Looking for fun holiday things to do? Holidays at Lincoln Center has you covered through the holiday season.
From Santa Claus visits to the Chug-A-Bug-Train, daily snowfall on the Brickwall, live music, a food drive, and a Coat and Sock Drive, the shopping center is in full holiday spirits.

“Your one-stop spot for holiday magic,” Lincoln Center Facebook page states. “Santa photos, train rides, daily snowfall, live music, and ways to give back. So much joy happening all season at Lincoln Center!”
Holidays at Lincoln Center began in November and will go through the end of December. Here’s what’s happening at the shopping center now through Christmas.
Santa Claus and Chug-A-Bug-Train
Santa Claus will be visiting Lincoln Center five days in December. Visits will begin 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5.
Other visits will be from 12 to 3 p.m. on Dec. 6, 7, 13 and 14. The Chug-A-Bug-Train will also be in service on the same days as Santa’s visits.
Daily snowfall on the Brickwalk
From 5 to 9 p.m. daily, there will be snowfall every 15 minutes on the Brickwalk at Lincoln Center.
“Experience the magic of the season as our nightly snowfall is back all December long!” a Holidays at Lincoln Center flyer states.
Live music daily
Starting on Monday, Dec. 1, through Christmas Eve, there will be live music daily at Lincoln Center with local musicians.
“Times and location vary,” the flyer states.
For more information, visit the Lincoln Center social media accounts at Lincoln Center on Facebook and lincolncentershops on Instagram.
Food drive at Lincoln Center
Lincoln Center will hold a food Drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6. Donations can be made at Trader Joe’s at 6535 Pacific Ave., and Podesto’s Market at 104 Lincoln Center in Stockton.
“All donations support the Emergency Food Bank of Stockton/ San Joaquin County and help local families in need,” the Holidays at Lincoln Center flyer states.
Coat and Sock Drive
Aside from a food drive, Lincoln Center is also holding a Coat and Sock Drive.
Items being accepted include new socks and new or gently used coats. Items can be dropped off at one of the 10 participating locations at Lincoln Center now through Dec. 31.
Participating locations where items can be dropped off include:
“All donations will go to the Gospel Center Rescue Mission, supporting individuals and families in our community,” Lincoln Center stated in the flyer.
To learn more about Holidays at Lincoln Center, visit lincolncentershops.com.
Record reporter Angelaydet Rocha covers business and community news in Stockton and San Joaquin County. She can be reached at arocha@recordnet.com or on Twitter @AngelaydetRocha. To support local news, subscribe to The Stockton Record at https://www.recordnet.com/subscribenow.
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