Home for the Holidays
Downtown South Berwick comes alive with our annual holiday celebration on Main Street and beyond. Stores and the streets are filled with music and neighbors, crafts and yummy treats. The wonderful work of local artists is available around town as we support our independent, local businesses and celebrate together.
Contact: Greg Ouellette at [email protected] Follow us on Facebook Home for the Holidays Home for the Holidays is joining the Rollinsford/South Berwick Christmas Parade, to offer a day-long community-centered downtown event on Saturday, November 30th
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Home for the Holidays would like to thank all of our wonderful sponsors for their generosity for this year's event! Platinum Sponsors $500 Stage House Inn & Dufour, Outlook Properties Portside Realty Group Salmon Falls Nursery & Landscaping Hussey Landscape Supplies Hussey Septic, Inc. Gold Sponsors $250 Seacoast Printing Parmley Properties Bella Claire Skin & Beauty Odd Fellows Tavern Kennebunk Savings Village Motors Clubhouse Kids Roberge Energy Silver Sponsors $100 Great Works Chiropractic | ||||
Saturday, November 30, 2024
2024 Schedule* subject to change
This day is to celebrate the best of South Berwick Businesses. Please visit them throughout the day!
Home for the Holidays Information Booth- Central School Lawn
Need to stay informed of the happenings around town or to just get information on what is happening throughout the day, stop by the Home for the Holidays Info booth. Home for the Holidays is giving away the first 25 etched Drink Tumblers sure to be a keepsake, for the first 25 people to visit the Information Booth Day of Home for the Holidays!!! Limit one per family or individual. After that we will have some for purchase until supplies last.
8:00am-1:00pm: Early Bird Cafe- 241 Main Street
Come on by and enjoy breakfast and enjoy seeing work from local artists.
8:00am-5:00pm: Wentworth Greenhouse- 141 Rollins Road, Rollinsford,NH
Take ride over to Wentworth Greenhouse during Home for the Holidays. Your one stop shop for holiday plants and decor needs. They will be having sales! We will be offering door prizes & refreshments. We will be having weekend specials 11/30 & 12/1. 10:00am-2:00pm- Kids Craft, No sign up necessary. (open 7 days a week 8am-5pm Closed Thanksgiving)
Phone # 603-743-491.
8:00am-6:00pm: South Berwick Firefighter's Association Annual Toy Drive- Central School Lawn
9:00am-12:00pm: South Berwick Reporter- Central School Lobby
Come on by with the kids as you head to the craft fair in the gym and stop by to write Letters to Santa!!!!
9:00am-2:00pm: Seacoast Printing will be Open
The store is stocked with Marshwood and Maine apparel for your Holiday shopping! The Parmley family will be giving away stickers, and raffling off Marshwood and Maine gifts! Seacoast Printing is located in the Punkintown Building across from Marshwood High School.
9:00am-4:00pm: Sobo Arts Holiday Art Show & Sale- Central School Gym
9:00am-4:00pm: A-Z Abilities with Taylor Schoff- Central School Lawn
Stop by with the kids for a fun interactive CandyLand & more!
9:00am-5:30pm: Aggie's Ice Cream- Central School Lobby Area
Featuring Aggie's famous hot fudge sundaes, Aggie’s hoodies, t-shirts and gift cards for sale!
9:00am-5:00pm: Underground Minerals & More- 261 Main Street
The store will be open during Home for the Holidays, offering white wooden snowflake ornaments to color & a free tumble stone for kids.
9:00am-5:30pm: Marshwood Little Hawks Wrestling - Central School Lawn
Get your grub on at the Marshwood Little Hawks Wrestling Table. Sink your teeth into juicy, grilled hamburgers and hot dogs bursting with flavor. Or, for a taste of home, give our homemade steak tip chili a go. Feeling extra lucky? Take a chance and enter to win prizes worth anywhere from $100 to $265! Best of all, every penny supports our budding young wrestlers from pre-k up to 6th grade. So, whether you Venmo or deal in cash, come and chow down for a good cause!
9:00am-6:00pm: South Berwick Memorial VFW Post 5744- Central School Lawn
Stop by throughout the day to enjoy steamed hot dogs, sausage, chili bowl, hot pretzels. Hot cider, coffee, and hot chocolate. We also have prepacked popcorn and jerky.
10:00am-2:00pm: Powderhouse Hill- Central School
We will be selling swag hoodies and tee shirts.
10:00-4:00pm: Great Works Chiropractic- Central School Lawn
Come by with the kids for face painting and drop off goods for their food drive at their table.
