EVENTS
ELGIN EVENTS
The Historic Elgin Hotel is not only an amazing place to host events of your own but to attend unique and exciting Kansas events. The hotel itself hosts a wide variety of events ranging from annual events such as the News Years Eve Bash and Love the Elgin Valentine’s Evening to an active Murder Mystery Experience and a Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Tasting. There is also a wide variety of events in the area such as music events like Bluegrass on the Lake and Symphony in the Flint Hills, arts and crafts events like the Hillsboro Craft Fair and Art in the Park, holiday celebrations like the Peabody 4th Fest Fireworks and the Florence Memorial Day Parade, and family events like Chingawassa Days, Old Settlers Day, and Redneck in Ramona! Save these dates on your calendar and sign up to receive information on what’s happening at the Elgin and in our area.
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November 18, 2020
9:30 am: Hanging of the GreensNovember 18, 2020 – Historic Elgin Hotel 115 N 3rd St Marion, KS 66861 United States 6203823200
Join us for the annual hanging of the greens at the Elgin. Get in the holiday spirit and be a part of decorating the most renown building in the region for Christmas! We will begin the day at 9:30 a.m. with assignments, break for lunch with a warm bowl of soup, and finish up by 5:00 p.m. No experience necessary. We welcome any and all volunteers to help us dress up the Elgin for the holidays. Just text us at 620.382.3200 and let us know that you plan to attend so we can delegate rooms and tasks. Thank you in advance for making Christmas special at the Elgin! |
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November 28, 2020
All day: Holly Jolly ChristmasNovember 28, 2020 All day Historic Elgin Hotel 115 N 3rd St Marion, KS 66861 United States 6203823200
Make a trip to Marion to enjoy a day of fun-filled Christmas activities! Live reindeer, horse and buggy rides, elf on the shelf hunt, and sleigh rides are just a few of the fun things going on in the community. Check out more about the event at www.hollyjollychristmasinkansas.com. 9:00 am: Nativity DisplayNovember 28, 2020 – Historic Elgin Hotel 115 N 3rd St Marion, KS 66861 United States 6203823200
Marvel at the array of nativity displays in our ballroom on Saturday, November 28th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free and capacity will be limited in the ballroom to ensure safety. If you'd like to participate by setting up your nativity, please text or call us at 620.382.3200. There will be ample opportunity to set up during the week leading up to the event. Our only ask is that you set it up with a card that has your name, where the nativity came from, and why it is special to you. 11:00 am: Live Reindeer!November 28, 2020 – Historic Elgin Hotel 115 N 3rd St Marion, KS 66861 United States 6203823200
One of Santa's reindeer is traveling all the way from the North Pole to Marion, Kansas this season! Stop by on November 28th from 11 am to 1 pm to see a live reindeer in the parking lot behind the Elgin. Moms, this is a great photo op so don't miss out on the opportunity! Plus the event is free of charge compliments of NF Construction and Justin Hett Construction of Marion. 1:00 pm: Annual Cookie SwapNovember 28, 2020 – Historic Elgin Hotel 115 N 3rd St Marion, KS 66861 United States 6203823200
Join us for our annual Christmas Cookie Swap on Saturday, November 28th at 1:00 pm on the 3rd floor of the Elgin. Bring 6 dozen of your favorite Christmas cookies, candies or treats and $5 to cover Christmas plates and wrapping. Leave the event with several gift wrapped platters boasting a variety of Christmas cookies, candies and treats to give away to your loved ones or just to enjoy at home! The event only takes 15-20 minutes so stop by to get into the Christmas spirit. Please RSVP for this event by texting or calling 620.382.3200 to let us know that you're coming. 2:00 pm: Christmas Ornament MakingNovember 28, 2020 – Historic Elgin Hotel 115 N 3rd St Marion, KS 66861 United States 6203823200 On Saturday, November 28th from 2 to 4 p.m., we will have our Calligrapher, Jennifer Snook of Seven Oaks Envelopes, on-site to personalize your Christmas ornament. We will have a set of items for you to put your ornament together, and then she will personalize your ornament with a name, a message, the year, whatever you choose! It's your ornament, so make it special and have lots of fun crafting with your kids, neighbors, family and friends. Who knows? We may have so much fun that we have to make this an annual event. The cost is TBD but will be nominal and a photo of the ornament is coming...I promise! Please RSVP that you are coming on our Facebook page so we can have enough supplies! |
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