Arlington Heights Holiday Stroll

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ARLINGTON HEIGHTS HOLIDAY STROLL & TREE LIGHTING

Saturday, December 14, 2:00pm-5:00pm (rain or shine)

The Arlington Heights Community Association (AHCA) in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present our fourth Arlington Heights Holiday Stroll & Tree Lighting on Saturday, December 14, 2:00-5:00pm. Free for all!

Visitors of all ages are invited to stroll along Mass Avenue from Shattuck Heights Hardware to Maruichi Japanese Food and Deli and view 60+ winter-themed windows painted by Arlington residents in 26 storefronts. Free family fun activities will take place throughout the afternoon. Explore the vibrant Heights business community and support our unique variety of local shops and restaurants. 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 

2:00 – 5:00pm

TOUCH A TRUCK Touch-A-Truck hosted by the Arlington Fire and Police Departments, joined by Intelligent Labor and Moving and Top Notch Contracting. Kids will be able to talk to firefighters, police officers, and contractors and touch a fire truck, police cruisers, and heavy equipment.

Heights Bus Depot, 1389 Mass Ave 

FAMILY GAMES Come play Bean Bag Toss and Candy Cane Ring Toss games

Outdoors in front of the Heights Bus Depot, 1389 Mass Ave

2:00 – 3:30pm

KIDS WINTER CRAFT (ages 5-9) with Tonya Grifkin, local artist and certified art teacher. 

Roasted Granola Café, 1346 Mass Ave

3:00 - 4:30pm

CLASSIC PHOTO-OP WITH SANTA Bring your cell phone! First come first serve and doors will close at 4:30. Donations appreciated. Venmo and PayPal on location. 

Inside ACMi Studio, 85 Park Avenue

3:45 – 4:30pm

MUSIC PERFORMANCE by local musicians Denise Lotufo on cello and Shirie Leng on violin

Roasted Granola Café, 1346 Mass Ave. 

3:45-4:15pm

"Badger Meets the Fairies” presented by Margaret Moody Puppets. (ages 5 and up) This delightful show tells the tale of Mr. Badger, who is thrilled to meet Blossom, a flower fairy, in the garden. He flies away with her to help the fairies build a playground. But then it’s complicated; the fairies won’t use cement; and Mr. Badger wants to learn how to fly.

Wonder Yoga Studio, 1305 Mass Ave

4:45- 5:15pm

HOLIDAY CHORAL PERFORMANCES by the PACC All-AGES Singers (from Park Avenue Congregational Church) 

Outdoors In front of ACMi Studio, 85 Park Avenue

5:00 pm

TREE LIGHTING 

Outdoors in front of ACMi Studio, 85 Park Avenue. 

FREE LIMITED PARKING IN THE ARLINGTON COAL AND LUMBER PARKING LOT, 41 Park Ave.