The holiday season is officially upon us, and various events are taking place.
From the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping and family events to taking photos with Santa, our weekends next month are shaping up to be pretty busy. Of course, that doesn’t mean you can’t take time to enjoy what you love most about the season.
It could be live music or finding the perfect wreath to hang on your front door. Shop our Christmas fairs to find something unique, support local crafts and businesses, and watch your child’s eyes light up as the Christmas tree lights up while Santa watches nearby. You can also look at it.
If you’re looking for that type of event, join us this weekend. Check out great events and start planning.
Central Baptist Church Christmas Fair
On Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., shoppers at Central Baptist Church’s Christmas Fair can enjoy popular gift baskets, fresh evergreen wreaths, baked goods, Re-Gift Table bargains, and new this year You can find decorative seashells and unique birdhouses. From the license plate. Shoppers will also find a wide range of handmade gifts from more than a dozen RI artists and crafters. Gift items include handmade wallets, wind chimes, children’s books, pottery, gourmet dog treats, recycled/redesigned jewelry, handmade books, fiber art, alpaca yarn and clothing, candles, bath salts, and stones. This includes prints, etc. Additionally, shoppers interested in purchasing professional holiday photos (of families, children, couples, pets, etc.) with seasonal backdrops should arrive in their best holiday attire.
Newport String Project Concert Series
The Newport String Project is pleased to present the second installment of the Newport County Concert Series on Saturday and Sunday. The project’s resident ensemble, the Newport String Quartet, will perform stunning works by BartĂ³k, Bacevich, KodĂ¡ly, Schulhoff and Darvisi on Saturday at the Newport Art Museum and Sunday at the Four Corners Arts Center.
The Newport String Quartet performs an eclectic program of duos, trios, and quartets by composers whose music has been subject to various forms of repression and censorship. From the nostalgic voices of 20 peopleth From the voices of the century (BartĂ³k and KodĂ¡ly), to the lesser-known voices whose work is finally being recognized (Bacevich and Schulhoff), to the important voices of today (Aftab Darvisi), this atmosphere and suggestion Don’t miss this rich program.
For tickets to the show Saturday at 2pm at the Newport Art Museum, visit https://newportartmuseum.org/events/newport-string-project-Winter-concert/.
For tickets to Sunday’s show at 2pm at Four Corners Arts Center in Tiverton, visit https://www.fourcornersarts.org/concerts-events.
designer lease sale
The annual Designer Wreath Sale benefiting Lucy’s Hearth will be held Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon in the Easton’s Beach Rotunda.
For more information, visit lucyshearth.org.
Newport Naval Choir Concert
The Newport Naval Choir will perform its annual concert at St. Barnabas Church in Portsmouth on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Women’s Resource Center of Newport County.
For more information and to purchase advance tickets, visit wrcnbc.org/events/chrimas-in-song/.
portsmouth tree lighting
On Sunday, Santa will arrive at the Portsmouth Public Free Library in a fire truck to lead us in song and light the tree. Once inside, the family will have the opportunity to meet Santa and convey her Christmas wishes. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Santa will arrive in a fire truck around 6pm (this is an estimate!). We will have cookies and hot chocolate for everyone. This event is free and open to the public.
Ben and Chet Wilkie Memorial Tree Spree
The 30th Annual Ben and Chet Wilkie Memorial Tree Spree will be held Sunday from 1 to 7 p.m. in the Wilbur McMahon School gymnasium in Little Compton Commons. Dozens of themed decorated trees and other items will be up for grabs.
The town tree lighting ceremony will be held at Pikes Peak at 5 p.m. and will include carols led by Phoebe Simmons and friends. (Rumor has it that Santa will be helping out with the caroling).
Santa will also visit everyone at Tree Spree at 6 p.m. The Village Improvement Association will provide food purchases to help maintain the historic Brownell House. The annual Marketplace will be held again this year in the school’s commons area adjacent to the gymnasium and is a great opportunity to get your holiday shopping done.