Since North Carolina doesn’t always give us real winter, we DECIDED TO make one.
Monday, December 22 | The Kid’s Gym
RESERVE YOUR SPOT
Winter Wonderland
HOLIDAY PICTURES & PAGES
Join us for a cozy holiday afternoon filled with stories, crafts, cookies, and beautiful keepsake photos in a snowy winter-inspired setting. Winter Wonderland: Pictures & Pages is a relaxed, family-centered event created by local author and Teacher of the Year Jasmine Nieto and photographer Nina Merklina, hosted with the generous support of The Kid’s Gym and its owner and coach, Lauren Scott.
This gathering is all about slowing down, enjoying a story, letting kids create, and sharing a little holiday magic together.
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ABOUT THE EVENT
A little winter magic, shared together with our local community.
WHEN: Monday, December 22
WHERE: The Kid’s Gym, 26 Knox Wy, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Reserve Your Spot
Choose the 1-hour time block that works best for your family. Admission is free, and each session is gently capped to keep the experience relaxed and unhurried.
Click below to reserve your spot:
Each hour is capped. Once a block fills, it closes.
Your portraits will be created in this winter scene.
DETAILS
WHAT TO EXPECT
A calm, cozy holiday hour designed for kids to enjoy and parents to relax.
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Live story reading with local author Jasmine Nieto
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Simple, hands-on winter crafts
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Cookies and cozy treats
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Gently paced family photo opportunities throughout the hour
Children move naturally between story time, crafting, and photos. No lines, no pressure, no rushing. The entire experience is designed to feel easy and joyful.
KEEPSAKE PHOTOS
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Optional holiday portraits against our custom winter scene shown above.
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$20 per edited image
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Full gallery upgrade available after viewing
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Photos are offered gently throughout the hour at a relaxed pace
HOW TO PREP
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Come as you are. Cozy always wins.
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Dress up, dress down, or meet in the middle
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Cozy sweaters, simple holiday outfits, soft PJs, hats, and mittens all photograph beautifully
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If you’d like color guidance:
creams, soft grays, winter blues, forest greens, burgundy, and simple knits photograph especially well -
Comfort first. The magic comes from connection, not perfection.