Saturday Night Socials harken back to the early days of Folklore Village when Jane Farwell would host Saturday Night events at the Wakefield Schoolhouse. These themed evenings feature family friendly folk dancing and games.
Maypole Social
April 26
Welcome spring with this vibrant English tradition! All ages will have fun as we dance and weave patterns with the colorful maypole ribbons. The evening begins with a potluck at 6:00PM, followed by maypole decorating and dancing. The young and young-at-heart are encouraged to bring fresh flowers to help decorate the maypole. Musicians are welcome to join the informal, volunteer Folklore Village Band in playing music for the maypole dances.
Admission is $10 adults, $8 seniors & teens, $5 kids (under 5 admitted free). Family admission is capped at $25.
Schoolhouse Social
May 31
Enjoy an old-style Saturday Night Social in the Wakefield Schoolhouse! Help us make this a Saturday Night to remember, whether the Schoolhouse is where you first fell in love with Folklore Village, or whether you’ve yet to experience it. We’ll enjoy Folklore Village dances and games, a la Jane Farwell. Musicians are welcome and encouraged to come and join the informal, volunteer Folklore Village Band.
Potluck starts at 6:00 PM. Bring a potluck dish to share and your own tableware to enjoy the meal; the Schoolhouse does not have running water so you can help us out by packing out your own used dishes, cups, and silverware.
Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for teens and seniors, and $5 for kids 5-12. Kids under 5 are admitted free, and family admission is capped at $25.
Ice Cream Social
August 9
Bring your favorite toppings and come enjoy a bowl of homemade ice cream at Folklore Village. You’ll even get the chance to try out Folklore Village’s old-fashioned, hand-cranked ice cream machine!
This family-friendly event starts with a potluck at 6:00pm; bring a dish to share. The potluck will be followed by dancing and games at approximately 7:15pm. No dance experience is required; we’ll learn fun social dances that are great for all ages and skill levels. Musicians are encouraged to bring their instruments and join the informal, volunteer Folklore Village Band. After dancing we’ll enjoy our homemade ice cream—remember to bring your favorite toppings!
Admission is $10 adults, $8 seniors & teens, $5 children. Kids under 5 are admitted free, and family admission is capped at $25.
Schoolhouse Social
September 6
Enjoy an old-style Saturday Night Social in the Wakefield Schoolhouse! Help us make this a Saturday Night to remember, whether the Schoolhouse is where you first fell in love with Folklore Village, or whether you’ve yet to experience it. We’ll enjoy Folklore Village dances and games, a la Jane Farwell. Musicians are welcome and encouraged to come and join the informal, volunteer Folklore Village Band.
Potluck starts at 6:00 PM. Bring a potluck dish to share and your own tableware to enjoy the meal; the Schoolhouse does not have running water so you can help us out by packing out your own used dishes, cups, and silverware.
Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for teens and seniors, and $5 for kids 5-12. Kids under 5 are admitted free, and family admission is capped at $25.
Sankta Lucia Social
December 13
Celebrate the return of light in the darkness of winter! This day of wintertime wonder starts with afternoon workshops at 3pm. Children will enjoy seasonal crafts and learning to shape the lussekatter, the traditional saffron buns served for Sankta Lucia. Any children or teens who wish to participate in the evening procession must attend the evening workshops in order to learn the Sankta Lucia songs.
The evening festivities kick off with a potluck supper at 6:00pm. Bring a dish to share. After supper, enjoy the candlelit procession with traditional Lucia songs. After the procession enjoy some family-friendly dancing and the aromatic saffron buns prepared earlier in the day.
Admission for both the afternoon workshops and the evening celebration is $15 adults, $12 seniors and teens, and $10 kids age 5-12. Evening-only admission is $10 adults, $8 seniors and teens, and $5 kids. Children under 5 are admitted free.
German Tree Night
December 20
Join us for our eagerly anticipated German Christmas Tree Lighting. Children and adult alike will experience the wonder of the season as we light a 14-foot evergreen tree with 50 real candles.
This family-friendly event starts with a potluck at 6:00pm. Help us light the tree after the potluck, and then enjoy family-friendly dancing and a joyous carol sing. Musicians are welcome and encouraged to join the informal “Folklore Village Volunteer Band.”
Admission is $10 adults, $8 seniors and teens, and $5 kids 5-12. Kids under 5 are free.