Williamstown Holiday Walk
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Williamstown (100 Spring St., Williamstown, MA MA, Williamstown MA)
Holiday sounds and spirit fill downtown Williamstown all weekend, December 6 to 8, on Saturday with caroling, horse-drawn carriage rides, a Penny Social, Santa Claus and the signature Reindog Parade where dog owners deck the hounds and join the fun.
Below is the schedule for Saturday. See daily listings for Friday and Sunday.
Breakfast with Santa at Ioka Valley Farm — 8 a.m. to noon
Gingerbread House Exhibition at Nature’s Closet — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., sponsored by Sweetwood of Williamstown
Warm up @ WCMA at Williams College Museum of Art — 10:30 a.m. to noon, warm up in the galleries with a variety of family-friendly activities, looking at art in new ways and enjoying snacks and warm drinks. Visit throughout the day, with galleries open free from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the museum shop open too.
Moana 2 film — 11 a.m. screening at Images Cinema. Sponsored by Williamstown Cultural District
Flu and COVID-19 Vaccine clinic — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Walden Street by CHP Berkshires
WUPE-FM live broadcast — noon to 2 p.m.
Crafting for Kids — noon to 2 p.m. at The Log by Ramuntos by Pine Cobble School
Cookie decorating — noon to 2 p.m. at Spoon Cafe inside The Williams Bookstore by Buxton School
Soup-er Bowl Cook-off — noon to 2 p.m. at Williams College Lasell Gym (enter from Main Street/Route 2), by MountainOne and benefiting Williamstown Community Chest
Penny social and nonprofit fair — noon to 3:30 p.m. at Williams College Lasell Gym (enter from Main Street/Route 2). Benefiting Williamstown Community Chest. Let the chorus of Rock Voices entertain you from 12:30 to 1 p.m., and enjoy music with the Flatbed Jazz Band from 2 to 3 p.m.
Hot chocolate and cookies at The Williams Inn — 1 to 3 p.m. by The Williams Inn
Carolers sing near sunset at the annual Williamstown Holiday Walk. Photo courtesy of the Williamstown Chamber of Commerce
Live a capella music — 1 to 4 p.m. outside Tasha Yoga.
Springstreeters – 1:40 to 2 p.m.
Good Question – 2:30-2:50pm:
Ephlats — 2:50-3:10 p.m.
Holiday Showcase — 1 to 5 p.m. at First Congregational Church. Benefiting Northern Berkshire Habitat for Humanity
Yuletide treasures popup shop — 1-5 p.m. at First Congregational Church. Shop vintage and handmade tree ornaments, jewelry and small gifts.
Roxie’s Bakery Popup Shop — 1 to 4 p.m. on Spring Street.
Reindog Parade Lineup and judging — 1:30 p.m. at Falk Science Quad. Enter your decked out furry friends for Small (25 lbs and under), Medium (26-50 lbs), Large (over 50 lbs), and Family Troupe (dogs and humans in costume) categories.
Reindog Parade — 2 p.m. on Spring Street with support from Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
Willinet live — 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Live DJ — 2 to 5 p.m.
Visit with Santa 2:30 p.m. at The Williams Bookstore. Sponsored by Greylock Federal Credit Union
Making Art with the Clark — 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at TD Bank Lobby. Sponsored by The Clark Art Institute
A team of horses pulls a carriage up Spring Street at the annual Williamstown Holiday Walk. Photo courtesy of the Williamstown Chamber of Commerce
Horse-drawn carriage rides — 2:30 to 5 p.m. on Spring Street. Sponsored by The Clark Art Institute
Open Studio — 3 to 5 p.m. at Studio B, 36 Spring Street. Artist Alyssa Sakina Mumtaz opens her studio to the public.
Lessons and Carols — 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Williams College presents a service of music and readings at Thompson Memorial Chapel.
Tree lighting and caroling — 5 p.m. on The Williams Inn Lawn. Sponsored by The Williams Inn
Las Posadas: Welcoming the Stranger — 5:15 p.m. — Meet in front of Hopkins Hall for an outdoor, donkey led, candlelight procession with singing. The procession leads to dinner and nut-safe piñata party at St. John’s Episcopal Church.
Klezmer concert and Havdalah Ceremont — 5:30 p.m. at Williams College Jewish Religious Center, 24 Stetson Court. Ezekiel’s Wheels Klezmer Band, one of the world’s preeminent klezmer ensembles, will lead a concert and musical havdalah ceremony, the ritual to end the Jewish Shabbat. Everyone is welcome! Co-sponsored by the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires, the Williams College Jewish Association, and the Williams College Chaplains’ Office
Holiday musical bingo — 7 p.m. at G.O.A.T (formerly Mingo’s Sports Bar & Grill) Benefiting Louison House
Helping in the community
This December, downtown businesses will collect necessary items to help communities-in-need in the Berkshires. Join in our efforts to support local AND pay it forward:
December 1-7: Non-Perishable Festive Food Drive
Please donate cake, brownie and cookie mixes, frosting, baking supplies, and dried fruits to benefit local pantries.
December 8-15: Children & Teens Gift Drive
Please donate NEW unwrapped toys, crafts, books, and games to benefit local families.
December 16-22: Hat & Mittens Drive
Please donate NEW hats, mittens, and gloves to benefit local residents-in-need.
Please drop off donations at the following locations on Spring Street:
Amy’s Cottage
Goodman’s Jeweler
Nature’s Closet
The Print Shop Williamstown
The Store at Five Corners
Spring Street Market & Café
Where’d You Get That!?
The Williams Bookstore
Williams Shop
2024 Holiday Walk Sponsors:
Williamstown Chamber of Commerce
Williamstown Cultural District
The Clark Art Institute
Greylock Federal Credit Union
MountainOne
The Williams Inn
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
Adams Community Bank
Spring Street will be closed from 1 to 5 p.m.