Saturday December 7, 2024
Our Streets come alive with holiday lights, music, family friendly activities,
local vendors and artisans...
along with sightings of Santa himself!
Don't miss the annual debut of Avon's synthetic ice skating rink at the event!
Genesee Street Business District,
in the Village of Avon.
*Donate $10 or Bring a New, Unwrapped Gift for the Lions Club/ACS Gift Drive
For a Chance to Win the Grand Prize Basket! Gifts for Teens Encouraged!
Schedule of events
ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF TETAMORE PHOTOGRAPHIC
1pm to 6pm:
Family-Friendly Activities
& Holiday Shopping
along Genesee St.
Holiday Truck Photos
in FRONT of Community Bank
Oak & Stone Photography will capture a holiday family photo in front of the beloved Werner Farms vintage truck,
Donations to the Avon Food Pantry encouraged!
4pm to 6pm:
Hayrides from Central Presbyterian Church
4pm to 5:30pm:
Visit Santa on the 3rd floor of the Avon Opera Block
Hosted by the Avon Free Library
6pm to 7pm:
Mini Light Parade, Tree Lighting,
& Santa reading 'Twas the Night Before Christmas
at Pocket Park.
7pm to 9pm:
FREE Family Concert
featuring Bob’s Brothers Band
Avon Park Theater
Special thanks to Howlett and Mulligan Farms for sponsoring the concert!
*Donate $10 or Bring a New, Unwrapped Gift for the Lions Club/ACS Gift Drive
For a Chance to Win the Grand Prize Basket! Gifts for Teens Encouraged!
Holiday Spectacular HQ
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Pick up your event passport and have it stamped at participating businesses, organizations and vendors
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Return your completed passport (8 or more stamps) by 6pm for a chance to win one of our amazing prize baskets!
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Commemorative ornaments will be available for purchase
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Help the Class of 2025 meet their fundraising goals with the purchase of a Hot Chocolate or Hot Coffee
Overflow parking will be available at the Avon Middle School parking lot
with shuttle service to and from Genesee St.
Synthetic Ice Skating Rink
Located Behind Community Bank
FREE - Skates Available
Artisan Winter Wonderland
Village Hall, Pocket Park and More!
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Y'All are looking lovely in Y'All Earrings
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Alcohol ink paintings from Designs by Darlene
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Crafty Baker Creations, including Avon Holiday Spectacular cookies
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Handmade Home Decor
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Gourd Art by Gourdgeous Designs
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Small Batch maple and hickory syrups by Embers Rising
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Cookies, Cupcakes, Brownies by Smart Cookie
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Leather Jewlery by Rox2Wear
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Handmade and embroidered products
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Low Calorie dog treats by Doughface Dog
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Handcrafted spice blends by Spice Project
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Everlinked Roc Permanent Bracelets
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Uniquely imagined ceramic ornaments, including Holiday Spectacular ornaments by Gravenware
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Shirts, Hoodies and Ornaments Michelle Bachetta
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Upcycled Jewlery by Visbly Wicked
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Illustrated cards and prints by Jessica Gadra
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Candles, Diffusers and Jewlery by Peridot Rising
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Pickles and more with Peters Picked Peppers
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Freeze Dried Candy by Cosmics
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Crystals, Gems and Minerals by Its Not Just A Rock
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Chainsaw Carvings
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Texture Art Decor
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Wood Signs, Avon Gear by Cari's Creations
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All Natural Dog Treats Pawsome Treatery
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Homemade crafts by Ryann DeGraff
3rd Floor Opera Block
*Check out the NEWLY Renovated Space*
WARM UP INSIDE
1-6pm
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FREE Popcorn & Movies
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The Cub Scouts will be helping the kiddos make Reindeer Food, while they wait their turn to meet Santa.
