The Union Square Jingle takes place this coming Sunday in Union Square.

Union Square Main Streets (USMS) and 40+ local businesses turn on sparkle lights, dress up windows, and bring instagrammable inflatables to life at The Union Square Jingle: Shop, Sip & Mingle. This free, family-friendly celebration will have you jingling all the way on Sunday, December 7, from 1 to 6 p.m. (extreme weather date 12/14). Join in to revel in rad retail, unique eats, and much more throughout Union Square in Somerville!

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

Shop three holiday makers markets at Aeronaut Brewery, 438 Somerville Ave Artist Studios (formerly Milk Row Studios), and Upstairs at Bow

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

Enter to win cash prizes by:

• Snapping Elfie Selfies
• Collecting stamps (minimum purchase required) for the Stroll the Square Challenge
• Judging the Storefront Decorating Contest
• Walk the Square with wintry characters Spicy G the gingerbread man, Max the snowman, and • Fluffy the gnome
• Visit with Santa Sweet Santa
• Mail your wish lists to the North Pole
• Sing along with a cappella carolers, The Eight Tracks
• Dance the Argentine Tango at one of two free Tango lessons at Dance Union
• Support local and snag a collectible Union Square jingle bell
• Rejoice in keeping small, strong, and spirits bright!

“Finding the perfect present at a locally owned shop – at a time when many earn up to 50% of their yearly sales – gives us the gift of hometown pride too,” said Jessica Eshleman, executive director at Union Square Main Streets. “Whether you’re looking for unique goods, custom art, or gift cards to unbelievably delicious restaurants or for exciting or relaxing experiences, Union Square has something for everyone on your list this holiday season.”

40+ local businesses throughout Union Square are excited to welcome you and yours. Be sure not to miss ornament decorating stations at both Dearly Studio and Rococo Floral Co.; rum rum rudolph cocktail at Himalayan Kitchen, holiday-wrapped Chuka compound brown butter, housemade chili crisp, and sichuan sauce at Mimi’s Chuka Diner; holiday card making workshop at The School of Painting; pup cups at The Pup Yard; festive martinis and a chance to win a gift card at The Independent; bretzel bites at BRONWYN, raffle tickets for a free treatment at Open Space Community Acupuncture; special re-release of this year’s Union Square Farmers Market poster hand-printed by Union Press, among many other holiday offerings.

“Tufts University is proud to support this year’s Union Square Jingle. Our students, faculty, and staff are so fortunate to live and work so close to this vibrant neighborhood,” said Rocco DiRico, Associate Vice President of Government & Community Relations at Tufts University. “Thank you to Union Square Main Streets for your tireless efforts to support locally owned small businesses in Somerville.”

The Union Square Jingle is presented by Union Square Main Streets, Inc. and made possible by generous support from Somernova, Tiny Turns Paperie, Tufts University, The Eight Tracks, Liberty Somerville, Judith Gibson-Okunieff Photography, Confetti Friends, and Play Union.

For more information visit: https://www.unionsquaremain.org/