Newburyport Community Blood Drive 
Sponsored by the Newburyport Health Department
Wednesday 11/29 from 12 - 5 pm at the Senior Center  

Please contact the Red Cross to schedule an appointment. Call 800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: Newburyport.

Sea Festival of Trees & Seaside Ice - Hosted by Blue Ocean Event Center
Thursday 11/30, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays between 11/18 - 12/3
Presented by Newburyport Bank in support of The Salisbury Beach Partnership & Carousel
* Sippin Santa Girls Night Out 5-8. See separate calendar event for details

Join Blue Ocean Event Center for a beloved Seacoast Holiday tradition. View magical, glittering trees, check out the giant Gingerbread House, enjoy an indoor skating rink, visit with holiday characters, visit Santa's Workshop and Toy Testing Station and even meet Santa Clause! Enter the  raffle for the chance to take home one of the beautiful sparkling trees. If you would like to skate at the Seaside Ice rink, the cost is free with your admission to the Sea Festive of Trees. You can bring your own skates or rent them for $5. 

View More Details
https://www.newburyport.com/sea-festival-of-trees/

Festival Days & Times:

Saturday, November 18th  11AM-8PM
Sunday, November 19th   11AM-5PM

Friday, November 24th   11AM-8PM
Saturday, November 25th   11AM-8PM
Sunday, November 26th  11AM-5PM

Thursday, November 30th   5PM-8PM
Friday, December 1st   5PM-8PM
Saturday, December 2nd    11AM-8PM
Sunday, December 3rd    11AM-5PM

Tickets:
Adults: $10
Children 5 & under: $5
*tickets are available for purchase at the door. No advance online ticket sales are available.

Sippin’ SantaG.irls N.ight O.ut - Sea Festival of Trees - Included in Admission
Thursday 11/30 from 5 - 8 pm 

Sip a complimentary holiday cocktail sampler, shop at local coastal-themed artisan tables, spin the prize wheel with 92.5 The River, and try the fun GNO scavenger hunt. FREE with festival admission.

Plum Island Beachcoma Music Bingo 
Thursday's from 7-9 pm 

The Beachcoma has Music Bingo going on from 7-9pm every Thursday Night! 90s Pop in the Mix… Just one of three rounds, with two winners per round! It’s such a blast! 

Head down, good food, good music, good company! Fun for the entire family!! All supplies are provided, just bring the gang down and have some fun at the Plum Island Beachcoma!

Santa's Workshop -  Located Patrick Tracy Square
Hosted by the Newburyport Chamber & Decorated by the Newburyport Horticultural Society
Fridays: 12/1, 12/8, 12/15 - from 3:30- 5:30pm
Saturdays: 12/2, 12/9, 12/16 - from 11-2pm
Sundays: 12/3, 12/10, 12/17- from 11-2 

Visit Santa's Workshop located in Newburyport's Patrick Tracy Square, few doors down from Angie's Diner. The Workshop is open for viewing any time. If you would like to say hi or get a picture with Santa, make sure to visit during the days and times listed above. 

Santa's Workshop is hosted by the Newburyport Chamber of Commerce and decorated by volunteers from the Newburyport Horticultural Society. Both the interior and exterior of the workshop are beautifully decorated. It is a must see!

Blaze the Bruin at Sea Festival of Trees - Included in Admission Cost
Friday 12/1 from 5 - 8 pm 

Wear your Boston Bruins hockey gear and skate on our indoor rink with a special guest Bruins mascot, Blades the Bruin. Enter to win Bruins game tickets and prizes with 97.5 WOKQ Radio.

Custom House Maritime Museum - Winter Holiday Open House & Wreath Auction
Friday, 12/1 from 5 - 9 pm - During Newburyport Holiday Invitation Night

You and your family are invited to share in a Winter Holidays celebration at the Custom House Maritime Museum Open House on Friday, December 1st from 5pm – 9pm. 

During this free event you are invited to explore the latest exhibits, enjoy refreshments and live music from the Newburyport Choral Society and bid int the silent auction on specially decorated wreaths representing many winter holiday traditions.

Sea Festival of Trees & Seaside Ice - Hosted by Blue Ocean Event Center
Thursday 11/30, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays between 11/18 - 12/3
Presented by Newburyport Bank in support of The Salisbury Beach Partnership & Carousel
*Blaze the Bruin 5-8pm. See separate calendar event for details

Join Blue Ocean Event Center for a beloved Seacoast Holiday tradition. View magical, glittering trees, check out the giant Gingerbread House, enjoy an indoor skating rink, visit with holiday characters, visit Santa's Workshop and Toy Testing Station and even meet Santa Clause! Enter the  raffle for the chance to take home one of the beautiful sparkling trees. If you would like to skate at the Seaside Ice rink, the cost is free with your admission to the Sea Festive of Trees. You can bring your own skates or rent them for $5. 

View More Details
https://www.newburyport.com/sea-festival-of-trees/

Festival Days & Times:

Saturday, November 18th  11AM-8PM
Sunday, November 19th   11AM-5PM

Friday, November 24th   11AM-8PM
Saturday, November 25th   11AM-8PM
Sunday, November 26th  11AM-5PM

Thursday, November 30th   5PM-8PM
Friday, December 1st   5PM-8PM
Saturday, December 2nd    11AM-8PM
Sunday, December 3rd    11AM-5PM

Tickets:
Adults: $10
Children 5 & under: $5
*tickets are available for purchase at the door. No advance online ticket sales are available.

