From 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. on December 3 in downtown Ada, the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce and its member businesses are hosting the annual Merry on Main event. The festival is an opportunity for family and friends to gather in the village business district, enjoy holiday decorations and take part in activities designed to boost your holiday spirit. 

AT THE DEPOT

FREE cookies and hot chocolate, games and activities.

● 11:00 a.m. - Let’s Dance Ada and Studio 419 will both be performing at Merry on Main! Their program will begin in the Depot Lot area. Guests are encouraged to bring a lawn chair. 

● Santa will meet with children in the caboose next to the Pennsylvania Station Depot.

● Ashley Ray Photography will be taking photos with Santa. She will post an online gallery of the photos to purchase prints or digital files. Ashley will be opening a studio in Ada this spring. 

● Kan Du Group Inc will have a “Letters to Santa” station located in the Depot. They will also be helping Santa send return letters. They are asking adults to bring a stamp or $1 donation to help with mailing cost. 

● Ohio Northern University's Dicke College will provide free face painting by student members of the Dean’s Advisory Council. 

● Ada’s favorite Polar Bear, Klondike, will meet with the kiddos and be available for photos.

NEARBY

● Free crafts at Ada First United Methodist Church, 301 N. Main.

● 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. - Kids shopping event at Beatitudes Community Center, 210 N. Main.

Kids 12 and under can bring their list of family members living in their household.  Elves will help them select one gift for each family member.

Gifts will be placed into gift bags with name tags attached.

● Century 21 Sunway Realty LLC will host Frozen’s Elsa & Anna at their office, 208 N. Main. Children will be able to meet the princesses and take photos with them. 

● Bowling Fun With Trisha & Amy: two free games for little ones to enjoy! Sponsored by U.S. Bank.

For 5 and under: Miniature bowling, hit the "special" pin and win a prize! 

For 6 and up: "Fowling" (football and bowling combined). Throw the football at a special pin and win a prize!