The Weekend Where Murray Turns Into a Hallmark Christmas Movie
It’s no secret that the city of Murray adores Christmas, and every small business, organization, and local embrace the season. Every year, our downtown court square glows with festive lights and decorations, in preparation for Main Street Merriment weekend. Between ice skating, holiday activities in downtown businesses, a parade, and so much more…. it’s going to be a weekend full of Christmas cheer. Don’t miss out on all the fun this Friday and Saturday, December 1-2!
Ice Skating
Returning for its fourth year, the Murray Bank Ice Skating Rink will be set-up on Maple Street from December 1-2. Kids, teens, and adults are invited to skate for only $10 per person. Tickets can still be purchased here! The ice rink will be open Friday, December 1 (4 - 9 p.m.) and Saturday, December 2 (10 a.m. - 7 p.m., closing from 5 - 6 p.m. for the Christmas parade). This year, we are bringing back a character skate, where kids will have an opportunity to skate with their favorite movie characters like the Incredibles, Elsa, Olaf, Belle, and Ironman during special hours. Character skating hours are reserved for Saturday from 10 a.m. to Noon, and these timeslots will sell out QUICK!
Main Street Merriment
Main Street Merriment is a special, holiday event in downtown Murray where the court square is filled with Christmas magic. This year, Main Street Merriment will be on Friday, December 1 beginning at 5:30 p.m. with the lighting of the Community Christmas Tree. Afterward, families can enjoy free activities like face painting, cookie decorating, letters to Santa, candy cane scavenger hunt, carriage rides, pictures with Santa and so much more inside downtown establishments! It’s the one night out of the year where Murray truly sparkles under the Christmas lights.
Holiday Farmers Market
The farmers market season may be over, but here’s your chance to see your favorite artisan vendors and crafters just in time for holiday shopping! Find locally-crafted gifts for family and friends at the Holiday Farmers Market from December 1-2, located inside the Murray Family Church, at the corner of 5th & Maple Streets. FYI, the market will be open during Main Street Merriment from 5 to 8 p.m., then on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Rotary Light Up Murray Christmas Parade
The Rotary Club of Murray and Murray Electric System is teaming up to host the seventh annual Rotary Light Up Murray Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 2 at 5 p.m! The parade will begin on 10th Street and continue down Main Street toward the court square. Business, organizations, and community members gleam with Christmas spirit, and decorate their floats in lights and festive adornments! Stick around to see Santa and his reindeer at the back of the parade!
Santa’s Mailbox
For many years, the Murray CVB office (206 S 4th St. in downtown Murray) has been the chosen location for collecting Santa Mail and sending it to the North Pole. Santa’s mailbox is officially out, and receiving mail daily! Rumor has it….Santa will respond to your letter if you include your address! If you need a Santa letter template, we’ve got you covered. Don’t wait too long to write your letter, Santa’s elves will stop collecting Santa Mail on December 15 to begin prepping for the big day!
ICYMI: The Murray Bank Festival of Lights
The Murray Bank is once again hosting the annual Festival of Lights, proudly displayed throughout Murray Central Park! Now through January 1, drive through the park and see the bright displays, scattered throughout the grounds. Central Park will be open nightly from 5 to 10 p.m! Don’t forget… cash donations or 5 canned goods are accepted for entry! Canned goods will be donated to Murray-Calloway Needline, our local food pantry.
If you want to see the lights up close and personal, don’t miss the Festival of Lights “Walk Thru Night'“ on December 7 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. 5th & Main Coffees will be there serving FREE Hot Chocolate and the Laker and Tiger Bands will be playing music to help make the night even more festive.
