​Downtown Nashua Kicks Off The Holiday Season With Festive Events For All Ages

NASHUA, NH — The holiday spirit is coming alive in Downtown Nashua.

Great American Downtown invites the community to celebrate the season with three exciting events designed to bring people together, support local businesses, and make magical memories in the heart of the city.

Main Street Unwrapped

10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 15: Downtown Nashua will “unwrap” Main Street for the very first time! After a week of decorating and anticipation, businesses will reveal their festive holiday windows in a joyful community celebration. Join Santa, Olaf from Frozen, and the Great American Downtown team as we stroll Main Street, unveil the decorations, and officially kick off the season.

Local retailers will offer seasonal specials, sweet treats, and warm beverages — making it the perfect morning to shop, sip, and celebrate with family and friends.

Plaid Friday

10 a.m. to close on Friday, Nov. 28: Skip the mall and celebrate Plaid Friday, a nationwide movement encouraging shoppers to “shop small” and support local businesses. Start your day at Fortin Gage, where the first 100 visitors will receive a complimentary commemorative Plaid Friday tote bag filled with goodies and exclusive offers from downtown merchants.

From there, explore participating shops, cafés, and restaurants for special deals and festive experiences throughout the day. Don your favorite plaid, shop local, and help keep the spirit of community strong this holiday season.

30th Annual Nashua Winter Stroll

5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29: The city’s most beloved tradition returns for its 30th year — and it’s bigger and brighter than ever! The evening begins with a candlelit procession from the Nashua Center for the Arts, led by Santa, the Mayor, and a special guest, culminating in the lighting of the 25-foot Christmas tree at the new Riverfront Pavilion.

This milestone year introduces exciting new attractions, including:

• A synthetic ice-skating rink with free skate rentals
• A 40-foot, three-lane snow tubing slide
• The Little Locomotive trackless train, offering free rides along Main Street all evening

These new features join long-standing favorites — live music on three stages, delicious food trucks, local vendors, and festive storefront activities throughout downtown.

Bundle up, bring the whole family, and experience the joy, lights, and community spirit that make the Nashua Winter Stroll one of New Hampshire’s most cherished holiday events.

Submitted by Great American Downtown