It's truly magical in the Town of Oakland for A Great Small Town Christmas. We have many free and family-friendly activities in downtown Oakland while you finish up your Christmas shopping with handcrafted and curated gifts. Join the Town of Oakland for A Great Small Town Christmas, December 8th, 9th, and 16th, 2023. We have many free and family-friendly activities in downtown Oakland while you work on your Christmas shopping with handcrafted and curated gifts. A Great Small Town Christmas will kick off with a Light Up Night on Friday, December 8th at the Oakland B&O Museum. The event will start with a Walking Holiday Light Parade, led by Santa Claus starting at the Town Parking Lot at 5:30pm. All are invited to participate in the walking parade as we make our way to the B&O Museum for the official tree lighting. Something new this year is the addition of Santa Paws! Dress up your furry friend in holiday themed apparel and join us in the parade! Come out and join us for free cookies and cocoa from the Order of the Eastern Star and a special treat from Santa himself! Light Up Night is sponsored by Garrett Regional Medical Center. On Saturday, December 9th the fun continues with Soup N' Santa from 11am-2pm. There will be multiple nonprofits handing out free soup (donations are appreciated), the chance to visit with Santa, kids activities, local shopping and store specials, and more! Your furry friend is invited again for visits with Santa as well. The Southern Garrett Marching Band is offering a Gift Wrapping- Pay by Donation Fundraiser on Dec. 9th & 16th from 11am-2pm that the Garrett County Arts Council. The Garrett County Humane Society will be set up on the porch at the Historical Society on Saturday, Dec 9th. Stop by and see the adorable animals ready for adoption and bring your donations! There will be a free ornament decorating station near the Gazebo in Daley Park on Saturday, Dec 9th from 11am-2pm. Leave your ornament to beautify the trees in Daley Park or take it home with you! |
On Saturday December 16th, join select downtown businesses for a Cocoa Crawl from 11am-2pm. Sample delicious treats while you complete your holiday shopping.
And while you're shopping, don't forget to look for the elf! The Lucky Elf promotion in downtown Oakland continues through Monday, December 18th. For every $25 spent in participating Oakland stores you visit, you receive a chance to win a variety of local gifts.
Elf Card Participating Businesses: The Painted Cupboard, The Chic Shack, Nola Salon, Bougie Bottoms Boutique, Oakland's Tropical World, 206 Alder Bistro and Bar, The Vagabond Taproom, Shoofly Java, Oakland Tropical World, Success Floor Covering, The Oakland Mercantile
2023 Great Small Town Christmas Sponsors
Premier Sponsor
Christmas Sponsors
Alder Street Apartments
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Englanders
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