Downtown Lock Haven Gears Up for Festive Events and Community Fun Starting Saturday, Dec. 20
By Emily Wright
LOCK HAVEN — Downtown Lock Haven Inc. is ushering in the Christmas spirit with a lineup of community events for all ages, including storytime, crafting activities, wellness programming, and exclusive shopping events.
’Tis the Season to Stress Less — Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025
To support community well-being during the busy holiday season, Downtown Lock Haven Inc. is hosting “’Tis the Season to Stress Less,” a free public program on Saturday, December 20, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event takes place at the Downtown Lock Haven Inc. office, located at 205 E. Main Street, and features Dr. Amy Downes, co-owner of Nittany Valley Holistic Health and owner of Wild Sunflower Solutions. Guests are invited to learn how to be present and enjoy the season, so take a break during Shop Small Saturday and visit Lock Haven’s cafes, coffee and tea houses, gift shops, restaurants, bars, and clothing stores for relaxed holiday shopping. No registration is required to attend this special event.
Children’s Holiday Book Readings — Saturday, Dec. 20
Families can enjoy a morning of holiday storytelling during a free Children’s Holiday Book Reading from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at The Bus Stops Here, located at 25 E. Main Street. Retired Keystone Central School District librarian Maripat Dion will read to young guests and help spark their holiday imaginations. Children must be accompanied by a parent, adult, or guardian.
Crafting, Stockings, and a Community Mural — Saturday, Dec. 20
Two creative community events take place Saturday afternoon at Avenue 209 Coffee House, at 209 Bellefonte Avenue.
From 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., children and families are invited to the “Decorate Your Own Stocking Winter Wonderland Event” at Avenue 209 in the rear meeting room, with stockings and crafting supplies provided by Downtown Lock Haven Inc. Volunteers will be on hand to offer assistance or suggestions, and rumor has it that Santa and Mrs. Claus may drop by. Pre-registration is suggested for this event. To register, contact DLH Inc. Manager Rick Schulze by emailing dlhmanageralockhaven.org.
During the same hours, Avenue 209 Coffee House will host a tile painting event to celebrate America’s upcoming 250th birthday. All supplies are provided at no cost, and no artistic talent is needed — just creativity. Painted tiles will become part of a large 10-foot-tall by 20-foot-wide community mural set to be unveiled July 1, 2026, as part of Clinton County’s America250PA celebration. Questions can be directed to Beth Whitty at 570-893-4080, ext. 2, or ewhitty@clintoncounty.pa.gov.
Men’s Night Only at Addies — Monday, Dec. 22 & Tuesday, Dec. 23
Last-minute shoppers can find unique gifts during Men’s Night Only at Addies Jewelers, 202 E. Main Street, on December 22 and 23, 2025. Men-only shopping hours run from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. both evenings, providing the perfect opportunity for men to find the ideal gift for their significant other. Free gift packaging will be available, and attendees can look forward to enjoying complimentary cigars and cocktails. Don’t forget, Addies also offers gold buying and selling services. For more information, visit www.addiesjewels.com or call 570-748-2966.
Shop, Celebrate, and Connect Downtown
Residents are encouraged to shop local during these events and enjoy the variety of holiday dining options and unique shops in downtown Lock Haven. Additional information about events and downtown businesses can be found at www.lockhaven.org.
