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It's approaching the most wonderful time of the year and that means it's nearly time for a wonderful community event! Making Spirits Bright is making its way to North Aurora on Saturday, December 5 from 5-7pm at North Aurora Riverfront Park! Check out all the details below!�Park Lighting: At approximately 5:15pm North Aurora Riverfront Park will officially be lit for the holidays by Mayor Mark Gaffino! Join us for the countdown and to see all of the amazing new light displays and decorations we have in store!
�Santa's Workshop Craft Making Station: We'll have an ornament station to create and decorate ornaments! Pop by anytime from 5:30-7pm.
�Visits with Santa: Sit with the jolly old man himself to share your Christmas list and pose for photos with Santa in the Overlook Gazebo from ~5:20-7pm.
� Pet Live Reindeer: Come pet and take photos with live reindeer from 5-7pm!
� Ice Sculptures: We'll have a professional ice carver on site carving two super "cool" works of art from 5-7pm!
�Holiday Light Parade: Watch the parade that kicks off the festivities at 5pm! Local businesses and organizations are invited to be in the parade with the Mayor will be awarding the best decorated vehicle the title of "Best Holiday Spirit" AND a Target gift card. Details and registration can be found here:
https://northaurora.org/community/making-spirits-bright/
� Penguin Scavenger Hunt: Find all of the penguins hidden throughout the park and be entered into a raffle for a $25 Culver's gift card! �
� Holiday Food Drive: Give back to others by bringing donations to the Village's Annual Food Drive! Volunteers will be collecting donations at the entrance to the park. Collections will be accepted from 5-7pm.
�Christmas Tree Grove: Sponsorships are currently open! Local businesses, community groups and families are welcome to sponsor a tree and decorate it! Find more information here: https://northaurora.org/community/making-spirits-bright/
�Hot Chocolate and Ice Cream Bar: Cook's Ice Cream Cart & Catering will be on scene selling deliciously hot hot chocolate and holiday flavored ice cream from 5-7pm!
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