The Saturday after Thanksgiving will be a busy time in Galva when the city rolls out its Ol’ Fashioned Christmas. An annual event, the festivities are arranged this year by the Galva Area Chamber of Commerce and the city of Galva.
A host of things for young and old to enjoy are on tap, all designed to get everyone into the holiday spirit.
The schedule is as follows:
9 to 11 a.m. – Make and Take Crafts for kids at the Galva Arts Council on Exchange Street
9 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Festival of Wreaths and Mini Trees at the Galva Arts Council
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Chili and Soup luncheon at the Galva Arts Council
12:30 to 3:30 p.m. – Free Pony Rides on Market St. sponsored by the City of Galva and Community State Bank (CSB)
1 to 4 p.m. – Santa will be in Veterans Park Gingerbread House sponsored by CSB
Galva Boy Scouts will hang their bird food ornaments in Veterans Park Trees, sponsored by the State Bank of Toulon (SBT)
Free horse drawn carriage rides sponsored by SBT
2 to 4 p.m. – Galva Girl Scouts Love Tree Toy Drive at Crescent City Tap on Front Street
4 to 7 p.m. – Jeweled by Jen – Permanent Jewelry with refreshments and live music by Patrick Sloan on South Exchange Street
4:30 p.m. – Parade line up at Stackhouse Moore on East Division Street
5 p.m. – Lighted Christmas parade around the downtown square
5:30 p.m. – Lighting of Veterans Park – join Santa as he leads the countdown
7 to 8:30 p.m. – Christmas carols at the Galva Arts Council (doors open at 6 p.m.)
Galva business will be open and celebrating in the following ways:
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. – Allenia Space on Front Street will be featuring holiday and winter garden décor, along with free photo sessions and refreshments. Go to Facebook.com/Allenia Space to reserve a photo session
4 to 6 p.m. – Hathaway’s Ace Hardware and Fresh Market is hosting a free beer and wine tasting event
4 to 7 p.m. – Midwest Carpets on Exchange Street is hosting an open house and refreshments
10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. – Nightshade on the east end of Front Street is offering free refreshments and a gift with every purchase
7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. – The Old Bank and Coffee is having hot cocoa specials
9 a.m. to Noon – The Rambling Rose on Commercial (north of the motel parking lot) will host an open house featuring a Bloom and Brew Biscotti Bar and a raffle entry with every purchase
4 to 7 p.m. – Road Trip Food and Spirits on Market Street is offering drink specials to keep you warm
9 a.m. – Noon and 4 to 7 p.m. – Special Kneads Bakery on Front Street will be open extended hours and serving refreshments
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. – Uncle Nolan’s on Main Street will be open extended hours
The Chamber and the City invite everyone to come to Galva and experience a real Ol’ Fashioned Christmas. See what a small town holiday welcome can do for your spirits and make this year’s celebration very special.
