Holidays Light Up Peabody on Saturday

Mayor Edward A. Bettencourt Jr. is inviting the public to celebrate Small Business Saturday with a Holiday Stroll, Cookie Crawl, Tree Lighting and Festivities for all throughout the day on Saturday, Nov. 28.

There is a wide array of activities planned throughout the day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., capped off by the caroling and tree lighting with a visit from Santa at City Hall at 4 p.m.

Some of the highlights of the day include:

10:00am-3:00pm
Arcworks Community Art Center
22 Foster Street
Take in the “Artsy Autumn” exhibit on display
Visit the Gallery Shoppe for unique gifts

10:00am-4:00pm
Peabody Fire Department
41 Lowell Street
Tours all day
Visit the Smoke House
Jaws of Life Demonstration
Meet & Greet with “Sparky”

1:00pm-3:00pm
Elsa’s “Frozen” Wonderland
East End Veterans Memorial Park
45 Walnut Street
Pictures with Elsa, Anna and Olaf
“Snowball” fun & games
Decorate ornaments
Hot chocolate & toasted marshmallows
DARE Vehicle
Meet and Greet McGruff the crime dog AND Timmy the Tooth

1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm
Peabody Institute Library
82 Main Street / Teen Room
Reading of “The Night Before Christmas” with Mrs. Claus, Santa Claus & Mayor Bettencourt
Visit the “Portrait of Queen Victoria” as part of the Art Tour including works of art by Gruppe, Audubon, Osborne and more.
Hot Chocolate

Visit Santa’s Workshops at these locations:

Teresa’s Crafters, 71 Main
Children’s holiday craft

Maria’s Flowers & Gifts, 63 Main
Holiday Bow Making, 3-4pm

Little Shop A Laura’s, 2 Main
Face Painting & Popcorn

Cookie Crawl
As you stroll through downtown, look for Olaf’’s look-a-like and visit local businesses to fill your Small Business Saturday bag with holiday cookies, confections and coupons from local bake shops and businesses. One confection per location, per bag. $5 donation benefits the Haven from Hunger food pantry. No other purchase necessary. Ten lucky winners will receive a gift card valued at $25. Bags can be purchased at the Peabody Area Chamber of Commerce, 24 Main Street.

4:00pm at Peabody City Hall
Caroling & Tree Lighting; Visit with Santa
Cider and Donuts

Free parking, Free Admission, Complimentary Trolley Service 1-4pm

Sponsored by City of Peabody, Peabody Area Chamber of Commerce,Peabody Downtown Association, Peabody Recreation Department, and Peabody Municipal Light Plant

Special Small Business Saturday offers at local businesses. Visitwww.peabodychamber.com for a list of participating locations