WINONA LAKE — The Village at Winona announces its annual Christmas Lighting Ceremony to kick off the Christmas season.

The ceremony and other family-friendly activities will take place Saturday, Nov. 30, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., on Park Avenue, next to LetterWood Paper Co., said a news release from The Village At Winona.

The Village at Winona and Toys for Tots have partnered for this event to collect toy donations and ask that visitors bring new, unwrapped toys to spread the Christmas spirit.

The schedule of activities is as follows:

• 3:30-6:00 p.m.: Toys for Tots Collection, Kid’s Ornament Making from Pottery Bayou under the Center Pavilion, & Train Rides
• 4:15-5:45 p.m.: Christmas Carolers
• 3:30-6:00 p.m.: Stinson Organ Demonstration
• 5:30-6:30 p.m.: Free Cookies & Hot Chocolate, Santa Claus
• 6:15 -6:30 p.m.: Lighting Ceremony in brick paver lot next to Letterwood

The Village’s artisan shops and restaurants will be open, and free parking is available throughout the Village.

For more information, visit www.villageatwinona.com or call 574-268-9888.