Those looking for gifts for others or themselves are encouraged to shop local during Small Business Saturday. Several area businesses, including those in Pella, will have special deals for those who chose to make purchases at small, locally-owned establishments. Ann Frost with Visit Pella says whether it’s visitors or residents, supporting small businesses is a big reason why Pella thrives.

Several events are ongoing in town today, including (organized by the PACE Alliance):
Live Reindeer in Central Park – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Visit from Santa at the Information Windmill – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM CST
Carriage Rides in Downtown Pella ($5 per person, free for children under 3 years old) – 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Hot Cocoa Bar Downtown – 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM CST