The center of Pennington will be the center of attention Dec. 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. as the 31st Annual Holiday Walk marks the beginning of the holiday season, bringing the town together for a night of family-friendly events and festivities.
The first event will be the lighting of the tree, to take place at 6 p.m at Howe Commons. Hot chocolate and cider will be provided by Pennington Bagel and Chicken Dog Café. Howe Commons is located at 65 Main St.
The highlight of the evening for children might just be the arrival of Santa Claus, who will make an appearance at Howe Commons just in time to help light the tree. After the tree lighting, Santa will be escorted to Sun Bank by the Pennington Dance Company and the Hopewell Valley High School Brass Band at 6:30 p.m. There, children can take a free photo with Santa, courtesy of professional photographer Sarah Fuller of Purple Circle Photography.
Throughout the evening, there will be a variety activities for the entire family, including a holiday dance performance at 6:45 p.m. at the Trenton Cyrus Lodge at 35 Burd St. The Wallaby Tales Traveling Zoo will also bring a presentation to the Pennington Library at 7 p.m.
For teens, the Youth Activity Center at the YMCA (62 S. Main St.) and the Teen Coffee House in Morrell Hall at Pennington Methodist Church will both be open from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Throughout the evening, the shops and restaurants of Pennington will be open for shopping, dining, and a few holiday surprises.
For the event, Main Street between Academy and the Borough Hall driveway will be closed to traffic between 6 and 9 p.m., as will Delaware Avenue between Eglatine and Burd Street. For more information or information on parking, contact the Pennington Police Department at (609) 737-2020.
The Pennington Business and Professional Association sponsors the event. The PB&PA is a community organization that has been operating for more than 30 years with the goal of promoting local businesses and fostering the spirit of cooperation among the community. More information is on Facebook.
