Downtown Hobart is THE place to be on Saturday, November 30. Meet Santa for memorable photos, from 2pm – 5pm – for indoor photos with Santa at the Historic Train Depot – the Hobart Chamber of Commerce, located at 1001 Lillian St. ! The Train Depot has been transformed in to Santa’s wonderland by the Hobart Garden Club. Bring your pets and also your letters to Santa – every child gets a gift.
Free Hershey Chocolate Bars will be Passed to each child from
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Also From10am – 3pm Participate in Hobart’sSmall Business Saturday! Support local, shop small, and make a BIG difference in the Hobart community this holiday season. Grab your friends and family, enjoy the holiday charm, and help celebrate all the small businesses that make Hobart special. Find Giveaways, Discounts, Coupons, and Samples at each location.
Get Your Bingo Card at Wild Woods – 619 E. 3rd St and enter win Prizes. Bingo Cards need to be returned to Wild Woods by 3pm.
SOME OF THE PARTICIPATING MERCHANTS INCLUDES:
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Arthur Knight Coin & Stamp, 237 Main St.; (Collectibles)
Brody’s Candy Corner & Sundae Shop, 222 Center St.
Bon Vie Restaurant, 54 Main St.
Butterball’s Pet Apparel, 512 E. erd St.
C&D Jewelery and Collectables Buy Sell Trade, 337 Main St.; (Jewelry)
Coco’s Bath Spirits, 322 Main St.,
Cricket Cell Phone, 1651 Ridge Rd (Across from Arby’s)
(219-945-3058)
Granger’s at the Clock Tower, 437 E. 3rd
Hobart Branch Library, 100 Main St.,
Kellen’s Florist, 342 Main St.; (Florist)
Knight Coin & Collectibles, 237 Main St.
Lake Street Sweets, 322 Main St.,
Montego Bay Grille, 322 Main St., 219-628-0077
Sip Coffee House, 310 Main St.,
Salon Kasara, 326 Main St.; (Beauty Salon)
Underground Case Breaks, 206 Main St.; (Hobby Shop, CCG Dealer, Candy Digital Partner, and Underground Pod)
Wild Wood’s A Gathering Place, 619 E. 3rd St.
(Pick Up Your Bingo Cards Here – Enter to WIN PRIZES!) TREE LIGHTING . . .
Mark your calendars, share the love, and don’t forget to stop by and say hi enjoy festive crafts, at the magical Tree Lighting and Fireworks at Festival Park In the Evening. Don’t miss more of Santa, kid’s crafts, along with fireworks, at the annual Tree Lighting at Festival Park this year from 5pm – 7pm!
Mayor Josh Huddlestun and Staff planned the sparkling Tree lighting with music, decorations, and charitable initiatives. Hobart’s residents and organizations will beam with the spirit of the season. A lifelong Hobart resident, mayor Josh Huddlestun has a special place in his heart for these traditional festivals and events that gives Hobart the Small town Feel everyone loves.
The the Christmas lights, Small Business Saturday, Photos with Santa, a surprise visit by the Grinch, and people helping one another will make this event special. Groups like Tri Kappa with their giving tree- it all shows the strength of our community, fireworks, carolers, and Santa arriving on the Fire Truck will make this event spectacular.
Starting off Hobart’s holiday season, residents of all ages will enjoy music, decorations, and the Hobart community spirit. With the Christmas tree glowing brightly and fireworks lighting up Lake George, the celebration will provide a memorable experiences for families and shared experiences that define the spirit of Hobart.
Small Business Saturday is Hosted by The Hobart Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Hobart Business Alliance, and the City of Hobart.
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