Sneak Peak at Invitational Night at Central Church - Christmas Fair Preview Night 
Friday, 12/1 from 6 - 8 pm

Join us on 12/1 from 6pm to 8pm at Central Congregational Church, 14 Titcomb St, Newburyport, for our Christmas Fair Preview Night. Complimentary refreshments will be served. The Central Church Christmas Fair is on December 2nd from 9 am to 2 pm. However, the night before, December 1st is your chance to get a jump start on the fabulous Basket Raffle and Jewelry & Accessory Wonderland. Get “first dibs” in the Wonderland, plus preview all of the amazing themed baskets available and get your raffle tickets. 

For questions, please contact us at (978) 465-0533 or info@centralnewburyport.org

Holiday Invitation Nights - Hosted by the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce 
Friday's, on 12/1, 12/8, and 12/15 from 6 - 9pm

Mark your calendars, book a babysitter, and call your friends to make plans for three great nights in Newburyport! Enjoy merchant hospitality, live entertainment, shopping, and dining in beautiful and festive downtown Newburyport, The Tannery, Merrimac Place, and Horton's Yard. Spend your evening strolling from shop to shop as you stock up on holiday gifts while enjoying munchies and beverages offered by local merchants. These Newburyport Invitation Nights will get you in the holiday spirit and will turn any Scrooge into Kris Kringle.

Downtown Newburyport and
The Tannery Marketplace
Merrimac Place
Horton's Yard

Joy Nest Live Jazz by Cuppa Joe
 Friday, 12/1 from 7-10 pm in the Upstairs Lounge

Relax, sip and savor while you sink in to a velvet cushion and unwind to the sounds of Live Jazz at the Joy Nest, starting at 7pm in the upstairs lounge. The Joy Nest has scheduled some outstanding local Jazz musicians. Come try a Prohibition Era creative cocktail paired with Thai Tapas inspired by street food vendors of Bangkok.

Reservations are highly encouraged.

Reserve a Table:
online or by calling 978-572-1615

Bag Leaf Collections - City of Newburyport
Saturdays, 11/4, 11/18 & 12/2 by 6am on the curb in front of your house. 

Please follow these guidelines otherwise your leaves may not be picked up:

·    Please have leaves out by 6am on the day of pick up.

·    Place leaves only in brown leaf bags or loose in a marked barrel.

·    If in a bag, please fold bags over at the top.

·    No wood, brush, rocks, or plastic bags will be accepted.

-    Pumpkins can also be put out with leaves for curbside pickup.

Holly Jolly Christmas Fair / Cookie Walk & Sweet Shop - Central Congregational Church
Saturday, 12/2 from 9 am - 2 pm

We'll have ALL the old Favorites PLUS some new fun activities!

֍ The 9th Annual Basket Raffle ֍ The Gorgeous Jewelry & Accessories Room ֍ Fresh Hand-Decorated Wreaths ֍ Our “World Famous” Cookie Walk; plus cookbooks for sale! ֍ Youth Fun Room for Face Painting, “Make & Take a Gift” and “Kids-Only Shopping Table” ֍ The Country Store: beautiful homemade items AND traditional baked beans and brown bread to take home! ֍ “Good Cause Gifts” to support  charity ֍ Sweet Shoppe and Baked Goods ֍ Get your free Fair Passports with an opportunity to win a Raffle Prize! ֍ Delicious Fish Chowder and Sandwich luncheon. After all, shopping makes you hungry! 

For questions, please contact us at (978) 465-0533 orinfo@centralnewburyport.org

Makers Market -Pentucket Art Association
Saturday, 12/2 from 9:30am- 3pm

It's that time of year again! Makers Market returns on Saturday, Dec 2 at @veasey_memorial_park_ with over 30 local makers, delicious food, live music - it's sure to be a great day.

Local - Handmade -Vintage
Art * Jewelry * Decor * Holiday * Food

Cushing House Holiday Showcase  - Museum of Old Newbury
98 High St., Newburyport
Saturday, 12/2 and Sunday 12/3 from 10 am - 4 pm

Visit the1808 Cushing House this holiday season. to enjoy this National Historic Landmark in all its holiday finery!

Guests will enjoy exquisite decorations, festive music and the company of friends and neighbors for two days of walk-through tours.

The grand 1808 Cushing House is a perfect space to highlight the talents of area garden clubs and decorators including volunteers from the Newburyport Garden Club, Newburyport Horticultural Society, Newbury Garden Club and West Newbury Garden Club.

Free to members of the Museum of Newbury and residents of "Old Newbury" (Newbury, West Newbury, Newburyport and Byfield) to thank the community for their support. $10 for general admission. Donations gratefully appreciated.

Whether you're looking for festive inspiration, a fun outing with family and friends, or simply want to immerse yourself in the holiday atmosphere, the Cushing House Holiday Showcase is the place to be. Mark your calendars and join us for this unforgettable event!

Register: https://www.newburyhistory.org/calendar

Newburyport ArtWalk Self-Guided Tour of Galleries, Events & Exhibitions 
Saturday 12/2 from 10AM - 6PM (please note times may vary)
****Click the link below to visit the Artwalk website for specific times for events****

The Newburyport ArtWalk is a FREE, self-guided tour that allows you to explore art galleries throughout Newburyport’s Historic District as well as a few galleries just beyond the downtown area. Newburyport’s robust art scene is celebrated with the next Newburyport ArtWalk featuring paintings, photography, sculptures and more from individual local artists and group exhibitions.

Once details for the Holiday ArtWalk are finalized a gallery map and list of special events, exhibitions and demonstrations will be available for download. 

For more scheduling information: https://newburyportartwalk.weebly.com/event-schedule.html

A Guided Tour - A Step Through Time in a Salt Marsh - Parker River Wildlife Refuge
Saturday, 12/2 from 10 - 11:30 am

Go behind the scenes on a tour of the Refuge Salt Marsh. Learn about the history of human activity in the Salt Marsh at Parker River and visit areas of active restoration.

