City News & Updates

Mayor Richard Strick poses with the Chamber of Commerce's Steve Kimmel, Main Street Huntington's Sharon Metzger and the Visitor Bureau's Bobby Kemp. CLICK HERE to read our Small Business Saturday Proclamation.

November 30th will be a big day for downtown Huntington! 

First, we’ll be celebrating Small Business Saturday all day long. As we launch into the holiday season, join us in supporting Huntington’s small business community by shopping and eating locally.

Then, Christmas in the City gets started on Saturday afternoon. There will be holiday activities and games; favorite characters like Buddy the Elf, Grinch and Olaf; Santa and live reindeer at the Courthouse; horse-drawn wagon rides; and the annual Christmas tree lighting. 

See a full schedule of FREE events below:

'Christmas in the City' 2024

1 to 3 p.m.
Huntington County Historical Museum, 315 Court St.

• Photo Op with Snoopy & Friends and cookie decorating

3 to 5:30 p.m.
Huntington County Courthouse

• Santa Claus at the Courthouse courtesy of Frederick’s Photography
• Photo opportunities with Santa’s sleigh

Franklin Street

• Story time with the Olaf, free book at HAEC
• Make your own ornament at HAEC
• Photo Op with Olaf at HAEC
• Free Popcorn with Faith Community Church Youth Group

300 Block of Jefferson

• Lake City Bank Train Station with Cayne Coolman (board at Smith Furniture)
• Buddy the Elf and Jovie at Little Sweets Spot
• Live reindeer and alpaca
• Hot chocolate & cookies
• Write and drop off your ‘Letters to Santa’
• North Pole Winter Village
• Beauty Bar Boutique-photo with Elsa & Anna
• Live Nativity Scene with Huntington First Brethren Church 

400 Block of Jefferson

• Mrs. Claus and her elves at The Party Shop
• Photo op with Jasmine; get your hair & face painted at The 5th Parlour
• Face painting at 450 N. Jefferson (Corner of Jefferson & Washington)
• Horse-drawn wagon rides (board at Brick House Grill)
• Fire pit-roast marshmallows with Boy Scout Troop #130
• Nightmare Before Christmas photo op at Bear & Beak Bakery 

500 Block of Jefferson

• Pony rides and hot chocolate at Indiana Family Care Center
• Visit and have photos taken with the Grinch around downtown
• Games outside at the Indiana Family Care Center
• Cindy Lou Who at Bend the Trend Boutique & Décor

5:50 to 6:15 p.m.
Rotary Park

• Get your glow sticks and be ready for Santa to arrive at 5:50 p.m.
• Rotary Park Christmas Tree Lighting at 6 p.m.