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Write a Letter to Santa and get your FREE GIFT from the Rotary Interact
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Friends of the Avon Free Library - Book Giveaway for Teens & Tots
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Don't miss the Genesee Valley Children's Choir performing on the at 3pm
Visit Santa 4-5:30pm
Genesee Street Activities
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FREE Chili made possible with a donation from Vetter's Beef + $2 hot dogs, sponsored by The Avon Lions Club, donations to the Avon Food Pantry and/or a NEW unwrapped toy for the Santa's Sleigh Drive are encouraged!!
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Warm up by the firepit and purchase your handwarmers from Avon Boy Scout Troop 26 or make a S'more with your favorite Girl Scout
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Central Presbyterian will be hosting their annual Christmas Live with a beautiful performance by their Bell Choir at 4pm and HAYRIDES through the village from 4-6pm
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Our friends at the Humane Society of Livingston County will be open and offering decorated, live dwarf Alberta Spruce trees for $30, as a fundraiser for their amazing organization. They will also have kitties available for adoption the following day!
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Rising Storm Brewery, Watershed Brewing, Strange Design, Black Button Mortalis Brewing and Iron Smoke Distillery will be onsite with delicious tastings.
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Stop inside Pets Perfect Salon to see their wide array of specialty pet products and book your furry friend their next spa treatment
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The Avon Rotary Club will be offering their beloved Crepes with proceeds to benefit Avon Community Cares - Thank you ROTARY!!
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WNY Trackless Trains will have FREE train rides
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Geek Chic Floral Boutique offering a raffle for a $50 gift certificate and a paint your own ornament for kids!
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Pure Body Day Spa will have you singing and dancing!
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Don't miss your favorite furry friends from Hemlock Hills Alpaca and pick up a warm pair of mittens for the evening.
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Avondale Pub will have fresh popped popcorn.
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Avon Floral World – stop in to register for a centerpiece raffle and grab a free candy cane for the kiddos!
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Pizza Land will be offering a slice and 20oz. drink combo for $5. Food donations will also be collected for the Avon Food Pantry
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The Avon Historical Society will be selling their famous Avon Puzzles and beautiful Poinsettias, as well as donuts and cider. The Museum will be open for the event, please stop inside to see our ever-changing displays.
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Avon United Methodist Church offering free macaroni and cheese and a gift - VILLAGE HALL KITCHEN
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T's on Genesee Stop in and grab a famous Big Guy's Hot Roast Beef sandwich. Maybe you will even get to meet the Big Guy himself!
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Visit our friends at Puppy's Bar and Grill on the hill to see what famous cocktail they are making special for the event.
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Salvatore's will be joining us, serving up delicious food!
*Donate $10 or Bring a New, Unwrapped Gift for the Lions Club/ACS Gift Drive
For a Chance to Win the Grand Prize Basket! Gifts for Teens Encouraged!
Fire Hall Activities
1pm LIVE Ice Sculpting Demonstration by Jeff Bleier
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Our friends at Circle Nursery Circle, St. Agnes School, East Avon Presbyterian, Avon Baseball and Lacrosse will all be onsite offering Holiday themed crafts and games
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Design a happenin' holiday friendship bracelet to swap with your pals from the Girl Scouts
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Avon Wesleyan Church will be providing information on their upcoming Live Nativity December 15th & 16th - For information on this event visit livenativityhayride.com
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Balloon Animals by Dan DeGraff and more!
*Donate $10 or Bring a New, Unwrapped Gift for the Lions Club/ACS Gift Drive
For a Chance to Win the Grand Prize Basket! Gifts for Teens Encouraged!
Pocket Park Activities
*Located next to Edward Jones*
Chainsaw Artist David Learn
LIVE carving demonstration @1pm
at 6pm Line Up along Genesee St and join Santa the Mini Light Parade,
followed by the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
and a Reading of 'Twas The Night Before Christmas', thanks to Avon Free Library
Free Family Concert 7pm
Keep the party going with a lively Family Concert
featuring Bobs Brothers Band
at the historic Avon Park Theater
Thanks to our friends at Howlett & Mulligan Farms