The District enjoys hosting a variety of events both tied to holidays and seasons. The Classic District Events include St. Pat’s Pub Crawl, Spring Bloom Market, Trick or Treat, and Light the Park. Each of these events have been bringing both community members and those living outside of Quincy to The District to shop, celebrate holidays, and simply enjoy the beauty that is The District.
Saturday, November 29
Washington Park • 5:30-8:30pm
(Following the Christmas Parade)
The District invites everyone to its Annual Light the Park ceremony! Come join us as Santa Claus, led by Vancil dancers, wraps up the Rotary After Dark “A Storybook Christmas” parade, and flips the switch to turn on the Christmas lights in Washington Park. Approximate time of the lighting of the park will be shortly after 6pm. This free community event is presented by TNT Golf Car & Motorsports and Craig Industries.
“Each year the Light the Park committee comes together to plan this wonderful family-focused event,” stated Executive Director of The District Brianna Rivera. “This year, new lighting displays have been added not just to Washing Park, but to light poles–stretching from 4th to 12th Streets down Maine–will be donned with festive lights and greenery.”
Adults and children alike will enjoy the sights and sounds of Christmas during this event. In addition to visiting with Santa from 6-8:30, Light the Park attendees will enjoy free hot cocoa and cookies from Kohl Wholesale, live music will be provided by Quincy Concert Band Low Brass Ensemble, and character cutouts will be available for selfies. Lyon’s Pride will provide additional holiday music to complete the magically lit scene.
As in years past, The District is once again teaming up with Toys for Tots and encourages everyone who attends to bring a new and unwrapped toy to donate to their toy drive. “We know families are struggling and this is a simple way to help children have a wonderful Christmas,” stated Rivera. All who donate gifts will be entered to win one of two $30 District gift certificates.
Santa will return to Washington Park each Thursday in December–4, 11, and 18—5-7pm. “Santa in The Park, formerly known as Thursdays in The Park, gives children three additional opportunities to visit with Santa and for families to enjoy the festive atmosphere.
December 4, 11, & 18
Washington Park • 5-7pm
Santa in the Park
Visit Santa Claus in his specially designed and built home located in Washington Park! And while you are at the park—check out all the lights and selfie/photo opp stations throughout the park.
Additional information about this year’s Santa in the Park will be released soon.
St. Pat’s Pub Crawl
Generally held the first Saturday of the month, The District St. Pat’s Pub Crawl is a great way to celebrate the season with friends and get to know numerous bars in The District! Participating bars offer special drinks and many have live music and special menu/food items. Pub Crawlers enjoy riding party-buses–complete with free St. Patrick’s Day themed give-a-ways and swag–from one bar to the next!
Info regarding the 2026 St. Pat’s Pub Crawl will be released in late January/early February.
Spring Bloom Market
Get in the spring mood with The District’s Spring Bloom Market! This multi-vendor event will have spring inspiration, with home decor, clothing, and more being featured.
Info regarding the 2026 Spring Bloom Market will be released in late January/early February.
Trick or Treat
The 2025 District & Quincy Medical Group present Trick or Treat In The District Saturday, October 25, 10am-1pm
10AM-NOON
REGISTRATION & MAP PICK-UP
First-Mid Bank & Trust Plaza
7th & Maine
| BUSINESS NAME | ADDRESS OR TRUNK OR TREAT | CANDY/TEAL PUMPKIN |
|---|---|---|
| Quincy Medical Group | Trunk or Treat First-Mid Plaza | Candy + Teal Pumpkin |
| First Union Congregational Church | Trunk or Treat First-Mid Plaza | Candy + Teal Pumpkin |
| First-Mid Bank & Trust | Trunk or Treat First-Mid Plaza | TBD |
| Calftown Coffeehouse | Trunk or Treat First-Mid Plaza | TBD |
| Waylon Rhoads Jewelry | Trunk or Treat First-Mid Plaza | TBD |
| The Kroc Center | Trunk or Treat First-Mid Plaza | Candy |
| Rooted Yoga & Tea | Trunk or Treat First-Mid Plaza | TBD |
| SunMed Modern Wellness | Trunk or Treat First-Mid Plaza | Candy + Teal Pumpkin |
| Loyd’s Gifts & Collectibles | 504 Hampshire | Candy + Teal Pumpkin |
| Quincy Children’s Museum | 115 N. 4th | Candy + Teal Pumpkin |
| Summit Spa & Salon | 648 Maine | Candy + Teal Pumpkin |
| Gem City Real Estate Group | 535 Maine/Ste B | Candy |
| EFB Coffee/Electric Fountain Brewing | 534 Hampshire | Candy + Teal Pumpkin |
| 2nd Chance Furniture | 615 Maine | Candy |
| River Roots | 703 Maine | Candy + Teal Pumpkin |
| District Designs | 117 N. 4th | Teal Pumpkin |
| Enchanted Books | 532 Maine | Candy |
| Threshold of Pain | 701 Maine | Candy |
| QTown Kicks | 625 Maine | Candy |
| Treader’s TNT Golf Car | 930 Maine | Candy |
| Thyme Square Bakery & Cafe | 615 Hampshire | Candy + Teal Pumpkin |
| The Crossing Thrift Store | 909 Maine | Candy |
| 644 Maine Boutique | 644 Maine | Teal Pumpkin |
| Western Catholic Union | 510 Maine | Candy + Teal Pumpkin |
| The Pour Haus | 625 Maine Ste 103 | Candy |
| Platt Daddy BBQ | 605 Hampshire | Candy + Teal Pumpkin |
| Dinner is in the Bag | 815 Maine | Candy |
| Broadway Nutrition | 700 Maine | Candy |
| Butcher Block | 819 Maine | Candy |
| Shaker Hill | 638 Maine | Candy + Teal Pumpkin |
| Bower & Associates | 419 Hampshire | Candy |
| Mike’s Jewelry & Loan | 126 N. 5th | Candy |
| Popp’n On Maine | 917 Maine | Popcorn |
| Quincy Appliance | 801 Maine | Candy |
| Kris’ Hair Studio | 214 N 6th | Candy |
| The Silhouette Shoppe | 117 N 6th | Teal Pumpkin |
| Expressions By Christine | 711 Maine | Teal Pumpkin |
| Tri-City Sports | 535 Maine Ste 3 | Candy |
| The 501 Partnership | 501 Hampshire | Candy + Teal Pumpkin |
| Wine Gal Meets Whiskey Guy | 121 N 4th | Candy |
| Kohl Wholesale | 140 Maine | Candy |
| Two Rivers Regional Council | 706 Maine | Teal Pumpkin |
| JH Concrete | 640 Maine | Candy |
| Udry Jewelry | 535 Maine | Candy |
| Shandi’s | 104 N 6th | Candy |
10AM-1PM
TRICK OR TREATING
and new this year…
TRUNK OR TREATING
First-Mid Bank & Trust Plaza
7th & Maine
In addition to the traditional trick or treating at businesses, new this year is the Trunk or Treat that will held at First-Mid Bank in their customer parking lot off of Hampshire. This new opportunity is for ‘outlying’ District businesses (those not located 4th to 10th Streets, Main to Hampshire) since most families do not stray too far from Main when participating in this event.
Themed music in the Plaza will set the mood thanks to Lyons Pride. First-Mid Bank team members will be handing out free popcorn, and the Quincy Public Library will have something for the families, too. Be on the lookout for for special photo opps throughout the Plaza!
TEAL PUMPKIN STOPS
Some participating businesses will be Teal Pumpkin stops, meaning they will offer non-food items for trick or treaters. The map provided will indicate which businesses are teal pumpkin stops.