‘Tis the season to deck the halls and ring in the holidays with The Summit at Fritz Farm during the inaugural Lights Up celebration on Saturday, Dec. 2. Over the past several weeks, the development has undergone a transformation complete with antique sleds, disco balls, and even The North Pole to welcome in the holiday season. At 3 p.m., Santa will make a grand entrance by sky – though he won’t be guiding reindeer, the Lexington community is in for a sweet treat. 

“Jon Carloftis and his talented team of design experts have reimagined The Summit at Fritz Farm into the most unique holiday development and we are anxiously awaiting Santa’s arrival,” said Stephanie Bork, marketing manager for The Summit at Fritz Farm. “The inaugural Lights Up celebration will be a one-of-a-kind event and we welcome the community to create new holiday traditions with our best-in-class retailers, restaurants and events.”

During Lights Up, guests will kick-off the holidays in true Summit-style with live holiday music, giveaways, and more to help ring in the holiday season. Santa’s arrival as well as meet and greet will begin at The North Pole, a custom-designed home featuring reclaimed wood created by Louis’ Flower Power Shop, who will also host The North Pole near its entrance throughout the month. Upon arrival, Santa will travel around the property hitting the hot spots, including The Green, The Barn, Whole Foods and Honeywood, where he will light the giant Christmas tree before returning home to Louis’ Flower Power Shop. Santa will be available for photos at The North Pole after his tour.

The day will be filled with seasonally inspired activations for all ages to relish. Between 4 and 6 p.m., cookies and hot cocoa will be served on The Green by Ted’s Montana Grill, adult beverages will be available. Madewell will also be serving up sips and sweets throughout the afternoon, while Anthropologie hosts a children’s toy workshop from 12 to 4 p.m. Maker’s Mark will host a pop-up shop at The Barn from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. in partnership with God’s Pantry and Ale-8-One. Guests of Lights Up are encouraged to donate canned goods to receive prizes from various retailers and restaurants.

Finally, the tree will be lit in front of Honeywood by the man of the hour, Santa, around 6 p.m. and Maker’s Mark will cap off the evening by giving away hand-dipped ornaments to all of those who donate a canned good from 6 to 8 p.m. With more holiday goodies in-store, be sure to visit our retailers to get a head start on shopping.

Throughout the holiday season, The Summit at Fritz Farm will offer activities for all ages and the community is invited to participate in each of the exciting events below:

• Santa at the Summit, Dec. 2 through Dec. 23 from 1 to 7 p.m. – On Saturdays and Sundays, Santa will be available for photography from 1 to 7 p.m. Reservations can be made online here.
• Winter Music Series, Nov. 10 through Dec. 23 from 5 to 8 p.m. (hours vary) – Don’t miss your chance to sing along with your favorite holiday tunes and get into the cheerful spirit. Now through Dec. 23, The Summit at Fritz Farm will host live musical performances at The Barn, on The Green, and at Santa’s seasonal home in front of Louis’ Flower Power for all to enjoy. For a complete list of performers, times, and locations, check out the online schedule.
• Hot Cocoa & Cookies by Ted’s Montana Grill, Nov. 25, Dec. 2, and 8, varied hours – Start Black Friday on a high note and stop by the Sleigh Station outside of Shake Shack to warm up with some cocoa and cookies from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ted’s Montana Grill will also host hot cocoa and cookies events on Dec. 2 from 4 to 6 p.m., and on Dec. 8 from 6 to 8 p.m.
• Poinsettia Pop-Up, Dec. 2 through 22 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. – Lexington’s own Louis’ Flower Power Shop and The Summit at Fritz Farm’s newest tenant will launch the first poinsettia and Christmas décor pop-up throughout the holiday season. This stunning greenery will go quick, so don’t get caught out in the cold and miss your purchase!
• Lose/Love the In-laws Bar Crawl, Dec. 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. – In true holiday fashion, The Summit at Fritz Farm will host a unique bar crawl for the community to spend a night out of the house during the busiest time of year and enjoy free food samples, delicious holiday cocktails, a buffet at The Barn, and more. All participants must be 21 or older, register here.

The Summit at Fritz Farm is also proud to partner with local organizations to give back to the community throughout the season. On Friday, Dec. 8, USA CARES will host a pop-up in The Barn to support veterans from 6 to 8 p.m. On Sat., Dec. 9, the Lexington chapter of the Red Cross and the Lexington Fire Department will pair up to lead a fire safety program and raise funds for the Red Cross Lexington chapter from 12 to 4 p.m.Additionally, on Dec. 16 and 17, Whole Foods will team up with a local charity to host the community for snacks and hot beverages from 4 to 6 p.m.

Finally, several of the retailers from The Summit at Fritz Farm are getting into the holiday spirit to host events during the month of December, including a Vineyard Vines toy drive, an Anthropologie holiday fashion show, a Kendra Scott Gives Back party, and a Sugarboo Three Toads pop-up. Please visit The Summit at Fritz Farm website for more information about individual retailer events.

The Lights Up celebration will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. and will be an unforgettable experience for all who attend. Join in on the revelry with your closest friends and family as Santa visits the winter wonderland to spread cheer to all of the good boys and girls.

For more information and happenings, follow The Summit at Fritz Farm on Instagram or visit thesummitatfritzfarm.com.