Celebrate Christmas in Edgartown
Friday, December 11
Christmas In Edgartown 2-10 pm, various locations.
Waiting for Santa at last year's Christmas in Edgartown parade. Photo by M.C. Wallo
Inns of Edgartown Tour 2-4 pm, various inns. Hob Knob, Ashley, Harbor View Hotel, Point Way, Victorian, Edgartown Residence, The Fallon.
Complimentary Hors D'oeuvres 2-5 pm, Détente Restaurant. 508-627-8810.
Irish Coffee Evening 5-9 pm, Atlantic Fish and Chop House. Complimentary Irish Coffee.
Lighthouse Lighting 5:30-6:30 pm, Edgartown Lighthouse. Music by The Contemporary Music Center; refreshments at Harbor View.
Hayrides 5:30-7:30 pm, Mini Park, Main Street. Sponsored by Rotary Club.
Sonia and Maisie Jarrell.
Bank Open House 6-8 pm, Edgartown National Bank. Wine and cheese, raffle.
Holiday Soiree 6-8 pm, Dr. Daniel Fisher House, Edgartown. Prelude to Minnesingers' Holiday Concert. $85. 508-627-4440; info@mvpreservation.org.
Dickens Village Display 6-8 pm, Point Way Inn.
Minnesingers' Holiday Concert 8-10 pm, Old Whaling Church, Edgartown. MVRHS student choral group. $15. 508-627-4441; info@mvpreservation.org.
Saturday, December 12
Christmas In Edgartown Events 9 am-10 pm
Gingerbread Cookie Decorating 9-10:30 am, Felix Neck, Edgartown. Pre-register: 508-627-4850.
Benefit Bake Sale 9:30-1 pm, Alchemy porch. Benefits West Tisbury class of 2012. Hot apple cider, gift basket raffle. 774-563-1004.
Last year, the Daniel Fisher House was filled with homemade sweets, handmade knits, and people in festive spirits.
Holiday Parade 10 am, Main Street.
Wreath Making Workshop 10 am-4 pm, Donaroma's Nursery, Edgartown. Hands-on wreath or boxwood tree workshop. Pre-register: 508-627-8366.
Holiday Art and Crafts Fair/Raffle 10 am-4 pm, Edgartown School. 17th annual fundraiser for 8th grade class. More than 30 Island artists/craftspeople; food. 508-627-9180.
Dickens Village Display 10 am-4 pm, Point Way Inn.
Churches Open House 10 am-4 pm, various churches: Old Whaling, St. Andrew's, Federated, St. Elizabeth's.
Elves Fair 10 am-4 pm, 45 South Summer St. Benefits Plum Hill School. Crafts, gingerbread houses, retail, games, silent auction.
Jewelry Jingle 10 am-4 pm, M.V. Museum. Used jewelry sale. Refreshments. Donations welcome in advance. 508-627-4441.
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Hand-Made From the Heart Craft Sale/Holiday Tea 10 am-4 pm, Dr. Daniel Fisher House, Edgartown. Holiday sale benefits Hospice of M.V. 508-693-0189.
Open House: Murdick's Fudge 10 am-5 pm.
Bah Humbug Ghosts, Gossip, Downright
Scandal Tours 11 am, Pease House, M.V. Museum. $12. 508-627-2529.
Gingerbread Cookie Decorating 11 am-12:30 pm, Felix Neck, Edgartown. Pre-register: 508-627-4850.
Photos with Santa 11 am-1 pm, 37 Main St. Benefits Big Brothers, Big Sisters of M.V.
Christmas Shoppers Luncheon 11 am-2 pm, Baylies Room, Old Whaling Church. Hosted by United Methodist Church. Corn chowder, sandwiches, pies.
Open House with the Arts 11 am-5 pm, various galleries.
Book Signings 11:30 am-2:30 pm, Edgartown Books. 11:30: Tom Dunlop, Alison Shaw; 1 pm: Cynthia Riggs; 2 pm: Stephanie Duckworth; 3 pm: Ted Murphy. 508-627-8463.
Great Chowder Contest 12 noon-2 pm, The Wharf. Benefits Red Stocking Fund. $8. 508-939-0199.
Tours of Edgartown Lighthouse 12 noon-3 pm. Benefits M.V. Museum. $5/family. 508-627-4441.
Live Nativity 1 pm, Old Whaling Church steps. Presented by Faith Community Church.
Gingerbread Cookie Decorating 1-2:30 pm, Felix Neck, Edgartown. Pre-register: 508-627-4850.
Holiday Crafts 1-3 pm, Edgartown Library. All ages. Refreshments. 508-627-4221.
Inns of Edgartown Tour 2-4 pm. See Dec. 11.
Complimentary Hors D'oeuvres 2-5 pm, Détente Restaurant. 508-627-8810.
Cookie Tasting Contest 2-5 pm, Espresso Love. 4th annual event; benefits winner's choice. 508-627-9211.
Wine Tasting 3 pm, Soigne.
Author's Talk 3 pm, M.V. Museum, Edgartown. John Hough, "Seen the Glory: A Story of the Battle of Gettysburg." Free.
Holiday Concert 3-5 pm, Mini Park. TBA. Food. Sponsored by Rotary Club of M.V.
Minnesingers' Holiday Family Concert 4 pm & 8 pm, Old Whaling Church, Edgartown. Preservation Trust presents MVRHS student choral group. $10; free for ages 13 and up. 508-627-4441; info@mvpreservation.org.
Irish Coffee Evening 5-9 pm, Atlantic Fish and Chop House. See Dec. 11.
Christmas Tree Lighting and Caroling 6 pm, The Village Green. With Vineyard Assembly of God Choir.
Sunday, December 13
Christmas In Edgartown Events 8 am-2:30 pm
Breakfast with Santa 8-10:30 am, The Wharf. Benefits Jim Lambert Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Open House: Murdick's Fudge 10 am-5 pm.
Kid's Treasure Hunt 11 am-2 pm, Past and Presents.
Silent Auction 12 noon, The Anchors. Benefits The Friends of the Council on Aging.
Winter Walk 1-2:30 pm, Felix Neck. With naturalist Susie Bowman. $6; $3 members. Pre-register: 508-627-4850
