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On Sutton Common
Sutton PublicLlibrary
The Sutton Public Library invites you to a performance by award winning storyteller Aili Paal Singer at 10:30am.* This is an interactive performance, suitable for all ages. Refreshments and holiday crafts will follow the performance, from 11:00 to noon. *This program is supported by a grant from the Sutton Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
Sutton Historical Society at the Blacksmith Shop
Visit the Blacksmith Shop’s demonstrations, our very own Early American cannon and learn a bit of Sutton History. Bid on an item in the “silent antique auction”, unique raffles, and goodies bags for the kids!
The Brick Block
Artist Linda Sinacola will be offering for sale original watercolor, oil paintings and prints of Sutton Scenes. Open 10:00am-2:00pm
TROLLEY ROUTE #1:
First Congregational Church
STARS & WONDERS -Enjoy beautiful Christmas music by the church choir in the sanctuary, beautifully decorated for Christmas. Between musical entertainment enjoy a tour of the sanctuary and learn some interesting historical facts about the church. Visit the upstairs of the Sunday School wing which has been turned into a Winter Wonderland. Downstairs enjoy lunch while you are entertained by Girl Scout Carolers. Take home some wonderful homemade cookies, buy some Christmas crafts, decorations or gifts for family and friends. Visit the Wreath Display in the Living Room and vote for the winners of the contest sponsored by the Sutton Garden Club. Come back and join us for a delicious Roast Beef dinner with continual seating from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. The menu is “Famous Lake Ripple Roast Beef”, two vegetables, potato,
rolls, butter and desert.
New Stop Bellawood Farm
Come visit and enjoy the spirit of Christmas at Bellawood Farm! Interact with the farm animals, watch a goat milking demonstration, sample or take home our hand-made goat milk soap. Watch local artisans hand-spin alpaca and llama fiber, and purchase some beautiful handmade knit and felted gifts from local fiber artists. Browse antiques for sale, and sample goat cheese from local farms. Go for a tractor hay ride or sit by the fire and listen to holiday music. Christmas trees for sale...choose yours and have it delivered! We look forward to your visit!
Keown Orchards
Take a step back in time as you tour the farm stand and taste freshly baked apple crisp. We will have freshly cut Christmas trees and custom made wreaths for sale. Sample over 25 varieties of apples, including the famous Sutton Beauty.
New Stop Heritage Plaza
The Willows Studio Spa & Wellness -Treat yourself to a pre-holiday Hot Stone massage, Grape Harvest Facial, or get your waxing service just in time for the holidays. Stop by for free sample services and enjoy warm cider and healthy seasonal treats. Pick up your $5 discount coupon! Enter our drawing to win a free massage or facial. Finish all your holiday shopping in one stop - Gift Certificates are the perfect gift!! MC, Visa, Amex, & checks accepted.
Buttonwood Country Store
It’s “Open House” at the Buttonwood Country Store! Experience a real country Christmas in the heart of Wilkinsonville. The Buttonwood’s halls are all decked out and ready to meet your decorating and gift-giving needs. Come have a taste of cheer and a tasty morsel while you meander through our quaint country store. Enter to win lovely holiday prizes and gift certificates. We accept most major credit cards.
Creative Strands
Hair’s to the season! You’re invited to visit one of the area’s finest hair salons. Meet owners Tammy and Linda and enjoy hot apple cider and donuts. As our gift to you, you’ll receive a $5 coupon for an appointment, a free gift bag, and other goodies. Experience the warmth and friendliness of our shop.
Kettle and Cone Cafe - Come warm up at Kettle and Cone Cafe with the best soups around. And don't forget our Cranberry-Walnut Chicken Salad Sandwich and our new Candy Cane Sundae. Free hot chocolate or coffee.
Nick’s Country Market - Stop by for donuts, bagels, and coffee!
Jim’s Pizza - Stop by for some lunch and enter to win FREE Pizza
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Holiday shopping that makes a difference! Find unique holiday gifts while supporting those in need when you join us for St. John’s “6th Annual Mall for Humanity”. Featured items include unique hand-loomed textiles, pottery, jewelry, baskets, toys, and a variety of nativities. Your purchases help skilled artisans from more than 30 countries receive a fair price for their products. After you shop, enjoy lunch from St. John’s Cafe. Your children can also work on a fun project at the Kids’ Craft Corner. Live entertainment to include a childrens’ chorus & band performance, also, adult professional & amateur music and “sing a long”!
Eaton Farm Confectioners
Around since 1892 Eaton Farm is one of America’s oldest candy manufacturers. Located in the big white barn on top of the hill at Eaton Farm visit our candy shop for samples and take a ride in our traditional horse drawn sleigh or wagon through the farm fields. Hourly bark making demonstrations in our shop.
TROLLEY ROUTE #2:
On Sutton Common
St. Mark’s Church
An old-fashioned Holiday Fair featuring an extensive raffle table including homemade items, gift baskets, unique crafts and more. Area crafters and artisans showcase their wares. Kids can create crafts in the Children’s Corner. Visit our beautiful church for a few moments of quiet, comfort and calming seasonal music. Homemade holiday cookies for sale by the pound.
Whittier Farms
Experience Christmas on the Farm. Enjoy a horse drawn wagon tour of the farm, kids games, petting zoo and pony rides. Taste samplings of our many products offered in our store. Bring your camera and have your picture taken with the Reinsteins. Join us for lunch prepared by the Sutton’s Lions Club. Hop on a trolley for a fun filled Christmas experience.
