WAPAKONETA, OH (WLIO) - Starting this Friday, there will be a lot for kids to do in downtown Wapakoneta.
On Friday, Wapakoneta begins their sixteenth annual Children's Hometown Holiday. There will be a parade, kids can meet Santa, reindeer to pet, outdoor ice skating, and more. For the first time this year, there will also be a Christmas tree lighting ceremony, as well as the return of the popular snowball drop event. It's a good opportunity for parents to get some Christmas shopping done, and take their kids out for some holiday-themed fun. Organizers say the event always draws a large turnout.
"We get a lot more children than there are in the Wapak school system. There's around 3,000 children that show up. Santa last year had about 1,200 on his lap," commented Elaine Poppe, chairman of the Children's Hometown Holiday.
The event runs from December 2nd through the 4th and is free to the public. For a full list of activities and attractions, visit the Children's Hometown Holiday Facebook page.
