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\"HolidaysThanks to COVID Christmas celebrations in Downtown Abbotsford are going to look a little different in 2020. There may not be large in-person events, but the organizers of Holidays in Historic Downtown Abbotsford have come up with some truly clever activities to keep everyone in the holiday spirit.<\/p>\n

Online Holiday Market & Pick Up Party:<\/h3>\n

Downtown favourites will be available in the online Holiday Market. Visit their instagram page to keep up on product announcements and partnerships.
\nMarket dates<\/strong>: November 19 – 22, 2020
\nPick up date<\/strong>: December 10, 2020 (drive thru pick up)<\/p>\n

Win a Downtown Christmas:<\/h3>\n

Nominate a family<\/a> you think deserves a Downtown Christmas. The prize package includes: a Christmas tree, a Christmas dinner from Local Food Supply Co, and $1500 in Downtown Dollars for gifts. The winner will be announced December 1.<\/p>\n

Light Up Downtown:<\/h3>\n

While Santa won’t be lighting the Christmas tree in 2020, you can! Sing, clap, play an instrument to activate the sound-triggered lights at Essendene and West Railway.<\/p>\n

Elf in a Store Window:<\/h3>\n

Every week 5 elves will be hidden in different store windows throughout Downtown Abbotsford. Snap a picture, post to social media or email in your photos. Once you have found all 5 elves you will receive $10 of Downtown Dollars to spend at participating businesses.<\/p>\n

Storefront Decorating Contest:<\/h3>\n

The businesses in Downtown Abbotsford are competing in a fun contest: who has the most decorated storefront. Visitors can vote on the Downtown Abbotsford Facebook page. The winner will be announced December 21.<\/p>\n

Holidays in Historic Downtown Abbotsford:<\/h2>\n

Date<\/strong>: November 13 – December 25, 2020
\nLocation<\/strong>: Downtown Abbotsford
\nAddress<\/strong>:\u00a02633C Montrose Avenue, Abbotsford
\nWebsite<\/strong>:\u00a0downtownabbotsford.ca<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Thanks to COVID Christmas celebrations in Downtown Abbotsford are going to look a little different in 2020. There may not be large in-person events, but the organizers of Holidays in Historic Downtown Abbotsford have come up with some truly clever activities to keep everyone in the holiday spirit. Online Holiday
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