The Holly Days Old-Fashioned Holiday Festival will return to downtown North Bend From 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3.

Friends and neighbors will gather to kick off the holiday season with music, crafts and a community tree lighting ceremony.

Music and dance performances will feature Ignite Dance Studio, Twin Falls Middle School Jazz Band, Veils of the Nile and Valley Center Stage.

Nonprofit organizations will lead crafts, kids activities and a fire for smores.

Visitors can shop and dine at downtown businesses, while keeping an eye out for Santa, who will be welcoming free photo ops.

Prior to the event, the North Bend Theater will have a free showing of “Elf,” at 3 p.m. Visit NorthBendDowntown.org for more information.