11:00am-2:00pm: Secundo- 279 Main Street
Secundo will be hosting Mercato Secundo, a maker's market featuring work from local artists and crafters. The bar will be open with a special snack and cocktail menu during the market and guests are welcome to enjoy snacks and drinks while they shop. 4:00pm-9:00pm- The restaurant and bar will re-open from 4-9 for dinner service featuring delicious Italian food with locally sourced ingredients.
12:00-3:00pm: Historic New England-Sarah Orne Jewett House- 5 Portland Street
The halls of the Sarah Orne Jewett House will be decked with gorgeous Victorian decorations for free first-floor tours.
12:00-3:00pm: Stage House Inn & Dufour- 224 Main Street
Come on by to get your hot cocoa to-go, or sit and warm up with friends. Will be open at 1pm for hot cocoa (regular & spicy), cookies, hot cider, adult beverages, and light appetizers!
12:00-3:00pm: Historic New England-Sarah Orne Jewett Visitors Center- 5 Portland Street
Holiday story-time with Linda Becker (Owl Moon by Jane Yolen) at 12:30pm, 1:15pm and 2:00pm. Stop by to create a Victorian paper ornament and sip on mulled cider.
12:00-4:00pm: UMaine Cooperative Extension 4-H- Central School Lawn
Join in on a hands-on STEM activity about snowflakes and winter. Kids are invited to sort through snowflakes and plot favorite winter activities on a chart. Let’s see what South Berwick likes to do during the winter! Take along a snowflake cutting or coloring activity.
12:00-4:00pm: DJ Jodi- Central School Lawn
DJ Jodi will be spinning holiday tunes all afternoon.
12:00-4:00pm (or as supplies last): Girl Scout Troop 653- Cotton Candy in Festive Flavors- Central School Lawn
Join Girl Scout Troop 653 for Candy Cane and Gingerbread flavored cotton candy as soft and fluffy as the North Pole snow! Fruity flavors in red and green available, too! Your purchase will support Girl Scout adventures and community service.
12:00pm-6pm: Clubhouse Kids- Central School Lawn/Lobby
Popcorn- 12-4pm (location: inside Central School doors) Pick up a bag of freshly popped popcorn to snack on as you shop and stroll our downtown.
S'mores- 3-6pm (location: Central School Front Lawn) Grab a roasting stick and toast marshmallows and build a yummy s'more to snack on! Look for the Grinch handing out special holiday glow stick candy cane necklaces. We can't wait to see you!
The Grinch Candy Cane Hunt- 3-6pm (various locations around town) The Grinch discovered that Santa's elves have hidden candy canes around town. He's planning to find them all and turn them green! Head out and find them after picking up a Grinch Card at the information booth. Once all found, return it to the S'more Station to claim a treat and a picture with the Grinch himself!
12:00pm-6:00pm: South Berwick Girl Scout Troop 795- Central School Lawn
The Girl Scouts will be selling fresh Fried Dough. Please stop by and help them "raise some dough" for their trip to Montreal in 2025. Fried Dough will sell for $6 each and cash/Venmo will be accepted. Water will be for sale as well.
12:00-6:00pm: South Berwick House of Pizza- 253 Main Street
Home for the Holidays specials throughout the day.
12:00-6:00pm:(until supplies run out!) Lee Franks- 12 Portland Street
South Berwick's classic burger joint is featuring small sample size Peppermint Shakes for kids; they can add on whipped cream, sprinkles, etc.! Full-size Peppermint Shakes for sale (at the regular price).
12:00-6:00pm: Nature's Way Market- 271 Main Street
South Berwick's neighborhood grocer is providing free hot chocolate to the kids (while supplies last) and a beer/wine tasting for friends 21+ in the mid-afternoon.
2:00-5:00pm: Happy Valley Beer and Wine Garden- 406 Main Street
Come watch the parade from Happy Valley and join us us for a holiday celebration with drink specials all day. Live music from 2:00-5:00 featuring Bill Gearin.
2:30-3:00pm: Kids Dance with DJ Jodi- Central School Lawn
3:00pm: South Berwick-Rollinsford Annual Parade (starts on Foundry St. in Rollinsford, ends in South Berwick)
3:00-6:00pm: Affinity Salon & Spa- 4 Portland Street (on the corner of Portland St and Paul Street)
Stop by Affinity during the Home for the Holidays to pamper yourself! Checkout all of our specials. We'll be offering free hand massages and salt scrub.
3:00-9:00pm: Odd Fellows Tavern- 18 Portland Street
Come on in and join us celebrate Home for the Holidays with specials throughout the day.
3:00-4:00pm: Hair Tinsel- Sorella Salon and Spa- Central School
Let your child add a little extra glimmer to their hair this holiday season. Visit Sorella Salon and Spa for some hair tinsel.