*Note: This is a 1-mile tour over uneven terrain. Please bring rubber boots, a water bottle, and warm clothes. We will meet inside the Visitor's Center and then drive onto the Refuge from there. This program may be a good opportunity for interested volunteers to learn more about the salt marsh.

Registration is limited to 15:
https://www.fws.gov/event/guided-tour-step-through-time-salt-marsh-0

Polar Express PJ Party - Blue Ocean Music Hall
Saturday, 12/2 from 10 -11:40 am

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!

✨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!

Tickets by phone: 978-462-5888  Tickets $28.00pp

Santa's Workshop - Located in Patrick Tracy Square
Hosted by the Newburyport Chamber & Decorated by the Newburyport Horticultural Society
Fridays: 12/1, 12/8, 12/15 - from 3:30- 5:30pm
Saturdays: 12/2, 12/9, 12/16 - from 11-2pm
Sundays: 12/3, 12/10, 12/17- from 11-2 

Visit Santa's Workshop located in Newburyport's Patrick Tracy Square, few doors down from Angie's Diner. The Workshop is open for viewing any time. If you would like to say hi or get a picture with Santa, make sure to visit during the days and times listed above. 

Santa's Workshop is hosted by the Newburyport Chamber of Commerce and decorated by volunteers from the Newburyport Horticultural Society. Both the interior and exterior of the workshop are beautifully decorated. It is a must see!

Sea Festival of Trees & Seaside Ice - Hosted by Blue Ocean Event Center
Thursday 11/30, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays between 11/18 - 12/3
Presented by Newburyport Bank in support of The Salisbury Beach Partnership & Carousel

Join Blue Ocean Event Center for a beloved Seacoast Holiday tradition. View magical, glittering trees, check out the giant Gingerbread House, enjoy an indoor skating rink, visit with holiday characters, visit Santa's Workshop and Toy Testing Station and even meet Santa Clause! Enter the  raffle for the chance to take home one of the beautiful sparkling trees. If you would like to skate at the Seaside Ice rink, the cost is free with your admission to the Sea Festive of Trees. You can bring your own skates or rent them for $5. 

View More Details
https://www.newburyport.com/sea-festival-of-trees/

Festival Days & Times:

Saturday, November 18th  11AM-8PM
Sunday, November 19th   11AM-5PM

Friday, November 24th   11AM-8PM
Saturday, November 25th   11AM-8PM
Sunday, November 26th  11AM-5PM

Thursday, November 30th   5PM-8PM
Friday, December 1st   5PM-8PM
Saturday, December 2nd    11AM-8PM
Sunday, December 3rd    11AM-5PM

Tickets:
Adults: $10
Children 5 & under: $5
*tickets are available for purchase at the door. No advance online ticket sales are available.

Amesbury Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting 
Saturday, 12/2 from 3:30 - 5 pm

Join us in downtown Amesbury for our favorite holiday tradition - the 2023 Holiday Parade! Immediately following the parade will be the annual tree lighting!

Cushing House Holiday Showcase  - Museum of Old Newbury
98 High St., Newburyport
Saturday, 12/2 and Sunday 12/3 from 10 am - 4 pm

Visit the1808 Cushing House this holiday season. to enjoy this National Historic Landmark in all its holiday finery!

Guests will enjoy exquisite decorations, festive music and the company of friends and neighbors for two days of walk-through tours.

The grand 1808 Cushing House is a perfect space to highlight the talents of area garden clubs and decorators including volunteers from the Newburyport Garden Club, Newburyport Horticultural Society, Newbury Garden Club and West Newbury Garden Club.

Free to members of the Museum of Newbury and residents of "Old Newbury" (Newbury, West Newbury, Newburyport and Byfield) to thank the community for their support. $10 for general admission. Donations gratefully appreciated.

Whether you're looking for festive inspiration, a fun outing with family and friends, or simply want to immerse yourself in the holiday atmosphere, the Cushing House Holiday Showcase is the place to be. Mark your calendars and join us for this unforgettable event!

Register: https://www.newburyhistory.org/calendar

Naughty or Nice Holiday Brunch - Blue Ocean Music Hall
Sunday, 12/3 from 10 - 11:30 am

Red Suit. Green Suit. Jolly one. Mean one. Who’s your fave? Santa or The Grinch. Come join the holiday fun in Beach-Ville! See what’s happening:

❤️Santa’s arrival by fire truck …psst… while The Grinch hides inside!
💚 A true Who-Feast with a Brunch Buffet with kid-friendly selections
❤️ Character Visits from Santa and the Grinch — Bring Your Camera!
💚 DJ Music, GrinchMas Trivia & Interactive Audience Participation
❤️ Plus Free Festival Admission!

Naughty + Nice Brunch Menu:
💚 Fresh Fruit Salad & House Baked Muffins – served tableside upon arrival
💚 Scrambled Eggs + Bacon
❤️ Breakfast Potatoes
💚 Waffles with Maple Syrup
❤️ House Baked Biscuits
💚 Dessert Platter ft. Fudge Brownies + Lemon Bars Served Family Style
❤️ Coffee or Tea for Adults, Juice or Milk for Children

PLEASE NOTE:

•  The Naughty & Nice Holiday Brunch featuring Santa & The Grinch is a themed, ticketed       event with activities available only to ticket  holders.  Space is limited.
•  Seating is at round tables that seat multiple guests.
•  Buffet is set up in Blue Ocean Music Hall.
•  All purchases are final.  Tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE.

