December 4th, 2014
Destination? Historic Lewes, Delaware, Holiday Celebrations, Events, Yuletide Week-End in Lewes, Delaware Beaches, Southern Delaware
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4TH – MERCHANT’S HOSPITALITY NIGHT – It is an event for the entire family, taking place in the Historic District. Stroll Historic Lewes, visit with the local merchants, grab a few holiday gifts….shopping with the merchants hosting this event offering complimentary refreshments and live entertainment.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4TH – ZWAANENDAEL MUSEUM HOSPITALITY NIGHT – A free Holiday themed program from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Seasonal refreshments, demonstrations, and festive decorations to get you in the Holiday Spirit.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5TH – CHILDREN’S BEACH HOUSE – SHARE A MAGICAL NIGHT – HOLIDAY ART SHOW & SALE – A tradition in Lewes, this event kicks off a wonder week-end at the beach. Funds raised will help support the Children’s Beach House general operating budget. Auction, Dinner, Cocktails, Live Music and Dancing!! 6:30 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Please note that the Art Show will follow on Saturday and Sunday, so please stop by 1800 Bay Avenue. Tel. 302-645-9184. Tickets for Friday’s event can be purchased online by visiting http://www.cbhinc.org. If you would like to make a donation to this wonderful organization, you can always do so by visiting the mentioned website. Thanks!!
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5TH – FULL MOON HIKE – 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. During full moon nights it is a beautiful time to visit Cape Henlopen State Park. Explore it at night by the light of the full moon as you search for the sights and sounds of animal activity. This hike is perfect for ages 7 and up with a paying adult. Dress warmly. Pre-registration is necessary by calling 302-645-6852. $2/person. Cape Henlopen State Park is located at 15099 Cape Henlopen Dr. in Lewes.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6TH – LEWES IN BLOOM CHRISTMAS MARKET – Location? St. Peter’s Church yard in the Historic District, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. They will be selling fresh greens, pine cone trees, swags, roping, holiday bows and other handmade items.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6TH – THE 41ST ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TOUR OF LEWES – 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Adance tickets are $20 each. Tickets on the day of will be $25. Children under 12 are free. Online ticket purchases can only be made until 4 p.m. on Friday, December 5th. After that time, tickets will only be available at The Ryves Holt House and Lewes Chamber of Commerce Office. If you ordered tickets online or by phone, all ticket orders will be held at The Ryves Holt House Museum Gift Shop at the corner of 2nd & Mulberry Sts. They will be available for pick up 48 hours after our order is placed. Please pick up all tickets prior to the tour date. More info. 302-645-7670. Please visit http://www.historiclewes.org/events/2014-christmas-tour-lewes.
Tickets can also be purchased at: Community Bank Delaware, The Zwaanendael Museum, The Inn at Canal Square, Habersham Peddler’s in Lewes, Browseabout Books on Rehoboth Avenue in Rehoboth Beach, and the Rehoboth Beach Museum in Rehoboth Beach.
This is a self-guided tour. The historic houses will be decorated for the season. There are several private homes that are selected each year to bring even more Yuletide to this historic town. Please visit the above mentioned website for details on this most popular week-end of the year in the First Town of The First State.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6TH – 83rd ANNUAL LEWES CHRISTMAS PARADE – This year’s theme is Santa’s Workshop. The parade will be Saturday but in the event of rain, it will be Sunday at the same time. It will start at 5 p.m., with a line-up beginning at 3:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. The parade will begin on Savannah Rd. at Sussex Drive and will end in front of King’s Ice Cream Shop on Second St. The Chamber Board of Directors will be leading the parade, carrying a huge helium balloon. After the parade, stand by because the Christmas tree in Zwaanendael Park will be illuminated followed by candlelight caroling in the park. NOTE: DUE TO THE FORECAST, THE PARADE HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR BOTH DAYS. SO SORRY!
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7TH – DELAWARE DAY – Merchants in Lewes celebrate the day in 1787 when the First State ratified the Constitution. 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Front Street, the merchants will have available Delaware items, as well as refreshments. More info? Please call 302-645-0567. On Facebook please visit the page Front Street.
Have a good one!!
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