Kick off the holiday season with a festive night of shopping under twinkling lights at Downtown Sidney’s Holiday Shopping Night!
Visit Sidney on Friday, November 22nd, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. for late-night shopping, hot chocolate, visits with Santa, giveaways, live music, and plenty of holiday cheer. Enjoy a magical small-town Christmas by the sea!
Also, Christmas has come a little early for one lucky winner as we’ve partnered with the Explore Sidney to gift someone a $250 Sidney by the Sea gift card! You’ll find those contest details below.
Here’s the full line-up of what to expect at Sidney’s Annual Kick-Off to Christmas:
- Live Music – Stroll under the lights with holiday tunes by Jessica Benin.
- Giveaways – Spot Explore Sidney staff on the Avenue for a complimentary Sidney by the Sea Gift Card!
- Photos & Cookies with Santa – Snap a pic with Santa and enjoy cookies while you wait. (Bring your own camera!)
- Wreath Making – Craft a festive wreath with Hansel and Halkett in Garden Court.
- Chocolate & Candy Stations – Treat yourself to sweet indulgences throughout town.
- Sips & Bites – Mulled wine, cider, and grilled cheese bites await at The Farmer’s Daughter.
- Free Cozy Beverages – Warm up with hot chocolate at Second Street and Beacon Avenue.
- Limited-Edition Sidney Mug – Sip in style with this festive keepsake.
Celebrate the season with holiday cheer, surprises, and so much more!
And don’t forget to check out the list of other seasonal holiday events happening in Sidney—there’s a little something for everyone.
CONTEST
For a chance to win a $$250 Sidney by the Sea gift card courtesy of Explore Sidney, complete one or more of the following:
- LIKE EXPLORE SIDNEY on Facebook and comment below telling us once you have. (1 entry)
- FOLLOW EXPLORE SIDNEY on Instagram, and comment below telling us once you have. (1 entry)
- SHARE this post on Threads and/or X and leave a comment below telling us once you have. (1 entry)
Contest entries will be accepted from the time and date of publishing until 11:59 p.m. on November 20th. One winner will be chosen at random and contacted through the platform they used to enter.
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