Wassailing in the Orchard - Colonial Gardens

Colonial Gardens Wassailing in the Orchard

Date: January 17th, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM

Join us for a heartwarming and enchanting evening at Colonial Gardens as we celebrate the age-old tradition of Wassailing in the Orchard! Step into the magic of winter as we gather to express gratitude to the orchard trees for their delicious bounty and offer blessings for a fruitful harvest in the upcoming year.

Event Highlights:

• 🌳 Wassail Walk: Embark on a delightful journey through the orchard, where we'll raise our voices in traditional wassail songs, thanking the trees for their abundance. -Want to step back in time? Pre-Order a wooden lantern to carry on your walk! - Lanterns come with battery operated candle to give you the old time feel! Plus you get to take the lantern home as a fun memory of the event! Pre-Order your Lanterns for $12 - add at check out.
• 🔥 Toasty Bonfires: Warm up by crackling bonfires scattered throughout the orchard, creating a cozy ambiance under the starlit sky.
• ☕ Hot Cocoa & Traditional Wassail: Indulge in the sweetness of the season with our hot cocoa and Wassail, perfect to warm you up on the cold night.
• 🍢 Delicious Treats: Experience the joy of roasting marshmallows and creating gooey, delicious s'mores or a char-grilled brat or steaming bowl of stew and more!
• 🎶Music: Immerse yourself in the festive spirit with the sounds of traditional wassail music mixed with some of todays favorites, setting the perfect tone for the evening
• Games & Playground: Make memories with your loved ones at a game of corn hole, giant jenga, and more! Challange dad to the human hampster wheel or ninja course.

What to Wear:

• 🎭 Renaissance Garb: We encourage you to embrace the spirit of the past by dressing in your favorite Renaissance attire. - Costumes opitonal but please dress warmly as this event is held outdoors.

What to Bring:

• 🪑 Noise Makers, Lawn Chairs & Blankets: Make yourself comfortable under the winter sky by bringing your own lawn chairs and blankets to cozy up with loved ones. Bring your noisi-est noise makers as we make as much noise as we can to ward off the evil spirits from the orchard.

Perfect for All Occasions:
Whether you're planning a family outing, a romantic date night, a girls' night out, or just seeking a magical escape, the Colonial Gardens Wassailing in the Orchard Events is the perfect way to create lasting memories in the heart of winter.

Don't miss out on this enchanting evening of tradition, warmth, and joy! Mark your calendars and join us for a memorable celebration under the twinkling lights of Colonial Gardens.

Add to the magic of the night by pre-ordering a battery operated candle lit lantern. Stroll through the orchard with your very own lantern. Plus take your lantern home to remember the night for years to come! Pre-Order yours now for only $12 - add to your ticket at checkout. please note photo'd lantern represents a sample of the lanterns used and may not be an exact replicant

Info: We will start our evening on the main side of the property in our Courtyard to enjoy yard games, bonfires, and deliciouse snacks and drinks from the plant bar and Whistle Stop Coffee Shop.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Colonial Gardens, 27610 East Wyatt Road, Blue Springs, United States

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