Local Holiday Events Bring Families and Shoppers to Union County
A series of small business and community holiday events around Lewisburg and Mifflinburg drew families and shoppers this week, offering Santa visits, crafts, giveaways and a free community distribution. The borough visitor calendar listed Dec 5 and Dec 6 activities and an upcoming Dec 12 giveaway, helping residents plan local shopping and family outings while supporting Main Street businesses.
Small businesses and community groups staged a cluster of seasonal activities in Union County this week, bringing steady foot traffic to downtown corridors and giving families local options for holiday shopping and entertainment. Events on Dec 5 included a Santa meet and greet with family photos and craft kits at Central Penn Bank and Trust, while Airy Acre Soy Scents held a Christmas open house with Santa on Dec 5 and Dec 6 featuring giveaways and door prizes. Roupp Funeral Home hosted Cookies and Cocoa with Santa on Dec 6, offering children’s activities and a community Santa mailbox. The First Presbyterian Church is scheduled to run a free giveaway on Dec 12.
The Dec 5 events took place yesterday, and the Dec 6 activities are happening today, with the church giveaway coming next week. Each listing on the borough visitor calendar included times, addresses and contact phone numbers where available to help residents plan visits in Lewisburg, Mifflinburg and nearby towns.
From an economic perspective these small scale events matter beyond seasonal cheer. Small businesses account for the vast majority of U.S. firms, and local promotions like open houses and Santa visits act as low cost marketing that increases in person visits and the probability of additional purchases. For merchants still competing with online platforms, concentrated neighborhood events help retain spending locally and can modestly boost sales tax receipts and seasonal hiring. For nonprofit organizations and churches a coordinated giveaway meets immediate household needs while drawing volunteers and community donations.
Municipal and business leaders often treat visitor calendars as a simple but effective tool for economic development, because publicizing events reduces individual marketing expenses and extends the reach of small vendors and institutions. For residents, the practical benefit is a compact schedule that bundles family friendly options, from crafts and photos to free community resources.
Union County residents planning weekend errands should consult the borough calendar for exact times, addresses and phone numbers. The combination of in person seasonal events and community distributions provides both economic support for local shops and tangible help to families during the holiday period.
