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The Hingham Downtown Association keeps Hingham’s holiday traditions alive with the 31th annual Christmas in the Square on Friday December 7th  evening and on Saturday December 8th.
Come celebrate the joys of the season with us!Â
Bring family and friends to the Square for traditional 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. Hope to see you there!
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Friday, December 6th 2013
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Christmas in the Square is generously sponsored by:
The Hingham Institution for Savings
The Hingham Downtown Association
2013 Schedule is still being confirmed, |
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Location |
| 6:30pm |
Santa Arrives
Santa 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.
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Main Street
(near Brewed Awakenings) |
| 6 to 8pm |
Holiday Musical Performances
A variety of holiday acts including performances by:
Derby Academy
St. Paul’s
South & Main
South Shore Conservatory Quartet
Maria Farden Driscoll & Joe Miccarelli on Keyboard
Amanda Daly Berman
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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 |
12th 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).
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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.
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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
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Main St Tunnelcap |
| 6 to 8pm |
Fried Dough
Patti’s Place will be making fried dough!
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Patti’s Place
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.
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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.
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Hingham Cmnty Cntr
70 South Street
781.749.9786 |
| 6 to 8pm |
Mrs. Claus Warming Station
Come in to get warm with some hot cocoa, soup, and cider.
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First Baptist Church of Hingham
85 Main Street
781.749.2516 |
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Saturday, December 7th 2013
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Christmas in the Square is generously sponsored by:
The Hingham Institution for Savings
The Hingham Downtown Association
2013 Schedule is still being confirmed, |
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Activity |
Location |
| 10am to 12pm |
Hot Cocoa, Carols, and Crafts (plus Santa)
Santa will visit from 10-11am.
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Hingham Cmnty Cntr
70 South Street
781.749.9786 |
| 10am to 1pm |
Holiday Crafts for Kids
The Hingham Recreation Department sponsors a variety of holiday craft making activities and refreshments for kids. This is free and open to the public.
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Hingham Cmnty Cntr
70 South Street
781.749.9786 |
| 10:30 am |
Polar Express
Patriot Cinema’s Loring Hall will have special showings of Polar Express at 10:30 am for $5.
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Loring Hall
65 Main Street
781.749.1400 |
| 11am to 2pm |
Brigham’s Kids Meals 1/2 Off
For Polar Express ticket holders.
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Brigham’s
37 Main Street
781.740.4687 |
| 10am to 12pm |
Photos of Children with Santa
Stop by Noble’s Camera Shop to have your kids picture taken with Santa.
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Noble’s Camera
29 Main Street
781.749.0588 |
| 11am to 3pm |
Music & Giveaways
WATD Holiday Team.
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Corner of South/Main |
| 11am to 2pm |
Horse-drawn Carriage Rides
Come down to Hingham Square and enjoy a day of old fashioned holiday cheer with horse-drawn carriage rides & hot cocoa.
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Corner of Main/North
(in front of La Petite Maison)
140 North Street |
| 11am to 2pm |
Artist Personalizing Ornaments
Elaine 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.
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Artisans in the Square
63 South Street
781.749.2590 |
| 11am to 3pm |
Visit with Baby Alpaca
Visit and pet our live baby alpaca. |
Alpaca Suri
28 South Street
781.740.4599 |
| 12 pm to 4 pm |
Artists, Santa, and Goodies
Stop 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 5pm |
Live Irish Music: Geese in the Bog
Stop in for the perfect pint and some great live Irish music.
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The Snug
116 North Street
781.749.9774 |
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