Tickets by phone: 978-462-5888  $49.95 pp

Holiday Open House - Nunan Florist
Sunday, 12/3 from 10 am - 2 pm

Come on in and shop for some magical trees, poinsettias and don't forget to get a picture with  Santa himself. 

After shopping walk on over to Cafe Sarina for a bite to eat or a sweet treat.

Santa's Workshop -  Located in Patrick Tracy Square
Hosted by the Newburyport Chamber & Decorated by the Newburyport Horticultural Society
Fridays: 12/1, 12/8, 12/15 - from 3:30-5:30pm
Saturdays: 12/2, 12/9, 12/16 - from 11-2pm
Sundays: 12/3, 12/10, 12/17- from 11-2 

Visit Santa's Workshop located in Newburyport's Patrick Tracy Square, few doors down from Angie's Diner. The Workshop is open for viewing any time. If you would like to say hi or get a picture with Santa, make sure to visit during the days and times listed above. 

Santa's Workshop is hosted by the Newburyport Chamber of Commerce and decorated by volunteers from the Newburyport Horticultural Society. Both the interior and exterior of the workshop are beautifully decorated. It is a must see!

Sea Festival of Trees & Seaside Ice - Hosted by Blue Ocean Event Center
Thursday 11/30, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays between 11/18 - 12/3
Presented by Newburyport Bank in support of The Salisbury Beach Partnership & Carousel

Join Blue Ocean Event Center for a beloved Seacoast Holiday tradition. View magical, glittering trees, check out the giant Gingerbread House, enjoy an indoor skating rink, visit with holiday characters, visit Santa's Workshop and Toy Testing Station and even meet Santa Clause! Enter the  raffle for the chance to take home one of the beautiful sparkling trees. If you would like to skate at the Seaside Ice rink, the cost is free with your admission to the Sea Festive of Trees. You can bring your own skates or rent them for $5. 

View More Details
https://www.newburyport.com/sea-festival-of-trees/

Festival Days & Times:

Saturday, November 18th  11AM-8PM
Sunday, November 19th   11AM-5PM

Friday, November 24th   11AM-8PM
Saturday, November 25th   11AM-8PM
Sunday, November 26th  11AM-5PM

Thursday, November 30th   5PM-8PM
Friday, December 1st   5PM-8PM
Saturday, December 2nd    11AM-8PM
Sunday, December 3rd    11AM-5PM

Tickets:
Adults: $10
Children 5 & under: $5
*tickets are available for purchase at the door. No advance online ticket sales are available.

Jackman-Willett Holiday Open House - Sons & Daughters of the First Settlers of Newbury
Sunday, 12/3 from 12 - 4 pm

Celebrate the holidays with a visit to the historic Jackman – Willett Holiday Open House on Sunday, December 3, 2023, 12pm – 4pm. The House will be decorated for the holidays, and light refreshments will be available. This extraordinary House is a singular example of first period architecture in New England.  

The Jackman-Willett House was built in 1683 by James Jackman and is owned and maintained by the Sons & Daughters of the First Settlers of Newbury. It is located on the first road in Newbury, a short distance from the First Settlers’ landing place on the Parker River.  

Plan a visit to this historic House, and enjoy the company of friends, and neighbors.  The Jackman – Willett House is located at 1 Cottage Road, Newbury, MA.  Parking is available on the street.

Santa Parade - Merrimac (event by Ellen Salisbury Amirault)
Starts at Dr. Frederick N Sweetsir (6 miles)
Sunday, 12/3 from 1 - 2 pm (estimated end time)

If you are looking for a free, fun family activity, please come to the parade. Lots of floats and you get to see Santa himself.  The kids will love it.

Clark School Tour Us Tuesday
Tuesday 12/5, 10:30am

Thinking of sending your kids to the Clark school, come take a tour! 
Clark School, a coeducational private school located in Rowley, MA, offers rolling admissions, making any time of year the perfect time to schedule a private tour or attend an open house. Clark School Admissions Events are excellent opportunities for prospective students and their families to learn more about our school, our approach to education—and most importantly to develop an understanding of whether Clark School is the right learning environment and experience for them.


Registration: Admissions Events at Clark School — Clark School

Sip & Shop & Nibble & Nourish - Great Living Home & Grace Marchese-Screnci
@Appliance Warehouse
Wednesday, 12/6 from 5:30 - 7:30pm

Santa's Helpers Chefs show off their Culinary Talent. Festive Holiday Samplers. Putting a Punch in your punch. Chair Massage, Sound Coding Demo, Guided Meditation, Reiki Demo, Healers Discussion. Plus visit our beautifully curated Art Gallery showcased 25 area artists. 

Raffles, Giveaway and Special Event Offers. 

Bring your friends and appetite.

Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus - Market Square, Amesbury
Thursday, 12/7 from 5 - 7 pm

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting Market Square during Shop Local, Shop Late Sip & Stroll. Come downtown to shop or grab a bite to eat and swing by to let our special guests know if you've been naughty or nice.

Downtown Amesbury Sip and Stroll 
Thursday, 12/7 from 5 - 8 pm
Santa and Mrs. Claus - Market Square from 5 - 7 pm

Many of our local retailers will be offering light refreshments & snacks while you shop during the December Shop Local, Shop Late Thursday nights to offer customers extended hours leading up to the holidays. To bring even more cheer to this holiday season we have planned some fun activities (and special visitors!) for each Thursday.These nights are a great opportunity to celebrate the season, grab your family or some friends and check off that shopping list while supporting small businesses!

This night  come meet Santa and Mrs. Claus!

Plum Island Beachcoma Music Bingo 
Thursday's from 7-9 pm 

The Beachcoma has Music Bingo going on from 7-9pm every Thursday Night! 90s Pop in the Mix… Just one of three rounds, with two winners per round! It’s such a blast! 

