# Light Up Main: Small Business Saturday and Tree Lighting in Downtown Garner

> Event for families in the Raleigh–Cary area (NC). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Sat, Nov 28 · 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Where: Downtown Garner, 120 E Main St, Garner, NC 27529
- Ages: All ages
- Price: Free
- Organizer: Downtown Garner Association
- Official page: https://downtowngarner.com/my-calendar/?mc_id=204
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

Downtown Garner kicks off the holidays the Saturday after Thanksgiving with local vendors, food trucks, holiday activities, live performances by local choirs and dancers, a Very Merry Read-a-Long with Santa, and chances to meet Santa. The mayor and Santa light the town tree at 6:00 pm.

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