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EASTON, PA \u2013 November 16, 2022 \u2013 The City of Easton\u2019s newest holiday tradition – The Easton Winter Village presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network – returns this Friday, November 18 for its third year. It will once again take place under the white lights in the trees and beneath the Peace Candle in Centre Square, which has been renovated in time for the event.<\/p>\n
Operating on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from November 18 through December 18, the rain or shine outdoor holiday event features 38 vendor huts with city retailers, restaurants, and crafters, a synthetic ice-skating rink, and stage for live entertainment. An Opening Ceremony with Mayor Sal Panto and event sponsors will be held Saturday, November 19 at 4 pm on the stage.<\/p>\n
Live entertainment is planned each day including singers, bands, strolling musicians, visits by holiday characters, stilt walkers, and more. Hours of operation are: Fridays: 4 \u2013 8 pm; Saturdays: noon \u2013 8 pm; and Sundays: noon \u2013 6 pm. Event details, skating ticket sales, and a calendar of entertainment and activities can be found at www.eastonwintervillage.com<\/a>. The city also encourages visitors to shop small by exploring its more than 40 downtown retailers for holiday gifts, and to enjoy meals at its many restaurants.<\/p>\n The Winter Village is managed by the city\u2019s event partner, the nonprofit Greater Easton Development Partnership, who also plans the annual Peace Candle Lighting Ceremony presented by IBEW Local 102 on Saturday 11\/26 at 6:30 pm.<\/p>\n The Easton Winter Village is made possible by the City of Easton, GEDP, and Northampton County, and thanks to the support of the following sponsors:<\/p>\n EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:<\/strong><\/p>\n Easton Winter Village Ice Skating Rink <\/u>\u2013 https:\/\/eastonwintervillage.com\/ice-skating\/<\/a><\/p>\n The synthetic rink is located in the 200 block of Northampton Street and is illuminated by strands of white lights overhead. Prices are as follows:<\/p>\n 2022 Winter Village Hut Vendors & Product Descriptions<\/u> \u2013 a list can be found on the new EWV web site here: \u00a0https:\/\/eastonwintervillage.com\/vendors\/<\/a><\/p>\n New this year: The Santa Zone<\/u> \u2013 located on the first floor of the Pine Street Parking Garage in the former Easton Police Department offices. It is now home to Photos with Santa, and the Polar Express Experience, both ticketed events. Go here for a full schedule of activities, live music, entertainment, and events: https:\/\/eastonwintervillage.com\/music-activities\/<\/a><\/p>\n GEDP will also be hosting Cinderella Carriage Rides on select dates (ticketed), Breakfast with Santa at the Bank Street Annex on Saturday, November 26 (ticketed), and the Festival of Trees at Nurture Nature Center throughout the event. A Winter Wonders Student Art Show featuring art from students in the Easton Area School District will also be on display at Nurture Nature Center through January.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Information provided to TVL by: <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" EASTON, PA \u2013 November 16, 2022 \u2013 The City of Easton\u2019s newest holiday tradition – The Easton Winter Village presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network – returns this Friday, … Continue reading 3rd Annual Easton Winter Village returns to Centre Square this Friday for five weekends with more vendor huts, live entertainment, activities, & skating<\/span> \n
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