Altona is ready for its annual Night of Lights celebration this Friday, Nov. 28, promising an evening filled with festive activities and family fun.
The event, marking the official start to the community’s holiday season, begins at the Altona Civic Centre, where hayrides will run from 6-7:30 p.m. Recreation programmer Brittany Winkler said the rides have drawn big crowds in past years.
“We’ve definitely seen lineups at several of the activities, so we always encourage families to come early,” Winkler said. “It’s one of our most popular nights of the year, and we love seeing the community come together.”
Also at the civic centre, families can enjoy a free wiener roast and holiday choir performance, with caroling starting at 6:30 p.m. The fun continues with the highlight of the evening: the tree lighting ceremony and fireworks show at 7 p.m.
Following the fireworks, the celebration shifts to the Altona Mall beginning at 7:30 p.m., where visitors can warm up with free hot chocolate and cookies. The mall will be alive with holiday sounds thanks to performances from local band ensembles.
Visitors of all ages will also have the chance to meet Santa and his elves, who will be available for photos until 8:30 p.m.
Winkler noted that Night of Lights remains one of Altona’s most loved events. With a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and plenty of free treats, the town welcomes residents of Altona and surrounding communities to a full evening of holiday cheer.
