That Thursday Thing

The city of Glendale sponsors "That Thursday Thing" on the 3rd Thursday of the month from October through May. The downtown area of Glendale consists of several antique stores, gift shops, and cafes. The stores stay open later that night, and offer samples, drawings, prizes and there are live performers (musicians and belly dancers) that do their thing. For those that are willing to wait in line, a free horse and carriage ride can be had through the "historic district." It is very cool. Last night we took the kids to the event. When we arrived, we went to the Civic Center, where the bags with all the coupons, a map of the area, and list of merchants was given out. We each got to spin the wheel for our prizes. I got a little snowman, Becca got a Merry Christmas bracelet with little jingle bells on it, and Nick got a Christmas Stocking. I can't remember what Rod got - duh! "Glendale Glitters" is going on and we enjoyed the beautiful lights in the town square. This one of the palm trees. It is way cool the way they string the lights on the palms. Unique, indeed! We walked around, listened to the performers, saw the belly dancers (Nick and Becca were quited stunned) and selected the little cafe called Bitsy Mama's. Their specialty was Mexican food, but Nick was able to get a great burger, too. Becca, Rod and I were happy with the chips and salsa, chimichanga and chili verde.

Becca's favorite tree was the one behind them with the butterflies. Nick gave her a piggyback ride to the photo spot. We did have a great time together, and I think we'll do "That Thursday Thing" again! It will be one of our Christmas Traditions to go when the square is all lit up with Christmas.