MACON, Ga. — Downtown Macon was buzzing Saturday with people walking around looking for Christmas crafts, activities and events.
Downtown Christmas Vice President Emily Hopkins said the celebration started about 10 years ago with businesses offering family-friendly activities.
Activities took place at various locations in downtown Macon from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
People started the day at Cotton Avenue Plaza, enjoying photography and crafts, and picking up a list of activities and treasure hunts.
All locations/activities attended include:
- candy cane ornament craft
- Snow globe photo opportunity
- “Decking the Hall” Scavenger Hunt
- Free s’mores from 4pm to 6pm
- Letters to Santa and pop-up carols at the Rookery (543 Cherry St.)
- 5:30 p.m. – Theater Macon’s “1940s Radio Hour” cast
- Paint your own ornament ($3) and experience free hot cocoa at 567 Center for Renewal (456 First St.).
- Take a selfie with Santa at Just Tap’d (488 First St.), followed by a performance by Cali Dance Studio at 5 p.m.
- Create your own star ornament station at Just Tap’d (488 First St.)
- Build your own hat station at Fall Line Brewing Co. (567 Plum St.)
- Christmas-themed cookie and cupcake decorations at Felicia’s Cake Factory (365 Third St.)
- Free hot chocolate at Okmulgee Brewpub (484 Second St.)
- Holiday Open House and Natural Ornament Station at Lawrence Meyer Florist (608 Mulberry St.)
- Christmas art activities at Bear’s Books (835 Forsyth St.)
- Winter Artist Market at McEachern Art Center – until 4pm (332 Second St.)
- Holiday face painting at Wear (421 Third St.)
- Sidewalk sale at Elizabeth’s Vintage Boutique (586 Poplar St.)
- Ornament Making Station at Hello Boba Café – until 5pm (359 Third St.)
- Hot cocoa and sugar cookie decorations at Chic Culture (446 Cotton Ave.)
- Free hot chocolate and cookies with any purchase at Baldinos (596 Cherry St.)
“The holiday season is a magical time in downtown Macon, and Christmas Downtown is a great time to make memories in our beloved city center,” said Emily Hopkins, vice president of external affairs for Newtown Macon. It’s the perfect day.” “Plus, it’s a great day to support downtown businesses, finish your holiday shopping and enjoy the festive spirit in your community.”
After a fun night, we were able to eat dinner at a local restaurant downtown and enjoy Macon’s Christmas Lights Extravaganza.