Featured image: Poster from art gallery 13Forest, one of the participating merchants in the 2018 First Lights in Arlington, Massachusetts. The artwork is the detail from the Ascent of Nerves, an acrylic on panel by Benjamin Styer.

Get discounts at Capitol Square merchants during the annual First Lights on Saturday, December 1, from noon until 4 p.m. in Arlington, Massachusetts.

Stop at Lotus Flow Studio for free holiday yoga. The studio is located at 185 Massachusetts Avenue.

The kids can make ornaments and watch Lanie the Jolly Elf create magic with balloons at Artbeat, 212A Massachusetts Avenue.

Enjoy classic Christmas cartoons at the Capitol Theatre, 204 Massachusetts Avenue.

Hear the Calvary Brass Band perform holiday tunes from 2 to 3 p.m. in front of the Town Tavern, 201 Massachusetts Avenue.

Find more details about First Lights activities and participating merchants’ discounts at Capitol Square East Arlington.