Day 486 Christmas in the Square 2012 in Downtown Hingham Square MA
The Hingham Downtown Association keeps Hingham’s holiday traditions alive with the 30th annual Christmas in the Square on Friday evening December 7th and Saturday December  8th. Bring family and friends to the Square for traditional Christmas holiday merriment – music, crafts for kids, caroling in the street, horse-drawn hayrides & more. Friday night Santa arrives along with live music and the Festival of Trees. Continue the festivities on Saturday with a day of shopping in downtown Hingham Square with tons of kids activities, horse-drawn hayrides, music, and more.
| Time | Activity | Location |
| 6:30pm | Santa ArrivesSanta will arrive riding on top of a fire truck, look for him as he comes down Main Street and enters the Square. Pictures with Santa will be on the corner of Main and South shortly after. | Main Street (near Brigham’s) |
| 6 to 8pm | Holiday Musical PerformancesA variety of holiday acts including performances by:
Derby Academy |
Stage on South/Main |
| 6 to 8pm | Peppermint Sticks & Glow Sticks/Bands For sale, proceeds support The Hingham Downtown Association and allow us to put on Christmas in the Square. | In front of: Coldwell Banker Noble’s Camera La Petite Maison |
| 5:00 to 8pm | 11th Annual Festival of Trees A magical display of decorated trees generously provided by businesses and individuals. Silent auction put on by the Hingham Mothers’ Club (HMC), proceedes will support the HMC Scholarship Fund and Friends of the Homeless of the South Shore (headquartered in Hingham). | Old Derby Academy 34 Main Street 781.749.7721 |
| 6 to 8pm | Balloon Man Come see Lou the Balloon Man at William Raveis Real Estate. | William Raveis 40 North Street 781.749.3007 |
| 5:20, 5:50 6:15, 7:10 |
Make your own SNOW with Gary Nisbet !Kids of all ages will enjoy helping make these magical snow shows with. Times: 5:20, 5:50, 6:15, 7:10 | Main St Tunnelcap |
| 6 to 8pm | Fried DoughBrigham’s will be making fried dough! | Brigham’s 37 Main Street 781.740.4687 |
| 6 to 8pm | Face Painting / Pictures with Frosty the Snowman Free kids face painting and pictures with Frost the Snowman by Bright Horizons. | Main Street (near Carolann’s) |
| 7 pm | South Shore Conservatory Community Voices Concert Come see listen to the beautiful voices of the South Shore Conservatory. | Hingham Cmnty Cntr 70 South Street 781.749.9786 |
| 6 to 8pm | Mrs. Claus Warming StationCome in to get warm with some hot cocoa, soup, and cider. | First Baptist Church of Hingham 85 Main Street 781.749.2516 |
| Time | Activity | Location |
| 9am to 1pm | Merrie MarketThis holiday fair will have plenty for everyone including wreaths, gift baskets, books, baked goods, toys, treasures, food, and much more. | Old Ship Parish 107 Main Street 781.749.1679 |
| 10am to 12pm | Hot Cocoa, Carols, and Crafts (plus Santa)Santa will visit from 10-11am. | Hingham Cmnty Cntr 70 South Street 781.749.9786 |
| 10am to 1pm | Holiday Crafts for KidsThe Hingham Recreation Department sponsors a variety of holiday craft making activities and refreshments for kids. This is free and open to the public. | Hingham Cmnty Cntr 70 South Street 781.749.9786 |
| 10:30 am | Polar ExpressPatriot Cinema’s Loring Hall will have special showings of Polar Express at 10:30 am for $5. | Loring Hall 65 Main Street 781.749.1400 |
| 11am to 2pm | Brigham’s Kids Meals 1/2 OffFor Polar Express ticket holders. | Brigham’s 37 Main Street 781.740.4687 |
| 10am to 12pm | Photos of Children with SantaStop by Noble’s Camera Shop to have your kids picture taken with Santa. | Noble’s Camera 29 Main Street 781.749.0588 |
| 10:30 to 12:30 | Music & GiveawaysFrom 103.3FM WODS Holiday Team. | Corner of South/Main |
| 11am to 2pm | Horse-drawn Carriage RidesCome down to Hingham Square and enjoy a day of old fashioned holiday cheer with horse-drawn carriage rides & hot cocoa.The carriage rides are free to the public, which is made possible by the generosity of our sponsors: Boston Private Bank & Trust Company,Brewed Awakendings, Carolann’s, The Fruit Center, Hingham Institution for Savings, J. McLaughlin, The Hingham Journal, La Petite Maison, Linden Ponds, Noble’s Camera,  & Tosca in coordination with the Hingham Downtown Association. Please stop in and check out what’s new in each of these shops this holiday season! | Corner of Main/North (in front of La Petite Maison) 140 North Street |
| 11am to 2pm | Artist Personalizing OrnamentsElaine Wright will be personalizing ornaments and Nicole Blanchard will be wire wrapping seaglass with silver or gold filled wire. Â My other artisans will be availabe to assist with Custom Orders for the perfect Christmas gift. | Artisans in the Square 63 South Street 781.749.2590 |
| 11am to 3pm | Visit with Baby AlpacaVisit and pet our live baby alpaca. | Alpaca Suri 28 South Street 781.740.4599 |
| 12 pm to 4 pm | Artists, Santa, and GoodiesStop by Framing Concepts to see artists painting live, visit with Santa, and enjoy some Christmas treats; cookies, hot chocolate, and candy canes! | Framing Concepts      105 South St. 781.740.9424 |
| 1pm to 3pm | Holiday Music CollectionWith Sam Kopper of WATD 99.5FM. | Corner of South/Main |
| 1pm to 5pm | Live Irish Music: Geese in the BogStop in for the perfect pint and some great live Irish music. | The Snug 116 North Street 781.749.9774 |