Notes regarding time
All events are subject to change or cancel. It is good practice to confirm events prior to attendingDescription
Williamstown will be filled with holiday sounds and spirit featuring festivities with traditional New England flair, including old-fashioned caroling, horse-drawn carriage rides, the annual ReinDog Parade, Penny Social, a visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus, tree lighting, and much more.
Please join in Holiday Walk events happening Friday, Saturday, and Sunday!
Here’s what’s happening Friday:
5:45pm CANDLELIGHT YOGA* at Tasha Yoga (Benefiting local food pantries)
6pm JAZZ BAND CONCERT: LAO TIZER QUARTET* Featuring Eric Marienthal at The Clark Auditorium
*Purchase required
Here’s what’s happening on Saturday:
- 9am “RUN WITH THE REINDEER” 5K FUN RUN at Purple Pub Courtyard (Sponsored by Jumpstart Running & Nature’s Closet)
- 8-11am BREAKFAST WITH SANTA* at The Williams Inn Ballroom
- 10am-5pm GINGERBREAD HOUSE EXHIBITION at Purple Pub Annex (Sponsored by Sweetwood of Williamstown)
- 10am-5pm SALE at Williams College Museum of Art Shop: Everything is 50% off. Galleries open with free admission. Special activities 3-5pm.
- 11am ELF at Images Cinema (Sponsored by Alton & Westall / Burnham Gold). Free.
- 11am-1pm COOKIE DECORATING & CRAFTS (Sponsored by The Print Shop Williamstown). Free.
- 12-2pm CRAFTING FOR KIDS at The Log by Ramuntos (Sponsored by Pine Cobble School). Free.
- 1-3pm SOUP-ER BOWL COOK-OFF* on Walden Street (Sponsored by MountainOne and benefiting local food pantries)
- 1-3pm COOKIE DECORATING at Spoon Café (Sponsored by Buxton School). Free.
- 1-3pm WUPE-FM LIVE BROADCAST at Williamstown Chamber of Commerce Front Porch
- 1-3pm GREETING CARD WRITING at the First Congregational Church Front Steps
- 1-6pm TREE SHOWCASE at First Congregational Church (Benefiting Northern Berkshire Habitat for Humanity)
- 1-6pm YULETIDE TREASURES POP-UP SHOP* at First Congregational Church (Vintage & handmade tree ornaments, jewelry, and small gifts for sale)
- 1:15pm ELF at Images Cinema (Sponsored by Alton & Westall / Burnham Gold). Free.
- 2-4pm LIVE A CAPELLA MUSIC on the Post Office Steps:
- 2pm - Springstreeters
- 2:20pm - Aristocows
- 2:40pm - Good Question
- 3:20pm - Ephlats
- 3:40pm - Northern Berkshire Choral
- 2-4pm HOT CHOCOLATE & COOKIES on The Williams Inn Lawn (Sponsored by The Williams Inn). Free.
- 2-4:30pm ART MAKING WITH THE CLARK in the TD Bank Lobby (Sponsored by Clark Art Institute). Free.
- 2-5pm PENNY SOCIAL & NONPROFIT FAIR at Williams College Lasell Gym (Benefiting Williamstown Community Chest)
- 2:30pm REINDOG PARADE LINE-UP & JUDGING on the Falk Science Quad (Categories: Small, Medium, Large, & Family Troupe)
- 3pm REINDOG PARADE on Spring Street (Sponsored by Southwestern Vermont Medical Center)
- 3-4:30pm WILLINET LIVE
- 3-5pm HOT CIDER & FIRESIDE CHAT at Paresky Park across from Images Cinema (Sponsored by the Williamstown D.I.R.E. Committee). Free.
- 3-5pm WARM UP @ WCMA with tea & cookies, music, and family art activities (Williams College Museum of Art)
- 3-5pm GENTLY USED STUFFED TOY DRIVE FOR FIRST RESPONDERS outside Amy’s Cottage (Sponsored by Girl Scout Troop 11626)
- 3-5pm LIVE DJ at Williamstown Chamber of Commerce Front Porch
- 3-8pm GARLIC KNOT WREATH MAKING* Pick-up kits with instructions at The Log By Ramunto’s
- 3:30pm VISIT WITH SANTA CLAUS at The Williams Bookstore (Sponsored by Greylock Federal Credit Union)
- 3:30-6pm HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE RIDES on Spring Street (Sponsored by Clark Art Institute). Free.
- 4pm & 7pm A CHRISTMAS SERVICE OF LESSONS AND CAROLS at Thompson Memorial Chapel
- 5pm TREE LIGHTING & CAROLING on The Williams Inn Lawn (Sponsored by The Williams Inn)
- 5:30pm LAS POSADAS: WELCOMING THE STRANGER at St. John’s Episcopal Church
- 7pm HOLIDAY MUSICAL BINGO* at Mingo’s Sports Bar & Grill (Benefiting Louison House)
*Purchase required.
Here's what's happening Sunday:
9am-12pm PANCAKE BREAKFAST* at Williamstown Elementary School Cafeteria (Benefiting the 6th Grade Class)
9am-4pm CRAFT SHOW at Williamstown Elementary School Gymnasium
1-4pm FIRST SUNDAY FREE: CELEBRATION at The Clark. Enjoy free admission all-day (Family programs are generously supported by Allen & Company)
1:15pm ELF at Images Cinema (Sponsored by Alton & Westall / Burnham Gold). Free.
2pm LIVE PERFORMANCE OF ED NAPIER’S MUSIC LESSONS at The Clark Auditorium. Reserve your space. (Sponsored by Williamstown Theatre Festival). Free.
*Purchase required.
In addition, downtown businesses will be collecting necessary items to help our Berkshire communities-in-need. Support local shops AND help pay it forward to local charities:
December 2-9: Non-Perishable Festive Food Drive!
Please donate cake, brownie and cookie mixes, frosting, baking supplies, and dried fruits to benefit local pantries.
December 10-16: Children & Teens Gift Drive!
Please donate NEW unwrapped toys, crafts, books, and games to benefit local families.
December 17-23: Mitten Drive!
Please donate NEW mittens and gloves to benefit local residents-in-need.
ITEMS CAN BE DROPPED OFF AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS ON SPRING STREET:
Amy’s Cottage
Goodman’s Jewelers
Nature’s Closet
The Print Shop Williamstown
Spring Street Market & Café
Where’d You Get That!?
The Williams Bookstore
Williams Shop
Williamstown Apothecary
Who
All ages and abilities
