MILFORD, Ohio — The Historic Milford Association will host its annual Hometown for the Holidays celebration in the historic downtown district Nov. 27 and 28, kicking off the holiday season with free rides, a tree lighting and a Small Business Saturday shopping push.
The two-day event, presented by Lovins Insurance, opens on the day after Thanksgiving with free carriage rides courtesy of the Wyler Family Foundation and free antique fire engine rides courtesy of the Milford Community Fire Department, both running from noon to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, according to the association.
Children can get free photos with Santa Claus at Kirk & Co. Jewelers from noon to 5:30 p.m. both days, while strolling carolers perform throughout the downtown district, the association said.
The city of Milford will hold its annual holiday tree lighting ceremony at 7 p.m. Friday at Five Points Landing Park, 527 Lila Ave., with a performance by the CinCity Shakers Dance Troupe before Santa helps light the tree.
Saturday’s festivities continue with Small Business Saturday, encouraging shoppers to patronize the downtown district’s merchants. The Historic Milford Association and participating businesses are also partnering with Fuel For Flight to collect weekend food bags for Milford School District students in need, the association said.
The Historic Milford Association promotes the city’s historic downtown business district along the Little Miami River under the “Eat, Shop, Play” brand Downtown Milford Ohio, organizing recurring events throughout the year including Oktoberfest and the Eastside Chocolate Walk.
The information contained in this story was obtained from Downtown Milford Ohio.