Williamstown Holiday Walk Weekend Offers Activities
 See photos from last year's Reindeer Parade here. |
Sponsored by the Williamstown Chamber of Commerce and the Holiday Walk Committee, the Holiday Walk Weekend on runs Dec. 2-4.
This annual event draws people to Williamstown for shopping, entertainment, and a fun-filled weekend.
Friday, Dec. 2:
5 p.m.: Christmas Tree lighting on Water Street with S'mores Party at Hops & Vines and the Browns
7 p.m. Christmas Tree lighting at the Top of Spring Street.
U .. A Fine Hair Studio and Tsubo Massage, both on Water Street, are holding open houses during the evening.
8 p.m. Barra MacNeils at the Clark Art Institute for the annual Williamstown Holiday Walk Weekend concert. Six siblings with bass player Jamie Gatti offer from Celtic party music to original tunes and mellow ballads. Tickets are $31 ($28 for Clark members); to purchase tickets, call 413 458-0524, clarkart.edu.
Saturday, Dec.3
9 - 4 p.m.: Craft fair and new toy collection at the American Legion, serving breakfast, lunch, chili & mulled cider.
10 to 11 a.m.: Gingerbread House kid party at Hops & Vines; Water Street Books offers story hour with Carol Ott.
11:30-12:30: Williamstown Elementary School band plays at Images.
1 p.m.: Images Cinema hosts a free holiday movie "Elf."
1 to 5: Habitat for Humanity's Christmas Tree Showcase and the Alternative Gift Fair at First Congregational Church, 906 Main St.
2 p.m.: Williams Handbell Choir at Water Street Books; Spring Street closed in preparation Reindog Parade. Dog lovers will assemble at Chapin Hall at 2:30.
3 p.m.: The reindogs, llamas, trolley, veteran color guard, Williams College marching band, Williams College equestrians, and others march down Spring Street with Santa bringing up the rear on a fire truck.
3 to 6 p.m.: Old-Fashioned Penny Social and NonProfit Fair, along with crafters in the Lasell Gym at 22 Spring St.; horse-drawn wagon rides provided by David Larabee circling Spring, Latham and Water streets sponsored by the Clark Art.
3 to 7: p.m.:Museum Shop Sale at Williams College Museum of Art with discounts, hot cider and music. Additional vendors will offer a variety of holiday gifts, including jewelry, handmade ornaments, and more.
3:30 to 5 p.m.: Linda Peck will the putting on a show in the Log; and WilliNet will be hosting an open house
4 p.m.: The post office will host the Mount Greylock Brass Band Ensemble; Goodrich Hall features Jeffrey Welch & Drew Gibson reading "A Christmas Carol"; and Service of Lessons & Carols held in Thompson Chapel
4 to 5 p.m.: Ugly Art Swap at Harrison Gallery, 39 Spring St
4 to 6 p.m.: Williamstown Savings Bank, a sponsor of the weekend, hosts Santa’s Workshop at 795 Main St.
5 p.m.: Bowie the Clown will be in the Lasell Gym at the Penny Social.
7 to 9 p.m.: The J Cafe coffeehouse held at St. John’s Episcopal Church on Park Street
Sunday, Dec. 4:
9 to 4 p.m.: Craft Fair at the Williamstown Elementary School, 115 Church St., with pancake breakfast beginning at 8 and lunch until 2 in the cafeteria with Johnny Mystic the Magician performing from 10:30 to 11:30.
2 p.m.: David Grover & Friends will be at the '62 Center for Theatre and Dance.
4 p.m.: Service of Lessons & Carols held in Thompson Memorial Chapel, 860 Main St.
5 p.m. South Williamstown tree lighting at the Store at Five Corners, 6 New Ashford Road, at the junction of Routes 7 and 43.
For further information, call the Williamstown Chamber of Commerce at 413-458-9077 or visit www.williamstownchamber.com under "Events."
