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Galesburg Express- Believe the Magic!

December 11, 2016 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

$3.00

There’s a new event for the holiday season that will delight children of all ages. Galesburg Express – Believe in the Magic is a Polar Express themed open house for downtown Galesburg businesses on December 11 from 10:00 – 6:00.
In downtown Galesburg, there will be a wide range of events to put Galesburg residents and visitors in the Holiday Spirit. Actors will sing and perform all along Seminary Street and downtown Galesburg. The Orpheum Theatre will have two FREE showings of the Polar Express at 1:00 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. Prairie Players Civic Theatre will have four FREE performances of a 30-minute adaption of “A Christmas Carol” at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m.& 4:30 p.m. at their theatre on S. Seminary Street. Santa Claus & Mrs. Claus will be visiting Discovery Depot from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. to take pictures with children. The Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce will be putting on a tree lighting ceremony with the help of CenturyLink and The City of Galesburg. The tree lighting will take place at the Amtrak station at 5:30 p.m. Chez Willy’s will have hot chocolate for kids of all ages.

The first 500 children will receive a silver bell and golden ticket, available in Colton Park on Seminary Street. A Trolley, originating on Seminary Street during the event, will take passengers to and from Galesburg Flower Company on Broad Street. Several downtown Businesses will be open with treats, deals and plenty of holiday spirit.

Details

Date:
December 11, 2016
Time:
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cost:
$3.00
Event Category:
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Venue

Organizer

Discovery Depot
Phone:
(309) 344-8876
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