Downtown Melbourne Candlelight Shopping
November 30 – 4PM – 8PM – Night 1: Tree Lighting & Small Business Saturday
Event Highlights:
Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Campbell Park. 
Live Musical Performances to set the festive mood. 
Extended Shopping Hours—support local businesses while enjoying holiday décor. 
Santa Claus & Mrs. Claus will be there for photos, so bring your cameras! 
Special appearance from performers of The Henegar Center’s “A Christmas Carol” giving us a sneak peek of their holiday show!
December 7 – 4PM – 8PM – Night 2: Cookie Crawl
Mark your calendar for a festive, flavor-filled evening with the Downtown Melbourne Cookie Crawl! Similar to a sip and shop, this is your chance to mix holiday shopping with some tasty treats while exploring the charm of Downtown Melbourne. But don’t wait! Limited cookie tins are available, and they’re going fast!
Here’s the sweet scoop:
Purchase your ticket online to receive a branded cookie tin, courtesy of Andrew Pickett Law. Pick up your tin at the Melbourne Main Street office starting at 3:45 pm on December 7. Stroll through participating shops and collect delicious holiday-themed cookies to fill your tin!
Your $20 ticket includes an empty tin (ready to fill with cookies!), a list of all the local stops, and the opportunity to discover some of Downtown Melbourne’s unique shops. Each stop is handing out a cookie for you to tuck into your tin, making this the perfect way to snack, shop, and explore.
December 14 – 4PM – 8PM – Night 3: Art Walk
Join us for a festive evening of art, shopping, and holiday cheer during our Candlelight Shopping Art Walk! Explore downtown’s shops and galleries while enjoying beautiful displays and meeting local artists showcasing their work right inside our charming stores.
How It Works:
Grab a map of participating shops and galleries, then make your way through downtown to visit each stop. You’ll find artists from the Strawbridge Art League and other local creatives stationed at various storefronts, each adding a unique touch to our vibrant community with their incredible talent.
December 21 – 4PM – 8PM – Night 4: Pop-Up Shop Night
Throughout downtown, participating shops will host mini pop-ups from other local businesses, creating a one-of-a-kind shopping atmosphere. Think of it as a double treat – your favorite stores paired with guest vendors offering seasonal products, handcrafted items, and unique gifts.
Support local businesses, find incredible gifts, and enjoy a festive evening that captures the magic of the holiday season. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable shopping experience in Downtown Melbourne!