Head down, good food, good music, good company! Fun for the entire family!! All supplies are provided, just bring the gang down and have some fun at the Plum Island Beachcoma!

Santa's Workshop -  Located in Patrick Tracy Square
Hosted by the Newburyport Chamber & Decorated by the Newburyport Horticultural Society
Fridays: 12/1, 12/8, 12/15 - from 3:30- 5:30pm
Saturdays: 12/2, 12/9, 12/16 - from 11-2pm
Sundays: 12/3, 12/10, 12/17- from 11-2 

Visit Santa's Workshop located in Newburyport's Patrick Tracy Square, few doors down from Angie's Diner. The Workshop is open for viewing any time. If you would like to say hi or get a picture with Santa, make sure to visit during the days and times listed above. 

Santa's Workshop is hosted by the Newburyport Chamber of Commerce and decorated by volunteers from the Newburyport Horticultural Society. Both the interior and exterior of the workshop are beautifully decorated. It is a must see!

Holiday Invitation Nights - Hosted by the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce 
Friday's, on 12/1, 12/8, and 12/15 from 6 - 9pm

Mark your calendars, book a babysitter, and call your friends to make plans for three great nights in Newburyport! Enjoy merchant hospitality, live entertainment, shopping, and dining in beautiful and festive downtown Newburyport, The Tannery, Merrimac Place, and Horton's Yard. Spend your evening strolling from shop to shop as you stock up on holiday gifts while enjoying munchies and beverages offered by local merchants. These Newburyport Invitation Nights will get you in the holiday spirit and will turn any Scrooge into Kris Kringle.

Downtown Newburyport and
The Tannery Marketplace
Merrimac Place
Horton's Yard

Movie Night / Childcare During Holiday Shopping Invitation Night - NYS - City Hall
Friday, 12/8 from 6 - 9 pm

Treat your kids to popcorn and a movie while you treat yourself to a night on the town during the Newburyport Chamber Invitation Night!  Your Child is welcome to bring blankets, pillows and their comfiest PJs!

This event is open to grades K - 5.  This is aide to help parents go shopping for the Holidays.
Newburyport Residents: $5 Non Residents $10

Reservations are required and must pay online while space is available.
https://newburyportma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30046

Joy Nest Live Jazz by Isabel Stover
Friday, 12/8 from 7-10 pm in the Upstairs Lounge

Relax, sip and savor while you sink in to a velvet cushion and unwind to the sounds of Live Jazz at the Joy Nest starting at 7pm in the upstairs lounge. The Joy Nest has scheduled some outstanding local Jazz musicians. Come try a Prohibition Era creative cocktail paired with Thai Tapas inspired by street food vendors of Bangkok.

Reservations are highly encouraged.

Reserve a Table:
online or by calling 978-572-1615

Annual Toy Drive - Salisbury Police Department
Saturday, 12/9 from 8 am - 12 pm
Sunday, 12/10 from 8 am - 3 pm
Salisbury Square

Please join us Saturday December 9th from 8am-12pm and Sunday December 10th from 8am-3pm in Salisbury Square for our annual toy and food drive. This is in conjunction with Salisbury Santa's Helpers and The Pettengill House, Inc. to help families in need during the holiday season.

We will be accepting new, unwrapped toys, hats, gloves, coats, non-perishables and even gift cards.

We hope to see you in the Circle Insurance/Good Fortune Plaza. Your support and generosity will make a big difference for our Salisbury families.

Newburyport Holiday House Tour Supporting Anna Jaques Hospital Aid Association 
Saturday 12/9 from 10 am - 4 pm 
Event Start Location - Newburyport Senior Center - Exchange Ticket for Tour Book/Map

The Newburyport Holiday House Tour experience includes a rare glimpse into greater Newburyport’s finest private residences and unique spaces. Your self-guided tour takes you through various homes festively decorated inside and outside, reflecting the homeowner’s individual celebrations and traditions of the season. Come and experience a day full of holiday magic and surprise!

Note: This tour is appropriate for children ages 12 and up. Tickets are $30 in advance/$35 day of tour, and available online or in person (by cash or check) at Chococoa or the Anna Jaques Hospital Gift Shop.

 Purchase Tickets:
https://annajaqueshospitalaidassociati.ticketspice.com/holiday-house-tour-2023

Holiday Hot Chocolate Stand - Hollyandbub - Newburyport
Saturday, 12/9 from 10 am-- 12pm
Pike Street - Downtown Newburyport

Kindly Join us for a Holiday Hot Chocolate Stand, to collect gift cards for teens and tweens recently placed into foster care in the Merrimack Valley in partnership with my department of Child and Family Services.

Hot chocolate and holiday treats from Olives and Chococoa.

Have a cup of cheer!

Whiskers Wonderland at MRFRS - Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society
Saturday, 12/9 from 10 am - 3 pm 

We’re excited to invite everyone to join us in person for our annual holiday open house! You can shop like Santa Paws and find gifts for all the cats and cat lovers on your list! There will be MRFRS items like our 2024 Cat Calendar, holiday ornaments, and cat toys and fleece beds. Plus, you’ll find one-of-a-kind handmade crafts, like knitwear, soaps, and candles for those harder to shop for people on your list.

This year’s Whisker Wonderland will once again feature our Bake Sale with delicious homemade baked goods, like brownies, cookies, and cupcakes!

All the proceeds raised during Whisker Wonderland go directly to help support MRFRS’s programs and services, so you can feel good knowing you are helping improve the lives of cats while having some festive fun!

Arts and Soul Holiday Artisans' Show hosted by Liz Vogt Frame & Kay Brice
@ Newburyport Brewing Co.
Saturday, 12/9 from 11 am - 2 pm (estimated end time)

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!

