December 7-8, 2012

Kick off the holiday season with a tree lighting ceremony, followed the next day by a visit from Santa, wagon rides, caroling, ice skating, the popular Alpine Holiday Market and much more! Here is a partial listing of the festivities.

Friday, December 7, 2012

4:30- 5:30 p.m.
Children’s Lantern Parade Caroling and tree lighting. Begins at Stowe Elementary School walks along Main Street and ends at David Gale Center with refreshments.

5:00 - 7:00  p.m.
Festival of Trees and Light and Member Show at the Helen Day Art Center
including the The Giving Tree, and opportunity for the members of the community to donate outerwear, food and toys for neighbors in need.

Saturday, December 8, 2012

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Alpine Christmas Market at the Akeley Memorial Building Town Hall Theater & Plaza, 18 local artist and artisan offering wonderful gifts for the holiday season.

10:00 a.m.
Christmas Cookie Contest Judging & display opens at Stowe Area Association (application and more details to your right)

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Make Your Own Felted T-shirt Stop by The Green Egg to make your own felted t-shirt. We supply the shirt and bins of appliqués and felt shapes to choose from. Ages: 4-10. Price: $15. For $10 more we will add a "hug and a stitch"!

11:00 a.m.   
Candy Cane Making at Laughing Moon Chocolates
Please call ahead to save a spot. Demonstrations are FREE, if you want to make your own the cost is $6.00

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.   
Christmas Caroling by Stay Tuned
Throughout the village with a stop on the stage at the Alpine Christmas Market.

11:30 a.m.   
Arrival of Santa by Haywagon at Stowe Mercantile

Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Free Open Skating and Rentals at Jackson Arena

Noon - 3:00 p.m.  
Santa Visits with Kids at Stowe Mercantile
Hayrides with stops at David Gale Center, Stowe Mercantile & Helen Day Art Center
Welcome to Winter Family Day at the David Gale Center brought at the Stowe Parks & Rec including free hot cocoa, 'smore making, arts & crafts and more.
Christmas Cookie Making at Cafe on Main

Noon - 5:00 p.m.  
The Mountain Road Marketplace Holiday Fun Bonfire, Music, Restaurant Specials, Après-Ski, Savings in Shops for Clothing to Toys!
Childrens’ Book Readings & Activities at Vermont Ski & Snowboard Museum

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.   
Christmas Caroling by Green Mountain Choraleers
Throughout the village with a stop on the stage at the Alpine Christmas Market.

2:00 p.m.   
Candy Cane Making at Laughing Moon Chocolates
Please call ahead to save a spot. Demonstrations are FREE, if you want to make your own the cost is $6.00

Additional December Events

Stowe Reindeer Quest From November 16 until December 24th, shop at participating retail stores and receive a reindeer card with each purchase.

Stowe Holiday Spirit Package Valid November 23 – December 20. This package includes up to 25% off lodging, and a 6-to-8 foot fresh Vermont Christmas Tree from Paine’s Christmas Trees. Plus, you’ll receive a special Stowe Holiday Gift Bag. Phone: 877-467-8693

Each week we will close off Park Street and local artisans will set up under white tents, selling a variety of handcrafted products. We will have unique food and live music too! Visit us on facebook for weekly music and food listings. www.facebook.com/stowevibrancy.