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.

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File under: places that make you feel like a kid again.

The Bristol Santa House is an inclusive experience for children with disabilities and their families to visit with Santa Claus. The Bristol Santa House welcomes the public, but please know that the core mission is serving families with special needs children, who schedule private visits to ensure an accessible experience. 

THE SCHEDULE

• 11/23: Santa Claus Party
• 11/28: Closed — Happy Thanksgiving
• 12/1: Open to the Public
• 12/5: Open to the Public
• 12/7 & 12/8: Bristol Christmas Festival
• 12/7: Bristol Grand Illumination
• 12/12: Open to the Public
• 12/14: Open to the Public
• 12/15: Open to the Public
• 12/19: Open to the Public
• 12/20: Open to the Public
• 12/21: Open to the Public
• 12/22: Open to the Public
• 12/23: Open to the Public

Public visits are always free, wait times may vary. For the full schedule, and hours of operation, click here. 

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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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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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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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. 

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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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A European-style Christmas market in downtown Bristol makes its return December 7th and 8th.

This two-day festival will feature rustic huts, festival foods like holiday pastries, wine, and pretzels, live music, craft vendors and so many more seasonal favorites. 

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Who doesn't want to have brunch with Santa?

Head to Wayfinder Newport for a full day of festive fun, including a brunch with Santa, an elves room holiday market, holiday crafts, pet photos with Santa, and so much more.

THE SCHEDULE

• Sants Brunch
  • Seating Times: 9:15 AM, 10:30 AM, and 11:45 AM.
  • Ticket Price: Kids (12 and under): $17.00 (includes a refreshing kid's juice), Kids 2 and under: FREE (also includes kid's juice), Adults (13 and above): $29.00 (beverages not included).
• Vibrant Holiday Marketplace
  • Hours: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location: Telltale Room
• Meet Santa & Holiday Crafts
  • Hours: 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Location: Compass Room
• Pet Photos with Santa
  • Hours: 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location: Lobby

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With extraordinary decorations and Yuletide cheer, the Glen Manor House will be open to the public at their annual Christmas Open House event. Bring the family for a holiday celebration and more. Santa will arrive at 2:45 PM for pictures alongside local talent and entertainment.

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Hop aboard the cozy and warm Coastal Queen Cruises for a special Meet and Greet Cruise with Santa Claus.

This cruise will feature hot chocolate and a candy cane will be given to each child as they exit the boat. The cruise is 60 minutes long and there are two departures, 11:00 AM or 1:00 PM, both from Bowen’s Wharf in Newport.

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