Friday Night Fun at South River Colony Main Street Includes Santa Visit, Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride

The merchants of South River Colony Main Street are opening their doors from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday to celebrate the holidays. There are free horse-drawn carriage rides, photos with Santa (at ), plus special offers throughout the center.

As mentioned in an from Thursday, the Muddy Creek Artist Guild will be open with a book signing by two local authors. In addition, they'll be selling their original works of art.

But the fun doesn't start or end there, it is all around the center. Participating stores will be offering specials and sales.

In addition, the merchants of Main Street have come together to give away a VIP Holiday Package that includes:

• spa package for two
• Dinner for two at your choice between ($50 excludes alcohol and gratuity),  ($45 value), ($50 value)
• Coldstone signature cake ($31.95 value)
• or karate (one month free)
• shipping for one package (up to $35)
• Mystic Tan ($30 value)
• holiday wreath
• free jewelry-making class for two (supplies not included)

In addition, local merchants are offering specialties throughout the night, including:

• : Free, five wings with any food purchase, complimentary Christmas cookies and $5 free gift card with every $50 purchase (any increments).
• Bodywellness Salon & Spa: Free paraffin hand dip
• Cold Stone: Free kid's ice cream
• East Coast Martial Arts: One month free kickboxing or karate
• Fuji: $1 kid's meal with adult entree (not valid with other offers)
• Parkemoor: Free gift wrapping when you spend $20 or more.
• Steakhouse: Free dessert with entree; buy a $50 gift card and receive a bonus $10 gift card.
• Stan & Joe's: Buy $50 gift card receive an additional $10 card, buy $100 card, receive an additional $20 card.

The center is located on Stepney's Lane in Edgewater.