4:00-6:00pm: South Berwick Public Library- 27 Young Street
Danielle Moura Quintet Jazz Ensemble -Listen to the soothing sounds of the season. Also- Kids can write Letters to Santa!
4:30-5:30pm: Performance by Maine Celebrity Julia Gagnon from American Idol- Town Hall/ Village Green Lawn
Come see Maine Celebrity Julia Gagnon from American Idol perform! A performance you won't want to miss!
5:30pm- Tree Lighting- Town Hall / Village Green Lawn
Right after Julia Gagnon's performance at 5:30pm, we will have a Re-dedication ceremony of the town holiday tree, and lighting ceremony to kick off the holiday season!
6:00pm: Event Concludes
Need to stay informed of the happenings around town or to just get information on what is happening throughout the day, stop by the Home for the Holidays Info booth. Home for the Holidays is giving away the first 25 etched Drink Tumblers sure to be a keepsake, for the first 25 people to visit the Information Booth Day of Home for the Holidays!!! Limit one per family or individual. After that we will have some for purchase until supplies last.
8:00am-1:00pm: Early Bird Cafe- 241 Main Street
Come on by and enjoy breakfast and enjoy seeing work from local artists.
8:00am-5:00pm: Wentworth Greenhouse- 141 Rollins Road, Rollinsford,NH
Take ride over to Wentworth Greenhouse during Home for the Holidays. Your one stop shop for holiday plants and decor needs. They will be having sales! We will be offering door prizes & refreshments. We will be having weekend specials 11/30 & 12/1. 10:00am-2:00pm- Kids Craft, No sign up necessary. (open 7 days a week 8am-5pm Closed Thanksgiving)
Phone # 603-743-491.
8:00am-6:00pm: South Berwick Firefighter's Association Annual Toy Drive- Central School Lawn
9:00am-12:00pm: South Berwick Reporter- Central School Lobby
Come on by with the kids as you head to the craft fair in the gym and stop by to write Letters to Santa!!!!
9:00am-2:00pm: Seacoast Printing will be Open
The store is stocked with Marshwood and Maine apparel for your Holiday shopping! The Parmley family will be giving away stickers, and raffling off Marshwood and Maine gifts! Seacoast Printing is located in the Punkintown Building across from Marshwood High School.
9:00am-4:00pm: Sobo Arts Holiday Art Show & Sale- Central School Gym
9:00am-4:00pm: A-Z Abilities with Taylor Schoff- Central School Lawn
Stop by with the kids for a fun interactive CandyLand & more!
9:00am-5:30pm: Aggie's Ice Cream- Central School Lobby Area
Featuring Aggie's famous hot fudge sundaes, Aggie’s hoodies, t-shirts and gift cards for sale!
9:00am-5:00pm: Underground Minerals & More- 261 Main Street
The store will be open during Home for the Holidays, offering white wooden snowflake ornaments to color & a free tumble stone for kids.
9:00am-5:30pm: Marshwood Little Hawks Wrestling - Central School Lawn
Get your grub on at the Marshwood Little Hawks Wrestling Table. Sink your teeth into juicy, grilled hamburgers and hot dogs bursting with flavor. Or, for a taste of home, give our homemade steak tip chili a go. Feeling extra lucky? Take a chance and enter to win prizes worth anywhere from $100 to $265! Best of all, every penny supports our budding young wrestlers from pre-k up to 6th grade. So, whether you Venmo or deal in cash, come and chow down for a good cause!
9:00am-6:00pm: South Berwick Memorial VFW Post 5744- Central School Lawn
Stop by throughout the day to enjoy steamed hot dogs, sausage, chili bowl, hot pretzels. Hot cider, coffee, and hot chocolate. We also have prepacked popcorn and jerky.
10:00am-2:00pm: Powderhouse Hill- Central School
We will be selling swag hoodies and tee shirts.
10:00-4:00pm: Great Works Chiropractic- Central School Lawn
Come by with the kids for face painting and drop off goods for their food drive at their table.
11:00am-2:00pm: Secundo- 279 Main Street
Secundo will be hosting Mercato Secundo, a maker's market featuring work from local artists and crafters. The bar will be open with a special snack and cocktail menu during the market and guests are welcome to enjoy snacks and drinks while they shop. 4:00pm-9:00pm- The restaurant and bar will re-open from 4-9 for dinner service featuring delicious Italian food with locally sourced ingredients.
12:00-3:00pm: Historic New England-Sarah Orne Jewett House- 5 Portland Street
The halls of the Sarah Orne Jewett House will be decked with gorgeous Victorian decorations for free first-floor tours.
12:00-3:00pm: Stage House Inn & Dufour- 224 Main Street
Come on by to get your hot cocoa to-go, or sit and warm up with friends. Will be open at 1pm for hot cocoa (regular & spicy), cookies, hot cider, adult beverages, and light appetizers!
