Christmas on the Square
Visitors can enjoy ice skating on the Square with skates provided, watch live ice sculpting, and take part in ornament decorating in Town Hall. The evening features holiday performances by local school and community choirs, a community sing-along, and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Other highlights include a lighted parade, the lighting of Sunbury's Christmas tree, a donut-eating contest, and food vendors along Granville Street.
What to Expect
Features ice skating with provided skates, a lighted parade, and tree lighting.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Sunbury/Big Walnut Area Chamber of Commerce
Food & Drink
Food vendors are along Granville Street, with hot drinks and seasonal treats throughout the Square.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children
Vibe
Small-town and festive
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free to the public. – Get tickets
- Hours: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST. Event schedule: 4:00 PM — Ice Rink Opens; 4:00 PM — Ornament Decorating in Town Hall; 4:30–5:30 PM — Stage Performances; 5:00 PM — “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” Reading on Stage; 5:30 PM — Lighted Christmas Parade; 6:00 PM — Santa & Mrs. Claus in Town Hall; 6:10 PM — Sunbury Area Youth Voices Community Children’s Choir; 6:30 PM — Sunbury Area Voices Community Adult Choir; 7:00 PM — Tree Lighting Ceremony; 7:20 PM — Community Sing-A-Long; 7:30 PM — Donut-Eating Contest.
Tips & Advice
- Bundle up, because the skating, parade, tree lighting and sing-along all take place outdoors on the Sunbury Square on a December evening.
- Go to Town Hall early for ornament decorating, since it runs only while supplies last and Santa and Mrs. Claus come later.
- Leave your own skates at home, because skates are provided at the ice rink on the Square for anyone who wants to skate.
- If you want a float in the parade, fill out both the parade registration form and the liability waiver from the Chamber of Commerce.
- Stay after the tree lighting for the community sing-along with the high school choir, middle school choir and Sunbury Area Voices, then the donut-eating contest.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to bring my own ice skates?
No. Skates are provided at the ice rink on the Square.
Where is the food?
Food vendors line Granville Street, and hot drinks and seasonal treats are sold around the Square. Local shops are also open for holiday shopping.
Where can kids see Santa?
Santa, Mrs. Claus and their elf greet visitors in Town Hall. Ornament decorating is also in Town Hall, while supplies last.
Who performs?
Local youth and adults perform on stage, and there is a reading of "'Twas the Night Before Christmas." Choirs include the Sunbury Area Youth Voices Community Children's Choir, the Sunbury Area Voices Community Adult Choir, and the Big Walnut high school and middle school choirs. Mayor St. John leads the tree lighting with the middle school choir.
How can I take part in the parade or be a vendor?
The Sunbury Big Walnut Area Chamber of Commerce has a parade registration form, a parade liability waiver, a vendor registration form, a participant registration and a sponsor sign-up.
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