Skowhegan Shines Bright This Holiday Season with #ShopSmall Week and SKOW-Whoville Festivities
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Contact:
Kristina M. Cannon, President & CEO
Main Street Skowhegan
Phone: 207-614-4078
Email: kristina@mainstreetskowhegan.org
Skowhegan Shines Bright This Holiday Season with #ShopSmall Week and SKOW-Whoville Festivities
SKOWHEGAN, Maine – This holiday season, Skowhegan is the place to be for festive fun and local shopping! Main Street Skowhegan invites residents and visitors alike to take part in the ongoing #ShopSmall Skowhegan Week, happening now through Saturday, December 7. This weeklong celebration of small businesses features special promotions, giveaways, and holiday cheer across Skowhegan. Sponsored by Franklin Savings Bank, The Bankery & Skowhegan Fleuriste, and the Hight Family of Dealerships, the initiative encourages everyone to shop local and support Skowhegan’s vibrant community of entrepreneurs.
As the excitement of #ShopSmall Skowhegan Week wraps up, the festivities continue with the highly anticipated SKOW-Whoville event, set for Friday, December 6, and Saturday, December 7.
“Skowhegan is bursting with holiday spirit, and we’re thrilled to bring our community together through these festive events,” said Kristina Cannon, President and CEO of Main Street Skowhegan. “By shopping small and celebrating big, we’re not only spreading holiday cheer but also supporting the local businesses that make Skowhegan special.”
Sponsored by Maine Roof Solutions, this Whoville-inspired holiday extravaganza will transform Skowhegan into a magical winter wonderland, with activities for all ages:
Friday, December 6
- SKOW-Whoville Parade: The festivities begin with the Grinch, Martha Mae, and Mr. & Mrs. Claus leading a spectacular parade at 6:30 PM on Water Street. Enjoy dazzling floats and holiday cheer.
Saturday, December 7
- Santa’s Breakfast: Delight in a festive breakfast from 8–10 AM at Tewksbury Hall, with affordable pricing for kids and adults.
- Craft Fairs: Find unique holiday gifts at multiple craft fairs across town starting at 9 AM.
- SKOW-WhoVillage Activities: From 10 AM–1 PM, enjoy free family fun, including a petting zoo, Grinch games and treats, crafts, ornament making, and horse-drawn carriage rides. Look for appearances by the Grinch, Cindy Lou Who, and Max the Dog.
- SKOW-WhoCrawl: Wrap up the evening from 7–9 PM with a Grinch-themed pub crawl featuring specialty drinks, an ugly sweater contest, and prizes.
Spotlight Cinemas at The Strand will also be showing free holiday movies all weekend long.
For a detailed schedule of events and updates, visit the #ShopSmall Skowhegan Week page at mainstreetskowhegan.org/small-business-saturday and the SKOW-Whoville page at skow-whoville.org/schedule/.
Mark your calendars, bring your family and friends, and join us in Skowhegan for a holiday season to remember!
About Main Street Skowhegan
Main Street Skowhegan is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on the ongoing revitalization of historic Skowhegan, Maine. Our mission is to celebrate Skowhegan’s rich heritage while achieving our brightest future as a thriving economic, cultural, and recreational community where residents enjoy a high quality of life.
For media inquiries or more information about holiday events in Skowhegan, please contact Kristina M. Cannon at kristina@mainstreetskowhegan.org.
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