Plans for the Borough’s 2011 Holiday festivities are underway including the much anticipated return of Merchantville’s Holiday Home Tour. Public Events volunteers were busy Saturday trimming the boro tree, hanging seasonal street decor and readying the Santa House for he holidays.
Enjoy the schedule of events and experience the difference that shopping in your own home town offers. Merchantville boasts a variety of businesses from gift, handcraft and antique shops to markets, cafes, restaurants and florists. Supporting community businesses ensures a long and healthy future for your downtown.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Merchantville Christmas Parade will be held on Friday evening, December 2nd. Parade participants will meet to line up at Wellwood Park by 6:30 p.m. for a start time of 7:00 p.m.
St. Peter’s & Merchantville School Choirs perform at 6:45 p.m. at Centre & Park.
Holiday Tree lighting and Downtown Shopping will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, December 2nd.
First Friday Art Show & Holiday Gathering at the Shops at North Centre on Friday, December 2nd from 5-8 p.m.
The St. Peter PTA’s Christmas Bazaar and Craft Fair will be held on Friday, 12/2 from 4-9 p.m. and Saturday, 12/3 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Spaces for craft tables are available on a first come, first serve basis, so book your spot as soon as possible! For more information contact Samantha Karcher at 609-410-1144 or sassyjewelrylady@aol.com.
Cherry Valley Model Railroad “Open House” weekends in the basement of the Grace Episcopal Church on Friday, 12/2 from 6-9 p,m,, Saturday, 12/3 from 12-6 p.m., and Sunday, 12/4 frpm 12-4 p.m.
The Semi-Annual Holiday House Tour will be on Saturday, December 3rd from 2-8 p.m. Tickets are being sold at Aunt Charlotte’s and McFarland’s Market. $12 in advance or $15 at the homes the day of the tour. For more information about becoming a “tour host”please e-mail MHS President, Maureen McLoone at mrsmerch@aol.com.
The Wind Symphony of Southern New Jersey Concert at the First Presbyterian Church Sunday, December 11th at 5 p.m. Followed by a dinner. A free-will offering will be taken.
Brunch with Santa at the Merchantville Community Center on Saturday, December 17th at 10:00-11:45 a.m.
