Estevan’s Kickoff to Christmas begins tomorrow, and residents can expect a number of deals at local businesses combined with several free events across the city.
Spearheaded by Jen Pettitt, owner of Jenny Joans fashion store and the Downtown Action Group in tandem with the Estevan Chamber of Commerce, the event that has been an Energy City staple for several years may result in another good turnout.
“This is an evening where you can have fun, shop, enjoy a night out,” Pettitt said. “It’s a great night for the kids, too.”
The Kickoff to Christmas starts on Dec. 11. There will be a plethora of free downtown activities alongside the popular Moonlight Madness action that encourages people to shop locally. Stores will be open that night from 6 o’clock to midnight.
“We’ve got a good selection and a lot of merchants with different types of products,” Pettitt noted. “We want to do everything to keep residents shopping locally, and we want to show them our appreciation for all the times they shopped locally outside of Christmas.”
In addition, she mentioned that a special appearance by Santa Claus can be expected as well.
“It’s great seeing everyone out and about on the streets, having a good time as a family,” she said.
Winners of the Shopping Spree prizes will also be announced on 8 p.m. on Thursday. The main prize is a $500 voucher that can be used throughout the night at any store. A lucky someone can also win one of two $250 vouchers.
The Kickoff to Christmas will continue on Dec. 13, where a free viewing of the movie Prancer will be featured at the Orpheum Theatre. A free swim at the RM of Estevan Aquatic Centre starting at 1 p.m. will cap things off.
The schedule for the Kickoff to Christmas is as follows:
Dec. 11
FREE DOWNTOWN ACTIVITIES
- Lighting of tree at City Hall, 6 p.m.
- Sleigh rides, 6:15 – 8:15 p.m.
- Meet Santa at Econo Furniture and Sound
- Street Hockey with Estevan Minor Hockey
- Moonlight Madness, 6 p.m. to midnight
Dec. 13
- FREE MATINEE AT ORPHEUM
Dec. 17
- Holiday Train, 3 p.m. (Please bring food donation for the Salvation Army)
Dec. 20
- FREE Swim at RM of Estevan Aquatic Centre, 1 – 5 p.m.
