Urban Family Day at the Appleton

I have lived in Ocala my entire life and have only been to the Appleton Museum on a field trip in elementary school. When I heard about the Urban Family Day that would combine art and the holidays, I thought it would be a perfect opportunity to reconnect with the Appleton. 


The first thing that I noticed was the beautiful holiday trees throughout the museum. I later learned they were decorated by various organizations throughout the community. 

There was a Dicken’s Christmas village set up and a beautiful collection of Nutcrackers from all over the world. I immediately felt the holiday spirit as I walked around the museum and saw all the children and their families participating in holiday crafts and enjoying the beautiful scenery in the Appleton. There was even an opportunity for carriage rides and photos with Santa. 

This picture is my favorite picture from the day’s event. I love the contrast of the Christmas tree decorated in white lights with a painting and sculpture sitting in the background. The holiday season can become all about shopping and presents, but this picture made me stop and realize how important it is to remember the beauty of the holiday season and the beauty of the art work in the Appleton Museum.
 
This event was a fantastic event that I would definitely attend next year. I feel that it is a great opportunity to spread some holiday joy to the community at a museum filled with fabulous art and exhibits!