Stroll through historic downtown for gifts you can’t find at the mall. Shops will all be open late with refreshments and special discounts for the men.

Stroll through historic downtown for gifts you can’t find at the mall. Shops will all be open late with refreshments and special discounts.

The Official Start of the Holiday Season! After the concert join us in front of the First Parish Church and Town Hall Common. Friendship Tree is sponsored by the Manchester Woman’s Club.

The Manchester-Essex school band , Soundwaves, Highschool Chorus, Memorial School Chorus & The Carolers will perform. Candy canes and hot chocolate handed out by Mrs. Claus on the Common afterwards. Sponsored by the Manchester Woman’s Club.

Santa will arrive at Masconomo Park by boat at 1pm. The jolly man will then lead the children across the street to the Manchester Community Center, where there will be a miniature petting zoo, craft activities, face painting and delicious refreshments. Everyone will get a chance to have their pictures taken with Santa!

Location: Masconomo Park & The Manchester Community Center

Support Manchester Merchants, Shop around town & collect stamps in your Holiday Passbook and you will have a chance to win a new Fit Bit Blaze.
Details and Passbooks at local merchan