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Saturday,
December 4th |
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Events
Around Town… |
| 8am3pm |
Heart
of Christmas Fair
St. Michael’s Church
26 Pleasant Street
781-631-0657 |
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Baked
goods, crafts, jewelry, Rich Uncle Antique and Collectables,
raffles, crafter’s tables. Breakfast and lunch will be served. |
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| 9-11:30am |
Face
Painting at Heritage Bank
123 Pleasant Street
781-639-2300 |
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| 9am-Noon |
Holiday
Children’s Fair
Salem Five Cents Savings Bank
89 Pleasant Street
781-639-6324 |
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Bring
the kids in for face painting, a coloring contest; decorate
your own stocking, free food and prizes. |
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| 9am-2pm |
Red
Bow Fair
Unitarian Universalist Church of Marblehead
28 Mugford Street
781-631-1215 |
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Elegant
gift baskets, wreaths, books & CDs, computers and stuff, plants,
Red Bow Café, raffles, Children’s crafts & activities. |
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| 9am-2pm |
Holiday
Basket & Greens Sale
Arrangers of Marblehead & Marblehead Conservancy
Marblehead Community Center
10 Humphrey Street |
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The
Arrangers of Marblehead Garden Club have created beautifully
decorated swags, wreaths, centerpieces and miniature trees.
The Marblehead Conservancy will sell its books, maps and prints
of Marblehead’s paths, nature trails, open spaces etc. |
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| 9am-4pm |
Old
Fashioned Christmas Fair
Star of the Sea Church
80 Atlantic Avenue
781-631-8340 |
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Books,
CDs, videos, white elephant treasure table, children’s workshop,
crafts, jewelry, raffles, gift baskets, Christmas Café, Photos
with Santa, entertainment & luncheon featuring Kelley’s Clam
Chowder & hot dogs by Johnny’s Foodmaster. |
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| 9am-4pm |
New
England Crafter’s Show
St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church
67 Cornell Road
781-631-2756 |
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Catch
the Trolley or drive your car to one stop shopping. Unique
gift items for everyone on your holiday shopping list, including
your pet! Snack bar open. Plenty of free parking! |
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| 9:30am |
Santa
and Mrs. Claus
Arrive by Lobster Boat
State Street Landing |
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Enjoy
entertainment by “A Dancer’s Dream” before the grand arrival.
Santa and Mrs. Claus will greet every child! Candy canes and
balloons for all! Free hot cocoa at The Landing. |
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| 10am-3pm |
Famous
Lobster Roll Lunch and Holiday Fair
Victory Chapter No. 157 Order of the Eastern Star
62 Pleasant Street, Masonic Hall |
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Join
us for delicious lobster, tuna or chicken salad rolls, chowder,
soup, hot dogs, hot & cold drinks. Take some chances to win
a handmade blanket chest or other prizes. Visit our crafts,
attic treasures, jewelry, books, cookie walk & baked goods
tables. |
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| 10am-3pm |
Devereux
House Annual Christmas Fair
Devereux House
39 Lafayette Street |
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Crafts,
baked goods, raffles, attic treasures, chili, hot dogs & “Devereux’s
Famous Seafood Chowder” winner of the “2003 Reader’s Choice
Award.” Proceeds benefit the Residents Activities Fund. |
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| 10am-4pm |
Jeremiah
Lee Mansion Open House
161 Washington Street
781-631-1768 |
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Join
us for our 1st floor open house with festive holiday floral
arrangements. Buy a ticket to win a holiday arrangement in
our raffle (Sun. 2 pm). Enjoy a special reception with wassail
and mulled wine. |
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| 10am-4pm |
Marblehead
Pottery
100th Anniversary Exhibit
Marblehead Museum Galleries
170 Washington St
781-631-1768 |
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Enjoy
a special reception with wassail & mulled wine. |
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| 10am-4pm |
Marblehead
Arts Association
King Hooper Mansion Open House
8 Hooper Street
781-631-2608 |
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100
paintings for around $100! Come and shop in our three galleries
where members will be exhibiting and selling their works.
All works of art for around $100! Refreshments & tours of
this beautifully decorated historic home. |
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| 10am-5pm |
Artisan’s
Holiday Marketplace
Abbot Hall, Washington Street |
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Marblehead
Festival of Arts is pleased to present its second annual artisan’s
event featuring original handmade jewelry, furniture, glassware,
fine art, nautical items, clothing and much more! For more
information please call 781-639-ARTS or www.marbleheadfestival.org. |
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| 10am-5pm |
Holiday
Show and Sale
Ditto Editions, Fine Art Giclée Printmakers & Gallery
257 Washington Street
781-715-0464 |
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A
unique gift buying opportunity! Choose from a wonderful selection
of work by local artists. Original oils, acrylics and watercolors
as well as signed, limited edition prints are available. Refreshments
will be served. |
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| 10am-5pm |
Christmas
Walk Open House
Osborne Florist & Greenhouse, Inc.
