The Museums of Western Colorado invite families, neighbors and holiday enthusiasts to experience a cherished seasonal tradition at Christmas at Cross Orchards on Dec. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the historic Cross Orchards site, 3073 Patterson Road.

Guests can look forward to:

• Visits with Santa inside the historic buildings.
• Unlimited rides on the Ride-On Train, decked out for the season.
• Fresh cookies and hot cocoa in the cozy bunkhouse.
• Food-truck favorites from GJ Fusion.
• Historic blacksmithing and woodworking demonstrations in Santa’s Workshop.
• Twinkling lights, local vendors and old-fashioned holiday cheer.

Admission is $8 for the public and free for Museums of Western Colorado members.

“Christmas at Cross Orchards is where nostalgia meets community,” said Shenna Hayden, executive director of Museums of Western Colorado. “This event captures everything we love about the holiday season: joy; togetherness; and the magic of experiencing tradition in a historic site.”

For more information, visit www.mowc.co.