Hometown for the Holidays-Candy Town Weekend 2022

Hometown for the Holidays
Celebrating the joyful holiday season on Stillwater, Minnesota's Historic Mainstreet!

Take a stroll through the streets of Stillwater and be taken to a picturesque "Christmas Village" right here in the Birthplace of Minnesota! Our own Hallmark movie - now all we need is the snow!

Mainstreet Stillwater and the St. Croix Riverfront will be alive with holiday spirit, featuring seasonal lights, decorations, and festive themed weekends! Experience the holidays of old while making new memories.

Downtown Stillwater's independently owned boutiques, shops and restaurants WELCOME YOU to Hometown for the Holidays - the first 3 weekends in December!
Find joy in shopping and dining during the holiday season with many FREE family friendly events happening each weekend, starting December 2 until December 17:

Friday, December 9 - Candy Town Weekend!

This weekend features sugar & spice and everything nice! Enjoy holiday lights, sweet decorations, & the sounds of Victorian Carolers as you stroll down Mainstreet Stillwater MN 6:30-8:30 p.m

Saturday, December 10 - Gingerbread House Building Contest

The community is invited to pull out their rolling pins, grab a frosting bag and build gingerbread houses for submission in our Gingerbread Building Contest! The contest is FREE and open to all ages and skill levels! View and Vote over 50 home made gingerbread houses from 10 am - 2 pm at Water Street Inn! Watch our local City councils build their gingerbread houses on site--they are in it to win it!

DETAILS about the Gingerbread Building Contest HERE!

REGISTER HERE for the Gingerbread Building Contest!

Additional Events happening around town:
Downtown Stillwater Scavenger Hunt~Saturday, Dec. 10th, 10:30-11:30am, FREE, Lowell Park Gazebo
Please join Stillwater ECFE in downtown Stillwater for some songs, a scavenger hunt and a walk through The Water Street Inn to see the Gingerbread Houses that are part of the Gingerbread Making Contest through the Hometown for the Holidays Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce. Come dressed to be outside! ALL families with children ages 5 and under are welcome! ***No registration needed.

Sunday, December 11 - Santa & Reindeer

Santa Claus is coming to (down)town with 3 of his trusty reindeer. Great time to get a family photo! And you still have time to get on Santa's good list! Reindeer and Santa at Pedestrian Plaza 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.

FOLLOW the Hometown for the Holidays-Stillwater, MN Facebook PAGE for ongoing details & updates!

LOOK for this Festive Poster around town! Take a selfie and tag #HometownfortheHolidaysStillwater
Big Thanks to Sarah Schroeder, Minnesota Made for creating the festive flair of the Hometown for the Holidays logos and marketing pieces!!