Breakfast With Santa
Breakfast With Santa, presented by the Knox County Chamber of Commerce and Mortellaro McDonald’s, will take place on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 9-11 a.m. at the Knox Memorial, 112 E. High St., Mount Vernon, offering families the chance to enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast with a hot cocoa bar, create holiday crafts, watch festive cartoons, and meet Santa to share Christmas wishes, with tickets available for just $10 at the Chamber office and children under two admitted free, making this limited-ticket event a fun and festive way to celebrate the season while supporting a beloved community tradition sponsored by Mortellaro McDonald’s.
Snowflake Gala 2025
The Snowflake Gala 2025, hosted by Food for the Hungry at Kenyon College’s Lowry Athletic Center, 221 Duff St. in Gambier, on Dec. 13 from 6-9:30 p.m., invites guests to enjoy an unforgettable evening beginning with a lively cocktail reception and delicious dinner, followed by an exciting live auction where every bid will directly support families and individuals in need within the county, and concluding with dancing to the smooth, soulful sounds of the Knox Community Jazztet, creating a meaningful and festive night of community generosity, celebration, and support, with event contact Lisa Lloyd available at [email protected] or (740) 392-3270 for more information.
Monday, Dec. 8
Teen Maker Space Activity: DIY Candle Jars and Misfit Toys Terrariums
WHEN: 3-7 p.m.
WHERE: Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County, 201 N. Mulberry St., Mount Vernon
Tuesday, Dec. 9
Cookie Crawl
WHEN: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
WHERE: The Station Break Senior Center of Knox County, 160 Howard St., Mount Vernon
Ready, Set, MOVE!
WHEN: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Lashleys Training, 60 Parrott St., Mount Vernon
Pre-Health: What should I do this summer?
WHEN: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Higley Hall 202, 202 N. College Road, Gambier
Mount Vernon Lions Club Meeting
WHEN: 6-7 p.m.
WHERE: Mulberry Street United Methodist Church, 205 N. Mulberry St., Mount Vernon
Knox Special Olympics - HOME Game
WHEN: 6-7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Pleasant St Elementary, 305 E. Pleasant St., Mount Vernon
Asian Music Ensemble (Gamelan) Fall Concert
WHEN: 7-8 p.m.
WHERE: Peirce Hall 210, the Bemis Music Room, 201 College Park St., Gambier
Retro Cinema: The Santa Clause
WHEN: 7-9 p.m.
WHERE: Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County, 201 N. Mulberry St., Mount Vernon
Wednesday, Dec. 10
Danville Choir Program - Christmas Presentation
WHEN: 9:15-10:15 a.m.
WHERE: Gay Street United Methodist Church - 18 N. Gay St., Mount Vernon
Winter in Downtown: Pictures with Santa sponsored by The Grand
WHEN: 5:30-7 p.m.
WHERE: The Mount Vernon Grand Hotel, Lower Lobby, 12 Public Square, Mount Vernon
Local History- Knox Memorial Theater: A Century of Service
WHEN: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County, 201 N. Mulberry St., Mount Vernon
Thursday, Dec. 11
Reiki + More
WHEN: 4:45-5:45 p.m.
WHERE: Brown Family Environmental Center 9781 Laymon Road, Gambier
Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Support Group
WHEN: 5:30-7 p.m.
WHERE: Central Christian Church, 17833 Gambier Road, Mount Vernon
Flesh and Blood Tournaments
WHEN: 6-8 p.m.
WHERE: Find Familiar Games, 300 Tilden Ave., Suite 2, Mount Vernon
Fall Dance Concert
WHEN: 8 p.m.
WHERE: Hill Theater, 203 College Park St., Gambier
Friday, Dec. 12
Food For The Hungry Live Broadcast & Drive Day
WHEN: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
WHERE: Knox Memorial, 112 E. High St., Mount Vernon
Winter in Downtown: Festival of Lights sponsored by Knox Community Hospital
WHEN: 6 p.m.
WHERE: Mount Vernon, City-Wide, Mount Vernon
Saturday, Dec. 13
Stocking for Seniors - Sorting and Packing Party
WHEN: 9 a.m.
WHERE: The Station Break Senior Center of Knox County, 160 Howard St., Mount Vernon
Knox Special Olympics - Cross-Region Basketball Tournament
WHEN: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
WHERE: MVNU, 800 Martinsburg Road, Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon Holiday Farmers Market
WHEN: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
WHERE: Habitat for Humanity, 405 W. Chestnut St., Mount Vernon
