PARIS — Dedicated to helping cultivate a tight-knit community, Young’s Greenhouse is now building on the success of its annual Spring Celebration by hosting its first-ever Christmas Spectacular.

Held in partnership with Moss Brook Church, the event will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 1  to 6 p.m. at Young’s Greenhouse in south Paris. The free event will feature an afternoon of festive, family-friendly activities, including:

• Gingerbread House Contest

• Photos with Santa

• Christmas Lights Display

• Live Christmas Carolers & Hot Cocoa

• Gingerbread House & Cookie Decorating for Kids

• Pop-Up Mini Christmas Workshops (small fee applies)

Except for caroling, which will take place outdoors if the weather allows, all events will take place inside Young’s warm and cozy greenhouses.

In addition to the festivities, participants can take their family Christmas card photo by one of the charming Christmas light displays; pick out their Christmas tree and buy some fresh balsam decorations; and for the foodie in their life, stock up on Young Girls Farm’s new line of pantry products, including jams, jellies, gourmet pretzels, salad dressings, dry rubs, local Maine honey and maple syrup, and fudge.

Those who can’t make the Christmas Spectacular can still enjoy the holiday spirit at Young’s Greenhouse throughout November and December.

Christmas Trees & Decor:
From mid-November through Christmas Eve, Young’s Greenhouse offers a variety of balsam products, decorations, and gifts at the farm, including Christmas trees, fresh balsam kissing balls, cedar and pine wreaths, swag, garland, centerpieces and baskets, ornaments, large bells, and artificial garland. Custom orders are welcome.

Holiday Workshops:
Those who can’t make the Christmas Spectacular will still be able to enjoy the holiday season at Young’s Greenhouse by participating in several holiday-themed workshops at the farm.

• A Christmas Fairy Lantern Workshop on November 23 is new to this year’s lineup, which also includes a Gnome Swag Workshop on November 29 and an additional Christmas Workshop on November 30.

• Small Business Saturday: Young’s Greenhouse will once again participate in Small Business Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on November 30. Those who spend $50 on this day will receive a $5 Young’s Greenhouse gift card. Those who spend $100 will receive a $10 Young’s gift card.

• Georgia Peach Truck: Georgia Kisses
The Georgia Peach Truck will make another stop at Young’s Greenhouse on Thursday, December 19, delivering Georgia satsumas, kishus (also known as “Georgia Kisses”), and pecans. Walk-up sales may not be available. To guarantee availability, the pre-order deadline is midnight on Thursday, December 12.