It happens every holiday season…“What can I get for Aunt Sarah? My next-door neighbor’s baby? My boss?” With 40 talented artisans displaying their one-of-a-kind treasures, you are sure to find something for the most discerning person on your shopping list at the Newton City Hall Holiday Craft Show. Admission is Free! As you wander the many hallways of Newton City Hall, you will discover stall upon stall of beautiful hand-crafted jewelry, hats and scarves, pottery, cards, glass works, ornaments, paintings, purses, delicious chocolates and cheeses and so much more that will help you solve your gift giving challenge this year. Be sure to pick up a map when you arrive as the booths are tucked into every nook and cranny of the building and you don’t want to miss any! With ample free parking on the streets around City Hall; both east and west entrances will be open.

After you have strolled through all the delightful artisan booths, and crossed several names off your shopping list, come back (or stay) for the annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony at 5:00 pm. Join in the Community Sing-along with the Stacey Peasley Band to get into the Holiday mood, and enjoy free hot chocolate, tea (courtesy of David’s Tea of Chestnut Hill) and cookies as you watch Mayor Warren flip the switch that will turn the City Hall grounds into a twinkling winterland. The Holiday Lighting Ceremony is outside, so make sure to bundle up!

Holiday Craft Show, December 5th, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Holiday Lighting Ceremony, December 5th, 5:00 pm
Newton City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Avenue

Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Newton Food Pantries. For more information, please visit www.newtoncommunitypride.org or call 617-796-1540.