Holiday Open House at Neer North
Saturday, 12/9 from 11 am - 2 pm

Come by NEER North for our Third Annual Holiday Open House event. Say hello to the rescue horses, mules and donkeys , check loved ones off your shopping list with NEER Gear, gifts, prints and photos available for purchase, grab a cookie, and get a tour of the farm with volunteers.

Santa's Workshop - Located in Patrick Tracy Square 
Hosted by the Newburyport Chamber & Decorated by the Newburyport Horticultural Society
Fridays: 12/1, 12/8, 12/15 - from 3:30-5:30pm
Saturdays: 12/2, 12/9, 12/16 - from 11-2pm
Sundays: 12/3, 12/10, 12/17- from 11-2 

Visit Santa's Workshop located in Newburyport's Patrick Tracy Square, few doors down from Angie's Diner. The Workshop is open for viewing any time. If you would like to say hi or get a picture with Santa, make sure to visit during the days and times listed above. 

Santa's Workshop is hosted by the Newburyport Chamber of Commerce and decorated by volunteers from the Newburyport Horticultural Society. Both the interior and exterior of the workshop are beautifully decorated. It is a must see!

Annual Holiday Craft Fair - PI Beachcoma
Saturdays, 12/9 & 12/16 from 2 - 5 pm

Sip and shop local. Artists vary each week. Mark your calendars!

Handmade local crafters from jewelry to paintings, pet items to hand warms, driftwood art and many more!

Great way to finish your holiday shopping and supporting local artists.

Newburyport Choral Society - Winter Concert 
A Celebration of Unity: Holiday Music from Around the World 
Saturday, 12/9 from 7:30 - 9 pm & Sunday, 12/10  2:30 -4 pm
Belleville Congregational Church

Our 2023 Winter Concert, “A Celebration of Unity: Holiday Music from Around the World”, will feature Benjamin Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols as well as holiday music from various cultures around the globe. We will be joined once again by the joyful voices of the Greater Newburyport Children’s Chorus under the direction of Gina McKeown, along with an ensemble of string and percussion instruments.

Purchase Tickets:
https://tickets.chorusconnection.com/nbptcs/events/888

Annual Toy Drive - Salisbury Police Department
Saturday, 12/9 from 8 am - 12 pm
Sunday, 12/10 from 8 am - 3 pm
Salisbury Square

Please join us Saturday December 9th from 8am-12pm and Sunday December 10th from 8am-3pm in Salisbury Square for our annual toy and food drive. This is in conjunction with Salisbury Santa's Helpers and The Pettengill House, Inc. to help families in need during the holiday season.

We will be accepting new, unwrapped toys, hats, gloves, coats, non-perishables and even gift cards.

We hope to see you in the Circle Insurance/Good Fortune Plaza. Your support and generosity will make a big difference for our Salisbury families.

Nutcracker Brunch - Blue Ocean Music Hall
Sunday, 12/10 from 10 am - 12 pm

From Sugar Plum Fairies in the Land of Sweets to Brunch By the Sea, savor our Holiday Nutcracker Ballet Event!
The experience features:

🩰Brunch Buffet with kid-friendly selections
❤️Visits with the Nutcracker, ballerina Clara, and Santa
🩰Act II performances from The Nutcracker Ballet by Methuen Ballet Ensemble, featuring the Land of Sweets lively dances

Nutcracker Brunch Menu:

❤️Fresh Fruit Salad & House Baked Muffins – served tableside upon arrival
❤️ Scrambled Eggs + Bacon
❤️ Breakfast Potatoes
❤️ Waffles with Maple Syrup
❤️ House Baked Biscuits
❤️ Dessert Platter ft. Fudge Brownies + Lemon Bars Served Family Style
❤️ Coffee or Tea for Adults, Juice or Milk for Children

PLEASE NOTE:
► The Nutcracker Ballet Brunch is a themed, ticketed event with activities available only to ticket holders. Space is limited.
► Seating is at round tables that seat multiple guests.
► Buffet is set up in Blue Ocean Music Hall.
► All purchases are final. Tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE.

Tickets by phone: 978-462-5888  Tickets: $44.95

Holiday Makers Market - Brewery Silvaticus
Sunday, 12/10 from 11am - 5pm

Mark your calendars for one of the best events of the year! Sunday Dec 10th from 11-5pm the taproom transforms into a beautiful winter market with some of our areas most talented vendors.

Santa's Workshop -  Located in Patrick Tracy Square
Hosted by the Newburyport Chamber & Decorated by the Newburyport Horticultural Society
Fridays: 12/1, 12/8, 12/15 - from 3:30- 5:30pm
Saturdays: 12/2, 12/9, 12/16 - from 11-2pm
Sundays: 12/3, 12/10, 12/17- from 11-2 

Visit Santa's Workshop located in Newburyport's Patrick Tracy Square, few doors down from Angie's Diner. The Workshop is open for viewing any time. If you would like to say hi or get a picture with Santa, make sure to visit during the days and times listed above. 

Santa's Workshop is hosted by the Newburyport Chamber of Commerce and decorated by volunteers from the Newburyport Horticultural Society. Both the interior and exterior of the workshop are beautifully decorated. It is a must see!

Newburyport Choral Society - Winter Concert 
A Celebration of Unity: Holiday Music from Around the World 
Sunday 12/10 from  2:30 - 4 pm
Belleville Congregational Church

Our 2023 Winter Concert, “A Celebration of Unity: Holiday Music from Around the World”, will feature Benjamin Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols as well as holiday music from various cultures around the globe. We will be joined once again by the joyful voices of the Greater Newburyport Children’s Chorus under the direction of Gina McKeown, along with an ensemble of string and percussion instruments. 

