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Mark Your Calendar For Local Holiday Events

November 11, 2023

It is the most wonderful time of year! We are so lucky to have many options of fun family events to get us in the holiday spirit. Check back with us as this list grows.


May be an image of 2 people, christmas tree and text that says 'Carol Sing & Tree Lighting Friday, December 1st Starting at 6:30pm'

Please join us for a jolly evening of carol singing and holiday cheer with Brian Doser, Peter Stewart, and friends from Stage 284. Friday, Dec. 1st starting at 6:30pm at The Community House. Santa will be arriving by fire truck at about 7:30pm! Free to attend.


May be an image of christmas tree and text that says 'EVERGREEN GNOME WORKSHOPS TWO DATES! WEDNESDAY 11/29 MEADOW GOLF COURSE PEABODY 5-6PM 6:30-7:30PM WEDNESDAY 12/13 ENDICOTT PARK DANVERS 5-6PM 6:30-7:30PM Join Endicott Park and Peabody Recreation Staff for a super fun winter holiday workshop! We will use fresh evergreen boughs to make an adorable evergreen gnome decoration for your garden or front steps!! Each registration will allow up to two people to make a single gnome. Supplies and Instruction Provided Recommended for Adults, and Children ages 10+ Cost: $50'

The Evergreen Gnome Making Workshop is back for a third year! This workshop will fill, so don’t wait! Join us for a fun and festive evening! (We’ll be hosting one night here and one night in Peabody!)


This years Christmas light reveal is set to be the biggest and brightest yet! Come and watch the magic happen with the official reveal to kick off the holidays with 100,000+ lights with a massive walkthrough display here at the end of Orchard Lane in Topsfield, Massachusetts! The Whoopie Pie Wagon will be here selling whoopie pies, hot chocolate, cookies. Last year’s display will be featured on ABC, reality TV show, The Great Christmas Light Fight this December 19th at 9 PM, ET on ABC.
Rain Date- Saturday, November 25th at 6:30 PM

If attending please park on either side of Orchard Lane and parsonage but not in front of the house. Get here early.

🚨 Follow henrysweatherchannel on instagram and Facebook for updates on this huge display



The 11th Annual SeaFestival of Trees
A Holiday Wonderland by the Sea

Join us for the 2023 SeaFestival of Trees and experience the joy and excitement of the Seacoast’s most popular holiday tradition with Glittering Trees, Seaside Indoor Ice Skating, Santa’s Workshop, Toy Testing Station, Character Visits, and more at Blue Ocean Event Center!

HOURS

Saturday, November 18 | 11AM-8PM
Sunday, November 19 | 11AM-5PM
Friday, November 24 | 11AM-8PM
Saturday, November 25 | 11AM-8PM
Sunday, November 26 | 11AM-5PM
Thursday, November 30 | 5PM-8PM
Friday, December 1 | 5PM-8PM
Saturday, December 2 | 11AM-8PM
Sunday, December 3 | 11AM-5PM

ADMISSION

Adults $10 | Children 5 & Under $5
Sold Only at the Door | No Advanced Ticket Sales Online

Blue Ocean Event Center
4 Oceanfront N, Salisbury MA

PRESENTED BY:
Newburyport Bank

PROCEEDS BENEFIT:
Salisbury Beach Partnership
Salisbury Beach Carousel


Art and Soul Artisans' Holiday Show- Dec9th

Come get your holiday shopping done at this fun and festive artisans' show, featuring jewelers, painters, weavers, photographers, wood workers, and more! Give the gift of something beautiful and handmade while supporting local craftspeople! You can even enjoy a handcrafted beer or two!


Pajama Party
Saturday, December 2 | 10:30AM-11:40AM

All aboard for a magical journey to the North Pole! Take a land-based adventure through the endearing children’s book The Polar Express written by Chris Van Allsburg. Come in your pajamas or as you are for a fun-filled holiday experience!

The Blue Ocean Music Hall event includes:
✨All aboard! Enter the doors of Blue Ocean Music Hall & get your souvenir golden ticket punched by the conductor
✨Join us on stage for a live reading of the Polar Express book from our jovial conductor, complemented by large book page visuals projected on the big screen.
✨OH we got it! HOT! HOT! Enjoy a lively performance from chefs donned in white chef coats and hats, as they arrive to serve rich hot cocoa and yummy fudge brownies to each guest.
✨Welcome Santa as the jolly old fellow and the conductor visit each table to present a silver bell from Santa’s sleigh to each child
✨Play North Pole Bingo to win festively fun prizes
✨Experience live holiday dance performances to Polar Express soundtrack songs by New Hampshire Academy of the Performing Arts’ Seacoast Civic Dance Company
✨Plus…receive FREE admission to the SeaFestival of Trees—a $10 value!

$28pp
Box Office Sales Only
ON SALE AT 12PM Thursday, September 28th
Tickets by phone: 978-462-5888
Open Mon-Sat 12PM – 7PM, Sun 12PM – 6PM

PLEASE NOTE:

► The Polar Express Pajama Party is a themed, ticketed event with activities available only to ticket holders. Space is limited.
►Brunch is not served at this event.
► Seating is at round tables that seat multiple guests.
► All purchases are final. Tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE