The La Mesa Village Association’s (LMVA) ninth annual Holiday in the Village event on Saturday, Dec. 14, is getting a refresh this year focusing on enhanced holiday traditions that are fully immersed in La Mesa’s charm.
The event takes place in the heart of downtown La Mesa along La Mesa Blvd. between 4th Street to Spring St. from noon to 9 p.m.
This year, the organization will offer new and exciting activities during the one-day event while keeping the annual favorites the community has come to cherish.
One of the biggest changes this year is that all the activities offered will be free to guests.
The LMVA is adding fun new experiences, including skating on a synthetic “ice” rink, an “All White Wonderland” kids area filled with inflatable bouncies, Mrs. Claus Reading Nook where families can enjoy listening to holiday themed stories, an adorable Gingerbread House photo booth, Miniature Golf and a fun-themed Elf Adventure Trail where guests can seek out elves sprinkled throughout local businesses and can enter to win one of the elves.
Treasured favorites returning to the Holiday in the Village event include the cherished “Selfies with Santa”, strolling carolers, holiday performances by local schools, clubs and more, fun-themed holiday stilt walkers – perfect for selfies, and an “Elf Yourself” station where guests can outfit themselves in whimsical elf ears.
The event will also feature a variety of food vendors selling fresh popped kettle corn, hot food items, beverages and more, plus a fresh new variety of vendors to shop for unique holiday gifts! And, as the sun goes down, relax with friends and family around cozy fire pits and take in all the merriment of the season that surrounds you in downtown La Mesa.
“We are so excited for this year’s event! We love our community and are truly grateful for the support they give throughout the year,” said Pam Rader and Michelle Huey, co-chairs for this year’s event. “As a giveback to our community, ALL of our activities are FREE! So, we hope everybody comes to the Village to bounce, “ice-skate”, golf, and selfie the day away!”
The downtown restaurants and retail shops will also be open throughout the event for guests to shop, dine and explore.
For additional information about the LMVA, or to become a member, visit lamesavillageassociation.org.
(Photo credit: CeCe Canton Photography)
