December 6th, 2013
Destination? Historic Lewes, Delaware, Cookie Walk Sale, Christmas Tour of Lewes, Soup Luncheons, Santa’s House, Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting, Caroling, Holiday Joy Concert, Delaware Beaches, Southern Delaware…The Holiday Season in The First Town of the First State
Even though visitors to Lewes have been already doing plenty of celebration….this town is just awesome!! This week-end the Holidays begin in earnest in The First Town of the First State. So, get ready and have a plan of action so that you can enjoy everything, because all the events, except the hours of visitation for Santa’s House are on Saturday, December 7th.
Saturday, 12/7 – COOKIE WALK SALE – Bethel United Methodist Church, 129 West Fourth St. This is an annual church fundraising event. Last year’s cookie sale sold in less than an hour….get there on time. They are sold by the dozen…$6/dozen. The cookies are baked by the ladies of Bethel United Methodist Church. Sit back and relax during the holidays, because they have done the baking for you. All proceeds go to the Bethel United Methodist Church. Doors open at 10 a.m.
Saturday, 12/7 – 40TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TOUR OF LEWES – A beloved tradition in this historic town. It benefits The Lewes Historical Society. 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Tickets on the day of the tour are $25. Children under 12 are free. This is a self guided tour that gives you the opportunity to see some of the historic houses decorated for the season. Tikets can be purchased at The Ryves Holt House Museum Shop at Second and Mulberry Streets in Lewes, Community Bank Delaware, The Lewes Chamber of Commerce, The Zwaanendael Museum, The Inn at Canal Square, Habersham Peddler’s in Lewes, Browseabout Books in Rehoboth Beach, and the Rehoboth Beach Museum.
As you are enjoying the tour, please stop by the Christmas Antiques Bazaar and Bake Sale, held at the Rabbit’s Ferry House at Third and Shipcarpenter Streets on the Lewes Historic Complex. More info? Please visit htpp://www.historiclewes.com, or call 302-645-7670.
Saturday, 12/7 – ANNUAL SOUP LUNCHEON – The perfect way to enjoy your day in Lewes on this Holiday Week-End. 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at St. Peter’s Church Parish Hall on Second St. Rain or Shine. More. info? Please visit http://www.stpeterlewes.org, or call 302-645-8479.
Saturday, 12/7 – HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR & LUNCHEON – Lewes Yacht Club, located at 2701 Cedar St. in Lewes, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Luncheon is $12. More info? Please call 302-645-6254.
Saturday, 12/7 – LEWES HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS PARADE, TREE LIGHTING AND CAROLING – Get into the music, cheer for the floats, marchers, cars, dogs and everyone else that participates on this tradition in Lewes. After the parade, stroll over to the Zwaanendael Park for the tree lighting and caroling lead by Christy Taylor’s music students. More info? Please visit http://www.leweschamber.com.
Saturday – 12/7 – MID-ATLANTIC SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA HOLIDAY JOY CONCERT – AMAZING VOICES – 7:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. at the Cape Henlopen High School on 1250 Kings Highway in Lewes. Orchestral and vocal music, including traditional season favorites. More info? Please visit http://www.midatlanticsymphony.org, or call 1-888-846-8600.
Tuesday, 12/10 – Monday, 12/23 – SANTA’S LEWES HOUSE – Right on the corner of Second and Bank Sreets sits Santa’s House. Beginning next Tuesday stop by and say hello to Santa. The schedule is as follows:
Tuesday, 12/10 – 5 to 7 p.m.
Friday, 12/13 – 5 to 7 p.m.
Saturday, 12/14 – 1 to 3 p.m.
Tuesday, 12/17 – 5 to 7 p.m.
Friday, 12/20 – 5 to 7 p.m.
Saturday, 12/21 – 1 to 3 p.m.
Monday, 12/23 – 5 to 7 p.m.
Merry Christmas!!
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