12/05/2025
SO MUCH happening in downtown Newark tomorrow! Don’t forget to bring the little ones in for story time and sensory play at The Play Connection!!
❄️ Make plans to hang out with us this Saturday, December 6, from 1-4 pm for the Downtown Newark Association's Winter Wonderland Walk!
There are activities at Canal Market District, the Newark Arcade, and businesses all around downtown Newark!
Photo Opportunities
• Photos with Santa at The Midland Theatre - 36 N. Park Place
• Meet HL Art Jeweler Gingerbread Friends - 20 N. Park Place
• Visit with the Grinch at Drip Dreams Ice Cream - 17 W. Main Street
Crafts, Activities & Treats
• DoubleTree by Hilton S'more Station around the Fire Pit - 50 N. 2nd Street
• Hot Chocolate and Coloring at NEWORK Space - 14 N. Park Place
• Fresh Popcorn at Goumas Candyland- 18 N. Park Place
• Guessing Game with Prizes at River Road Coffeehouse On The Square- 26 N. Park Place
• Guided Tours of the The Louis Sullivan Building of Newark Welcome Center & Music by Newark Orchestras - Newark, OH at 1:00pm - 1 N. 3rd Street
• Ornament Decorating at Stockyard Grill Ohio - 5 N. 3rd Street
• Christmas Cookie Decorating and Hot Chocolate at Buckeye Winery - 25 N. 3rd Street
• Make a Snowflake or Bookmark at Kicks Mix Bookstore - 38 S. 3rd Street
• Make a Holiday Themed Puzzle at 2nd Street Market - Newark Ohio - 50 S. 2nd Street
• Christmas Ornament Craft at Healthy Trio Smoothies - 19 W. Main Street
Find the following at Canal Market District - 36 E. Canal Street
• Free Wagon rides between the Canal Market District and the Newark Arcade
• Ornament Decorating with Heartland Bank
• Hot Chocolate Station with LifeWise Newark City OH
Santa Letter Writing Station with Park National Bank, Newark Ohio
• Join in a snowball "fight" on the lawn led by The Student Athlete Advisory Council of Newark High School
Find the following at the Historic Newark Arcade - 31 N. 3rd Street
• Document the holiday season at the Arcade’s photo station
• Coloring station will be set up at the Newark Arcade
• Live Christmas music by Jason Grady at The Phone Doctor of Newark
• Luau Dance Lessons for Mele Kalikimaka at Dance Joy Studios
• Drink Specials at Vintage Grind Coffeehouse
• Christmas Storytime and Holiday Sensory Bin Play at The Play Connection
• Ornament Making at Vintage Legacy
• Join a Coloring Contest at Couple of Crafty Creations
• Visit Mrs. Claus in Suite 3 for Story Time. Presented by EQUES Law Group.
