Christmas in Harrison events

Friday, Dec. 2

All day — Stroll through the village and enjoy the homes and businesses that have been beautifully decorated for the season.

6:45 p.m. — Santa arrives. Bring your flashlight or candle. Christmas Tree lighting at the Town Office on Route 35.

6 to 8 p.m. — Lions Club Food Booth will be selling hot drinks.

7 to 8 p.m. — Children may visit Santa at the Town Office.

Saturday, Dec. 3

7 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Breakfast and lunch items will be on sale at the Grange Hall.

7:30 to 9:30 a.m. — Holiday pancake and egg breakfast at the Congregational Church of Harrison, donations accepted.

8:30 a.m. — Free Zumba toning at The Harrison Ballroom.

9:05 a.m. — Free Zumba class at The Harrison Ballroom.

9:30 a.m. — Christmas parade with the arrival of Santa on an antique firetruck.

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.— Annual craft fairs at the Harrison Grange and the Town Office.

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Raffle Walk, sponsored by the Lions Club, starts at their food booth in the Town Office parking lot.

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Free horse-drawn wagon rides through the village.

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Children’s crafts at the Lions Den.

10 a.m. to noon — Children’s Treasure Hunt starting at the Town Office.

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Visit with Santa Claus at his workshop in front of the fireplace at the Olde Mill Tavern. Parents may bring cameras to snap a picture with Santa.

10 a.m. to noon — Cookie Walk and gingerbread man decorating at Harrison Village Library. Children are invited to decorate a gingerbread man. Event sponsored by Friends of the library.

10 a.m. to  3 p.m. — Christmas tree sale at the Tie-Up store parking lot. Sponsored by the Harrison Lions Club.

10:30 a.m. to  12:30 p.m. — The Harrison Brass Choir Ensemble will play as they wander through the village.

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Free greenery swag-making. Decorate to your taste. Donations accepted.

5 to 7:30 p.m. — Chowder dinner at the Congregational Church of Harrison. Sponsored by Waterford’s World Fair.

Open Houses

The following businesses will be open with many serving refreshments on Saturday, Dec. 4

9 to 11 a.m. — The Ballroom

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Crystal Lake Spa and Wellness Center

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Market Basket store

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Village Tie Up store

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Harrison Lion’s Den (Block Basement)

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Northeast Bank (no business transactions)

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Olde Mill Tavern

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Ruby’s Slipper Cage &Bakery

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Crabapple Barn