Downtown Baldwyn and the local vicinity was bustling with activity on Thursday evening, Nov. 10, as shoppers turned out in droves for the first evening of Baldwyn’s Christmas Open House event. Here are a few scenes from the evening. Open House activities and sales continue Friday and Saturday. Register for Baldwyn Bucks, enjoy coca with Santa and get your Christmas shopping started – maybe even finished! – with great deals from your local, hometown merchants! The event runs Thursday from 4-8 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Hank, Darbi and Avrie Armstrong get their photo taken with Santa inside Blue August in Downtown Baldwyn during Christmas Open House festivities on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016. (News Photo/Jason Collum)

Cresada Dobbs Barnett receives her package Gracie Robbins from at Southern Charm during Christmas Open House on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016. Business was brisk at most local retailers who were open for the event. (News Photo/Jason Collum)

Christmas lights begin to flicker as the sun goes down over Downtown Baldwyn prior to the first evening of Christmas Open House on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016. (News Photo/Jason Collum)

Celeste Turner, of Tupelo checks out at Blonde Pistol during Christmas Open House on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016. Business was brisk at most local retailers who were open for the event. (News Photo/Jason Collum)