The "Lure" of Lights Events

Come enjoy all the weekend events during The "Lure" of Lights

Come enjoy everything the 2012 A "Lure" of Lights has to offer - here is a list of Events along with descriptions of everything that will take place during that weekend...

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Opening Weekend of Lights - Friday & Saturday, November 16-17

  • Friday, November 16th LIGHTS on for the first time @ 6pm
  • Dancing Lights at Shue's Pond on Kansas Ave. @ 6:15pm and 8pm Friday and Saturday
  • Pet photos at Sophie's Dog Bakery on Saturday, November 17th from 10am-12Noon

Parade and Small Business Saturday - Friday & Saturday, November 23-24

  • SANTA CHRISTMAS PARADE starts at 6:00pm on Main Street in Hayward Friday, Nov. 23
  • Santa Arrives in Hayward at 12Noon at the Hayward Information Center on Friday, Nov. 23
  • Santa Visits with children from 12Noon to 3pm at Hayward Information Center, Friday, Nov. 23
  • Official Grand Lighting at 6:00pm on Friday, Nov 23
  • Salvation Army "SOUP'R Supper" on 2nd Street; come down and enjoy a cup of soup and enjoy the lights, Friday, Nov 23
  • Dancing Lights at Shue's Pond on Kansas Ave. @ 6:15pm and 8pm Friday and Saturday
  • Business Window Decorating Contest begins

 Friday & Saturday, November 29 - December 1

  • Greeting Card Display and Contest Friday and Saturday night
  • Cantata performance Thursday @ 7pm, Friday @ 7pm & Sunday @ 2pm at Hayward High School
  • Dancing Lights at Shue's Pond on Kansas Ave. @ 6:15pm and 8pm Friday and Saturday
  • Tractor Parade on Saturday, December 1st @ 5:45pm on Main Street

 Friday & Saturday, December 6-8

  • Festival of Trees @ Flat Creek Eatery, Thursday, December 6th
  • Gingerbread House Contest entry form available @ Hayward Mercantile
  • Caroling Sing-Off Friday and Saturday night
  • Dancing Lights at Shue's Pond on Kansas Ave. @ 6:15pm and 8pm Friday and Saturday
  • Santa Visits Hayward throughout the weekend
  • Michelle Crafts on Main Street will have Ornament decorating classes ($5) for kids Sat. Dec. 8th 715-699-1569 to sign up.

 Friday & Saturday, December 14 & 15

  • Hot Chocolate Crawl, Friday night at Participating Businesses
  • Snow Shovel Drill Team Exhibition - Saturday night
  • Dancing Lights at Shue's Pond on Kansas Ave. @ 6:15pm and 8pm Friday and Saturday
  • Snow Shovel Decorating Contest Judging, Friday night 5:45 on Second Street
  • Awards Night on Saturday night - Winners of A "Lure" of Lights Contests announced and presented at 6 PM in front of Angler's Bar & Grill
  • Kids Shopping - Stores Offer Special Shopping (10 and under to buy gifts for their special someone)
  • Hayward Area self-guided "Tour of Lights" of residential homes lighted for the holidays
  • Marketplace Foods Cookie Walk Friday, December 14th
  • Michelle Crafts on Main Street will have Ornament decorating classes ($5) for kids Sat. Dec. 15th 715-699-1569 to sign up.

 Friday & Saturday, December 21-22

  • Men's Shopping Night, Friday
  • Salvation Army Tin Cup Soup & Bread Lunch, Friday, Dec. 21st - 11am-1:30pm at participating downtown businesses - SHOP, VISIT, ENJOY - $10 per tin cup; free refills.  Soups located at Michelle's Craft, JC Moon, Outdoor Ventures, Sophies Dog Bakery & Spendid Things, and Legends of the Celts.  Bread presented by Northern Lakes Cooperative IGA grocery store.
  • Kid's Shopping Day, Friday & Saturday
  • Dancing Lights at Shue's Pond on Kansas Ave. @ 6:15pm and 8pm Friday and Saturday
  • Hayward Alumni Hockey Game and Family Night, Friday night "Fun for everyone!"
  • Kids Shopping - Stores Offer Special Shopping (10 and under to buy gifts for their special someone)
  • Hayward Area self-guided "Tour of Lights" of residential homes lighted for the holidays

 Sunday & Monday, December 23-24

  • SKATE WITH SANTA @ Hayward Sports Center; Free to the Public (skates available) - Sunday, December 23rd at 2pm
  • FREE Magic Show at Veteran's Center @ 9:30am on Monday, 24th presented by Hayward Community Credit Union
  • Last Minute retail specials for that perfect gift
  • Sawyer County Fairgrounds Winter Wonderland - 1pm to 9pm: Sledding, Ice Skating, Bon Fires; $4 per person; Fairgrounds located 2 miles east of Hayward on County Road B.
  • Hayward Area self-guided "Tour of Lights" of residential homes lighted for the holidays

Friday & Saturday, December 28-31

  • Grand Finale - Final show of Lights
  • Dec. 23- Jan 1. - A "Lure" of Lights lights on daily
  • Dancing Lights at Shue's Pond on Kansas Ave. @ 6:15pm and 8pm, Friday, Dec 28th & Saturday, Dec 29th 
  • Torch Light Snowmobile Parade, Saturday, December 29th - (CANCELLED FOR 2012)
  • Hayward Area self-guided "Tour of Lights" of residential homes lighted for the holidays

Activities & Community

  • On Going Activites:  Carolers, Hot chocolate, Window Display Contests, Snow Shovel Decorating
  • Friday and Saturdays community and church groups handing out Hot Chocolate for free will donations.
  • Dancing Lights at Shue's Pond on Kansas Ave. @ 6:15pm and 8pm on Friday and Saturday nights
  • Hot Chocolate offered for free will donations, 100% goes to the hosting group or organization.