9th Annual
Hollis Holiday Luminaria Stroll &
Town Band Concert 2023
Saturday, December 9
Hollis, New Hampshire
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Hollis' historic residential neighborhood and Monument Square will transform into an enchanted village. Over 2000 glowing luminaria lanterns, a twinkling town evergreen, Santa's tractor parade, a chili & cornbread supper, an shopping for holiday crafts, musical performances on the Squires Patio in Monument Square, family holiday art workshops, a festive display of vintage and classic cars, and the celebratory Hollis Town Band concert are a few highlights.
When twilight approaches, Santa will travel through the center of town by lighted tractor and hay wagon to his destination: the Lawrence Barn on Depot Road, where he will visit with young friends. Parents may take pictures of their children on Santa's lap. Donations during Santa's visit are appreciated to help offset the day's expenses. Homemade gourmet holiday cookies are available for purchase during Santa's visit.
Event Schedule |
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| Sunday, December 3: | ||
| 1:00pm | Construction of the luminarias | Brookdale Farm warehouse |
| Saturday, December 9: | ||
| 10:00am‑12:00pm | Holiday Art Workshops: Zentangle Wreath (advance sign-up required) |
Hollis Artspace, 30 Ash St. |
| 1:00pm‑2:00pm | Gingerbread House Contest drop-off | Lawrence Barn |
| 1:30pm‑3:15pm | Holiday Art Workshops:
Cards & Cabochon Necklaces (advance sign-up required) |
Hollis Artspace, 30 Ash St. |
| 2:00pm | Begin placing and lighting luminaria lanterns (volunteers needed!) | Historic District & Monument Square |
| 2:00pm-4:00pm | Craft Your Own Luminaria Lantern (Ages 4 and up), all are welcome | Flagg Room at the Congregational Church, enter through church side door across from library |
| 2:30pm | Gingerbread House Contest judging | Lawrence Barn |
| 2:30pm-4:00pm | Luminaria Storytime (All Ages) | Hollis Social Library |
| 2:30pm-4:00pm | Musical performances by the Hollis Brookline High School Jazz Band, the NC Flute Studio, and Rezzy & The Smokes | Squires Community Patio at Congregational Church |
| 3:00pm-5:00pm | Antique / Vintage Vehicles Display (weather permitting) | Farley Building, 23 Main St. |
| 3:00pm‑6:00pm | Holiday Craft Sale featuring local artists, plus Hollis 2024 calendars from the Hollis Heritage Commission | Hollis Town Hall |
| 3:30pm | Meetinghouse at Congregational Church opens to warm visitors | Congregational Church |
| 4:00pm | Luminaria Stroll and Tree Lighting | Monument Square |
| Carolers on the Square, from the Hollis Brookline Middle School Chorus. Questions? Please contact Nancy Spencer at carolers@HollisLuminaria.org. | Monument Square | |
| Announcement of Gingerbread House Contest winners. In addition, the winning names and gingerbread photos will be posted here to this web site later this evening (please see below). | Monument Square | |
| 4:00pm‑6:00pm | Holiday Open House at the Hollis Historical
Society's "Always Ready Engine House" Museum. Questions?
Please contact Freddi Olson at enginehouse@HollisLuminaria.org. |
Always Ready Engine House, 26 Main St. |
| 4:30pm | Lit Tractor Parade with Santa Claus | Monument Square down Depot Road to Lawrence Barn |
| Serving from 4:45pm‑6:15pm |
Community Chili & Cornbread Supper (hot dogs, too) - ALL are welcome! Donations gratefully accepted. | Enter through Squires Patio at Congregational Church |
| 5:00pm-6:30pm | Visit with Santa (donations accepted) | Lawrence Barn |
| Refreshments available. Optionally pre-order 15 Christmas cookies for $20, deadline for pre-orders is Dec. 3, email your order to Amanda Johnson at cookies@HollisLuminaria.org, hosted by the Hollis Woman's Club | Lawrence Barn | |
| Lit tractors on display | Nichols Field | |
| 6:00pm-6:30pm | Please pick up your gingerbread house to take it home | Lawrence Barn |
| 7:00pm | 27th Annual Hollis Town Band Holiday Concert and Bake Sale [non-perishable food item(s) are requested for admission] | Hollis Brookline High School Auditorium |
| 11:45pm | Winning names and photos for the Gingerbread House Contest posted | Here at HollisLuminaria.org |
| Sunday, December 10: | ||
| 8:00am | Clean-up (volunteers needed!) | Monument Square and side streets |
Come and enjoy the spirit of the season as we light up our country village. Bring your children to see Santa and sing along to the holiday music performed by the Hollis Town Band. It will be a magical and glowing day!
Questions about the events of the Hollis Holiday Luminaria Stroll? Please contact Kimber Harmon at info@HollisLuminaria.org. We hope you will join us!