Edaville USA's Famous Christmas Festival of Lights
Nov. 13-15 & Nov. 20-22
November 27 thru January 3, 2010 (Closed Christmas Day)
4:00 pm to 9:00 pm Weekdays
2:00 pm to 9:00 pm Weekends
Nov. 13-15 & Nov. 20-22
November 27 thru January 3, 2010
(Closed Christmas Day)
Friday night fireworks in December
During the Christmas season, Edaville is transformed into a colorful winter wonderland, as over seven million colored lights decorate the 1,800-arce cranberry plantation. The Christmas Train passes by more than 30 seasonal displays, while passengers relax comfortably in our warm and dry heated passenger coaches. Families can come enjoy hot chocolate, apple cider, Christmas lights, and a visit with Santa!
Festive Christmas Celebrations at the Newport Mansions
November 20 through January 3
The Breakers opens daily at 9 a.m., The Elms and Marble House open at 10 a.m. The last tour admission at all three houses is at 4 p.m., and the houses & grounds close at 5 p.m.
Please note, on Christmas Eve, December 24, the last tour admission at all 3 houses will be at 3 p.m. Houses are closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Come and enjoy the spirit of Christmas at the Newport Mansions! Experience magnificent Yuletide decorations, set against a backdrop of inspirational and historic architecture, the glitter of gold and the sparkle of silver. You'll see spectacular evergreens, trees, thousands of poinsettia plants, fresh flowers and wreaths, dining tables set with period silver and china, and mannequins dressed in authentic costumes.
We invite you to make holiday memories with your family by visiting The Breakers, The Elms and Marble House, all decked out for the holidays.
See all three houses and save. Winter Passport ticket (daytime admission to all three) is $28 for adults, $9 for children 6-17.
Holiday Gingerbread House,
Daily beginning December 7th, 8 a.m.-9 p.m., open daily at The Newport Marriott Hotel for public viewing and picture taking, 25 America’s Cup Ave. Free with non-perishable canned good donation for charity. 849-1000
Christmas at Blithewold
November 27, 2009 through January 3, 2010
Sunday through Wednesday, 10 am – 5 pm and Thursday though Saturday, 1 – 8 pm.
Blithewold will close at 4 pm on Tuesday, December 1 and Wednesday, December 2 for private parties. Children's story hour will be held at 3 pm on December 2.
The Mansion will close to the public at 2 pm on December 7, 14, 21 for special events.
Adults $10, Seniors $8, Children 6 - 17 $2, Members and Children 5 and under FREE.
Fairy Tales and Fantasies await visitors to Blithewold this Christmas season.
Entering the mansion, guests will encounter the magnificent 18 foot “tree of fantasy” soaring to the ceiling and twinkling with thousands of lights. Decorations on the Christmas tree reflect the various individual fairy tale and fantasy themes used by the decorators in each of the mansion’s rooms.
Holiday Experience
Jordan's Furniture - Avon, MA
Opens Saturday, November 14
Includes Enchanted Village, Laser Imagination & Polar Express 4D
Jordan's has restored the surviving pieces of the beloved Jordan Marsh holiday display and offers them to the area for free viewing.
Holiday Craft Show
to benefit Autism
Sunday, December 6
9 AM - 3 PM
Knights of Columbus
7 Valley Road
Middletown
Featuring local crafters & vendors including Pampered Chef, Avon, The Shaker Shoppe, Beach, Baubles & Beads, Candy Cake Divas, Divine Essence, Arbonne, Tupperware, Just Simply, Skellrock Creations, Inspirations, Autism Inspirations, Handbags, Dove Chocolates, Ivy Holders, Lorraine's Stitch 'n' Crafts, Nana's & Papa's Homemade Fudge, George's Matchstick Designs
PLUS The Gold Refinery - Bring your gold & turn into CASH!
