Historic Wickford Village

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH
6:00 p.m. – Town tree lighting and visit from Santa at Updike Park, sponsored by NK 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 30TH

• 5:30 p.m. – Santa arrives at the Town Dock.
• 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Historic House Treasure Hunt and Raffle
• 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. – Ongoing live nativity at St. Paul’s Church on Main Street 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 ($2 per person).
• 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. – The North Kingstown Community Chorus carols in Updike Park.
• 7:15 – 8:15 p.m. – The Lafayette Band performs their “Holiday Concert” at the First Baptist Church on Main Street’

MOST SHOPS ARE OPEN UNTIL 9:00 p.m.!!

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1

• 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. – Breakfast with Santa at the First Baptist Church on Main Street. ($10 per adult, $5 kids 12 and under).
• 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – New event this year! Historic House Treasure Hunt and Raffle
• 11:15 a.m. – New to Festival of Lights this year is an ELF PARADE! Dress up as one of Santa’s helpers and take a chance at winning fabulous prizes…1st prize for BEST ELF is $75.00, 2nd is $50.00 and 3rd is $25.00. All elves should be at The Wickford Collection on Saturday 12/3 by 11:15 for judging and will parade through town to greet Santa. This contest is open to all ages but minor elves should be accompanied by an adult. This event is sponsored by The Wickford Collection and the YMCA.
• 12:30 p.m. – Santa arrives at the Town Dock
• 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Hayrides with Santa around the village originating in the parking lot by the Town Dock. ($2 per person).
• 7:00 p.m. – North Kingstown Community Chorus and Youth Chorus Winter Concert at NKHS.

MOST SHOPS ARE OPEN UNTIL 9:00 p.m.!!

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2

• 12:30 p.m. – Santa arrives at the Town Dock.
• 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Historic House Treasure Hunt and Raffle
• 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Hayrides with Santa around the village.
• 3:00 p.m. – North Kingstown Community Chorus and Youth Chorus “Winter Concert” at N.K.H.S.

Part of Wicked Week in Wickford – our annual parade of ghosts and goblins of all ages.  Check back for specific times.

Stay tuned for exciting information about our salute to Spring!

SATURDAY APRIL 14TH

Spring Fashion show featuring local merchants.

SUNDAY APRIL 15TH

Doggie Parade celebrating our pet-friendly village.

Saturday, December 3 & Sunday, December 4, 2011
Noon-4:00 p.m.

This year’s theme: History of Santa
The halls of Smith’s Castle are decked in period fashion for a celebration of Christmas past.
Enjoy live music from an earlier era.
Nibble on home baked treats, sip hot mulled cider.
Baked Sale table
Adults $4 – Children 6 to 12 $2 – Children under 6 free – Members free

For more information visit www.smithscastle.org.

Sponsored by The Wickford Art Association, The Wickford Art Festival, the #1 ranked fine arts festival in New England by Sunshine Artist magazine and 7th out of the 200 best in the country!
 
• Providence Journal
”Finest collection of artists found anywhere on the east coast.”
• State of Rhode Island
ranked #7 statewide for tourist attendance
• Harris Poll
placed in their “top 100 shows in the country!”
• USA Today
”A must-see show in a charming village.”
• Noted among artists traveling the festival circuit for its friendliness and pleasant surroundings.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ART FESTIVAL CONTACT THE WICKFORD ART ASSOCIATION AT: www.wickfordart.org