Warsaw — The Warsaw Community Development Corporation will host the Downtown Christmas Countdown & Ornament Smash Kick-off on Sunday, Dec. 1 from 5-8 p.m. at the Courthouse Square in Warsaw.

Classic Hits 107.3 WRSW’s annual Ornament Smash Kick-off, according to a news release from Warsaw Community Development Corporation.

Also featured will be live Christmas music from Pickslide and caroling with the Morning Optimists Singers. Activities for the little ones include a Make & Take Crafts event for kids at Mad Anthony’s Lake City Tap House.

Santa will fly-in on the WIOE Helicopter.

Visitors are encouraged to grab a bite to eat at any of the downtown eateries and shop participating retailers.

The lighting of the 20-foot tall Christmas Tree is set for 7:30 p.m.

The Downtown Christmas Countdown & Ornament Smash Kick-off is brought to you by the following participants and sponsors: 1st Source Bank, Alderfer Bergen & Company, Anderson Greenhouse & Anderson Property Management, Brooch Boutique, Elysian Co., Jerky Shop, Kathy Hamman – RE/MAX Results, KeyBank, Kosciusko REMC, Latte Lounge Warsaw, Mad Anthony’s Lake City Tap House, Male Fashions, Meraki Co., Merle Norman, Miller’s Merry Manor – Warsaw, ONE TEN Craft Meatery, OrthoWorx, Palette, an American Eatery, Reinholt’s Town Square Furniture, The Salvation Army Warsaw Indiana, The Cave on the Square featuring Himalayan Salt Products, The Lab, Travis J. McConnell, and Warsaw Community Development Corporation.

In Winona Lake, the town will host Christmas activities and lighting of the tree Saturday night, Nov. 30.