Santa is coming to Pottstown for the Pottstown Downtown Improvement District Authority (PDIDA) Hometown Holiday Celebration! On behalf of Santa, his elf PDIDA Chairman Sheila Dugan is inviting all to downtown Pottstown on Friday, December 2nd starting at 6:30 p.m. for a night of family fun and shopping bargains. The night’s activities will kickoff with Santa’s arrival via a fire truck from Washington Street to Smith Plaza, where the Pottstown Roller Derby Girls will be collecting letters for Santa.
DECEMBER 2, 2011 6:30pm to 9:30pm – The night’s activities will include:
- At the plaza, once Santa arrives, a candy toss will be held in the grass in the back area of Smith Plaza. Be sure to join in, there will be special candy with vouchers for cash and free items throughout the downtown!
- We will do the tree lighting after the candy toss and the BarberShop Quartet will be singing Carols. Then children can have their photo taken with Santa for $7 each.
- The Public Library will be hosting Story time at TANGO (139 High St) every half hour starting at 7:00 p.m.
- At the Farmer’s Market The Giving Tree for the children at HEAD START
- Face Painting at Memories N More
- Coloring at Argento’s Pizza
Don’t miss out on the other evenings of holiday celebration which include:
DECEMBER 10, 2011 12pm to 4pm
- Santa house open – be sure to check out the local artist’s (Alan McBain) coloring book which features local merchants. This is a great way to see some of the merchants in town as well enjoy coloring with your children. This is sure to be a collector’s item! Photos for $7.00 each can be bought.
- Crafters at the Farmer’s Market
- Face Painting at Memories N More
- Coloring at Argento’s
- Story time (every half hour) at Tango (139 High St)
- Free Trolley Rides – Stops at Christian Science Reading Room, Weitzenkorn’s,
DECEMBER 18, 2011 12pm to 4pm
- Hometown Holidays Brunch – your choice at the Farmer’s Market, featuring the various foods available at the market – home made and fresh! Also Juan Carlos is adding a Mexican flare to the affair. Call 610-323-5400 for reservations before December 12, 2011. Tickets are necessary and must be pre-purchased.
- Santa house open – be sure to check out the local artist’s (Alan McBain) coloring book which features local merchants. This is a great way to see some of the merchants in town as well enjoy coloring with your children. This is sure to be a collector’s item! Photos for $7.00 each can be bought.
- Crafters at the Farmer’s Market
- Face Painting at Memories N More
- Coloring at Argento’s
- Story time (every half hour) at Tango (139 High St)
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