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Page 10 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, December 21-December 27, 2023 The following special Christmas events continues this weekend in downtown Forest City. Carriage Rides: December 22 & 23. Reserve a private horse-drawn carriage for a ride under the lights along historic Main Street. Carriage rides will be available on December 22 and 23 from 6-8:45PM. Carriage rides will be sold online in advance through a reservation system. Visit www.exploreforestcity.com to reserve your carriage. Carriages can seat 4 adults or fewer adults plus additional children. The carriages will depart from Huntley Alley behind the concession stand at 153 Park Square, Forest City. Carriages must be reserved in advance. Reservations will go live on the dates and times listed above. Hay Rides: December 22 & 23; 6-9pm. Hayride along historic Main Street. Hayrides load at 108 E. Main Street. Hayride ticket sales begin at 6pm and are sold fi rst come, fi rst served. Tickets sold on-site and are $3 per person (adult or child). Santa: December 22 & 23; 6-9pm. Visit with Santa on the stage inside POPS. Ice Skating: December 22 and 23. The "ice" skating rink will be open. Located across Park Square from POPS, the rink is a hit with both young and old alike. Cost is $9 per person and includes skates. Additional Attractions: • Stroll through POPS and view the large lighted ornament. The ornament makes a great photo op for holiday photos. Decorated tree located on the small splash pad. • Explore Forest City Main Street Association will be selling hot chocolate, cider and coffee at the POPS concession stand on Fridays and Saturdays during Hometown Holiday Festivities. • Local food trucks will be located near the Rutherford County Farmers Market. • Lights are on each night from 5-11:30pm through January 1. • Hayrides continue Friday night in downtown Forest City and the bright blue Christmas ornament is popular for photo shoots. Tryon International Equestrian Center events: Winterfest Village: Fri.- Sun. 5-9pm, Dec. 21-23 Free: Live Music Strolling Character Performances Christmas Bar in Tryon Stadium Kids area in Tryon Stadium Drive-Thru Light Show: Nightly from 6-10pm thru January 1 Drive through this fan-favorite attraction as hundreds of thousands of lights dance to the tune of holiday classics on car radio. Tickets available online or at the gate! Ice Skating: Thurs.-Sun. thru January 1 Twirl and glide into the holidays with the Ice Skating Rink in the renowned Tryon Stadium. Themed skates, live music and more will make each experience special. Tickets available online and at the gate; Thurs. 3-8pm; Fri. 3-9pm; Sat. 10am-9pm; Sun. noon-8pm Breakfast With Santa: 8am, 9:30am & 11:30am December 23 Interact with Santa while enjoying a delicious buffet of breakfast classics! Reservations are required. Tickets at Tryon.com/ Winterfest. 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