Christmas in Montrose returns, Dec. 1-4

Christmas in Montrose kicks off Thursday, Dec. 1, with pop-up stores and many other businesses with extended hours.
The Montrose Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to bring this wonderful, family-friendly event to the town again for its fifth year.
All your favorite church bazaars and craft fairs return this again year, as well as many other fun and free events.
A few of our most popular events include two FREE showings of a Christmas movie classic at the Montrose Theatre, FREE photos with Santa at the Library, and a Vendor Fair at the Green, where we’ll also be selling Christmas trees!
Many of our local area boutique stores in town will have crafts, hot cocoa, cookies and other goodies in their stores, so make sure you stop in!
We’ll also have a pop-up shop with multiple vendors at 40 Church Street (the former Ruthann’s Bridal location).
We would like to thank this year’s major sponsors, who helped make this event possible. Our Event Sponsor: Williams; Our Holly Sponsors: Cabot Oil & Gas, Visions Federal Credit Union; The Mistletoe Sponsors: The Montrose Restoration Committee, JHA Companies, WPEL, Chief Oil & Gas, Montrose Movie Theatre, Seneca’s Bridal & Dress Boutique, Coldwell Banker Town & Country Properties.
Christmas in Montrose was founded in 2011 in Montrose, Pennsylvania. The weekend of events is designed to highlight the town of Montrose and the variety of activities and shopping it offers. We invite you to bring your friends and family into town for an action-packed weekend featuring events such as free children’s movies, shopping at local church bazaars, live music, and much more!
Scheduled of Events
THURSDAY
4-7 p.m.: Visit our pop-up stores along Public Avenue and many other businesses open late!
FRIDAY
9 a.m.-4 p.m.: Christmas Craft Fair at the Montrose Bible Conference Dining Hall. Lunch & snacks available for purchase.
10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Around the World Nativities at Torrey Home, Montrose Bible Conference.
4-7 p.m.: Visit our pop-up stores along Public Avenue and many other businesses open late!
5 p.m.: Chocolate Santa Roll at Chocolates by Leopold.
SATURDAY
All Day: Montrose is open for business! Visit our pop-up stores along Public Avenue and many other businesses!
Church Bazaars
8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.: Christmas Department Store at Montrose United Methodist Church
9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Christmas Spirit at First Presbyterian Church
9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Annual Christmas Bazaar at Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church
9 a.m.-3 p.m.: The Country Store at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
9 a.m.-4 p.m.: Christmas Craft Fair at the Montrose Bible Conference. Lunch & snacks available for purchase.
9 a.m.: Jingle Bell Fun Run. A three mile run/walk starting at the courthouse steps. Your entry fee to the race is the donation of a toy. The toy drop-off will be located at Coldwell Banker Town & Country Properties table. Sponsored by Coldwell Banker Town & Country Properties.
9:30 – 4 p.m.: Children’s crafts at Interfaith.
10 a.m.: Chocolate Santa Decorating at Chocolates by Leopold.
10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Christmas Trimmings Farmers Market. Christmas Trees & Evergreen Wreaths for sale on the Green. Sponsored by Visions Federal Credit Union.
10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Around the World Nativities at Torrey Home, Montrose Bible Conference.
10 a.m.-4 p.m.: WPEL Open House, 251 High Street, Montrose.
11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.: FREE Children’s Movie – Home Alone at the Montrose Movie Theater. Sponsored by Williams.
11:30 a.m.-4 p.m.: S’mores Stations! Come visit our local Boy Scouts and make some s’mores! Located across from the Montrose Public Library and at the Inn at Montrose.
12:30-2:30 p.m.: FREE pictures with Santa at the Susquehanna County Library. Sponsored by Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation.
SUNDAY
3 p.m.: Christmas Chorale Concert at the First Presbyterian Church, 71 Church Street.
For more information, event schedules, and a full list of our festive sponsors, be sure to visit our website at www.christmasinmontrose.com.
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