2014 Elyria
Festival of Lights
Holiday
Kick-off
Saturday,
December 6
FREE Events & Activities Throughout the City All
Day!
(Made
possible through the generous donations of individuals, organizations and the
Findley Trust)
Bring the entire family and join the City of Elyria and our
partners for a fun-filled day of holiday events and activities designed to
bring a smile to every age. All events
and activities in Ely Square, Elyria City Hall and Finwood Estate are FREE and
open to the public and are being made possible through the generous donations
of individuals and organizations throughout our community and the Findley Trust.
This year’s celebration will bring back many of the
traditions you remember from the past, along 
with some new features. Enjoy the return of the children’s petting
zoo complete with a camel, pygmy goats, a yak, an alpaca, and A GENUINE REINDEER to feed, pet and
enjoy! Events will start at Elyria City
Hall at 2pm with crafts, movies, free gift bags for the first 500 children, and
Mayor Brinda’s FREE Storybook Giveaway – complete with storybook characters, a
coat and accessory giveaway for those in need, TWO caricature artists, story
time, Santa’s Workshop, caroling, and of course – Santa Himself!
And, if you’re an art lover, don’t forget to visit the Elyria Art Depot and help them celebrate their 1st anniversary at 336 Broad Street to admire local art and shop for that unique gift! Look for discounts and extended hours throughout downtown for your shopping and dining pleasure!
Downtown Elyria Eventswith some new features. Enjoy the return of the children’s petting
zoo complete with a camel, pygmy goats, a yak, an alpaca, and A GENUINE REINDEER to feed, pet and
enjoy! Events will start at Elyria City
Hall at 2pm with crafts, movies, free gift bags for the first 500 children, and
Mayor Brinda’s FREE Storybook Giveaway – complete with storybook characters, a
coat and accessory giveaway for those in need, TWO caricature artists, story
time, Santa’s Workshop, caroling, and of course – Santa Himself!And, if you’re an art lover, don’t forget to visit the Elyria Art Depot and help them celebrate their 1st anniversary at 336 Broad Street to admire local art and shop for that unique gift! Look for discounts and extended hours throughout downtown for your shopping and dining pleasure!
Children’s Petting Zoo
Ely square will come alive with real animals for your child’s petting pleasure, including, a camel, pygmy goats, a yak, Shetland sheep, alpacas, and A REAL REINDEER!
Caricature Artists
Add some cheer to your holiday with a free caricature
portrait of your children or your whole family!
Ornament Crafting
by Elyria Art Depot at City Hall
Local Artists from the Elyria Art Depot will be helping
your children handcraft their own holiday ornaments!
Kids Holiday
Movies
Warm up in City Hall to watch some classic Holiday movies
and specials!
2:00-6:00pm
The first 700 children will receive their choice of a FREE book courtesy of the Mayor!
2:30-3:30pm
Coat, Scarf, Hat,
& Glove Giveaway Grace Community Church will be providing free outerwear for children, youth, and adults in Elyria City Hall
4:00-6:00pm
**FREE GIFT BAGS:
TO THE FIRST 500 CHILDREN!**
Caroling:
Local Scout Troops and Schools
Kids Crafts:
Make a Holiday craft in City Hall Story Time - Meet Mother Goose & The Grinch: The Elyria Public Library shares some Holiday classics and your favorite holiday characters will be in Ely Square and City Hall
5:00-5:30
5:30-7:30pm
Meet Santa:
Visit with the Jolly old elf in Elyria Sunrise Rotary Santa House
10:00am – 6:00pm
Art District 1st Anniversary– 336 Broad Street
– Shop or browse works from local artists at the Lorain Arts Council Elyria Art Depot (former Brandau
Jewelers), brought to you by the Lorain Arts Council, Mayor Holly Brinda &
the Haywood Family. 
Holiday at Finwood Estate Events
FINWOOD ESTATE
LIGHTING & EVENTS
(799 North Abbe Road) Visit with Santa, while enjoying
hot cocoa, cookies, carolers, holiday displays, trains, and thousands of
lights. A canned-food or cash donation
for the Hospitality House is greatly appreciated!
North Park Ice Arena Events
1:00 – 3:00pm (December
6) Open Skate:
Youth $3, Adults $4, Skate Rental $37:00 - 9:00pm: Open Skate: Youth $4, Adults $5, Skate Rental $3
