Holiday Market & Tree Lighting
Sat, Dec 14
|Town Band Stand
Oyster Bay will come alive with holiday cheer and historical happenings. This year's Holiday Market will be chock full of festivities that are fun for the whole family or young couples.
Time & Location
Dec 14, 2019, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Town Band Stand, 1 Shore Ave, Oyster Bay, NY 11771, USA
About The Event
Local businesses from Oyster Bay and East Norwich will set up tables to sample and sell their wares with special holiday discounts. This is the perfect opportunity to find a unique gift or a stocking stuffer. There will also be lots of fun activities like an ice skating rink for kids (or adventurous adults) and carriage rides with with a live horse. John Canning will recite Twas The Night Before Christmas, Girl Scout Troupe 211 will set up fire pits for roasting marshmallows, a local choir will sing holiday carols, and at the end of the night, a special guest will join us: Santa Claus!
Santa won't be the only special guest we have this year. Oyster Bay's beloved Theodore & Edith Roosevelt will make an appearance also.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Long Island Herald Window Decorating Contest Voting Opens November 25th
Only one vote per email, so make sure you do all of your research (aka shopping) before voting. Public voting will select the finalists, and a distinguished panel of judges, including Town of Oyster Bay Clerk, Rich LaMarca, OBEN Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Francesco Ianni, PTA President, Moriah Parades and Student Council, President, will choose the winner. The results will be announced at the tree lighting . The winner will also be featured in an Oyster Bay Herald story after the 1st of the year and will receive a half-page ad in the paper to be used to promote their business.
STROLL THROUGH TOWN SHOPPING EATING AND ENJOYING
Make reservations for lunch - stroll down Audrey Ave, enjoy fire pits, buy your tree, visit our local stores and the market for all last minute shopping needs. Gift-wrapping and tree sales available at Oyster Bay Community Rowing's Warming Tent.
1-5 ICE SKATING
Ice skating near Stellina Bakery provided by the Oyster Bay Main Street Association.
1-5 HOLIDAY MARKET
Local businesses will be putting their most festive foot forward and helping you with all of your last minute shopping needs! #ShopLocal The OBMSA market vendors will also be set up around town. Fire pits will warm you as you wander through town.
4PM TREE LIGHTING & SANTA
We will light the Oyster Bay Holiday Tree and, shortly after, Santa Claus will arrive with his firefighter friends to light the tree!
Shopping Assistance
Renaissance Properties is providing one reusable shopping bag to each family. Oakcliff Sailing is providing Elf transport to and from Fireman's Field Parking and has of course -arranged the toys that Santa will give out.
ENTERTAINMENT IN TOWN
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Raynham Hall is offering their new VR tours all day
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Wonderland Tree is providing Holiday Hay Rides throughout the day
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Bandstand Lineup with John Hubbard
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2:00 OBEN High School Choir
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2:30 Gone Dancing Dancers
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3:00 Kathy Prinz Flute Ensemble
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3:30 Gone Dancing Dancers
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4:00 Jingle Babies
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4:05 Festivities Leading to Santa's Arrival Begin
CHECK BACK REGULARLY FOR UPDATES
For further information about the event, please contact Dawn Riley at 1(415)760-7642