Ice will be taking on a different form this holiday season downtown as Noblesville Main Street introduces its inaugural “Holiday Ice Sculpture on the Square” for the final First Friday event of the year.
Christmas on the Square, 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 6, is the type of evening that Norman Rockwell dreamed of. The event, sponsored by BMO Harris Bank-Stony Creek, will showcase 15 three-foot sculptures in various holiday themes displayed around the Courthouse Square.
NMS Executive Director Renee Oldham said the organization is creating some additional holiday features this year. Those activities include The TJ Maxx “Holiday Hot Spot” and the BMO Holiday Cookie Jar, along with a live ice carving demonstration by Indiana Ice Studio at 6 p.m. on the Courthouse Square.
The familiar traditions include stopping by Santa’s House and strolling downtown Noblesville to visit our unique shops and restaurants. NMS will be handing out free cups of cocoa to keep hands and mouths warm while standing in line for Santa.
The weather may be cold, but the scene of downtown’s sparkling lights, Christmas music and smiling faces will warm your heart. I’ve been to many of the December First Fridays and had chestnuts roasted by Lions Club members, seen the horse-drawn carriages circle the square and heard the Victorian carolers at street intersections. If you haven’t been, you should give it a try – just don’t lick the ice.
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Speaking of Santa Claus, Dec. 6 marks only his second time visiting his temporary Noblesville home so eager children still have plenty of time to get their pictures taken after telling him all the gifts they wish to see under the tree.
Santa also is available 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22; 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 19 and 20; and noon to 3 p.m. Dec. 24. Families may bring their camera and take photos free of charge. In case you didn’t know, Santa’s House is across from the Visitor’s Center in downtown Noblesville.