps create a joyful experience that brings people together. By sharing your unique gift, you’ll help light up the trail and celebrate the spirit of unity and peace that makes this event so special.

What we’re seeking

• Songs, instrumental pieces, or spoken word with holiday, unity, or cultural themes (any language welcome).
• Kid-friendly pieces especially welcome for the morning walk.
• Solo/duo preferred (max 4 performers per group).

What you’ll do

• Prepare a 3–5 minute piece and repeat it 9–10 times during a ~2-hour window.
• Perform at your own decorated station along the forest trail.
• Bring acoustic or battery-powered accompaniment (limited/no electricity on trail).

We need lots of helping hands to make Holiday Walk in the Woods merry and magical. From greeting guests to serving cocoa, there’s a role for everyone — and it’s fun!

🌟 Be a Tour Guide

Lead a small group along the twinkling trail, introduce each performance (we’ll give you a short blurb),
keep things flowing and safe, and coordinate by text with organizers. Most guides lead once per shift —
pick any of the three shifts that fit your schedule.

🎁 Other Ways to Help

• Welcome guests at parking & check-in
• Pitch in on lighting & decorations the week before
• Donate baked goods, drinks, décor, or snow-machine supplies
• Lead craft & treat stations at the end of the trail

Choose a timed entry and stroll a beautifully lit woodland path with song, story, and seasonal magic. Small groups depart at intervals during each hour.

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What to Expect

• Guided, well-lit trail with 6–8 festive stations (music, spoken word, and more)
• About 60 minutes per timed tour; groups depart every ~10 minutes
• Cozy photo spots, warm vibes, and family-friendly fun

Please arrive 10–15 minutes before your ticket window to check in with your party.

Tickets & Policies

• Timed Entry: Select an hour window at checkout; you’ll depart within that window.
• Pricing: See ticketing page for current rates, fees, and availability.
• Accessibility: Stroller-friendly route. For accommodations, email info@auburnact.org.
• Weather: Light rain won’t stop the fun—dress for the forecast. In case of severe weather, ticket holders will be notified by email with options.

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