Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Wickford! Sponsored by The Wickford Merchants Association and The Wickford Art Association it’s the perfect time to spend an evening strolling through the village to find the perfect gift for your Valentine.
Participating stores will be open til 7:00 PM and will offer special discounts and refreshments.
Check out our great video from the 2011 Festival of Lights:
Video Produced by www.propulsioncinematography.com
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.
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
Bring your “Horribles” out in costume to our annual parade! Starts at St. Paul’s Church (55 Main Street, Wickford) Sunday, October 28th at Noon.
This fun and festive children’s parade will end with storytelling by Maria Day Hyde and wouldn’t be complete without a little candy treat for all the kids.
Halloween is coming and, once again, the merchants of Wickford, Histwick, the North Kingstown Arts Council and St. Paul’s Church have come together to create “Wicked Week in Wickford”.
Check out our special spooky events this Halloween:
- Judging of Scarecrows for Scarecrow Competition – Saturday Oct. 20 around the Village
- Haunted House – St. Paul’s Parish House – Sunday Oct. 28, 6:30-9pm
- Horrible’s Parade (Children’s costume parade) – Starts at St. Paul’s Church, Sunday Oct. 28, 12 noon followed by storytelling by Maria Day Hyde and candy for all children.
- Trick or Treating at participating merchants – Sunday, Oct. 28 merchants on Brown, Main and West Main Streets will hand out candy following the storytellers
- Trick or Treating Wednesday Oct. 31 from 4-6pm at participating stores.
Noon-4:00 p.m. Colonial Harvest Festival
Experience the days of the 18th century corn husking festivals when the Updike family of Smith’s Castle presided over one of the largest of the Narragansett Plantations. Enjoy live entertainment and savor homemade seasonal treats. (Apple Crisp)
For more info visit: www.smithscastle.org
| The airshow offers the finest aerial and static dsplays along with activities for people of all ages. We are proud to be celebrating our 22nd anniversary and will be featuring the USAF Thunderbirds on 16 & 17 June 2012.
For more information visit: http://www.riairshow.org |
Saturday 16, 2012 (rain date June 17)
Noon-4:00 p.m. Strawberry Festival
Savor Smith’s Castle’s celebrated strawberry shortcake and pay homage to the humble wild strawberry—a favorite of the early colonists and the native Narragansett. Enjoy a day filled with fun family entertainment.
For more information visit: www.smithscastle.org
