Main Street Monday | Downtown JC Happenings | Nov 24 - Nov 30, 2025
Give the gift of local and get a little extra for yourself with Downtown Bonus Bucks! From November 21 to December 5, shoppers can earn free Downtown Bonus Bucks just by purchasing a Junction City Main Street Yiftee gift card. Visit our Yiftee portal to buy a $50 gift card and receive $25 free, or purchase a $100 gift card and receive $50 free. (Limit one bonus card per person; only 80 bonus cards are available on a first-come, first-served basis.) Gift cards can be redeemed at any participating downtown business listed on the Yiftee portal. With Shop Small Saturday on November 29th, it’s the perfect time to support local businesses, enjoy a little extra spending power, and celebrate the holiday season downtown. Get your Bonus Bucks before they’re gone!
Join the Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce for the 30th Annual Junction City Christmas Parade! On Friday, November 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM in Junction City from 6th Street & Eisenhower to Heritage Park. This year’s theme is “Elves on the Loose: Santa’s Secret Helpers”. Bring your family, friends, and holiday spirit, you won’t want to miss this festive kickoff to the Christmas season! And don’t forget, Santa will be joining the community in Heritage Park after the parade to greet families and spread even more holiday cheer!
Upcoming JC Main Street Events
● Hometown Christmas: December 6 | 4–8 PM! Step into a winter wonderland at Junction City Main Street’s Hometown Christmas! Enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides, live music, carolers, dance performances, a Christmas market, photos with Santa, and festive lights all throughout downtown. Warm up with hot cocoa, cider, s’mores, and sweet treats as you shop and celebrate the season. Bring the whole family and make it a night to remember, and don’t miss our Wine & Wassail Walk happening the same evening and time, for extra holiday cheer!
● Wine & Wassail Walk — Tickets on Sale! Join Junction City Main Street for a magical evening of wine, wassail, and holiday cheer. Ticket holders will receive a map of participating downtown businesses and enjoy festive samples as they shop and stroll. Held alongside our family-friendly, Hometown Christmas, the night will feature carriage rides, carolers, and sparkling lights downtown. 18+ event, get your tickets before they’re gone!
● Santa’s Downtown Dash: Meet Mr. & Mrs. Claus: The Clauses are dashing through Downtown Junction City! On Wednesday, December 17, Mr. and Mrs. Claus are making special stops at your favorite local shops to find the perfect gifts for their hardworking elves — and they’d love to see you along the way!
○ From 2:45 to 5:00 p.m., follow their merry route and snap a photo, share a smile, and soak in the Christmas spirit as the Clauses spread holiday cheer through downtown.
○ Stops include: Central National Bank, Military Outlet, Highwind, Key Office Products, Godfrey’s Tactical, Messenger, Blu, Simply 115, and the C.L. Hoover Opera House.
○ Bring your Christmas list and join the fun — Santa’s on the move, and the magic is downtown!
Did you know?: Every Wednesday is Ladies Night at Godfrey’s Indoor Ranges and Tactical Supply! And Fridays are Free Rental Friday!
Flag a Friend for the Holidays with Flags of Geary County: “Proudly United, Community Ignited”
- 2026 is America’s 250th birthday! To celebrate, Junction City Main Street invites you to take part in the Flag Project supporting multiple local organizations. For a small donation, Main Street will place and remove a leased 3x5 ft U.S. flag on a 10 ft pole in front of your home or business on seven major holidays, throughout the year. Flags will not be displayed in the event of rain.
Have you explored Downtown JC yet?! We’ve created a brand-new “Explore” page on our website so you can discover all the amazing businesses that make our downtown special. Check it out here!
Junction City Arts Council Classes: Reserve your spot today!
Saturday, December 7th - Silent Night on the Prairie - Adults ages 16+ at 2PM
Saturday, December 13th - Holiday Clay Class - Adults at 2PM
C.L. Hoover Opera House Upcoming Events: Buy Tickets Here!
● Irving Berlin’s White Christmas - The Musical: Set in the wake of World War II, White Christmas follows song-and-dance duo Bob Wallace and Phil Davis. While pursuing romance and new show opportunities, they meet the talented Haynes sisters, Betty and Judy. The pair head to perform at a Vermont lodge only to discover that it’s owned by their former army commander, General Waverly—who’s unaware that the inn is facing serious financial trouble. Together, Bob, Phil, Betty, Judy—and even the General’s granddaughter Susan—conspire to stage a spectacular Christmas show, recruiting the General’s old soldiers to perform and revive the inn’s fortunes through holiday cheer and the power of music. Thursday, December 4th-Sunday, December 7th at 7:30PM. (Sunday's Show on the 7th is at 2:00 PM).
Blu Restaurant and Bar Weekly Events: Margarita Monday, Taco ‘Bout a Tuesday, Wing Wednesday, Thirsty Thursday, Cheers to the Weekend on Fridays.
Highwind events: Steak Night, Tuesday @ 4PM | Music Bingo, Wednesday @ 6:30PM | 20% Off All Merch, Friday & Saturday | Brunch, Sunday @ 9:30AM-2PM
The karaoke bug is going around and The Spot Karaoke is the place to be! Pick from 4 private karaoke suites, all with different themes, and enjoy a private jam session with you + 11 other people per room. Check them out and reserve a karaoke suite here: https://thespot785.com/
Community Thanksgiving Dinners:
D’z Lounge- Saturday, November 22nd @ 5PM
Unedited Life/Root & Bloom Mercantile- Thursday, November 27th @ 5PM
The Magdalene Project at the Knights of Columbus Building- Sunday, November 30th @ 1PM
Holiday Hamper is happening on Saturday December 13th from 9:30AM-1PM at the First Baptist Church located at 624 N Jefferson St. Holiday Hamper is a free giveaway of clothing, hygiene, baby products, etc. Free printed photos with Santa, soup/chili, cookies, childcare while "shopping', and free xmas stockings for children 12 and under!
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