Community Events for the Holidays!
PUD 3 Crews install the lights for the Friday, December 6 annual “Lighting of the Tree”
The annual kickoff to the holiday season is BACK! Downtown Shelton knows just how to kick off the season with theHOLIDAY MAGIC event! This annual event is a joint effort between the Kristmas Town Kiwanis and the Shelton Downtown Merchants to create two days of merriment and family activities. Mason PUD 3 is using the event as an educational opportunity about the energy efficiency of LED Christmas Lights.
Here’s a schedule of events~
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6:
SNOW GLOBE GAME Friday, December 6, 3:00 - 8:00 PM
The Shelton Downtown Merchants have a new “SNOW GLOBE” game: Happening Friday evening. Participating business will have a Snow Globe hidden somewhere within the business. A raffle ticket is given to everyone who finds the Snow Globe. The more locations visited, the more chances you will have to win! Raffle tickets will be entered into a drawing to win a variety of gift baskets featuring Downtown retailers, restaurants, services, etc. All raffle tickets need to be turned in to Cooper Studios, 409 W Railroad Ave before 8:15 that evening to be entered in the drawing.
DR. SEUSS' THE GRINCH, December 6, 4:00 PM
Get into the holiday spirit with a free showing of The Grinch at Shelton Cinemas with your non-perishable food donation.
FIRST FRIDAY ACTIVITIES Friday, December 6, 3:00 - 8:00 PM
Experience the magic of Christmas along the downtown corridor. Railroad Avenue will be closed to traffic as Kristmas Town Kiwanis take to the streets! Don't miss the bonfires and Marshmallow Roasting, Wagon Rides and Kiddie Train Rides on Railroad Avenue!
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING, Friday, December 6 at 6:00 PM
Head over to Post Office Park to catch the Christmas Tree Lighting. Mason PUD 3 provided all of the lights in the park for a LED lighting display. There will be a visit from Santa & Mrs. Claus, and choirs singing well known carols. School Choirs perform in Post Office Park under the direction of Elizabeth Berndt and the Harstine Island Choir
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7:
"MISSLE" TOE MILE fun run. More details @ shelton harriers.
CHRISTMAS PARADE - 5:00pm (sponsored by the Kristmas Town Kiwanis, Little Creek Resort and Casino and Peninsula Credit Union.)
A favorite among many mason county citizens, the Christmas Parade is as “home town” as it gets, don’t miss out!
GOING FOR THE GUINNESS RECORD:
This year Shelton is taking the Hallmark Channel head on. Historically known as the “Christmas Tree Capital of the World,” Shelton and Mason County are celebrating this distinction with an attempt at the Guinness World Record for “Most Lit Christmas Trees” in one location. The current record was set by Hallmark in 2015 when they lit 559 trees in a New York park.
Shelton’s attempt will be logged December 7th during the annual parade. The 600+ trees will be arranged in a lighted maze that families can explore along with Santa visits, hot chocolate, apple cider, food, caroling, gingerbread house contests, live music, gift workshops, and vendors at the “12 Days of Christmas” with an all new Christmastown Market.
Trees will be either replanted, donated to families in need or can be purchased with a minimum $10 donation for Toys for Tots, Seattle Children’s Hospital or the local food bank.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8:
CHRISTMASTOWN USA CHRISTMAS TREE MAZE (NEW!!) 4:00-8:00 PM
It began with a Guinness Book of World Records attempt for the most lighted Christmas trees in one area. PUD 3 plays a part in that effort too! If that wasn't exciting enough, the lighted display will be arranged in an interactive maze where you can take in the sheer wonder of it all. The maze will be open weekdays from 4:00 - 8:00 PM and weekends 12:00 - 8:00 PM until December 15 when the trees will be sold or donated to families across Mason County.
For more information please check out the Downtown Merchants website at www.sheltondowntownmerchants.com Kristmas Town Kiwanis at www.kristmastownkiwanis.com and more about the tree maze here: http://www.sheltonchamber.org/chamber-of-commerce/calendar/.