“Candyland at the Footbridge” will be held on Saturday, December 3rd from Noon to 2 pm at the Jefferson Ave. Footbridge on Historic Commercial Street. The footbridge plaza area will be transformed into a festive holiday setting for children as they visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Hosted by The Kitchen, Inc. and the Urban Districts Alliance, this event is open to all children in the Springfield community. Each child attending will receive a small toy, a book and candy as supplies last. In additional to Santa and Mrs. Claus and fun activities will be available for all to enjoy.

Donations of small toys, hats, gloves and scarves are still being accepted. Donations may be dropped off at the Urban Districts Alliance office at 304 W. McDaniel in downtown Springfield.

Books generously donated by the Ozark Literacy Council.

Please contact Donnie Rodgers at (417) 831-6200 or donnie@itsalldowntown.com for more information or to volunteer.

Candyland is a part of the Festival of Lights, for a complete schedule of other holiday activities please visit, www.itsalldowntown.com/fol

The Urban Districts Alliance is an umbrella organization designed to provide leadership, programs and services to its downtown Springfield, Walnut Street, and the Commercial Street historic business districts.

The Kitchen, Inc. provides homeless and homeless prevention services to the Southwest Missouri Community, and is in its 26th year of operation.