Revel in this holiday season the Union Square way as you shop indie at locally-owned businesses, sip festive libations, and merrily mingle at the Union Square Jingle on Sunday, December 7!

Looking for the perfect destination for a wintry date, your besties’ holiday meet up, or a visit with friends and family?

Union Square businesses are decked with sparkling lights, dressed up windows, and instagrammable inflatables that are ready to help you be a holiday host with the most:

• Follow the Festivus Trail to find over the top inflatables and pose-worthy balloon sculptures

• Walk the Square with wintry characters Spicy G the gingerbread man, Max the snowman, and Fluffy the gnome

• Sing along with carolers The Eight Tracks

• Enter to win cash prizes by:

• Snapping Elfie Selfies

• Collecting stamps (minimum purchase required) for the Stroll the Square Challenge

• Helping to judge the Storefront Decorating Contest 

• Visit with Santa Sweet Santa

• Mail your wishlists to the North Pole 

• Support local and snag a collectible Union Square jingle bell 

• And rejoice in helping to keep small strong and spirits bright!  

Looking for that perfect present? Make your list and check it twice as you shop:

• Curated maker markets

• Rad retail 

• Gift-worthy experiences (rock climbing, axe throwing, art classes, massages, acupuncture, saunas, anyone?)

• Award-winning eats… all in the 38th coolest neighborhood in the world!  

Make your way to Union Square in Somerville on Sunday, December 7 from 1-6pm (extreme weather date December 14) by foot, bike, bus, Greenline or sleigh. Metered parking is free on Sundays.