Spirits are officially bright on The Classic Coast as we head into the holiday season filled with enchanting sights, family-friendly fun, a handful of classic Christmas events, and holiday happenings for nearly each day of December.

Not to mention, tree lightings and annual celebrations all throughout town complete with sweet treats, live music, visits with Santa and more.

 

Annual Tree Lightings

We told you, spirits: bright. 

  1. Bristol's Tree Lighting + Grand Illumination
  2. Lighting of the Lighthouse
  3. Annual Bowen's Wharf Christmas Tree Lighting
  4. Santa Magic at Long Wharf
  5. Hotel Viking Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Market
  6. Warren Holiday Festival
  7. Holiday Bright Night in Tiverton
  8. Jamestown Tree Lighting
  9. Sunset Cove Holiday Celebration

Bristol's Tree Lighting + Grand Illumination

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Where:
400 Hope Street, Bristol
When:
Saturday, December 7, 5:30 PM
Cost:
Free

Bristol's Tree Lighting and Grand Illumination heralds the arrival of the holidays in downtown Bristol with live music and entertainment, a Christmas sing-a-long, a visit from Santa, the Grand Illumination of the town tree and more. 

This year will feature a parade in celebration of the 37th Grand Illumination beginning at 5:30 PM, with live music from the local school choruses and a talented soloist.

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Lighting of the Lighthouse

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Where:
Newport Harbor Island Resort, Newport
When:
Saturday, November 30 at 5:00 PM

Make your way to Newport Harbor Island Resort for a lighting of the lighthouse on Saturday, November 30 at 5:00 PM.

Enjoy holiday carolers, festive decor, spiked ciders and hot chocolate for the kids, all with panoramic views of the iconic Newport Bridge. Guests and locals alike are welcome to join us in kicking off Newport’s holiday festivities!

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Annual Bowen's Wharf Christmas Tree Lighting

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Where:
Bowen's Wharf
When:
Saturday, December 7, Festivities begin at 12:30, Tree Lighting at 6:00
Cost:
Free

Make your way to Bowen's Wharf for an enchanting day of caroling, holiday shopping, and family fun on Saturday, December 7 for the 54th Annual Bowen's Wharf Christmas Tree Lighting. 

Festivities begin at 12:30 with a visit from Santa, followed by an afternoon of live music and a carol sing-along. At 6:00 PM, head to the center of the wharf to watch as the mayor of Newport lights the tree, followed by the cheerful arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus by boat, weather permitting. 

Bowen's Wharf Tree Lighting
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Santa Magic at Long Wharf

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Where:
Shops at Long Wharf
When:
November 30th from 4:00 - 6:00 PM (Rain Date: December 1st)

The name say's it all—Santa Magic.

Come join the shops at Long Wharf for their 4th annual tree lighting. This is a free community event with Santa. Tree lighting, pictures with Santa, kids crafts, letters to Santa, music and much more.

Santa Magic

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Hotel Viking Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Market

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Where:
The Courtyard, Hotel Viking
When:
Friday, November 29 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Cost:
This event is open to house guests as well as the public!

The Hotel Viking Annual Christmas Tree Lighting in the Courtyard is back!

Think: fun and festivities live music, a special visit from Santa, holiday cookies, hot chocolate and new this year, a Holiday Market, where you can start your holiday shopping early!

 

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Warren Holiday Festival

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Where:
Downtown Warren
When:
November 29th & 30th

Starting nearly 40 years ago, the annual Warren Holiday Festival was created to kick-off the holiday season. 

Today, the event marks its 36th season with events on both Friday, November 29th and Saturday, November 30th. Events include visits from Santa paired with hot chocolate and cookies, to holiday crafts and festive shows, to downtown caroling and the iconic Main Street light ceremony. 

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Holiday Bright Night in Tiverton

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Where:
Historic Tiverton Four Corners
When:
Friday, December 6 from 4:00 - 7:00 PM
Cost:
Free

Picture this: the quaint and charming Tiverton Four Corners decked in holiday decor and illuminating lights with open galleries, holiday shopping, exclusive deals and a visit from Santa.

Stay for the opening of The Four Corners Arts Center 11th Annual re-Tree Community Exhibition, adding even more lights and magic to the event. 

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Jamestown Tree Lighting

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Where:
East Ferry Landing
When:
December 7th from 5:30 - 7:00 PM

Make your way to East Ferry Landing in Jamestown for the annual tree lighting on December 7th from 5:30 - 7:00 PM.

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Jamestown Holiday tree

Sunset Cove Holiday Celebration

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Where:
East Ferry Landing
When:
November 30th, All Day

Magic of the holidays on the waterfront in Portsmouth. 

Feel festive all day long at Sunset Cove for their Holiday Celebration and tree lighting. Start your day with photos with Santa (pets and kiddos) and stay for a festive Christmas in the Caribbean celebration with giveaways, live music, and seasonal treats. 

SCHEDULE
  • 9:00 - 10:00 AM: Pet photos with Santa
  • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Kid & Family photos with Santa
  • 4:00 - 7:00 PM: Live music with The Girls
  • 6:00 PM: Holiday tree lighting, with special guest!
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