holiday events

Holiday Fair during the Festival of Trees - Food, Apple Crisp, Cookies by the Bag, Games for Children, Child Only Shopping Room and 90 crafters/vendors! Visit Santa from 10-noon! ✨Crafters 🍲Homemade Food 🍪Cookies by the Bag 🧒🏼Children’s Games 🛍️ Child Only Shopping Room(items $5 & under) 🎅🏻 SANTA 10AM-12PM🎅🏻

This is day filled with music, hayrides, local artisans, delicious treats, carolers, cocoa, and cheer across the community.

Experience the magic of the season at the Townsend Tree Lighting, where the community comes together to light the town tree. Programming and caroling begin at 4:30 PM followed by the tree lighting. After a special visitor, all are welcome to share in food and fellowship at St. John's. Come visit with old friends and make new ones while enjoying soups/stews/chili and desserts.

Come enjoy crafts, cookie making, and a visit from Santa.

Get into the spirit of giving by attending a community gifting party. Have something to share? Bring along new or very gently used items. Come shop for items that you might need to make your holiday bright.

Artisan's Market featuring small businesses and crafters selling handmade items, baked goods, and children's activities. Bring a non-perishable food item for the pantry. Hosted by the Lunenburg Artisans Market.

Join us for a little bit of pre-holiday cheer and music at the beautiful and historic Ashby Free Public Library. Listen to a variety of songs from John Lennon/Beatles, to Christmas songs, and more!