Looking for some Christmas spirit? Look no farther than Cape Ann.
In Gloucester, the Retail Division is sponsoring the Second Annual Gloucester Shop & Dine. When you make a purchase at any of the participating shops on December 1, 2, and 3 you win the chance to draw a discount dining certificate for 10%, 20%, or 30% off your next meal at a participating Gloucester restaurant. The merchants of Gloucester invite your to celebrate the Holidays and shop local this season! Enjoy unique shops and galleries, fine restaurants, beautiful lights and decorations, friendly and familiar service, and extended holiday hours.
| Participating Shops: Black Swan Bookstore Deborah Coull Salon Fields & Brown Gloucester Music Harbor Goods House of the Raven Joy of Socks Larsen’s Shoes Liquor Locker Mail Boxes Etc. Palazola’s Sporting Goods Pisces Stone Leaf Village Silversmith W.E. Blanchard Jeweler | Participating Restaurants Amelia’s Subs & Seafoods Cameron’s Restaurant Cape Ann Coffee George’s Coffee Shop La Trattoria & Pizzeria of the West End Passports Schooner’s of Gloucester White Rainbow Restaurant |
In Rockport, Santa will arrive by Lobster Boat at Tuna Wharf at 3:45pm on Saturday afternoon, followed by a Tree Lighting Ceremony in Dock Square at 4pm. Sunday will bring the opportunity to see some of the most beautiful historic inns in Rockport as they open their doors to visitors from 1pm to 5pm.
| Emerson Inn by the Sea, 1 Cathedral Ave. Michele & Bruce Coates, Innkeepers Grand views, grand rooms, Grand Cafe Yankee Clipper Inn, 127 Granite Street Cathy & Randy Marks, Innkeepers A spectacular oceanfront inn Beech Tree B&B, 55 Broadway Judy & Russ Liddle, Innkeepers Lovingly restored and graciously appointed | Sally Webster Inn, 34 Mt. Pleasant Street Kathy & John Fitzgerald, Innkeepers Where the hearth is always warm Yuletide Inn, 51 Mt. Pleasant Street Marie Fletcher, Innkeeper Exhibit and narration of period Christmas trees Seven South Street Inn, 7 South Street Debbie & Nick Benn, Innkeepers Elegant four-course breakfast dining |
Manchester’s Christmas by the Sea festivities will start on Saturday with a Pancake Breakfast at The Landing at 7 Central 8am-10am, followed by Open Houses all day long throughout Town. Santa will arrive by boat at Masconomo Park at 1pm, followed by the Jingle Bell Walk. After the walk, visit with Santa at the Community Center until 3pm. Open Houses throughout Town will be held again on Sunday in addition to a Petting Zoo from 11am to 2pm at Crosby’s Market.
The North Shore Music Theatre will continue to mesmerize audiences with the 16th Annual production of “A Christmas Carol” through December 24. Don’t miss this holiday tradition!
A complete schedule of events throughout the month of December can be found at www.capeannvacations.com/christmas.