Kiwanis Club of Keene Tree Lighting Celebration – Event will be held Rain or Shine!

The Kiwanis Club of Keene will once again host the Annual Tree Lighting Celebration at Central Square on Friday, November 29th from 5:00pm-8:00 pm.  Remember this is also your day to support our downtown businesses – be sure to do some Plaid Friday shopping before or after our event.

Festivities will begin at 5:00 pm.  Our entertainment will be members from the Cheshiremen Chorus, who will sing holiday songs and then lead all of us in a singalong.  Check the Kiwanis Club of Keene’s Facebook page before the event for a QR code that will take you to a website with the lyrics of the singalong songs – they will also have the QR code available at their membership tent during the event along with some paper copies to pass

Following the musical performance, Mrs. Claus will read the classic ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.  Hot chocolate and homemade cookies will be provided by the students of the St. Joseph Regional School Builders Club and students from the Surry Village Charter School.

Free bells will be distributed to the children, while supplies last, at the Kiwanis membership tent.  The children will ring their bells to encourage the arrival of Santa on one of the city’s fire trucks sometime by 5:45pm.  Once Santa and Mrs. Claus reach the bandstand, they will lead the countdown to create that magical moment when the large holiday tree lights up. The event culminates with kids taking turns to have their picture taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus (please bring your own camera) and share their wishes for the holiday.  Join with family and friends for an evening of holiday music and community celebration.

The Kiwanis Club of Keene has hosted the Annual Tree Lighting Celebration since 2013 and is proud to play a major role in “lighting up” Central Square.  The club focuses on programs and activities for children that make a positive difference in our community.

Special thanks to our major event sponsors, Fenton Family Dealerships and Keene Monument Company and to all the local businesses who donated to help make the event possible.