A lively holiday spirit has come to life in Greenwich at the magical 7th Annual Greenwich Holiday Stroll Weekend.
The fun festivities continue through Sunday from noon to 6:00 pm throughout downtown Greenwich.
Visitors can enjoy a myriad of activities including a Reindeer Festival at McArdle’s Florist and Garden Center which includes an outdoor robust showing of reindeer and photos with Santa inside their glowing holiday shop.
At The National Restaurant, a newcomer to Greenwich Ave, manager Tom Uberuaga, was busy sampling fresh mulled apple cider.
Live Holiday Music Entertainment Tent provided a festive feel
Other events include live nativity, featuring nine animals in Greenwich area churches, two different horse drawn carriage rides, a horse petting station at Wine Wise, a live music Entertainment tent featuring outstanding singing performances and Professional Ice sculpture demonstrations.
The food truck village in the Board of Education parking lot on Greenwich Avenue has five parked trucks serving unique and delicious foods while strolling and shopping.
The perfect Lobster roll served by Lobstercraft in the Food Truck Village. Credit: Karen Sheer
Photos with Santa hosted by McArdle’s – very popular with families. Credit: Karen Sheer
There is so much to see and do on the Avenue, with 100 Greenwich merchants participating, with many offering promotions, including specials through GreenwichVIP.com, refreshments and in-store attractions.
For more information, visit www.Greenwichreindeerfestival.com
See link for map, also available on mobile devices: http://www.greenwichreindeerfestival.com/map/
Visit live Reindeer outside at McArdle’s. Credit: Karen Sheer
Professional Ice Sculpture demonstration by master, Dan Bergin. Credit: Karen Sheer
An audience watches the talents of a Professional Ice Sculpture Artist. Credit: Karen Sheer
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Food Truck Village on Greenwich Avenue drew strong, hungry crowds. Parking was free on Greenwich Avenue, courtesy of Greenwich Town Party. Credit: Karen Sheer
Kids enjoy a treat of Fries from Fryborg at the Food Truck Village. Credit: Karen Sheer
A Reindeer and Santa spotted strolling down Greenwich Avenue. Credit: Karen Sheer
The First United Methodist Church hosted a Live Nativity Scene and featured live animals – a camel, donkey, llama, cow and sheep. Credit: Karen Sheer
Free parking courtesy of the Greenwich Town Party for the Holiday Stroll down Greenwich Avenue. Credit: Karen Sheer
HIGHLIGHTS:
Live Nativity
First United Methodist Church, 59 East Putnam Ave, noon to 4:00 pm, both days
Ice Sculpture Demos
In front of senior center, 299 Greenwich Avenue, noon to 2:30, both days
Live Music
12 groups performing in front of 240 Greenwich Avenue, both days during Stroll hours
Carriage Rides
Greenwich Avenue, 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday
Family Art Project
Greenwich Arts Council, 299 Greenwich Avenue, noon to 2:00 pm, Sunday
LIVE REINDEER and photos with Santa
McArdle’s at 48 Arch St, Sat, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm, Sunday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Reindeer Feeding daily 9:00 am and 4:00 pm
Letters to Santa Writing Locations:
1. AT&T, 42 Greenwich Avenue
2. Coffee Café Roasters, 118 Greenwich Avenue
3. Splurge Gifts, 39 Lewis Street
4. Vineyard Vines, 145 Greenwich Avenue
5. Leggiadro, 160 Greenwich Avenue
6. Joie, 163 Greenwich Avenue
7. Smart Kids Toys, 17 East Elm Street
8. Restoration Hardware Baby & Child, 264 Greenwich Avenue
9. Ralph Lauren, 265 Greenwich Avenue
10. Papyrus, 268 Greenwich Avenue
11. Greenwich Salad Co., 375 Greenwich Avenue
12. Le Pain Quotidien, 382 Greenwich Avenue
See also: First Light, Beautiful Night in Village of Old Greenwich