If a trip to Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village is in your future, you’re probably already mentally calculating how many layers of winter clothing you’ll want to wear…but worry not – we have plenty of ways to help you stay nice and toasty during this fantastically fun outdoor winter event!

In no particular order, here are some of the best ways to stay warm during Holiday Nights:

Cuddle up with a loved one at one of the more than 50 (!) warming fires stationed around Greenfield Village….

…or on a wagon ride, where you can keep your mind off the cold with a sing-along.

Stop in the Beer Guild Hall for some hot cocoa, Hobo Bread, hot or mulled cider – or even an “adult” warm-up (translation: hot cocoa with peppermint Schnapps).

New to this year’s Holiday Nights program is the Burbank Store, which is a fantastic place to get cookies and cocoa and other goodies just before (or just after) stopping to see Santa Claus.

Our heated Pavilion is wonderful for sitting down with a cup of our own butternut squash soup (which is our most-requested recipe), hot dogs, bratwurst and lighter snacks such as popcorn. Or, for an even more traditional meal, the Taste of History restaurant offers both adult- and kid-sized turkey dinners and other items in our largest menu available for guests.

Of course, you don’t have to step away from any of the action to grab some tasty morsels – on Main Street, you can find carved roast beef sandwiches and chestnuts (yes, roasted over an open fire!); and on State Street, we have a huge cauldron of pork and apple stew simmering over the fire.

Once you’ve filled up your own gas tank, don’t forget to catch a ride on a Model T – blankets are available in the vehicles to keep you warm (remember, these early cars didn’t have heaters, or even glass windows to keep out the cold!).

Of course, stopping into the historic homes of Greenfield Village is a great way to escape the chill for a few moments. We’re cooking period-appropriate holiday dinners in many of the homes, with other special presentations in particular buildings.

But if you’re a Holiday Nights veteran, you probably know the best ways to fight off the cold – what are your suggestions? Tell us below or on our Facebook wall!