2019 Holiday Promotion “McPherson…Where Santa Shops”
The McPherson Chamber and McPherson Main Street partner to bring you a delightful holiday experience in McPherson. Whether you have an entire afternoon to stroll around town in search of the perfectly unique gift for someone special, or you have created an organized list of gifts to purchase at several local McPherson gems, you are in for a treat. While you are shopping, take time to enjoy the Holiday Movies, Cookies with Santa, get registered for the Candy Cane Cash drawing and appreciate the welcoming hometown ambiance of McPherson.
Holiday Movies
Free holiday movies are a part of the holiday promotion sponsored by the McPherson Chamber and McPherson Main Street and their members. All movies are shown at the McPherson Opera House, 219 S. Main.
• Saturday, November 30 @ 3 p.m. The Secret Life of Pets 2
• Sunday, December 8 @ 3 p.m. Smallfoot
• Saturday, December 21 @ 3 p.m. The Grinch (2018)
Movie Sponsors: McPherson MRC, Ristoranti Italiano, Stockham Family Funeral Home, Dr. Ken Cotton DDS, Peoples Bank & Trust, Home State Bank, H&R Block, Elliott Agency, MTC, Midway Motors, Rinse & Roll Car Wash, The Stone Chimney, McPherson Convention & Visitors Bureau, Ellene McKean & Associates, Artshirt-Gear for Sport, Save ‘N Share, Stitches Quilt Shop, Creative Hairlines Spa Salon, Brown’s Shoe Fit Co., Ayers Insurance, First Bank Kansas.
Be on the lookout for Santa, who was caught on TV shopping in McPherson!
The McPherson Chamber and McPherson Main Street put together a marketing package to help local businesses and organizations spotlight their products and services through TV ads, radio promotions and printed advertising. Be watching for Santa on TV, as he was spotted in McPherson and captured on film, while shopping at the following locations:
The Bookshelf/Hidden Closet, Home State Bank, Stitches Quilt Shop, A5 Western/Ramblin J Booteek, Arshirt-Gear for Sport, Graber’s Ace Hardware, The Cook’s Nook, The Stone Chimney, Brooklyn & Co, Venable Jewelers, Culvers Wine & Spirits, Four Seasons Realtors-Tiffany Floyd and Jeannie Heinen, Nex-Tech Wireless, Clayworks, The Well, The Village Geek, Mattress Haven Furniture & Appliance, McPherson Convention and Visitors Bureau, Creative Hairlines, Tesori Boutique, & Brown’s Shoe Fit.
Although you may not see these local businesses in the TV ads, they have participated in the holiday promotion and will appear in many other marketing avenues. Check out the great holiday and everyday items at Nooks & Crannies Floral, The ReUse It Center, Integrity Salon & Spa, Sunflower Mercantile.
Girls Night Out- Thursday, November 21st (5-8 p.m.)
Not only are there added shopping opportunities with extended hours (5-8 p.m.) on Girls Night Out, Thursday, November 21st, shoppers will earn TRIPLE Candy Cane Cash points when making purchases. That means more chances to win the $1,000 or $500 Candy Cane Cash drawing. It’s a win-win. Girls Night Out is a time to enjoy a night on the town with friends, shop for others or make your own wish list, enjoy refreshments, sales, drawings and demos at participating stores. Check out the McPherson Chamber of Commerce or McPherson Main Street Facebook pages for more details from participating stores.
Cookies with Santa
Santa will be very busy in McPherson visiting with youngsters. Mark your calendar and plan to join Santa at any of these 8 locations. Cookies with Santa is hosted by local businesses and offers an opportunity for light-hearted holiday fun.
Thursday, December 5 from 5 – 6:30 p.m. @ Stupka Chiropractic, 114 W Euclid
Thursday, December 12 from 5 – 6:30 p.m. @ Nex-Tech Wireless, 200 S. Champlin
Saturday, December 14 from 9:30 – 11 a.m. @ McPherson Public Library, 214 W Marlin
Saturday, December 14 from 2 – 3:30 p.m. @ Sunflower Mercantile, 106 N Main
Tuesday, December 17 from 5 – 6:30 p.m. @ KNGL/KBBE Radio, 411 E Euclid
Thursday, December 19 from 5 – 6:30 p.m. @ McPherson Makerspace, 218 N Ash
Saturday, December 21 from 9:30 – 11 a.m. @ Sunflower Bank, 120 W Kansas
Saturday, December 21 from 2-3:30 p.m. @ The Clayworks, 107 N Main
While designed for McPherson’s young patrons, children of all ages are welcome! Bring your cameras and ask about a free print coupon, compliments of the Walgreens store in McPherson.
Mini Main Street- Saturday, December 7th
Bring the little ones for their very own holiday shopping experience! Mini Main Street is Saturday, December 7th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the American Legion, 401 N. Main. Santa’s elves will be helping the little ones shop. All gifts are priced $10 and under, and there will be free cookies, crafts and gift wrapping. Bring your camera and visit Santa. Santa is sponsored by Compass Realty.
Candy Cane Cash!
Candy Cane Cash! Shop local to check off your Christmas lists and get registered to win! Shop at participating stores November 1st through December 31st, 2019 and earn points to enter the Candy Cane Cash drawing. You could win $1,000 OR $500 in Candy Cane Cash to be spent in participating stores, just for shopping locally! Winners will be announced in January.
Participating stores include: The Bookshelf/Hidden Closet, CK Pharmacy, A5 Western/Ramblin’ J Bootek, Simply Good Overstocks, Rusty Tin Boutique, Artshirt Gear for Sport, Stupka Chiropractic & Wellness Center, Graber’s Ace Hardware, The Cook’s Nook, Twice Told Tales, The Stone Chimney, Domino’s Pizza, Brooklyn & Co., Venable Jewelers, Nex-Tech Wireless, Nooks & Crannies Floral, McPherson Public Library, Stitches Quilt Shop, Hopp’s Sound, Integrity Salon & Spa, The Well, The Clayworks at Disability Supports, The Village Geek, Mattress Haven Furniture & Appliance, Sunflower Mercantile, Creative Hairlines, Elysium Studios, Tesori Boutique, and Brown’s Shoe Fit Co.
“McPherson…Where Santa Shops” holiday promotion is full of ways to enjoy the season in McPherson and support our local businesses. Shop McPherson…Santa does!