(STURGIS) – The Christmas season is underway in the City of Sturgis.

Several different events are planned in the downtown area. It actually started Thursday with the second annual Wiesloch Kristkindlmarkt happening on Pleasant Street. Sturgis Downtown Development Authority Director Ryan Conrod shares there are some differences for this year's Kristkindlmarkt compared to 2018. ...... {LISTEN}.

The Kristkindlmarkt runs from 4 until 9 PM tonight and on Saturday from 4 until 8 PM.

Tonight will be the annual Sip & Stroll. Downtown businesses will be open from 5:30 until 9 PM, offering snacks and shopping discounts for visitors. Conrod says the community will also have a chance to win some prizes. ...... {LISTEN}.

Saturday night is the annual Christmas In The City in Free Church Park from 4 until 7 PM.