Holiday season in full swing downtown

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By Christopher Miller

LOCK HAVEN – Haven Holidays 2024 officially kicked off Sunday night with the lighting of the downtown Christmas tree.
Under nearly rainless skies, the lights went on without a hitch at 6:40 p.m. all over Triangle Park. With the holiday season in full swing around the world, little Downtown Lock Haven recently announced its full menu of holiday events outlined below.
Visit with Santa Claus

Bring the kids to visit with Mr. and Mrs. Claus in the newly renovated Santa Hut located in Triangle Park in Downtown Lock Haven.

Saturday, December 7, 2024 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Friday, December 13, 2024 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 14, 2024 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
December 21, 2024 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Haven Holidays Parade

The 2024 Haven Holidays Parade will be Saturday, November 30, 2024 beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Main Street. Head downtown in the morning to Tour the Gingerbread Village and shop all the steals and deals going on. Later at 6:00 p.m. the magic begins with the Haven Holidays parade. From 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Santa and his reindeer will be in Sarah’s Alley so make sure to stay to get your photo taken!

Downtown Window Decorating
The theme for this year’s window decorating is, “Gingerbread Village.” Have fun with your displays and if you have any questions, reach out to our Downtown Lock Haven manager. All window displays need to be completed by Saturday November 30, 2024.

Small Business Saturdays
November 30

Haven Holiday Parade
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Where: East Main Street, Downtown Lock Haven
Head downtown in the morning to Tour the Gingerbread Village and shop all the steals and deals going on. Later at 6:00 p.m. the magic begins with the Haven Holidays parade. From 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Santa and his reindeer will be in Sarah’s Alley so make sure to stay to get your photo taken!

December 7

Drop at the Y and Shop Small
Time: During business hours
Where: Downtown Lock Haven Business District
Drop the kids off at the Lock Haven Area Branch YMCA for the Jingle, Jingle, Play and Mingle from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. They will have holiday games, crafts, climbing wall fun and a snack provided. Let them play while you shop small downtown. Call 570-748-6727 for registration details. Limited spots available.

December 14

Drop at The Roxy and Shop Small
Time: During business hours
Where: Downtown Lock Haven Business District
Drop the kids off at The Roxy Theater for some holiday fun while you do some holiday shopping downtown! Kids will make their own chex mix, get an ornament, and watch a holiday movie. Registration begins that day at 9:00 a.m. and the movie starts at 10:00 a.m. Got questions? Call The Roxy at 570-748-7699. Shoppers can also enjoy a caroling performance at 11:00 a.m. outside of St. Paul’s next to E. Main Street Parking Lot. Limited spots available.

December 21

Gnome for the Holidays
Time: During business hours
Where: Downtown Lock Haven Business District
Find the I <3 LH gnomes that are hidden at participating shops downtown and you will be eligible to receive a $25 Yiftee gift card in our raffle!

To view other holiday events downtown, go to LockHaven.org/events/list
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