We’ve had the parade, and Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday – now it’s time to official launch the Christmas season in Mansfield.

Christmastime in the City features a number of events happening throughout downtown Mansfield this Friday night. The highlight is the Official Christmas Tree lighting at 6:00 PM in front of Richland Carrousel Park. The lighting is sponsored by STARTEK and will include Mayor Theaker.

Other events that night include the following:

  • Carriage rides from 5- 8 pm at the carrousel
  • Reindeer on the Richland Carrousel lawn
  • Tiny Tim at 128 North Main Street will be open from Noon til 8 pm.
  • Richland Carrousel Park will have free hot chocolate, Pictures with Santa for $5.00 and Rides are 5 for $2, children under 2 ride for free
  • Check out Jeff Bell’s new art exhibit in the annex of Relax, It’s Just Coffee
  • What Goes Around is offering a gift with purchase and open until 8 pm
  • Main Street Books will host Ohio writer Les Roberts, best known for his Cleveland Mystery Novels
  • Element of Art will have live entertainment from Pioneer Performing Arts and new holiday gift ideas
  • ArtSpace 109 will having a Trunk Show featuring Weather Vane’s winter clothing line
  • Carrousel Antiques has new fall merchandise and will have wine and hors d’oeuvres and be open until at least 8:00pm
  • Don’t forget that the Squirrels Den is open until 8 pm.
  • City News SmokeRoom will host live music with band S’yVelt at 7pm with Drinks, Fun and Cigar Specials
  • Mind Body Align will host Stencil & Sip at 5pm at the Butterfly House
  • Little Buckeye Children’s Museum hosts their Christmas Party from 6-8pm with crafts, games, facepainting and refreshments

Christmas in the City is a magical time of candies, lights, and music #shophop #downtownmansfield #reindeerpettingzoo #carriagerides

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