Shop Sparta: Nov 21, 2025

Float Decorating Sign Up

✨ Shop Sparta & Stroll of Lights ✨
Kick off the holiday season in the heart of Downtown Sparta with an evening filled with festive cheer, small-town charm, and sparkling lights! Stroll along decorated streets lined with twinkling displays, shop local businesses for unique holiday finds, and soak in the magic of the season. From the glow of the holiday tree to the warmth of community spirit, this event is the perfect way to celebrate the season while supporting local shops and enjoying the sights and sounds of Sparta at its brightest.

✨Things to do include ✨
Tree Lighting Event with Santa
Stroll by dozens of lighted parade displays
Shop at Vendors inside various businesses
Shopping at local boutiques
Meet Christmas Mascots
Restaurants with Social District Drinks & Food
Food Trucks
& so much more!

Candy Cane Lane Opens Up for nightly strolls through a magical wonderland for all ages to enjoy

Shop Sparta Schedule

November 22, 2024 from 5-8 pm

In Town Square (201 E Division) & Along E Division

Stroll of Lights (stationary lighted floats) - an all-new Shop Sparta addition! Enjoy the lighted display of floats, booths, and vehicles!
Christmas Tree Lighting (6pm) - Join us in Sparta Town Square for the big Christmas tree lighting countdown!
S'mores Roasting hosted by Tom's Hometown Bakery
Roasted Chestnuts
Sparta Community Arts Federation Carolers
Sparta High School Jazz Band Performance - The band will fill downtown Sparta with music at the beginning of the event, take a short break, and then come back for another performance!
Christmas Characters - meet the classic Rudolph Crew, the Grinch, Buddy the Elf, Cindy Lu Who, and more!
DWM Dancers - enjoy a performance by the Dance with Me Mini Performance Team
Food Trucks - Patty Matters, Around Baking, Pork-N-Stein, Olly's Doughnuts, & Airborne Burritos
Clothing Drive & Glow Wands for Sale - Get some fun glow wands and drop off gently used clothing! All donations will benefit Mel Trotter Ministries. Glow wands are 1 for $3 or 2 for $5.

Sparta Chamber (194 E Division)

Mistletoe Market - Shop a variety of goods from local vendors and Sparta merchandise. This is a great chance to get some Christmas shopping done!
Santa Visit - Meet Santa Claus himself! Please bring your own camera for pictures.

Dance with Me (219 E Division)

Vendors - A wide variety of local artisan vendors will be set up throughout the studio. If interested in being a vendor, text Alissa at (616) 826-7002.
Warm drinks and soup for sale

Print Metro (98 E Division)