With Santa Claus’s official visit nearly one month away, the volunteer members of the Old Town Kemptville Business Improvement Area (BIA) marketing and programming committee are getting chills about the return of the free community event, Old Town Christmas. This year’s celebration will be on Saturday, Nov. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Prescott Street in downtown Kemptville.
• Free traditional horse-drawn wagon rides around the downtown with stops at B&H Your Community Grocer, Riverside Park and Rotary Park.
• Enjoy a unique shopping experience that can only be found in downtown Kemptville as you browse our many retail, food service and personal service small businesses.
• At the Royal Canadian Legion, kids of all ages will be able to have a delicious hot breakfast and visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. ($6 for kids 10 and under; $8 for kids over 10 and adults).
• There will be three burn barrels to make s’mores and warm up. The barrels will be located at Rotary Park, Post Office Park (corner of Prescott Street and Reuben Crescent) and at 207 Prescott St. (Courtney James Counselling and Psychotherapy).
• Christmas story, Christmas songs and letters to Santa will be happening at the North Grenville Public Library from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Strolling carollers will wander and sing throughout the downtown area with traditional Christmas music being played at Rotary Park.
• Free treat-making (no bake) workshop for kids at the North Grenville History Hub on Prescott Street.
• Watch for even more festive activities and goodies provided by our Old Town Kemptville BIA family member businesses and partners.
Please watch for more current information and any updates to the event as the date gets closer by following the Old Town Kemptville BIA social media pages. If you’re interested in volunteering or participating in some way at this very special event, email bia@downtownkemptville.ca to learn more.