Light Up Hutch

 

 

Downtown Hutchinson, in a partnership with Ad Astra Radio, Hutch Rec, Hutchinson Zoo, and
DCI, invite residents to celebrate the holiday season with the Light Up Hutch Christmas Parade
and Festival taking place December 6 & 7. Residents of all ages will enjoy various activities
throughout the festival, including:
Friday, December 6:

    Holiday Happy Hour at the Hutchinson Zoo from 6-9 p.m. (For Adults 21 yrs and older; ticketed event)

Spend an evening strolling through the Hutchinson Zoo with a drink in hand, enjoying
holiday festivities, music, delicious food and beverages, as well as animal experiences.
Tickets include complimentary beverages and gourmet snacks throughout the event. A
variety of food options and non-alcoholic and adult beverages will be available.
Tickets are $40/person ($30 for Zoo members) and are available for purchase here.
Proceeds support the Hutchinson Friends of the Zoo.
Saturday, December 7:

        Hutch Rec’s Gingerbread House Decorating at Memorial Hall from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.(FREE)

This free event is Hutch Rec’s gift to the community and includes free gingerbread
house decorating for all ages, along with visits with Santa, interactive games, and more.
Carriage rides will also be provided outside of Memorial Hall from 10 a.m. to noon.

          Spread the Light Holiday Park at DCI Park (2nd  and Main) from 4-6 p.m.

Before the Christmas parade, visit Spread the Light Holiday Park to support local non-
profits and give back to our community. Groups will provide festive activities and gives
visitors the chance to connect with local charities while making a difference this holiday
season.

           Ad Astra Radio’s Light Up Hutch Christmas Parade (Main St from Avenue B through 7th Avenue) at 6 p.m.

The festive weekend concludes with the 2nd annual Light Up Hutch evening Christmas
Parade in Downtown Hutchinson. Ad Astra Radio is accepting parade registrations and
can be done online here. Entries will be judged by a local celebrity panel in various
categories.
The parade will start at Avenue B and head north through 7th Avenue on Main Street.
Pedestrian-only viewing will take place from Avenue B through 3rd & Main, where there
are no parked vehicles allowed. Parking areas are indicated on the attached map.
Car viewing spaces are available from 3rd Avenue through 7th Avenue. Residents may
park their vehicles in the open designated parking spaces on Main Street.

            Downtown Holiday Shopping (hours vary)

Throughout the day, enjoy holiday shopping at several Downtown Hutch stores while
dining at restaurants. Several businesses will remain open through 8 p.m.

If you have any holiday in Downtown Hutch questions please contact Downtown Manager Sarah Diamond.