Family-friendly programs available for all ages
JACKSON, Tenn. – Holiday fun doesn’t have to be expensive! Over the next few weeks, University of Tennessee Extension Western Region is hosting a lineup of family-friendly events throughout West Tennessee.
Attendees can shop for holiday items at the annual Family and Community Education (FCE) Christmas Cottage and participate in hands-on classes focused on crafting, baking, canning, weaving, sewing, seasonal gift-making and more. A few of this year’s programs include:
- Christmas Jam and Homemade Biscuit Class (Dickson County) – November 19 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Dickson County Extension Office – $25 per person, preregistration required
- Apple Pie Making Class (Gibson County) – November 19 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Gibson County Extension Office – $25 per person, preregistration required
- FCE Christmas Cottage (Madison County) – November 20 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and November 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Madison County Ag Complex Auditorium – Free to attend, no registration required
- Sew Much to Be Thankful For: Beginner Sewing Workshop (Fayette County) – November 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fayette County Extension Office – $10 per person, preregistration required
- Handmade Holidays: Bowl Cozies and Soup Mix Gifts (Lauderdale County) – November 20 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Lauderdale County Extension Office – $25 per person, preregistration required
- Cozy Creations: Chunky Blankets for the Holidays (Fayette County) – November 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fayette County Extension Office – $20 per person, preregistration required
- Holiday Basket Weaving Class (Gibson County) – November 30 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Gibson County Extension Office – $25 per person, preregistration required
- Sew an Ornament (Gibson County) – December 3 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Humboldt Public Library – For youth in fourth grade or older; free to attend, preregistration required
- Jarful of Joy: Gifts in a Jar Workshop (Fayette County) – December 4 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., UT Martin Somerville – $25 per person, preregistration required
- Holiday Stitch and Sew: Handmade Gifts and Festive Creations (Fayette County) – December 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fayette County Extension Office – $10 per person, preregistration required
“We want our community to know that the holidays don’t have to break the bank,” says Lynn Brookins, UT Extension Western Region program leader for family and consumer sciences. “These events are low-cost and showcase affordable ways to make your own decorations, baked goods or even gifts for those you love.”
For more information or to register for the classes listed above, please contact the respective county Extension office.
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