LKB Holiday Party

Traditionally, Christmas is a very special time of year for us at LKB. Sure, holiday decor, colorful lights, songs about Santa Claus, and, of course, the Rankin/Bass TV classics of Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer and Frosty the Snowman bring back childhood memories but, more importantly, this time of year has always been about family, the joy of giving, and wishing good tidings to loved ones. And shhh...someone we all know and love was born on December 25th--and I don't mean Jesus--so that makes the day even more special. :)

To continue tradition with our extended community family, let's get together to bring out that holiday spirit and share in some traditional holiday activities.

Disclaimer: Our intent is to theme towards traditional, non-denominational decor and activities so as to not offend or exclude folks with differing views and beliefs. However, it could be argued that most of the seasonal parties and get togethers stem from some denominational tradition whether it be Hannukah, Christmas, Kwanza, or even the Winter Solstice. Regardless of your traditions and beliefs, there's no escaping the commercialism and displays of these traditional or religious symbols scattered throughout our Western culture this time of year. Rather than attempt to cater and be inclusive to everyone, our position is rather to exclude as many (obvious) religious-based decorations around the shop for this event. However, folklore associates Santa Claus as an alias for Christian-based Saint Nicholas and even Christmas trees originated from the pagan Yule festival so, bottom line, we all have to accept these traditions in Western society and not be so intolerant to take offense. Plus, many of us know and grew up with the tale of Santa Claus and his gift-bringing exploits for good girls and boys. There's a lot of nostalgia and regressive memories associated with the holiday season, so we want to help bring back some of that magic of feeling like a kid again--even if just for a few hours.

TLDR: This is just a long-winded way of saying if you find holiday decorations and traditional (with some religious undertones) holiday characters and themes offensive, do not attend this event. So...with that out of the way, let's get to the deets.

WHEN: Saturday, December 17, 2022 - 10am - 5pm

WHERE: 4350 Bull Rd, Dover PA 17315. On-site parking available. Vanilla clothing required while in parking lot. No exposed diapers until inside.

WHO CAN ATTEND? Anyone 18 years of age or older with an open-mind and tolerance for displays of traditional (with possible religious undertones) decor and activities

WHAT'S GOING ON? Traditional holiday theme and activities including an appearance from Kris Kringle himself. Yes, we pull that kind of weight. :-) We'll also decorate cookies, make holiday decorations, and play games. See list of activities below for a loose itinerary. Multiple volunteer staff will be present to coordinate and lead activities to ensure everyone gets to participate.

COST: $100 prepaid. Accompanying partner/caregiver $75. Lunch, snacks, and refreshments are included. Upon successful registration, you will be sent an invoice. Your slot is reserved ONLY AFTER the invoice has been paid. No refunds will be issued. Slots are limited for this event. First paid, first served.

THINGS TO BRING (NOT PROVIDED BY LKB): Change of clothes (to dress up, dress down, or be more comfortable) BYO-B (Blankie, Bottle, and/or "stuffed" Buddy)

ADDITIONAL INFO:

  • Cell phone use prohibited in public areas. No picture taking EXCEPT...to capture memories of this special event, a special photography area will be provided where you can take selfies and group photos using your device.
  • On-site video recording devices are present and will be operational to ensure the safety and security of staff and attendees.
  • Shopping will be available until noon. Afterwards, the floor will be cleared for activities.
  • A bench for personal belongings will be provided. Please bring a backpack or duffle to store your personal items. You are encouraged to keep valuables in your locked vehicle. LKB is NOT RESPONSIBLE for lost or stolen items.
  • This is a dry (no alcohol) event. Anyone appearing to be intoxicated will be ejected without refund.

LIST OF ACTIVITIES (SUBJECT TO CHANGE):

  • Decorating holiday cookies
  • Making Christmas ornaments
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Pictures with Santa w/ gift
  • Holiday Movies
  • Holiday Lunch & Snacks (Roasted Turkey, homemade mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, corn, rolls, fruit and veggie tray, and more)
  • Birthday cupcakes
  • Playroom Access (Cuddle Pile, Legos, Barbie Dolls, Hot Wheels, Doll houses, Books, Puzzles, Coloring Books, Giant Jenga, Giant Candyland, and so much more)
  • Holiday Raffle - Each attendee receives 1 free raffle ticket. Additional tickets are $1 for 1 - $5 for 6 - $10 for 15. CASH ONLY FOR RAFFLE TICKETS
  • Raffle Prizes include $50 LKB gift card, $25 LKB gift card, Pack of any brand diapers, 1 Onesie of your choice.

FOOD TO BE PROVIDED: Freshly roasted and carved turkey, homemade mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, stuffing/dressing, corn, rolls, fruit and veggie tray, and plenty of snacks Soda, water, and juice *Gluten-free options will be provided based on attendees that have marked dietary restrictions on sign-up form.

SCHEDULE (PROPOSED):

10:00am- 12:00pm - Open Play and Shopping
12:00pm - 12:45pm - Lunch
12:45pm - 3:00pm - Planned Activities (see above)
3:00pm - 4:45pm - Raffle and Christmas Stories
4:45pm - 5:00pm - Clean up, wind down, get dressed, depart

REGISTRATION: Fill out the online registration form at LKB Holiday Party Sign-Up.

We hope to see you there, little stinkers!