On December 4th, Two Trolleys will travel from Noon to 7:00pm to the edges of town with various stops for shopping and events. Operated by the Archway Days Committee. Donations will be accepted. Non-Perishable Food and New Toy (unwrapped) donation boxes will be placed throughout town to help others have a Merry Christmas! Organized by the Centerville Fire & Police DepartmentLuminaries throughout town sponsored by the Boy Scouts Natural Ornaments throughout town, sponsored by the Cub Scouts (More info coming soon!)Historical Building Walking Tour sponsored by the Lions ClubWayne County Railroaders – Polar Express decorations and exhibit. Raffle tickets sold to WIN the $600 train display! $2 each or 3 for $5 Tickets available at the Caboose or from any Wayne County Railroader. Free hot cocoa and hot cider.Please make sure to click the map to view all the locations of events on Saturday, December 4th at: https://mainstreetcenterville.org/christmasShopping Passport and Caboose Christmas Tickets – Stamp promotion happening all day on December 4th. (More info coming soon!)Rock Climbing Wall (All Day) – In Maplewood Park. Free! Sponsored by Indiana Army National GuardHot Chocolate at the Library Gazebo hosted by the Boy ScoutsBreakfast with Santa (8:00am to 10:00am) – The Boy Scouts will be hosting the Breakfast with Santa at the Methodist Church from 8-10 am during Christmas in Centerville on December 4th. Meals are $5 per person or $20 per family. Which includes pancakes, sausage, juice or coffee and a picture with Santa. (Note: price is per meal not an “all you can eat” event.)Cope Environmental Events:Family Art Classes Two workshops: 9am – 10am or 10:30am – 11:30am. Reserve your spot before Dec 1st at https://copeenvironmental.org/event/family-holiday-art/. Price is $5 per family.Ornaments from Nature Workshop. Drop in from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Price is $5 per family.“The Quest for Christmas” Escape Rooms (9:00am to 7:00pm) Centerville Christian Church Family Center. You will be given 35 minutes to solve a series of puzzles. Room #1 – Groups of Teens thru Adults. Room #2 – Families with Kids 4 Years Old+. Rooms available hourly. Reserve your room and time at Eventbrite.Snowball Fight! (Noon to 6:00pm) – In Maplewood Park Operated by the Archway Days Committee. Wristband $5Poinsettias (Noon to 6:00pm) – Poinsettias for sale in Maplewood Park. Proceeds benefit Archway Days. Prices $10 or $15Tree, Wreath & Basket Silent Auction (1:00pm to 6:30pm) at the Mansion House sponsored by Historic CentervilleFace Painting (3:00pm to 6:30pm) – At the Mansion House sponsored by the Senior Center.Visit Santa & Mrs. Claus (3:00pm to 6:30pm) in the Log CabinPetting Zoo (3:30pm to 7:30pm) – At State Farm Insurance Agency, 1050 E Main Street.Letters to Santa (3:30pm – 7:30pm) – Pick up a special stationary set (or use your own) from State Farm Insurance Agency on Dec. 4th at 1050 E Main Street. Then drop your letter in Santa’s special mailbox at the Centerville Post Office Lobby. Kids will get a return letter from Santa shortly after!Just Smokin’ Food Truck (3:00pm and later) at State Farm Insurance Agency, 1050 E Main Street.First Responder Vehicle on Display (4:00pm to 6:00pm) Maplewood ParkSnowball Toss (cornhole) (5:00pm to 7:00pm) – At Turner Shepherd Insurance. Kids can win a goodie bag!Ornament Craft and Treat Grab Bags (5:00pm to 7:00pm) Pickup from First Bank Centerville.Tree Lighting (6:00pm) In Maplewood Park. Sponsors Twin Cedars Landscaping and Indiana Municipal Power Agency.Tradition Sign At the tree lighting sponsored by The Bent Nickel. Get your annual family photo with the tradition sign and the town tree. Each year, celebrate the growth of Centerville and your family!Live Nativity (6:00pm to 7:30pm) In Maplewood Park near the Town Tree. Sponsored by Centerville Nazarene ChurchThe Lighted Parade (7:30pm) – Parade will run West from Crown Creek, South on Morton, East on Main, North on 4th street.Family Ornaments on the Town Tree in Maplewood Park On or after Dec 4th, get an unbreakable, weather resistant ornament and write your family’s name on it with “2021.” These ornaments will be collected after the season and kept for a future display.Residential and Business Lighting Contest sponsored by The Centerville Lions Club. Residential prizes provided by Warm Glow. Details: Homes and businesses are invited to participate in the annual Christmas in Centerville Lighting Contest. There will be winners in both residential and business categories. Residential prizes will be gift baskets from Warm Glow Candle Company. Judging will be from 5:30-9:00 PM on Dec. 3th. All homes and businesses in Center Township may participate. If you would like to enter the contest, and have the Lions Club judges view your lighting, call 765-855-4150 and share your name, address, and phone number to enter. Residential prizes awarded for 1st – 3rd place. For businesses, you will win a very special traveling trophy.For the trolley route, please visit: https://mainstreetcenterville.org/christmasAdmission: Free
