It's beginning to look a lot like –

2021

Shelton is the perfect place to kick off the holiday season with the return of the HOLIDAY MAGIC event, December 3 - 4! Don't miss this classic family-friendly event hosted by the Shelton Downtown Merchants and the Kristmas Town Kiwanis. It's a weekend of lights, music, a 'reverse' parade, and joyous street celebrations.

2021 Events

GINGERBREAD CHALLENGE

Entries Due December 1 Sponsored by Kealy Electric & Bowers Dental Group

GUINNESS TRIBUTE CHRISTMAS TREE MAZE

December | Cota Street

CHRISTMASTOWN MARKET AND SANTA'S WORKSHOP

DEC 3-5 | DEC 10-12 Shelton Civic Center

HOLIDAY MAGIC

December 3 - 4 | 6-8 PM Downtown Merchants & Kristmas Town Kiwanis Railroad Avenue

DINNER WAGON AND HOT CHOCOLATE RIDE

December 5 - 12 Cota Street & Downtown Shelton

Details at Christmastownwa.org

In December 2019 Shelton took Christmas head on by celebrating their Christmastown distinction with a successful attempt at the Guinness World Record for “Most Lit Christmas Trees” in one location. The previous record was set by the Hallmark Channel in 2015 (559 trees). Shelton’s win was recorded during the annual Santa Claus parade with a total of 797 qualified trees. The trees were arranged in a lighted maze that families could explore along with holiday activities over “12 Days of Christmas.”

In 2020, while much of the world took a break from events, Christmastown rallied to create COVID-safe activities that ensured the Christmas spirit lived on despite the pandemic with a tribute Christmas tree maze, packaged craft activities, gingerbread challenge, bonfires, and even a dinner wagon to support local shuttered restaurants. In all over 5000 people visited the 2020 Christmastown activities.

This year Christmastown volunteers are once again sharing resources to present a series of activities to promote holiday cheer. On Cota Street another Christmas tree maze will pay tribute to the 2019 Guinness World Record win. Open daily through December, families can wander the one-way maze free of charge. The maze is best viewed at night with thousands upon thousands of lights that make every festive family picture twinkle.

On the first two weekends in December Christmastown will also feature an indoor Christmas market, hybrid live and online crafting sessions, a gingerbread challenge and festive dinner wagon rides to view the lights. The wagon will feature three dining areas for up to four adults and include music, hot chocolate, dinner served on board from local chef Xinh Dwelley and a tour of the lights.

Dress warmly, bring your own blanket or purchase a souvenir stadium fleece blanket with your dinner tickets.

Travel down Railroad Avenue for a spectacular display of Christmas cheer. Retro decorations and lights line the shopfronts and cafe lights swooping across the street as you spy the giant Christmas tree in Post Office Park. Nearby, don’t forget to get a family picture with the historic caboose and engine decked with lights and garland. As you wander through town, take note of the care and effort each business and home has put into decking for the holidays. Much of this is thanks to a local campaign begun in 2020 by the Shelton Mason Chamber of Commerce to create an interactive map of addresses and launch a competition of Christmas displays throughout Mason County. Visit masonchamber.com/christmastown and click on “Enter Christmas Lights Competition” to learn more and add your lights!

Kristmas Town Kiwanis & Shelton Downtown Merchants Present Holiday Magic

December 3 (4 PM), head to the Shelton Cinema for a holiday movie (free with food donation). This year's selection is Elf (2003). Shelton Downtown Merchants invite you to Shop Local First this season with a rewards card valid Christmastown week, December 3-12. Shop participating businesses and when your card is full – enter to win some great prizes! Details at sheltondowntownmerchants.com and christmastownwa.org.

As dusk falls Friday, Second St will be closed for photos with the giant Christmas tree. At 6:00 PM Railroad Ave will be the location of Kristmas Town Kiwanis' Christmas block party! Enjoy marshmallow roasting, kiddie train rides, craft activities at C3youth (419 Railroad Ave) as well as caroling karaoke. Get family photos with Santa and Mrs Claus when they make a special appearance at the event.

Kristmas Town Kiwanis will host its Annual Santa Parade with a twist this year! On Saturday, December 4 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Shelton is invited to enjoy a reverse parade. What's that? Instead of the floats traveling down Railroad Ave, spectators walk by the stationary floats and performers positioned along the route. Along with the parade displays, families can enjoy the street bonfires, music, kiddie train rides and crafting and yet another visit with Santa and Mrs Claus. If you would like more information regarding the parade of Holiday Magic events, visit Kristmastownkiwanis.org or send an email to kristmastownkiwanis@gmail. com.

Additional details available at christmastownwa.org

December 3-12, shop Shelton first.

Shop local and complete the Shelton Downtown Merchants rewards card, spend $250 and enter to win great prizes!

List of participating retailers and restaurants and more details be available on Shelton Merchants website and Facebook page. Valid 12/3/21 - 12/12/21.

Shop Shelton First.

sheltondowntownmerchants.com