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SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Sponsored by the Wickford Village Association, N.K. Arts Council, Histwick and BankNewport
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28
6:00 p.m. Town tree lighting and visit from Santa in Updike Park sponsored by N.K. Chamber of Commerce kicks off a weekend of festivities and a season of wonder. The North Kingstown Community Youth Chorus and The Lafayette Band perform.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29
5:30 p.m. Santa arrives to the Town Dock aboard The Sea Princess led by kayaks from the Kayak Centre.
6:00-7:30 p.m. Ongoing live Nativity at St. Paul’s Church on Main St. performed by the Youth Groups.
6:00-8:00 p.m. Hayrides with Santa around the Village originating in the parking lot by the Town Dock ($3 per person).
6:30-7:15 p.m. The North Kingstown Community Chorus carols inUpdikePark.
7:15-8:15 p.m. The Lafayette Band performs their “Holiday Concert” atFirstBaptistChurch onMain St.
Throughout the Evening… Various musical entertainment about the Village including Ye Olde English Carolers.
Most shops are open until 9:00 p.m.!
SATURDAY, NOVEMEBER 30
8:00-11:00 a.m. Breakfast with Santa. Visit www.northkingstown.com for details.
12:00 p.m. Join the Elf Parade! Elves of all ages… come dressed in your elfiest costumes and march from The Wickford Collection to the Town Dock to greet Santa!
12:30 p.m. Santa arrives at the Town Dock aboard the Sea Princess escorted by kayaks.
1:00-4:00 p.m. Hayrides with Santa throughout the village originating in the parking lot by the Town Dock ($3 per person.) The Parallel String Band performs their lively string band versions of holiday music and Ye Olde English Carolers stroll about the Village.
12:30 p.m. Ice Sculptor carves 2 ice sculptures in a live demonstration at Updike Park on the corner of Brown Street and West Main Street.
12:00-4:00 p.m. Christmas At The Castle. Celebrate Christmas Past at Smith’s Castle. Sip hot cider, listen to live music… enjoy a simple Christmas! Visit www.smithscastle.org for details.
7:00 p.m. North Kingstown Community Chorus and Youth Chorus Winter Concert at N.K.H.S.
Most shops are open until 9:00 p.m.!
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1
12:30-4:00 p.m. Wickford Decks the Halls! A Holiday Kitchen Tour. Historic Wickford presents a walking tour of 8 historic village homes decorated for the Holidays. Visit www.historicwickford.com for details.
12:30 p.m. Santa arrives at the Town Dock aboard the Sea Princess escorted by kayaks.
1:00-4:00 p.m. Hayrides with Santa throughout the village. The Parallel String Band performs (see above for details). Ye Olde English Carolers stroll about the Village.
12:00-4:00 p.m. Christmas At The Castle. Celebrate Christmas Past at Smith’s Castle. Sip hot cider, listen to live music… enjoy a simple Christmas! Visit www.smithscastle.org for details.
3:15-4:00 p.m. The Ladies of the Rolling Pin perform atUpdike Park(see above for details).
3:00 p.m. North Kingstown Community Chorus And Youth Chorus Winter Concert at N.K.H.S.