New Stop Oldies 98.9 at Waters Farm
Stop by Oldies 98.9’s Christmas Party at the Darling Barn at Waters Farm preservation. Get out of the cold and enjoy a hot beverage while doing some of your Christmas shopping. You may even win a wonderful prize from one of our vendor sponsors!
Sutton Schools Elementary School & Simonian Center
PTO invite you to the Gingerbread House Spectacular to vote for your favorite House; enter to win the GIANT Raffle Baskets; participate in the Cake Walk…a variety of cakes and pastries to win; Kids Activities…crafts, games and moon bounce; purchase your Sutton apparel and visit the home based sales vendors for some holiday gift ideas; and enjoy some ice cream from Cold Stone Creamery. Holiday music in the auditorium by the River Community Church.
New Stop Sutton Middle School
The MS PTO welcomes you to our Relaxation Station, browse our Scholastic Book Fair--easy gift giving ideas and let your kids enjoy book making and a short story while you shop. Stop by the PTO mdse. table for Sutton Wear, the kids can enjoy crafts, get their picture taken with a surprise character, nail painting and hairdos (you too!) and a massage by the Willows. We invite you to sit and enjoy the Cheesecake Café for lunch. Stop by and relax for a while.
TROLLEY ROUTE #3:
St. Anne’s Parish
The families of St. Anne’s Parish invite you to our Christmas Festival where there is something for everyone - Raffles, Games, Cookie Decorating, Crafts, Homemade goodies and more. See the beautiful model of Manchaug Village along with historical scenes and pictures and don’t forget to visit with Engineer Dave and his model trains. Enjoy your hearty lunch with us and finish it off with warm Gingerbread.
Vaillancourt Folk Art
Vaillancourt Folk Art is celebrating twenty-five years of making Santas in Sutton. This years Christmas window and store decorations are purely magical! Visit our new Christmas Museum and see our painters making family traditions first hand.
Sleighbell Christmas Tree Farm & Gift Barn
Catch some holiday magic at Sleighbell Christmas Tree Farm & Gift Barn! Bring your camera for a special holiday photo with Santa in our antique sleigh. Enjoy a haywagon ride thru our fields of Christmas trees, then, visit our Gift Barn- it’s brimming with snowmen, ornaments, candles, and gifts! Kids and adults will enjoy the “santa express” train running thru our barn. We have choose & cut Christmas trees, fresh precut trees, freshly made wreaths, swags, and kissing balls for sale. Refreshments will be sold to benefit the local Pennies For Peace chapter ~ a program of the Central Asia Institute, that educates children about the world beyond their experience and shows them that they can make a positive impact on a global scale, one penny at a time.
Sutton Senior Center
Come join us at the Senior Center and share in the holiday hospitality as local children sing Christmas Carols. Enjoy homemade lunch while listening to local musicians. The finest baked goods are prepared by our Sutton Seniors for your delight. Shop for elegant and affordable gift baskets for the whole family and don’t miss the knit goods and jewelry the elves have been busy making! Our “Dollar Store” has bargains for shoppers of all ages. Trolley on over to the Senior Center for a little taste of hometown holiday spirit!
National Gallery
National Gallery has become a family destination stop. While mom and dad shop our large selection of gifts and collectables the kids can enjoy a holiday craft making activity. You will find it easy to cross names of that list in our bargain tent (weather permitting) where most items are $5.00 and under. We will again this year bring out our local sports stars- this year we will be featuring a with the best soups around. New England Revolution Soccer Player for meet and greet with autographs. Check out our website at nationalgallerysutton.com for more details.
Rebecca LeCouteur Interiors
Please join us in our Fun, Reasonably Priced, Charming Gift & Antique Shop. We offer everything from Christmas to Custom Furniture. Twist his arm; have him buy a Gift Certificate for your home. Watch Portrait and rural painter, Leonora Guguare will transform shabby furniture into magic! You won’t be able to resist Bags by Totetability. Enjoy our Wassail Bowl, Hungarian pastries and Brazilian candies. After shopping, take a walk through a decorator’s home enjoying the season’s adornments. Children are welcome to play in the craft room, make their Christmas Reindeer and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies.
Food
Many stops offer scrumptious goodies to satisfy your holiday cravings.
LUNCH WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:
First Congregational Church – Hot soups, hot dogs, and hamburgers. Hot and cold beverages.
St Anne’s Parish’s Gingerbread Café -Homemade chili, baked potatoes with the fixings, grilled cheese, hot dogs, potato chips and warm gingerbread served with whipped cream.
St. John’s Church Café – Serving sweet sausage & pepper or meatball grinders on fresh sub rolls, homemade macaroni & cheese, topped off with homemade desserts such as devil dogs & cookies. Hot & cold beverages.
St. Mark’s Church – Breakfast bagels and coffee. Hot lunch served all day. The Knights of Columbus will be preparing their fried dough and clam fritters.
Sutton Senior Center – Gram’s homemade turkey soup. Easy sandwich lunches. Fresh baked pastries and candies.
Whittier Farms – Sutton Lion’s Club will be serving hamburgers, hot dogs, chowder and fried dough.
Sutton Middle School Cheesecake Café – baked goods, pizza, warm pie, deli-sandwiches, hot and cold beverages.
Most locations will be serving hot and cold refreshments.
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