Bennington Downtown Alliance 2017 Calendar of Holiday Events
Holiday Art & Craft Show and Sale – Dec 1st–31st Bennington Library – Large selection of gift items created by local artisans 442-9051
The Festival Gala–Dec 1st (7pm) – Bennington Museum – The premiere gala event of the season 447-1571
Snowball Bazaar – Dec. 1st (6-8:30pm) & Dec. 2nd (10-3) Second Congregational Church – Thousands of items and bargain prices. 442-2559
Holiday Farmers’ Markets – Dec. 2nd (10-2) & Dec 16th (10-2) First Baptist Church – Bennington Farmers’ Market moves indoors for the winter, and extends their hours for the holiday season. Visit BenningtonFarmersMarket.org for more information.
Holiday Bazaar – Dec 2nd (10am -3pm) Molly Stark School – Crafts, gifts, Santa, and children’s activities 442-2692
Holiday Bake Sale– Dec. 2nd-3rd (after services) St. Francis/Sacred Heart de Sales – After service, pick up lots of homemade specialties. 442-3141
Shakespeare on Main St. – Dec. 2nd Oldcastle Theatre. Call for details 447-0564
Mozart Great Mass in C Minor – Dec. 2nd (7:30pm) & Dec. 3rd (3pm) at Mt. Anthony Middle School – An annual holiday performance by the Bennington County Choral Society. Pre-concert talks available. 802-733-7670
Santa at the Oasis – Dec 3rd (1-4) Green Mtn. Oasis Day Spa – Santa visits, snacks, crafts, surprises, Free. Sponsored by Restored Balance 379-6400
Sunday Brunch with Santa – Dec. 3rd Mt. Anthony Country Club – Bring letters to Santa. Reservations highly recommended. 442-2617
Vets Home Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony – Dec. 6th (5pm) VT Vets Home – Live entertainment and refreshments. 442-6353
The Biggest Little Holiday Party – Dec. 9th (7:30pm) Mt. Anthony Country Club – A big party for small groups of family or associates. 442-2617
77th Annual Christmas Tea -Dec. 9th (3-5:30) St. Peter’s Church – Formal tea service, baked items, live music, specialty gift shop. 442-2911
Festival Family Day – Dec. 9th (10-5) Bennington Museum – Bake sale, children shopping, photos with Santa. 447-1751
Green Mountain Christmas – Dec. 15th (7-9pm) & Dec. 16th (12-2) Green Mountain Christian Center – Free presents for children, gingerbread house building. By reservation only! 447-7224
Senior Holiday Dinner – Dec 15th (12Noon) St. Peter’s Church – US Senator Bernie Sander’s office invites you to this free event 442-8012 ext. 1
Party at Powers – Dec 15th (7pm) Powers Market. Live music, food and beverage. Admission – bring non-perishable food item to support those in need.
Holiday Radio Variety Show – Dec. 16th (7pm) Oldcastle Theatre – Set in the style of years gone by. A sell-out every year! 447-0564
Service of Lessons and Carols – Dec. 17th (5pm) Sacred Heart/St Francis de Sales – The Gaudete Sunday celebration. 442-3141
Pulp Cutter’s Nativity—December 17th (7:30pm) Oldcastle Theatre Company 447-0564
Bennington’s Got Talent – Dec. 17th (3-6) Oldcastle Theatre Company 447-0564
Winter Memorial Service – Dec. 17 (3pm) VNA & Hospice at UU Meetinghouse –tribute loved ones through music, poetry, art, fellowship. 442-5502
Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols – Dec. 17th (7pm) Old First Church 447-1223
New Year’s Eve Dinner – Dec. 31st Mt. Anthony Country Club 442-2617
Party with a Purpose— Dec 31st (8 pm) Greenwall Auditorium at Bennington College – Live music, hors d’oeuvres, cash bar. Benefit for Bennington Coalition for the Homeless and PAVE. 440-2487
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