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🎄✨ The Lil’ Holiday Market at Gallipolis in Lights ✨🎄
📅 November 27 – January 1
🕔 Open nightly | 5–9 PM (vendors may open earlier)
📍 Corner of 2nd Ave & State St., Downtown Gallipolis
Step into the magic of the season at The Lil’ Holiday Market at Gallipolis in Lights!
Nestled in the corner lot of 2nd Avenue & State Street, this cozy open-air market brings even more sparkle to the Gallipolis in Lights experience — featuring a rotating lineup of local artisans, makers, food trucks, and festive performances all season long.
Each evening from November 27 through January 1, you can stroll through twinkling lights, shop unique handmade gifts, enjoy delicious eats, and soak in the cheerful holiday spirit that fills the air downtown. 🎁
✨ What You’ll Find:
🎨 Artisan & retail vendors with handcrafted gifts and décor
🍔 Food trucks serving seasonal favorites and warm treats
🎶 Live performers and free family-friendly activities
🎄 A festive atmosphere filled with lights, music & community cheer
This market is proudly hosted by the Downtown Revitalization Project, by invitation of Gallipolis in Lights — and we’re so grateful to be part of this beloved community celebration!
So grab a cup of cocoa, bundle up, and make a night of it under the lights — there’s something new to discover each visit!
💡 Vendor Lineup & Schedule:
Vendors change nightly — check this event page often for updates, photos, and spotlights on who’s popping up each evening.
📸 Take photos and share to spread the holiday cheer!
Interested in being a vendor, follow the link below for information:
https://www.signupgenius.com/…/10C094AAFA82BA3FEC43…

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Downtown Gallipolis Museums have collaborated to create exclusive Christmas versions of their tours to help even the biggest Grinch get into the holiday spirit! The Heritage Lights Tour is a drive-yourself leisure tour that allows guests to take as much time as they would like to explore the museums. In addition to the Christmas tours, some museums will also be hosting special entertainment and other holiday fun.
Tour Dates: December 4th, 11th, and 18th
Tour Hours: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Tour Locations: Gallipolis Railroad Freight Station Museum, John Gee Black Historical Center, Our House Museum, and Ariel Opera House.
Admission: FREE
Learn More: https://visitgallia.com/heritage-lights-tour/

Children ages 3-6 are invited to join Ms. Kim for stories, songs, crafts, and games.

In the months of February, March, April, May, June and July, Evening Storytimes occur on the second (2nd) and fourth (4th) Thursdays of the month at 6:00 PM.

In the months of August, September, October, and November, and December, Evening Storytimes occur on the first (1st) and third (3rd) Thursdays of the month at 6:00 PM.

These Evening Storytimes are a repeat of the Monday morning Storytime.

At this time, Evening Storytime will be offered twice a month.

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Come hang out at the Merry Family Winery while eating good food, drinking great wine and listening to the amazing melodies of Cee Cee Miller, Christmas style!!

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Katie & Matty invite you warm up on the coziest little loading dock in Gallipolis! Central Supply transforms into a festive outdoor pop-up serving homemade Steak Chili and Chicken Chili, Corn Bread, Hot Cider and more while you enjoy Gallipolis In Lights. Open Friday & Saturday evening and Saturday during the Christmas Parade. Come say “Hi”, buy some chili and be sure to get your pictures with our giant Bumble, Rudolph & Friends display. Happy Holidays!
Cash or Venmo accepted

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Lights! Candles! Merriment! It’s back!
Make plans now to join us for the Candlelight Christmas Homes
Friday, December 5, 2025
6-9 pm
Four beautiful homes -all located on First Avenue within a three-block area
Experience the history – hear the stories.
See inside the homes you love.
Tickets are available at French Art Colony
$30.00 per person
Tickets on sale beginning at 4:30pm. Enjoy music, refreshments, and Christmas displays before the Home Tour!
Lovingly sponsored by the late Tom Foster and his wife Carol
Questions? Message here or call French Art Colony
740-446-3834

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Tired of coloring by yourself? Crave some social interaction? Would like to get together with other coloring enthusiasts? If so, plan to attend our Color Me Happy! Adult Coloring Saturday on the last Saturday of each month at 10:00 AM. In December, Color Me Happy! Adult Coloring will meet on the first (1st) Saturday (December 6) of the month.