Greater Tiverton Community Chorus Christmas Concerts
A group of approximately 65 singers, coming from such communities as Little Compton, Westport, Portsmouth, Bristol, Warren, Barrington, and of course Tiverton presents their annual Christmas Concert Music from Around the World
December 6~Sunday 3:00 P.M.
St.John's Roman Catholic Church Westport, MA
December 12 ~ Saturday 7:30 P.M.
St.Michaels Episcopal Church Bristol , RI
December 13 ~ Sunday 3:00 P.M.
St.Theresa's Roman Catholic Church Tiverton, RI
The Polar Express, Newport Train Station, 19 America’s Cup Ave.
4:15 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Based on the Warner Brother movie, this holiday classic tale comes to life on a journey to The North Pole. Santa and Mrs. Claus visit every child on board with a special gift for those who truly believe. Children encouraged to wear pajamas. Reservations recommended. Adults $26.95, children $18.95 plus tax. 841-8700. www.newportdinnertrain.com or www.polarexpressride.com
Buttonwood Park Zoo New Bedford, MA
has events scheduled to fit into any busy holiday calendar. All of our events feature a photo with Santa and a train ride. Participants must pre-register and pay in advance by calling (508) 991-4556 (508) 991-4556 or by visiting www.bpzoo.org
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Saturdays, December 5, 12 and 19 at 9:00AM
Zoo Members: $13/person
Non- Members: $16/person
Children under 1 are free
Dine on a hot breakfast buffet with Santa and have your picture taken with him. Photo, gift from Santa, train ride and admission to the zoo for the day, is included in program price.
MILK & COOKIES WITH SANTA
Saturdays, December 12 and 19 at 1:00PM & 3:00PM
Sundays, December 6, 13, and 20 at 1:00PM & 3:00PM
Mondays, December 7, 14, and 21 at 12:30PM
Zoo Members: $6/person
Non-Members: $9/person
Children under 1 are free
Enjoy cookies and milk with Santa before he makes his annual trip. Photo, gift from Santa, train ride and admission to the zoo for the day, is included in program price.
HOLIDAY FUN AT THE ZOO
December 6, 11, 12, 18 and 19 from 5:30PM-7:30PM
Zoo Members: $13/person
Non- Members: $16/person
Children under 1 are free
Party with your favorite holiday characters, including Santa, Frosty & Rudolph! Pizza dinner, holiday lights train ride and a craft with Mrs. Claus included.
Tiverton 4 Corners Holiday Open House
Saturday December 5 (10 AM - 5 PM) & Sunday December 6 (Noon - 5 PM)
Please join us for our Holiday Open House where various shops and galleries will host tastings, art openings and children’s activities. During this year’s open house merchants will be hosting a “Home for the Holidays” food drive to benefit the East Bay Community Action Program's Tiverton food pantry. Please bring a non-perishable baking item or side dish for a donation. Items such as gingerbread cookie mixes, sugar cookie mixes, bread mixes, stuffing, dry potatoes etc.
For the Holiday Open House there will be story telling for children at Little Purls children's clothing store on Saturday 10:30am. Other free events for children include a "drop-in" kid's activity at Roseberry-Winn Pottery; "Make Your Own Ornament" at The Tiverton Four Corners Art Center for children ages 6-12. Carolers and a bagpiper will enliven the village on Saturday. We welcome all to tour the village and enjoy cheese tastings and hot cider at Milk & Honey Bazaar, cookies and cocoa at the Provender.
Bristol Community College
Saturday - December 19, 2009 2pm Matinee
Saturday - December 19, 2009 7pm Evening
Sunday - December 20, 2009 2pm Matinee
Ticket prices:
Adult $15-$25
Senior $12-$20
Children (12 & under) $7.50-$15
Tickets call 508-536-6073 508-536-6073 508-536-6073 508-536-6073 or click here
Fall River Kicks-off the Holidays - 25th Annual Children's Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 5th 12:30 p.m.Five giant parade balloons, bands, many floats, and lots of surprises!! FREE Hot Chocolate for kids throughout the parade route.