Celebrating Winter

Winter is coming whether we want it or not. So why not celebrate? Today you can do just that at Winterfest, an all-day holiday celebration on Playhouse Square. There will be horse-and-carriage rides, fireworks, and the first ever tree-lighting ceremony at Playhouse Square. From 1 to 6 p.m., visit the Holiday Pop Up Shop, featuring goods from local makers; from 1 to 5 p.m., Popfusion provides family-friendly holiday entertainment. Food trucks, pro sports teams’ mascots, and the Old Stone Church Choir will be on hand as well. The lighting ceremony takes place from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Admission is free. The full schedule is on the website.(Niesel)