MACON, Ga. — Downtown Macon was buzzing on Saturday with folks walking around to Christmas crafts, activities, and events.
Emily Hopkins, Vice President of Christmas in downtown, said the celebration started about 10 years ago with businesses offering activities for families to enjoy.
Activities took place from 2 to 6 p.m. at various locations throughout downtown Macon.
Folks started their day at Cotton Avenue Plaza for photo opportunities, crafts, and to pick up a list of activities and scavenger hunt.
All participating locations/activities included:
- Candy cane ornament craft
- Snow globe photo opportunity
- "Deck the Halls" scavenger hunt
- Free s'mores from 4pm to 6pm
- Letters to Santa and pop-up caroling at the Rookery (543 Cherry St.)
- 5:30pm -Theatre Macon's cast of The 1940s Radio Hour
- Paint your Own Ornament ($3) and free hot cocoa at The 567 Center for Renewal (456 First St.)
- Selfies with Santa at Just Tap'd (488 First St.) and performance by Kali Dance Studio at 5pm
- Make your own star ornament station at Just Tap'd (488 First St.)
- Make your own hat station at Fall Line Brewing Co. (567 Plum St.)
- Christmas-themed cookie and cupcake decorating at Felicia's Cake Factory (365 Third St.)
- Free hot chocolate at Ocmulgee Brewpub (484 Second St.)
- Holiday open house and natural ornament station at Lawrence Mayer Florist (608 Mulberry St.)
- Christmas art activity at Bear's Books (835 Forsyth St.)
- Winter Artist Market at McEachern Art Center –until 4pm (332 Second St.)
- Holiday face painting at Wear (421 Third St.)
- Sidewalk sale at Elizabeth's Vintage Boutique (586 Poplar St.)
- Ornament-making station at Hello Boba Café –until 5pm (359 Third St.)
- Hot cocoa and sugar cookie decorating at Chic Culture (446 Cotton Ave.)
- Free hot chocolate and cookie with purchase at Baldinos (596 Cherry St.)
"The holiday season is a magical time in downtown Macon and Christmas in Downtown is a perfect day to make memories in our beloved city center," said Emily Hopkins, Vice President of External Affairs at NewTown Macon. "Plus, it's a great day to finish your holiday shopping by supporting downtown businesses and enjoy the festive spirit of our community."
After their evening of fun, folks could eat dinner at local restaurants downtown and enjoy the Macon Christmas Light Extravaganza.