Purchase Tickets
https://tickets.chorusconnection.com/nbptcs/events/888

Blood Pressure Checks 
Tuesday 12/12 from 11am - 1 pm 
Senior Community Center 

Blood pressure checks will be held at the Senior Center on the 2nd Tuesday of each month between 11 am - 1 pm. These checks are open to the public. 

A Sinatra Christmas - Firehouse Center (two shows)
Tuesday, 12/12 from 3 - 5 pm  and 7 - 9 pm (estimated end time)

Rich DiMare is an American Jazz singer who specializes in the Frank Sinatra songbook. "A Sinatra Christmas" is playing two shows at the Firehouse. With all your holiday favorites like "Jingle Bells" and "White Christmas". Mixed with Frank's icon and beloved songs that include "My Way" and "New York, New York".

Purchase Tickets:
https://firehouse.org/event/a-sinatra-christmas/2023-12-12/1/

A Sinatra Christmas - Firehouse Center (two shows)
Tuesday, 12/12 from 3 - 5 pm  and 7 - 9 pm (estimated end time)

Rich DiMare is an American Jazz singer who specializes in the Frank Sinatra songbook. "A Sinatra Christmas" is playing two shows at the Firehouse. With all your holiday favorites like "Jingle Bells" and "White Christmas". Mixed with Frank's icon and beloved songs that include "My Way" and "New York, New York".

Purchase Tickets:
https://firehouse.org/event/a-sinatra-christmas/2023-12-12/1/

Plum Island Beachcoma Music Bingo 
Thursday's from 7-9 pm 

The Beachcoma has Music Bingo going on from 7-9pm every Thursday Night! 90s Pop in the Mix… Just one of three rounds, with two winners per round! It’s such a blast! 

Head down, good food, good music, good company! Fun for the entire family!! All supplies are provided, just bring the gang down and have some fun at the Plum Island Beachcoma!

Santa's Workshop - located Patrick Tracy Square
Hosted by the Newburyport Chamber & Decorated by the Newburyport Horticultural Society
Fridays: 12/1, 12/8, 12/15 - from 3:30- 5:30pm
Saturdays: 12/2, 12/9, 12/16 - from 11-2pm
Sundays: 12/3, 12/10, 12/17- from 11-2 

Visit Santa's Workshop located in Newburyport's Patrick Tracy Square, few doors down from Angie's Diner. The Workshop is open for viewing any time. If you would like to say hi or get a picture with Santa, make sure to visit during the days and times listed above. 

Santa's Workshop is hosted by the Newburyport Chamber of Commerce and decorated by volunteers from the Newburyport Horticultural Society. Both the interior and exterior of the workshop are beautifully decorated. It is a must see!

Holiday Invitation Nights - Hosted by the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce 
Friday's, on 12/1, 12/8, and 12/15 from 6 - 9pm

Mark your calendars, book a babysitter, and call your friends to make plans for three great nights in Newburyport! Enjoy merchant hospitality, live entertainment, shopping, and dining in beautiful and festive downtown Newburyport, The Tannery, Merrimac Place, and Horton's Yard. Spend your evening strolling from shop to shop as you stock up on holiday gifts while enjoying munchies and beverages offered by local merchants. These Newburyport Invitation Nights will get you in the holiday spirit and will turn any Scrooge into Kris Kringle.

Downtown Newburyport and
The Tannery Marketplace
Merrimac Place
Horton's Yard

Movie Night / Childcare During Holiday Shopping Invitation Night - NYS - City Hall
Friday, 12/15 from 6 - 9 pm

Treat your kids to popcorn and a movie while you treat yourself to a night on the town during the Newburyport Chamber Invitation Night!  Your Child is welcome to bring blankets, pillows and their comfiest PJs!

This event is open to grades K - 5.  This is aide to help parents go shopping for the Holidays.
Newburyport Residents: $5 Non Residents $10

Reservations are required and must pay online while space is available.
https://newburyportma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30046

Kids Holiday Dance - Cafe Sarina
Friday, 12/15 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm (estimated end time)

Join us for a festive evening of holiday cheer! With only 70 limited tickets available, it's an exclusive opportunity to celebrate the season with friends and family.  Here's what you can expect at this exciting event.

Crafts: A variety of holiday - themed crafts suitable for all ages will be available. From ornament decorating to personalized holiday cards, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Live DJ: Groove to the latest holiday tunes and dance the night away with our talented DJ, who will keep the party atmosphere alive with their energetic beats.

Goody Bags: Attendees will receive delightful goody bags filled with surprises and holiday treats to make your evening even more memorable.

Treats for Sale: Satisfy your sweet tooth and indulge in a wide selection of deletable holiday treats available for purchase. From cookies to hot cocoa, we've got your cravings covered.

Special Sangria for Adults available for purchase. For the grown-ups in the crowd, savor our special holiday sangria, expertly crafted to complement the festivities.

Purchase your tickets now and kick off the holiday season with a bang! When you purchase tickets for for a child, please indicate how many adults to ensure we don't surpass capacity limits.  Adults are free!!!

Purchase tickets:
https://nunans.com/product/cafe-holiday-dance/

Joy Nest Live Jazz by Chuck Walker Trio
 Friday, 12/15 from 7-10 pm in the Upstairs Lounge

Relax, sip and savor while you sink in to a velvet cushion and unwind to the sounds of Live Jazz at the Joy Nest starting at 7pm in the upstairs lounge. The Joy Nest has scheduled some outstanding local Jazz musicians. Come try a Prohibition Era creative cocktail paired with Thai Tapas inspired by street food vendors of Bangkok.