No registration is required.

Each attendee will receive 3 coloring sheets of the Library’s choosing which they may color at the session or take home and color. No substitutions or extra copies will be available.

Attendees are welcome to bring their own pencils, pens, and coloring sheets if they so desire.

Patrons not attending Color Me Happy! will be able to stop in at the Library and pick up a packet of 3 coloring sheets each month to take home and color.

Color Me Happy! is for adults ages 18 and over, no children are permitted.

Light refreshments will be served.

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When:
December 6th, 2025
Parade lineup at NOON
Parade begins at 1:00 PM
Registration Details:
Registration deadline is December 1st. Free to participate.
Use the link below to register. https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/bnttv67
Parade Rules:
1. Parade line-up information & maps will be emailed the week of the Parade.
2. No other Santa than our REAL SANTA, who will be at the end of the parade. We don’t want to confuse our younger parade watchers.
3. Horses, Mules, Ponies, etc. units MUST clean up after live animals as they move through the parade route, OR have animals equipped with manure bags.
4. All parade units must perform in a forward motion, no pauses, stops or back steps.
5. All units must be at the parade area designated in your line-up packet at 12:00 pm; line-up will be coordinated by the local Kiwanis Club.
6. Nothing will be thrown, passed out, given away, or distributed by anyone riding in the parade or on a float. Walkers may hand items to attendees.
7. No excessive use of sirens or air horns.
8. Any explicit language, banners, posters, or slogans can result in your immediate dismissal from the parade.
9. Breaking of any rules will result in ineligibility to enter into future Gallipolis Christmas Parades.
10. Deadline to register December 1st!
Other Information:
Emails will be sent the week of the parade with your line-up information. Walking groups are to line up on Locust Street (Duke’s Cleaners & Bossard Library). Cars, Pickup Trucks, Vans, and minibuses are to line up on Upper Second Avenue. Please DO NOT block personal driveways during line-up!!
Fire Trucks, Tow Trucks, and Semi Trucks are to line up on Ohio Avenue (GDC/City Pool) and be ready to drive to Mill Creek, then to Upper Second Avenue.
Contact us:
Email: info@visitgallia.com
Phone: 1-800-765-6482
Website: www.visitgallia.com

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Katie & Matty invite you warm up on the coziest little loading dock in Gallipolis! Central Supply transforms into a festive outdoor pop-up serving homemade Steak Chili and Chicken Chili, Corn Bread, Hot Cider and more while you enjoy Gallipolis In Lights. Open Friday & Saturday evening and Saturday during the Christmas Parade. Come say “Hi”, buy some chili and be sure to get your pictures with our giant Bumble, Rudolph & Friends display. Happy Holidays!
Cash or Venmo accepted

https://www.facebook.com/events/737528909374517

✨ Join us for a magical afternoon and support the studio! ✨
Our Nutcracker Tea Party is the perfect holiday event for young kiddos and a guardian to experience the magic of the season. Enjoy a meet & greet with cast members, snacks, crafts, and plenty of festive fun — all while helping support Musette Performing Arts School through this special fundraiser.
📅 December 6
⏰ 2:30–4:00 PM
📍 Musette Performing Arts School
Tickets are $35 at https://app.gostudiopro.com/tickets/musettepas — creating holiday memories and giving back has never been sweeter! 🎄🩰✨

Come and get in the Holiday spirit!
-Carriage rides
-Santa with gifts
-Craft table to make a craft and take home
-Face painter
-Hot chocolate
-Grinch and a grinch punch
-Cookies
-Candy bags to take home
-Wonderful Christmas music
ALL Free Event

Katie & Matty invite you warm up on the coziest little loading dock in Gallipolis! Central Supply transforms into a festive outdoor pop-up serving homemade Steak Chili and Chicken Chili, Corn Bread, Hot Cider and more while you enjoy Gallipolis In Lights. Open Friday & Saturday evening and Saturday during the Christmas Parade. Come say “Hi”, buy some chili and be sure to get your pictures with our giant Bumble, Rudolph & Friends display. Happy Holidays!
Cash or Venmo accepted

https://www.facebook.com/events/737528909374517