Enjoy family activities while you shop for the holidays in downtown Hastings!
Here is the 2023 Holiday Hoopla schedule - time subject to change:
8:30/9:00 AM & 10:30/11 AM: Breakfast with Santa at Lock and Dam Eatery
-reservations required $
9 AM- 12:00 PM Santa & Mrs. Claus Photos with Rachel Marthaler Photography at The Studio Downtown **Sign Up ONLINE ONLY $
9 AM-12 PM: Free stockings stuffed with goodies for kids 12 and under.
While supplies last. Impressive Windows & Interiors
10 AM-12 PM: Coloring contest at Spiral Brewery
10 AM- 4 PM: Paint & Glaze ceramic ornaments at Squeaky Wheel Pottery ( $10 per ornament )
10 AM-5 PM: DJ on 2nd Street
10 AM-5 PM: Vendors handmade Arts & Crafts & Decorating ornaments (till gone) at ArtSpace River Lofts
10 AM-5 PM: Craft and Vendor Fair at The American Legion
10 AM -4 PM: Live Music at Quaint & Quirky Gifts
11AM - Free Chili till gone at ArtSpace River Lofts
11 AM-2 PM: Hot cocoa at Geek Haven $
11 AM-2 PM: Cookie decorating at 2nd Street Depot
11:30 AM: Holiday music sing along at Spiral Brewery
12-2 PM: Santa & the Mrs.
12-4 PM: Horse and wagon rides
12-4 PM: Gourmet S'mores in Oliver's Grove - Donations Accepted
1PM-2PM: Story Time with Mayor Mary at The Studio Downtown
1-3:30 PM: Photos with The Grinch at Hastings Tavern by Ashley Jean Photography ( $5 per photo, printed on site )
NO OUTSIDE phone or camera photography
2-5pm Santa Letters at The Studio Downtown
4:15-4:45 PM: Elementary Schools & Spiral Singers at the Pavilion
