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2022 Front Door Contest winner/photos here, and 2022 Gingerbread House Contest winners/photos here! |
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Hollis' historic residential neighborhood and Monument Square will transform into an enchanted village. Over 2000 glowing luminaria lanterns, a twinkling town evergreen, Santa's tractor parade, a chili & cornbread supper, an afternoon filled with shopping for holiday crafts, listening to musical performances on the Squires Patio in Monument Square, and the celebratory Hollis Town Band concert are a few highlights.
When twilight approaches, Santa will travel through the center of town by lighted tractor and hay wagon to his destination: the Lawrence Barn on Depot Road, where he will visit with young friends. Parents may take pictures of their children on Santa's lap. Donations during Santa's visit are appreciated to help offset the day's expenses. Homemade gourmet holiday cookies are available for purchase during Santa's visit.
More holiday themed events unfold throughout the day:
Event Schedule |
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Sunday, December 4: | ||||
1:00pm | Construction of the luminarias | Brookdale Farm warehouse | ||
Wednesday, December 7: | ||||
5:00pm | Deadline for submissions to the Front Door Contest |
Sign-up here | ||
Friday, December 9: | ||||
Early evening | Judging for the Front Door Contest | Hollis Historic District | ||
Saturday, December 10: | ||||
10:00am | Felting workshop at Hollis Artspace | Register: info@hollisartspace.com | ||
1:00pm‑2:00pm | Gingerbread House Contest drop-off | Lawrence Barn | ||
2:00pm‑6:00pm | Holiday Craft Sale sponsored by the Hollis Brookline Rotary Club | Hollis Town Hall | ||
2:30pm | Gingerbread House Contest judging | Lawrence Barn | ||
2:30pm-3:30pm | Children's Holiday Story Time | Hollis Social Library | ||
2:30pm-4:00pm | Musical performances | Squires Community Patio at Congregational Church |
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2:30pm | Begin placing and lighting luminaria lanterns (volunteers needed!) | Historic District & Monument Square |
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4:00pm | Luminaria Stroll and Tree Lighting | Monument Square | ||
Meetinghouse at Congregational Church open to warm visitors | Congregational Church | |||
Carolers on the Square | Monument Square | |||
Announcement of Gingerbread House and Front Door Contest winners | ||||
4:30pm | Lit Tractor Parade with Santa Claus | Monument Square down Depot Road to Lawrence Barn |
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Serving from 4:45pm‑6:15pm |
"Eat In" or "Take Out" Community Chili & Cornbread Supper, public welcome, donations accepted |
Enter through Squires Patio at Congregational Church |
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5:00pm-6:30pm | Visit with Santa (donations accepted) | Lawrence Barn | ||
Refreshments available - you can
optionally pre-order a baker's dozen of cookies for $15, deadline for pre-orders is Dec. 4, please see flyer for details |
Lawrence Barn | |||
Lit tractors on display | Nichols Field | |||
6:00pm-6:30pm | Please pick up your gingerbread house to take it home | Lawrence Barn | ||
7:00pm | 26th Annual Hollis Town Band Holiday Concert and Bake Sale [non-perishable food item(s) are requested for admission] | Hollis Brookline High School Auditorium |
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11:45pm | Winning names and photos for the Gingerbread House Contest and Front Door Contest posted | Here at HollisLuminaria.org | ||
Sunday, December 11: | ||||
8:30am | Clean-up (volunteers needed!) | Monument Square and side streets |
Come and enjoy the spirit of the season as we light up our country village. Bring your children to see Santa and sing along to the holiday music performed by the Hollis Town Band. It will be a magical and glowing day!
Questions about the events of the Hollis Holiday Luminaria Stroll? Please contact Kimber Harmon at info@HollisLuminaria.org. We hope you will join us!