MANSON — Games, crafts, and perhaps most importantly, a visit from Santa Claus, will get the holiday season started in Manson.

All of that will be part of an event called Manson Hometown Christmas, which will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday in the MAC center.

“It offers all kinds of little fun activities,” said Justin Widlund, one of the event’s organizers. “The big attraction is, of course, Santa.”

Widlund said there is no admission fee and all the games and snacks are free. The Manson businesses chip in to pay for all of that.

“I just feel like it’s a really worthwhile event and a way for the businesses to give back to the community,” he said.

There will be free popcorn and hot chocolate.

There will be a series of booths or stations in the MAC center, each offering a different activity. Those activities will include making a Christmas ornament, decorating Christmas cookies and writing letters to Santa.

There will be games for kids, including some set up and conducted by FFA members.

There will be a vendor fair offering items for sale.

Manson Hometown Christmas has been a holiday season staple in the Calhoun County community for about 20 years..