Surry Business

A Christmas Open House in Downtown Mount Airy will begin with Santa’s arrival at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 8 on Main Street.

Santa Claus will be downtown until 4:30 p.m., accepting wish lists and posing for candid photographs with youngsters.

The Grace Moravian Brass Band will perform from 1 to 2 p.m. in front of Barney’s Restaurant. The Antebellum Moore House will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for tours and will be serving hot tea. There also will be holiday street carolers in the Historic Downtown District.

Participating stores will offer special sales and refreshments.

The Christmas Open House is sponsored by the Downtown Business Association.