Reservations are highly encouraged.

Reserve a Table:
online or by calling 978-572-1615

Santa's Workshop - Located in Patrick Tracy Square
Hosted by the Newburyport Chamber & Decorated by the Newburyport Horticultural Society
Fridays: 12/1, 12/8, 12/15 - from 3:30-5:30pm
Saturdays: 12/2, 12/9, 12/16 - from 11-2pm
Sundays: 12/3, 12/10, 12/17- from 11-2 

Visit Santa's Workshop located in Newburyport's Patrick Tracy Square, few doors down from Angie's Diner. The Workshop is open for viewing any time. If you would like to say hi or get a picture with Santa, make sure to visit during the days and times listed above. 

Santa's Workshop is hosted by the Newburyport Chamber of Commerce and decorated by volunteers from the Newburyport Horticultural Society. Both the interior and exterior of the workshop are beautifully decorated. It is a must see!

2023 Holiday Market - Riverwalk Brewing Co.
Saturday 12/16 & Sunday 12/17 - Doors open at noon - 5 (estimated end time)

Get ready to immerse yourself in the festive spirit at our vibrant Holiday Market! We're thrilled to host over 30 incredible vendors, each offering a unique selection of wares and goods perfect for holiday gifting. 

Indulge in a variety of delicious food options and make your shopping experience even more delightful with some cold, refreshing beers.

Stay tuned as we highlight our amazing makers over the next couple of weeks!

Free admission!

Annual Holiday Craft Fair - PI Beachcoma
Saturdays, 12/9 & 12/16 from 2 - 5 pm

Sip and shop local. Artists vary each week. Mark your calendars!

Handmade local crafters from jewelry to paintings, pet items to hand warms, driftwood art and many more!

Great way to finish your holiday shopping and supporting local artists.

Santa's Workshop -  Located in Patrick Tracy Square
Hosted by the Newburyport Chamber & Decorated by the Newburyport Horticultural Society
Fridays: 12/1, 12/8, 12/15 - from 3:30- 5:30pm
Saturdays: 12/2, 12/9, 12/16 - from 11-2pm
Sundays: 12/3, 12/10, 12/17- from 11-2 

Visit Santa's Workshop located in Newburyport's Patrick Tracy Square, few doors down from Angie's Diner. The Workshop is open for viewing any time. If you would like to say hi or get a picture with Santa, make sure to visit during the days and times listed above. 

Santa's Workshop is hosted by the Newburyport Chamber of Commerce and decorated by volunteers from the Newburyport Horticultural Society. Both the interior and exterior of the workshop are beautifully decorated. It is a must see!

2023 Holiday Market - Riverwalk Brewing Co.
Saturday 12/16 & Sunday 12/17 - Doors open at noon - 5 (estimated end time)

Get ready to immerse yourself in the festive spirit at our vibrant Holiday Market! We're thrilled to host over 30 incredible vendors, each offering a unique selection of wares and goods perfect for holiday gifting. 

Indulge in a variety of delicious food options and make your shopping experience even more delightful with some cold, refreshing beers.

Stay tuned as we highlight our amazing makers over the next couple of weeks!

Free admission!

Winter Baroque - Newburyport Chamber Music Festival
Sunday 12/17, 3pm - 4pm

The Newburyport Chamber Music Festival presents a special Winter Baroque concert for the greater Newburyport community on Sunday, December 17th at 3:00pm

Music for trumpet, violin, continuo
The concert is about an hour with no intermission

Perry Sutton, trumpet
Cynthia Roberts, violin
Eliana Razzino Yang, cello
John McKean, harpsichord

$35 advance; $40 at the door; Students & EBT/WIC/ConnectCare Cardholders FREE (Bring valid ID)
Purchase Tickets:
https://www.newburyportchambermusic.org/events/2023-winter-baroque

Downtown Amesbury Sip and Stroll 
Thursday, 12/21 from 5 - 8 pm

Many of our local retailers will be offering light refreshments & snacks while you shop during the December Shop Local, Shop Late Thursday nights to offer customers extended hours leading up to the holidays. To bring even more cheer to this holiday season we have planned some fun activities (and special visitors!) for each Thursday.These nights are a great opportunity to celebrate the season, grab your family or some friends and check off that shopping list while supporting small businesses!

Unsilent Night - Downtown Amesbury 
Thursday, 12/21 from 6 - 7 pm

Unsilent Night is an original composition by Phil Kline, written specifically to be heard outdoors in the month of December. It takes the form of a street promenade in which the audience becomes the performer. Participants carry boomboxes, phones, or anything that amplifies music, and will simultaneously start playing on one of four tracks of music. Participants will then walk a carefully chosen route through downtown Amesbury, creating a unique mobile sound sculpture which is different from every listener's perspective.

Plum Island Beachcoma Music Bingo 
Thursday's from 7-9 pm 

The Beachcoma has Music Bingo going on from 7-9pm every Thursday Night! 90s Pop in the Mix… Just one of three rounds, with two winners per round! It’s such a blast! 

Head down, good food, good music, good company! Fun for the entire family!! All supplies are provided, just bring the gang down and have some fun at the Plum Island Beachcoma!

Joy Nest Live Jazz by Ryan Geary
 Friday, 12/22 from 7-10 pm in the Upstairs Lounge

Relax, sip and savor while you sink in to a velvet cushion and unwind to the sounds of Live Jazz at the Joy Nest starting at 7pm in the upstairs lounge. The Joy Nest has scheduled some outstanding local Jazz musicians. Come try a Prohibition Era creative cocktail paired with Thai Tapas inspired by street food vendors of Bangkok.

Reservations are highly encouraged.

Reserve a Table:
online or by calling 978-572-1615