Lexington's Holiday Festival Night on Friday With Special Guest

Get into the holiday spirit and get some of your Christmas shopping done in Lexington center on Friday. 

The Lexington Chamber of Commerce is holding its Annual "Holiday Festival Night" from 4 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6. 

Many businesses in town will be offering deals, promotions and holding raffles. 

There will also be a special guest in a bright red suit. That's right, Santa will be coming to visit for the tree lighting ceremony in Depot Square. Santa will arrive at 6:30 p.m. and will be passing out candy canes to children. 

Other entertainment includes: 

• Lexington Symphony - Two terrific “Holiday Pops” concerts in Cary Hall, one at 4:00 p.m. for young  children & one at 8:00 p.m. for all audiences ( For ticket info visit www.lexingtonsymphony.org )  
• The Master Singers - performing in Depot Square (6:00 p.m.) prior to Santa’s arrival  
• Lexington Violin School - perform at Cambridge Trust Company (1690 Mass. Ave.) 5:30-6:30 p.m.  
• LHS Jazz Combo - performing within Cambridge Savings Bank (6:00-7:00 p.m.)  
• Grace Chapel Singers - performing within Cambridge Savings Bank (7:15-8:00 p.m.) 
• LHS Strings - performing within Eastern Bank (5:00-6:00 p.m.)  
• LHS Jazz Septet - performing within Eagle Bank (5:00-6:00 p.m.); also photos with “Rudolph”  
• Sidewalk Caroling - enjoy an array of holiday sounds from strolling carolers inside shops and out-of-doors, courtesy of the following: First Parish Church, Grace Chapel, Lexington Christian Academy and Lexington Pops Chorus.