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Join us at the park Visitors Center for a festive holiday gathering. Enjoy historically dressed carolers, Christmas stories, a craft project the whole family can participate in making, and more. Shop with local artisans and makers and visit our gift shop and bookstore to check off your Christmas shopping list!
Join us in Historic Jonesborough to kick off the holiday season with the Sugar Plum Sip & Stroll on Friday, November 29th, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Attendees will enjoy 10+ Nutcracker and Christmas-themed beverages and small-bite tasting stops. Close the night with the magical Christmas Tree Lighting at 6 p.m., followed by a big holiday twist. A few treat and drink stops to look forward to are Sugar Plum Fairy cake pops, Frozen Santa Clausmopolitans, and North Pole peppermint pretzels. Each treat and drink will be Nutcracker and Christmas-themed. There will be both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options available. Following the Sugar Plum Sip & Stroll, Downtown Jonesborough will host the ceremonial Lighting of the Tree with programming beginning...
Immerse yourself in Whoville magic in downtown Jonesborough! Transform your hair-do with Whoville Hair and visit the Grinch and receive a “Grinch Treat”! Plus – shop small for holiday gifts, support local businesses, and grab shop small ‘swag’ at the Jonesborough welcome tent!
Bring your festive furry friends to Main Street for some holiday fun! Get some pictures with Santa, participate in the costume contest, visit merchants to receive free dog treats, and more!
Join us for Sip & Shop on December 10th, 2024! Grab your exclusive cup, sip on festive drinks, and shop your way through downtown’s amazing merchants this holiday season. There is only a LIMITED amount of tickets this year, so purchase now before it’s too late! Don’t miss the perfect mix of sipping, shopping, and holiday cheer. Mark your calendars and we’ll see you downtown!
The Johnson City Art Pop Up 2024 season kicks off on December 14 at Atelier 133/The Fischman Gallery! Join us from 9 AM to 3 PM to explore and shop from over 15 local artists selling handmade artwork—perfect for holiday gifts.
Join us for Santa’s Christmas Village Saturday, December 14th from 11 am to 3 pm! Stroll throughout Historic Jonesborough, starting at the Jonesborough Visitors Center, located at 117 Boone Street. At the Vistors Center, partake in crafts, children’s activities, Santa Mart, games and more! The Santa Mart will be where kids can shop for friends and family. These holiday gifts will cost only $1. Free Gift Wrapping by the David Crockett Civinettes for the Santa Mart purchases will be available inside the auditorium of the Visitors Center. Miss State of Franklin 2024 will be on hand to help kids make Gift Tags. Other activities at the Visitors Center include crafts and popcorn at Frosty’s Top Shop with the Kiwanis of...
