Come home to Anoka for the Holidays!
Anoka’s Hometown Holiday Celebration begins on Friday, November 26, and continues through December 23. Come join us for visits from Santa, carolers, special offers, and plenty of hometown Holiday spirit!
While the final plans are not yet in place for 2010, read below for information about all the great events that took place last year!
Story Time with Santa
Saturdays at 10:00 a.m.
Join Santa at 10:00 a.m. each Saturday morning at Avant Garden (215 East Main Street) for stories, cookies, and hot chocolate. Books provided by J&J O’Donaghue Booksellers.
“A Christmas Carol” at Lyric Arts Main Street Stage
November 20 through December 20
$18 tickets, $20 box seats, $16 students and seniors
763-422-1838 or www.lyricarts.org
Customer Appreciation Weekend
Friday, December 4, through Sunday, December 6
Special discounts, special events, and prize drawings…all designed to thank you for shopping and playing in Anoka!
Click here for a list of special offers from participating merchants!
Hometown Holiday Tree Lighting Festival
Friday, December 4, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Tree Lighting Ceremony begins at 7:00 p.m.)
Join your friends and neighbors for Anoka’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, including carols, hot chocolate, cookies, cider, and hayrides from Roselawn Stables. Expect visits from Santa, the Anoka Royal Ambassadors, and Mayor Phil Rice.
Plus, one lucky child will be chosen at random to be Anoka’s “Official Tree Lighter” for 2009! Arrive early to register to win!
All activities take place near the Anoka City Hall on the corner of Second Avenue and Main Street. Cookies and hot beverages provided by Reynold’s Music Company. Candy canes provided by CVS Pharmacy.
Starlight Shopping
Friday, December 4
Shop at participating downtown businesses until 9:00 p.m.
Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, December 5, 8:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Anoka Masonic Lodge #30, 1900 Third Avenue South
Enjoy a fantastic family breakfast with Santa Claus! Free will offering.
Pictures courtesy of ECM Publishers.
