November 30
Winter Wonderland at The Wellmont Arts Plaza
12:00pm – 4:00pm
To kick of the holiday season, the Montclair Center Business Improvement (BID) has announced the return of the Winter Wonderland event. Teaming up with The Wellmont Theater and Pharmacie Kitchen + Bar, this event will transform Montclair into a magical holiday experience for everyone of all ages to enjoy. The Winter Wonderland event will have a lineup of activities from selfie stations to raffles.
What to Expect
On Saturday, November 30th at 12:00PM – 4:00PM, the Winter Wonderland will coincide with the nationwide observance of Shop Small Saturday. This holiday entails shopping at local businesses to support them. Eventgoers can attend the event by heading towards Wellmont Art Plaza at 5 Seymour Street in Montclair. There will be live music, carolers, and appearances made by Santa, Buddy the Elf, The Grinch, Snow Princess, and our Hula Hooping Elf will be joining us! More guests to be announced.
The family-friendly event will include a range of interactive activities. Kids’ craft stations will be available for little ones to unleash their creativity. Eventgoers will have the opportunity to participate in raffles with prizes. Families can also capture their holiday memories with selfie stations that will be set up throughout the venue. Local non-profit organizations will have activity booths set up throughout the plaza. Besides these organizations, activity stations will be set up by local art institutes. As for the live entertainment, the lineup will feature a range of performers including performances by Jazz House Kids, Vanguard Theater, Brandy Massey, and holiday carolers.
Attendees can also snag a special treat, as the first 100 visitors will receive a Shop Small tote bag. All guests will receive a fully digital shopping map and a local gift guide, highlighting Shop Small Saturday discounts and specials available throughout Montclair. With over 70 businesses participating, there will be an assortment of holiday gift shopping choices to shop from for loved ones this season.
In terms of the event’s parking situation, there will be a strictly enforced free 2-hour parking at all meters. This will allow sufficient time to get holiday shopping done and join in on the activities for the day.
See you there!
