Enjoy the Holiday Season with Annual Hometown for the Holidays Celebration

Stillwater, MN---Residents and visitors are invited to experience Stillwater’s historic Main Street come alive during the annual Hometown for the Holidays celebration. This festive tradition offers free, family-friendly fun amidst holiday lights, music, and cheer.

Bring a toy and spread joy! Hometown for the Holidays is proudly partnering with Community Thread to support their 55th annual Holiday Hope program. New, unwrapped toys may be dropped off at any of the toy collection boxes located inside most businesses lining Main Street. Toys will be provided for local children in need.
 
This year's celebration promises four unforgettable weekends for all ages, including:

• Shop Small Weekend (Nov. 28-30) – This weekend will highlight Black/Plaid Friday and Small Business Saturday with specials and deals. Santa, Victorian carolers, and elves will be roaming Main Street and spreading holiday cheer to all. Track down an elf for a chance to win gift cards for local businesses and to receive a Shop Small Gift Bag!
• Twinkle Weekend (Dec. 4-7) – On Thursday, enjoy an evening of glowing luminaries along Main Street while exploring charming shops and delicious restaurants. Track down a jolly elf for a chance to win gift cards for local businesses. The fun continues Saturday afternoon with the arrival of Santa, a welcome from Mayor Ted Kozlowski, the lighting of Stillwater’s Holiday Tree, followed by spectacular fireworks. Children will be given free twinkle necklaces and be delighted by characters from Frozen, while Victorian carolers captivate the adults. All children will have the opportunity to meet Santa.
• Candy Town Weekend (Dec. 11-14) – This weekend will highlight how sweet historic Downtown Stillwater truly is. Luminary Thursday returns, in addition to Santa paying a visit to Ziggy’s to share cocoa and holiday cheer. On Friday, a gingerbread man hunt throughout downtown will provide fun for children. The weekend continues with a Gingerbread House Contest at Darn Knit Anyway’s Maker’s Lounge, complete with cookie decorating and a visit from Santa. Strolling Victorian carolers will continue spreading holiday cheer.
• Furry Friends Weekend (Dec. 18-21) – Enjoy the final Luminary Thursday of the season. The weekend continues with a Pet Parade and Costume Contest. Follow the Grinch down Main Street and receive a swag bag with goodies for both pets and their humans. Guests will also enjoy a holiday photo booth, face painting, and vendor tables. Victorian carolers will continue joyfully singing downtown.

For even more holiday cheer, guests may attend the Outdoor Christmas Celebration on Tuesday, December 16. The event will feature An Andy and Bing Christmas and a special performance from the St. Croix Valley Opera. The event will take place in the parking lot behind The Freight House. Click here for more information.

On Saturday, December 20, the St. Croix Valley Opera will offer Home for the Holidays, featuring Minnesota Native, and Broadway and Hallmark’s own, Laura Osnes. The event will take place at Trinity Lutheran Church. Visit this link to learn more and purchase tickets. 
 
Hometown for the Holidays is made possible through the support of over 50 generous sponsors and community partners. More information about Hometown for the Holidays can be found on Community Thread’s website.