Tree Lighting, Parade of Lights, Light Up Our Town displays, Crafters Marketplace, Free Christmas Music Show, plus FOOD & FUN for all!

Join in the Joy of the Season with this Festive Festival! Starting Friday, with a very sweet way to “cruise” around town–what better way than taste-testing COOKIES!–with the Chamber’s Annual Cookie Cruise. Taste bite-size cookies at local businesses from 4pm-7pm to vote which is your favorite. See Events, and then “Cookie Cruise” on hotsprings-sd.com for participating businesses and map as date approaches.

Next up is “A Beary Merry Christmas!” themed Journey of Lights Parade beginning at 6pm from the State Veterans Home. A fun parade with floats lit up for the holidays with lights–and maybe you’ll even see Santa, if you’re super nice?

Then Saturday, get ready to Shop Local, and Handmade with the Annual Christmas in the Hills Handcrafters Marketplace. Located at the Mueller Civic Center, from 9am-4pm. Find all sorts of handcrafted, and original creations–from home-baked goodies to ornaments and decor for your home, as well as great gift ideas.