12:00-3:00pm: Historic New England-Sarah Orne Jewett Visitors Center- 5 Portland Street
Holiday story-time with Linda Becker (Owl Moon by Jane Yolen) at 12:30pm, 1:15pm and 2:00pm. Stop by to create a Victorian paper ornament and sip on mulled cider.
12:00-4:00pm: UMaine Cooperative Extension 4-H- Central School Lawn
Join in on a hands-on STEM activity about snowflakes and winter. Kids are invited to sort through snowflakes and plot favorite winter activities on a chart. Let’s see what South Berwick likes to do during the winter! Take along a snowflake cutting or coloring activity.
12:00-4:00pm: DJ Jodi- Central School Lawn
DJ Jodi will be spinning holiday tunes all afternoon.
12:00-4:00pm (or as supplies last): Girl Scout Troop 653- Cotton Candy in Festive Flavors- Central School Lawn
Join Girl Scout Troop 653 for Candy Cane and Gingerbread flavored cotton candy as soft and fluffy as the North Pole snow! Fruity flavors in red and green available, too! Your purchase will support Girl Scout adventures and community service.
12:00pm-6pm: Clubhouse Kids- Central School Lawn/Lobby
Popcorn- 12-4pm (location: inside Central School doors) Pick up a bag of freshly popped popcorn to snack on as you shop and stroll our downtown.
S'mores- 3-6pm (location: Central School Front Lawn) Grab a roasting stick and toast marshmallows and build a yummy s'more to snack on! Look for the Grinch handing out special holiday glow stick candy cane necklaces. We can't wait to see you!
The Grinch Candy Cane Hunt- 3-6pm (various locations around town) The Grinch discovered that Santa's elves have hidden candy canes around town. He's planning to find them all and turn them green! Head out and find them after picking up a Grinch Card at the information booth. Once all found, return it to the S'more Station to claim a treat and a picture with the Grinch himself!
12:00pm-6:00pm: South Berwick Girl Scout Troop 795- Central School Lawn
The Girl Scouts will be selling fresh Fried Dough. Please stop by and help them "raise some dough" for their trip to Montreal in 2025. Fried Dough will sell for $6 each and cash/Venmo will be accepted. Water will be for sale as well.
12:00-6:00pm: South Berwick House of Pizza- 253 Main Street
Home for the Holidays specials throughout the day.
12:00-6:00pm:(until supplies run out!) Lee Franks- 12 Portland Street
South Berwick's classic burger joint is featuring small sample size Peppermint Shakes for kids; they can add on whipped cream, sprinkles, etc.! Full-size Peppermint Shakes for sale (at the regular price).
12:00-6:00pm: Nature's Way Market- 271 Main Street
South Berwick's neighborhood grocer is providing free hot chocolate to the kids (while supplies last) and a beer/wine tasting for friends 21+ in the mid-afternoon.
2:00-5:00pm: Happy Valley Beer and Wine Garden- 406 Main Street
Come watch the parade from Happy Valley and join us us for a holiday celebration with drink specials all day. Live music from 2:00-5:00 featuring Bill Gearin.
2:30-3:00pm: Kids Dance with DJ Jodi- Central School Lawn
3:00pm: South Berwick-Rollinsford Annual Parade (starts on Foundry St. in Rollinsford, ends in South Berwick)
3:00-6:00pm: Affinity Salon & Spa- 4 Portland Street (on the corner of Portland St and Paul Street)
Stop by Affinity during the Home for the Holidays to pamper yourself! Checkout all of our specials. We'll be offering free hand massages and salt scrub.
3:00-9:00pm: Odd Fellows Tavern- 18 Portland Street
Come on in and join us celebrate Home for the Holidays with specials throughout the day.
3:00-4:00pm: Hair Tinsel- Sorella Salon and Spa- Central School
Let your child add a little extra glimmer to their hair this holiday season. Visit Sorella Salon and Spa for some hair tinsel.
4:00-6:00pm: South Berwick Public Library- 27 Young Street
Danielle Moura Quintet Jazz Ensemble -Listen to the soothing sounds of the season. Also- Kids can write Letters to Santa!
4:30-5:30pm: Performance by Maine Celebrity Julia Gagnon from American Idol- Town Hall/ Village Green Lawn
Come see Maine Celebrity Julia Gagnon from American Idol perform! A performance you won't want to miss!
5:30pm- Tree Lighting- Town Hall / Village Green Lawn
Right after Julia Gagnon's performance at 5:30pm, we will have a Re-dedication ceremony of the town holiday tree, and lighting ceremony to kick off the holiday season!
6:00pm: Event Concludes
