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Holiday in the Village: A La Mesa Tradition
December 14 @ 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
WHEN: Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 12 – 9 pm
WHERE: La Mesa Blvd. btwn. Spring St. – 4th St. in the heart of downtown La Mesa
The La Mesa Village Association’s 9th annual Holiday in the Village event is right around the corner. This year we will offer NEW and exciting enhanced holiday traditions that are fully immersed in La Mesa’s charm in addition to your annual favorites. Best of all, the activities are FREE to enjoy!
New this year:
- Synthetic Ice Skating Rink, 12 – 9 pm: Glide into the holidays with a magical ice skating experience. This FREE activity takes place from 12 – 9 pm. Be sure to fill out the waiver online before you arrive to skate at https://bit.ly/IceSkatingWaiver. Click here for Ice Skating FAQs.
- Mrs. Claus Reading Nook, 1 – 9 pm: Enjoy holiday stories read aloud by Mrs. Claus at the top of each hour beginning at 1 pm. Stories are approximately 15-minutes, followed by time for fun photo opportunities.
- Gingerbread House Photo Op, 12 – 9 pm: Stop by the gingerbread shoppe to snap a festive photo with family & friends
- Winter Wonderland, 12 – 9 pm: Kids can bounce & play in a variety of fun inflatables
- Miniature Golf, 12 – 9 pm: Putt your way through our festive holiday miniature golf course with fun themes at each hole.
- Elf Adventure Trail, 12 – 7:45 pm: Hunt for hidden elves in downtown La Mesa! Find all 12 elves hiding in business storefronts along La Mesa Blvd. between Spring St. and 4th St. for your chance to win your very own elf. Click here for info on how to participate.
- Kids Holiday Shopping Program, 12 – 9 pm: A variety of participating vendors and local businesses will offer items at a reduced price for kids 10 years and under to shop for holiday gift giving!
Traditional favorites returning:
- Selfies with Santa (and Mrs. Claus too), 3 – 8 pm
- Elf Yourself, 12 – 9 pm (while supplies last)
- Strolling Carolers, 12 – 9 pm
- Holiday Performances by local schools, clubs and more, 12 – 9 pm – click here for the schedule!
- Holiday Stilt Walkers, 3 – 9 pm
- Cozy Fire Pits, sunset – 9 pm
- Food Vendors, 12 – 9 pm
- Holiday Shopping at a variety of unique vendors, 12 – 9 pm
Our downtown La Mesa restaurants and retail shops will also be open throughout the event and we encourage you to visit them as well!
Click here for the Event Notification to Businesses and Residents.
Vendors:
All of the booths for the 2024 Holiday in the Village are sold out. If you have any questions, please email Ed at [email protected].
Special Thanks To Our Activation Sponsors:
SYNTHETIC ICE SKATING RINK – LMVA
MRS. CLAUS READING NOOK – Pete’s Place & Pam Rader
SELFIES WITH SANTA – Curbside Eatery & Drinkery
GINGERBREAD HOUSE PHOTO OP – La Mesa Lumber & Hardware
WINTER WONDERLAND – Grahovac Construction
MINI GOLF – Maycer Dental
ELF YOURSELF – Amethyst Moon
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