Friday After 5 is annually one of the most popular summer events we have in Owensboro-Daviess County. This year, they've created a holiday series that is proving equally as popular.  For the last two Friday nights, the Holiday Inn Riverfront has hosted Christmas at the Inn." This Friday, December 16th, will mark the final installment of the year and it's going to be merry, festive, bright, holly and jolly.

And, yes!  A "Christmas at the Inn" event means that Santa Claus (and the Mrs.) are coming to town.

BOB DASHER
BOB DASHER
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Jolly Old St. Nick and Mrs. Claus will be on hand for FREE photos with the kids (thanks to Balloon World).

Nicky Kessinger Photography
Nicky Kessinger Photography
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Plus, you'll have to check out the igloo- which is home to FREE hot chocolate and candy canes.  Pro tip. If you're feeling frisky, dip that candy cane in that hot chocolate. You will thank me later.

A super fun feature of the Christmas at the Inn series has been SNOW! And while Mother Nature hasn't served it up herself, she hasn't had to. Friday After 5 has been making their own. In fact, during the event, it snows every 15 minutes. Here's some fun video from last week's winter wonderland.

lus, each week, there have been phenomenal musical guests and the final week is no exception.  Joining in the festivities this week will be Steve Bridgmon.

Local favorite (and Nashville Predators National Anthem singer) Cathy Mullins will be on hand too with a Christmas sing-along.

The final Christmas at the Inn will also offer FREE face painting and all kinds of other Christmas goodies.

Christmas at the Inn gets underway at 6pm and continues through 8pm at the Holiday Inn Riverfront, which is located at 701 West 1st Street in downtown Owensboro.

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