Downtown Dushore will celebrate a day of holiday fun on Saturday, December 14, 2024. The annual Christmas in Dushore event features family activities, local shopping, and festive treats throughout town. The evening concludes with a tree lighting and the spectacular Parade of Lights.
New for 2024, Santa’s reindeer will meet and greet visitors behind Dushore Hardware. Event organizers have also brought back the popular Christmas tree decorating contest at St. Basil’s Hall.
Event co-chairs Hiliary Styer and Haley Franklin are especially excited to be organizing this year’s event because they grew up in Dushore.
“Christmas in a small town is where the magic shines brightest,” said Styer. “Where twinkling lights line familiar streets, every smile feels like home, and the warmth of sharing this season feels like a cozy blanket.”
The full schedule of events is as follows:
8am – 11am: Breakfast with Santa at Pam’s Restaurant
9am – 12pm: Santa’s reindeer behind Dushore Hardware
9am – 3pm: Cards for veterans at Sinclair’s Hardware
9am – 4pm: Christmas StoryWalk, book sale, art display, holiday treats, & crafts at the Sullivan County Library
9am – 1pm: Gingerbread house decorating & holiday activities at Redeemer Bible Church
10am – sold out: Cookie walk at Dushore Fire Hall
10am – 3pm: Christmas scavenger hunt starting at Pealer Hall
10am – 3pm: Vendors at St. Basil’s Hall & Pealer Hall
12pm – 6pm: Food vendors on Main Street
12pm – 2pm: Pets & people photos with Santa at Agway Greenhouse
1pm: Ugly sweater contest at Pealer Hall
1pm: Ornament roll on Julia Street
5:30pm: Tree lighting & caroling at the Sullivan Review
6pm: Christmas Parade of Lights on South German, Water, Main, & Center Streets
All afternoon: Adult hot chocolate at Tennett’s Ironhorse Saloon
All afternoon/evening: S’mores stations at fire pits around town
All day: Semi-live nativity on Center Street
All day: Letters to Santa at Jolly Trolley
Christmas in Dushore is organized by the Dushore Area Business Association (DABA). DABA promotes business and community interests in Dushore and the surrounding area by sponsoring quality activities and events and highlighting local businesses. Their membership includes over 50 members ranging from multi-employee establishments to nonprofit organizations to sole-proprietors. To learn more about DABA, visit dushore.com or follow them on Facebook @DushoreABA.