Holiday Season in Roslindale Village

Holiday
Tree Lighting - November 30th
 
This holiday season Roslindale Village invites you to experience a Rozzie Christmas like no other. The Village will transform into a winter wonderland worthy of  Whoville. The 29th Annual Tree Lighting ceremony marks the official kick off of
the holidays in the Village, starting at 3:00 PM in Adams Park on
Saturday, November 30th.
 
This
much-loved event always draws a crowd to enjoy the performances, crafts,
ornament art projects for the kids this year featuring Art Van Go, a mobile art
van based in Roslindale, and Santa's arrival in the Ladder 16 fire truck. There
will be free hot chocolate, treats from local bakeries, carolers from the
Sacred Heart Chorus, the Christopher Mish Brass Quartet, and of course, visits
with Santa and Mayor Menino.
 
Small
Business Saturday- November 30th
 
November
30th is also Small Business Saturday, a national campaign by

American Express to help spur business for neighborhood merchants. Roslindale
Village has been chosen as one of three locations across the country to be
showcased. Special deals will be available for American Express cardholders as
well as chances to win $25 American Express gift cards, so be on the lookout
for raffle boxes at your favorite businesses.
 
Model
Railroad Museum – December 7th, 8th
 
On
the weekend of December 7th and 8th, The Bay State Model Railroad Museum will open for its only public showing

of the year. They will also host Santa and the Holiday Train Show from 11:00AM
to 3:00PM. Santa will arrive in elegant style promptly at 12:00 noon on
Sunday December 8th. 
 
Holiday
Wander - December 5th, 12th, & 19th
 
On the first
three Thursday evenings in December, more than 25 Roslindale village
shops and restaurants will stay open late for the holiday season. In addition,
they will be hosting wine and food tastings, performances, or offering
great deals. Here is just a sample of what some businesses will be offering or
hosting this Holiday Wander:
 
The
Wander kicks off with free childcare at the Roslindale Community Center. Drop
your children off at the Community Center on Cummins Highway for the evening
and hit the town to enjoy some grown up fun such as a wine tasting co-hosted by
Redd’s in Rozzie and Tony’s Market with a selection of food and wine from
Tony's home region of Napoli. There will be a host of treats including comfort
food - small plate delicacies by Charlie Redd, Tony's sausages also prepared by
Charlie, and all-natural beef stew from Tony's. 6-8pm 
 
 On
December 12th, El Chavo Mexican Products will be hosting a Posada

Navideña. A true Mexica (and now Roslindale tradition)  Nativity re-enactment of Joseph and Mary
seeking lodging. Come dressed warm, ready to carol for "POSADA" or
"SHELTER" around the square and expect to be greeted by warm tamales,
hampurrado, piñatas for the kids and other Mexican goodies. We will depart
from El Chavo accompanied by a Mariachi Band at 6:00 pm sharp!

December
19th will feature roving musicians, caroling, and a luminary

candle-lighting event in Adams Park.

For
more information, please visit the Roslindale Village Main Street website at
roslindale.net