Garden Spot Village

Train Room Open House
2025-11-29 13:30 - 16:00, 2025-12-06 13:30 - 16:00, 2025-12-13 13:30 - 16:00, 2025-12-20 13:30 - 16:00, 2025-12-27 13:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Garden Spot Village Train Room, 433 S Kinzer Avenue, New Holland, PA, 17557
A Lancaster County holiday tradition, The Garden Spot Village Train Room Open House will delight visitors of all ages. The HO-gauge train layout includes Thomasville and the ever-popular “Talk with Thomas” event. The O-gauge layout includes an elevated track. Both layouts provide plenty of train action complemented with heavily detailed scenery. Free and open to the public. Donations welcome.

Garden Spot Village Christmas Market
2025-12-06 10:00 - 15:00 | Garden Spot Village, 433 S Kinzer Avenue, New Holland, PA, 17557, United States
Bring your family and friends to Garden Spot Village for a day filled with fun activities for the whole family.

Join Garden Spot Village, Saturday, December 6 for shopping, entertainment, food, visits to the train room, and special book readings. As our guest you will enjoy a day filled with fun activities for families and children.

Events for the day include:

10am-3pm

Christmas Makers Market. Garden Spot Village and local makers offer specialty handcrafted gifts. Held in the Village Park, Village Square and Concord Room.

Village Shopping. Visit Linden for decor, clothing and jewelry; visit Artisans Corner for a curated collection of art from resident artisans; and stop by Share & Care Thrift Shop for gently used decor and accessories. Located in the Village Square and lower level.

Wood Shop Sale. Find a variety of products made by artisan woodworkers sold outside the Wood Shop. Located in the lower level of Gardens West.

Food! Enjoy homemade chicken corn rivel soup, hot dogs, apple cider donuts and pies in the Village Square Cafe. The Harvest Table and Terrace Dining Room will be open 11am-1:30pm. Refresh will be open until 3:30pm.

10am-1pm

Gift Basket Silent Auction. Discover gift baskets for all ages, created by staff and residents, available via silent auction. Held in the Theater.

10:30am-1:30pm

Book Readings. Enjoy live readings of The Deliverer Has Come, every 60 minutes, starting at 10:30am.

10am-sold out

Christmas Bake Sale. Enjoy baked goods to get you ready for the season. Held in the Forge, lower level of Village Square.

Children’s Activities. Make an ornament, enjoy a photo opportunity and more! Held in the upper and lower levels of Village Square.

The Road Ahead: What is Dementia and how does it Affect the Brain?
2026-02-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Garden Spot Village Theater, 433 S Kinzer Avenue, New Holland, Pennsylvania, 17557
Through 2026, Melody Karick, dementia educator and consultant with ForgeWorks, will present a series of free training entitled the Road Ahead. This first session in this series addresses what dementia is and how it affects the brain. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required at theforgeworks.org.

The Road Ahead: Dementia Experience and Human Needs
2026-03-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Garden Spot Village Theater, 433 S Kinzer Avenue, New Holland, Pennsylvania, 17557
Through 2026, Melody Karick, dementia educator and consultant with ForgeWorks, will present a series of free training entitled The Road Ahead. This March session addresses the dementia experience and human needs.

This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required at theforgeworks.org.

Train Room Open House
2026-03-28 13:30 - 16:00, 2026-06-27 13:30 - 16:00 | Garden Spot Village Train Room, 433 S Kinzer Avenue, New Holland, PA, 17557
The Garden Spot Village Train Room Open House will delight visitors of all ages. The HO-gauge train layout includes Thomasville and the ever-popular “Talk with Thomas” event. The O-gauge layout includes an elevated track. Both layouts provide plenty of train action complemented with heavily detailed scenery. Free and open to the public. Donations welcome.

The Road Ahead: Building Approach and Communication Skills
2026-04-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Garden Spot Village Theater, 433 S Kinzer Avenue, New Holland, Pennsylvania, 17557
Through 2026, Melody Karick, dementia educator and consultant with ForgeWorks, will present a series of free training entitled The Road Ahead. This April session addresses how to build approach and communication skills.

This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required at theforgeworks.org.

Summer Quilt Sale
2026-06-27 12:00 - 15:30 | Garden Spot Village, 433 S Kinzer Avenue, New Holland, PA, 17557, United States
This year the Quilters will offer a “Summer Sale” on Saturday, June 27, from 12-3:30 pm in the Gardens South Conference Room, which is just around the corner from the Train Club’s display. So, if you are having a family outing to see the trains, stop by and discover quality handcrafted quilts!

Explore items for all purposes, including king/queen/twin/throw-size quilts, table runners, table toppers, and placemats, as well as some smaller snack mats and coaster sets. It is easy to refresh your home’s look by switching up the fabric pieces. Everyone is welcome.

The Road Ahead: Person-Centered Living and Inspiring Purpose
2026-07-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Garden Spot Village Theater, 433 S Kinzer Avenue, New Holland, Pennsylvania, 17557
Melody Karick, dementia educator and consultant with ForgeWorks, will present the final session in a series of free training entitled The Road Ahead. The July session addresses changes in identity, how to support people as who they are now, inspiring purpose, and ways to support autonomy.

This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required at theforgeworks.org.
