Downtown Christmas Magic
Visitors can celebrate the holiday season with complimentary hot cocoa and marshmallow roasting among decorated downtown storefronts. Families can bring little ones to meet Santa Claus and explore the Jingle and Mingle area filled with holiday crafts and games. The event also features live holiday entertainment, an ugly sweater competition, and a holiday gift market.
Fri, Dec 4, 2026
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
Admission is free. Hot cocoa and marshmallow roasting are free while supplies last.
Hours
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Food & Drink
Complimentary hot cocoa and marshmallow roasting are offered while supplies last.
Parking
The City of Florence parking garage serves the downtown holiday light show on S. Dargan Street.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Arrive early if you want hot cocoa or marshmallow roasting, since both are complimentary only while supplies last.
- Bring children to the Jingle and Mingle area for holiday crafts and games, then leave time for Santa's meet-and-greet.
- Dress in warm layers for the outdoor evening celebration so you stay comfortable while exploring decorated downtown storefronts.
- Wear comfortable shoes for moving among the downtown activities, and dress warmly for the outdoor event.
- Admission is free, so you can attend without budgeting for an entry ticket before you head out.
Special Events & Promotions
- The Downtown Music and Light Experience, a free walk-through light and music show on S. Dargan Street, starts the same night and runs nightly through December 31.
- Polar bear, reindeer and holiday penguin photo ops are set up throughout the Historic District through December 31.
Links & Contact
Run by Florence Downtown
Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there for kids?
The Jingle and Mingle kids area has holiday crafts and games, and there's a meet and greet with Santa Claus.
Is there food or drink?
There's free hot cocoa and marshmallow roasting while supplies last.
Who is the event for?
Families and little ones. It kicks off the holiday season in Downtown Florence, with decorated storefronts to see along the way.
What else is there to do downtown this season?
The Downtown Music and Light Experience on S. Dargan Street starts the same night and runs nightly through December 31. Polar bear, reindeer and penguin photo ops are set up around the Historic District through December 31.
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