November 28th at 5:00pm in Taylor Park, celebrate the first event of the Festival of Trees with the lighting of the Taylor Park trees! Enjoy caroling, a bonfire, free cider and donuts; and FIREWORKS display! Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and you might even spot the Grinch!!! There will also be a Pet Memorial Tree and Blessing by the Franklin County Animal Rescue at 440p before the actual lighting. Commemorative pins available by donation with proceeds going to Friends of Northern Lake Champlain and their mission to clean up our beautiful lake. More information can be found at http://www.festivaloftreesvt.com and their Facebook page: Festival of Trees-St. Albans, Vermont
Tuesday, December 1st
Children’s Pajama Party & Holiday Stories*
6:30 – 7:30pm at St. Albans Free Library, Maiden Lane
Contact 802-527-1507 for more information.
Wednesday, December 2nd
FREE Holiday Movie (movie to be announced)*
6:30pm at the Welden Theater
Get into the Holiday Spirit and bring the whole family in to see the live action holiday movie on the BIG SCREEN.
Thursday, December 3rd
Running of the Bells
6:30pm starts at Peoples Trust Company, Kingman Street
Presented by Peoples Trust Company of Vermont – Ring in the Holiday season as we Walk or Run a one mile loop through downtown St. Albans. Santa will be there! $15/person, $20/couple, $30/family of 5, Individual Youth & Teams $10/person. All Proceeds for this event benefit Operation Happiness. www.runningofthebells.com
Friday, December 4th
Festival of Trees Gala and Holiday Tree Auction (nearly sold out!)
7:00pm – 12:00am at The Bliss Room, St. Albans Historical Museum
Join us for Cocktails, Hors d’Oeuvres from Local Fare, and a Gala that keeps everyone talking all year long! Be the first to see the Trees and the transformation of the Bliss Room into a lovely Lake Setting. Live Entertainment and Dancing with The Contois School of Music Band!!! Cash Bar.
Tickets are $30pp (ages 21+) available at The Franklin County Regional Chamber of Commerce, Bayberry Cottage, and Imagination.
Saturday, December 5th
Breakfast with Santa*
8:30-10:00am @ The Bliss Room, St. Albans Historical Museum
Food provided by Local Fare
Visit with Santa
Limited number served- approx. 200
$5 per person
Santa’s Workshop*
10:00am – 3:00pm at St. Luke’s Parish Hall, 8 Bishop St
10:00am – 3:00pm: Crafts and Gingerbread House decorating with Mrs. Claus & the Elves.
11:00am – 1:00pm: Visit with Santa
Festival of Trees Showcase & Silent Auction*
10:00am – 5:00pm at The Bliss Room, St. Albans Historical Museum
Be the first to see the Trees and the transformation of the Bliss Room into a lovely Lake Setting. Enjoy the beautifully decorated trees while listening to wonderful live musicians and entertainers. Purchase Tree Raffle tickets to place in the “Cookie Jar Raffle” to win your favorite Holiday Tree. Snack Bar available.
12 noon to 2pm
Chris and Erica: A Vermont acoustic due who have just recently completed their first studio session together!!
2pm to 3pm
Returning for our listening pleasure, Calloway Taxi!! They describe themselves as an A Capella Jazz Quintet but they are so much more!!
3pm to 5pm
You’ve seen them at Twiggs and we can’t be more delighted to see Coon Hill John join us once again on the FOT stage!
So grateful to these musicians for the hours of dedication and rehearsals and the donation of your time and talents! Please stop by and check them out! They’ll be happy to share their contact info for your upcoming event!
Lake Art Show*
10:00am – 2:00pm – Lake Art Show, 10 S. Main St.
The Vermont Choral Union
7:00pm at The Bliss Room, St. Albans Historical Museum
The 34-voice a cappella ensemble, directed by Jeff Rehbach, returning to St. Albans for their fourth year, presents “Heavenly Light”, shining forth with songs and carols for the holiday season. Tickets $15/adults, $10 Students & Seniors
Holiday Masquerade Party for Teens*
6:00pm – 9:00pm at Twiggs
JAZ Entertainment, Photobooth, Lip Sync Contest, Karaoke & Table Games by Rocket Punch Games. Costumes are encouraged! Entry $3/person at the door.
Sunday, December 6th
Festival of Trees Showcase*
10:00am – 1:00pm
Festival of Trees Showcase continues at The Bliss Room, Saint Albans Historical Museum
Entertainment in The Bliss Room*
10:00am – 1:00pm – Music and Trees
Lake Art Show*
10:00am – 2:00pm – Lake Art Show, 10 S. Main St.
Event entry by donation.
Collectible Commemorative Button by Donation!!!
Cookie Jar Tree Raffle Drawing and Grand Prize Raffle Drawing at 1pm on Sunday!
If you purchased raffle tickets, please be available to pick up your tree Sunday!
Hope to see you there! And Happy Thanksgiving to all!
Jan 21, 2025, 6:15 to 7:30 PM
Egg Carton Animal PortraitsJan 22, 2025, 3 to 4 PM
Singing for People with Memory Loss & Their CaregiversJan 24, 2025, 10:30 to 11:30 AM