About This Festival
A Monrovia Hometown Christmas is a one-day holiday event held in downtown Monrovia, Indiana, on November 29, 2025. It features a Christmas tree lighting, live nativity scene, winter market with vendors, scavenger hunt, Christmas cookies and pictures with Santa, food vendors, wreath and cookie decorating workshops, and a parade of decorated tractors, golf carts, and UTVs. The event is handicapped accessible and designed to provide a festive, family-friendly atmosphere celebrating the holiday season in a small-town setting.
The event takes place primarily in downtown Monrovia, centered around the Monrovia Festival Building and Walnut Street area. While a detailed hour-by-hour schedule is not publicly available, activities typically begin in the morning and continue through the day into the evening tree lighting and parade. Common highlights include:
- Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony
- Live Nativity with local participants
- Winter Market featuring local vendors selling holiday goods and crafts
- Holiday-themed scavenger hunt around downtown
- Opportunities for children to decorate cookies and wreaths
- Photos with Santa Claus, offered alongside Christmas cookie treats
- Parade featuring decorated tractors, golf carts, and UTVs, promoting local community spirit
- Food vendors offering seasonal and festive fare
The vibe of the event is small-town, community-oriented, and family-friendly with a warm, festive holiday spirit. Attendees can expect a wholesome holiday experience with activities suited for all ages, emphasizing local traditions and community participation.
The event is organized by the Monrovia Festival & Community Association, which also runs other community events like the Monrovia Festival in early September. A Monrovia Hometown Christmas started in recent years as a way to bring the community together during the holiday season, celebrating Christmas with traditional activities and local flair. Photographs from earlier years show a charming, lively celebration with strong community involvement.
For more detailed information, such as vendors participating or any new activities added as the date approaches, the Monrovia Festival & Community Association’s website and phone contact ((463) 201-9152) provide updates. They also encourage visitors to explore other events organized throughout the year to immerse themselves in Monrovia’s strong tradition of community festivals.