10 Ocean Avenue
781-631-2467 |
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For
all your holiday floral and decorative needs. Enjoy hometown
holiday hospitality and refreshments! |
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| 11am-2pm |
Pictures
with Santa and a Barbeque too!
Marblehead Sport Shop
145 Pleasant Street
781-639-0661 |
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“Hey
kids” Play games and win prizes too! Experience some hometown
sports fun! Check our awesome festivity schedule at www.marbleheadsportshop.com |
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| 11am |
Author
Signing and Book Reading
Spirit of 76 Bookstore and Card Shop
170 Pleasant Street
781-631-7199 |
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Energetic
and fun-loving children’s book author and illustrator Timothy
Basil Ering will be joining us to read from his bestselling
picture book “The Story of Frog Belly Rat Bone,” as well as
doing an art demonstration and signing copies of “The Tail
of Despereaux” and several other books he has illustrated.
Not to be missed! |
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| 11am-5:30pm |
Tea
Tasting
Shambala Teas Boutique
30 Bessom Street
781-631-8327 |
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Come
in from the cold and taste a sampling of teas from around
the world! Light refreshments will be served. Learn more about
our free lectures and gift products. |
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| 11:45am |
Christmas
Walk Parade |
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Enjoy
this traditional New England Hometown Holiday Parade! The
parade route: State Street, Washington Street and Atlantic
Avenue. |
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| Noon-4pm |
Artist
Reception featuring Ceramicist Julie Keyes
Teri Jo: A Gallery of Art & Couture
15 Sewall Street
781-990-1149 |
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Please
join us for an artist reception for renowned ceramicist, Julie
Keyes, Light refreshments and holiday cheer! Store hours are
Friday and Saturday Noon6pm, Sunday Noon5pm. |
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| 12:30-4pm |
Horse
Drawn Carriage Rides
Jeremiah Lee Mansion
116 Washington Street |
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Relax
as you take a ride through Marblehead’s historic district.
Free of charge. Sponsored by Washington Street area retail
businesses. |
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| 1pm-3pm |
OKO’s
Fireman’s Hand Pump on Display
222 Washington Street |
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Following
the parade the “Okommakamesit,” an 1861 hand pumped fire engine
will be on display. View our museum of fire and firemen muster
memorabilia. Enjoy complimentary cider, coffee and cookies. |
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| 1pm-4pm |
Food
and Wine Tasting
Shubie’s Marketplace Wines and Spirits
32 Atlantic Avenue
781-631-0149 |
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Enjoy
specialties from Shubie’s kitchen and wine collection. |
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| 1pm-4:30pm |
Street
Entertainment
on Washington Street & Atlantic Avenue |
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Musicians,
carolers and street performers entertain as you stroll the
streets of the Marblehead. Shops open at 10am. |
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| 3pm-4pm |
Story
time with Santa!!
Old Town House, Market Square |
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Santa
will be reading a short holiday story at the steps of the
Old Town House for children and their families. First story
time at 3pm, the second at 3:30pm. If inclement weather, the
story time will be held at “Artist and Authors,” 108 Washington
Street, (781- 639-0400). |
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| 3pm |
Glover’s
Regiment Harbor Row
State Street Landing |
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Celebrate
the commemorative crossing of the Delaware by Marblehead’s
Glover’s Regiment. |
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Saturday
after sundown...
Look for extended holiday
store hours! |
| 8pm |
24th
Annual Old North Festival Chorus Christmas Concert
35 Washington Street
781-631-4832 |
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Featuring
Old North Church Festival Orchestra and one hundred-voice
Festival Chorus with a special appearance by the Parish Singers
and Old North Bell Choir. Tickets sold at the door and in
advance at Arnould Gallery and Photo Swift or by calling 781-631-4832. |
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| 8pm |
Rebecca
Paris Holiday Concert
Unitarian Universalist Church of Marblehead
28 Mugford Street |
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Tickets
$23.50 in advance, $25.50 door, $30.00 reserved. Available
at Arnould Gallery. Ticket charge: 781-631-6366 or 781-631-1528
or www.marbleheadjazz.org |
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