11th Annual
Hollis Holiday Luminaria Stroll &
Town Band Concert 2025
Saturday, December 13
Hollis, New Hampshire
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2025 Gingerbread House Contest winners/photos here! |
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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, 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.
PARKING: To park for the festivities, feel free to use the parking lot behind the Hollis Social Library (2 Monument Square), the parking lot at Lawrence Barn (28 Depot Road), the field at 12 Monument Square (next to the former Valicenti Pasta), or the parking lot at Hollis Brookline Middle School (25 Main St.).
Event Schedule |
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| Sunday, December 7: | ||
| 1:00pm | Construction of the luminarias | Brookdale Farm warehouse, 38 Broad St. |
| Saturday, December 13: | ||
| 10:00am‑12:00pm | Zentangle Art Workshop: Snowman and Mandala Dot Painted Ornaments Workshop (advance sign-up required) | Hollis Artspace, 30 Ash St. |
| 11:00am‑1:00pm | Gingerbread House Contest drop-off |
Lawrence Barn, 28 Depot Rd. |
| 1:00pm | Gingerbread House Contest judging |
Lawrence Barn, 28 Depot Rd. |
| 2:00pm | Begin placing and lighting luminaria lanterns (volunteers needed!) | Historic District & Monument Square |
| 2:00pm-6:00pm | Snacks for sale on the Square! Hot chocolate from the Hollis Brookline High School Class of 2026, and cider donuts and hot apple cider from Hollis Boy Scout Troop 12 | Front of Hollis Town Hall, 7 Monument Square |
| 2:30pm-4:00pm | Luminaria Storytime (all ages), free | Hollis Social Library, 2 Monument Square |
| 2:00pm-4:00pm | Musical performances by the New England Voices in Harmony and other featured local musicians | Squires Community Patio at Congregational Church, 3 Monument Square |
| 3:00pm‑6:00pm | Holiday Craft Sale featuring local artists, sponsored by the Hollis-Brookline Rotary Club | Hollis Town Hall, 7 Monument Square |
| 3:30pm | Meetinghouse at Congregational Church opens to warm visitors | Congregational Church, 3 Monument Square |
| 4:00pm | Luminaria Stroll and Tree Lighting | Monument Square |
| Carolers on the Square, from the Hollis Brookline Middle School Chorus | 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. Come enjoy the hot apple cider and holiday decorations! Questions? Freddi Olson and Sue Birch at enginehouse@HollisLuminaria.org. | Always Ready Engine House, 26 Main St. |
| 4:00pm‑6:30pm | View the Gingerbread House Contest entries |
Lawrence Barn, 28 Depot Rd. |
| 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 to benefit Holiday Food boxes | Enter through center double doors (ground level) at front of Congregational Church, 3 Monument Square |
| 5:00pm-6:30pm | Visit with Santa (donations accepted). Hosted by the Hollis Woman's Club. |
Lawrence Barn, 28 Depot Rd. |
| 5:00pm-6:00pm | Refreshments available. Optionally pre-order Christmas cookies (they make great gifts!). Hosted by the Hollis Woman's Club. |
Lawrence Barn, 28 Depot Rd. |
| Lit tractors on display | Hardy North Field, 42 Depot Rd. |
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| 6:30pm | If you entered the Gingerbread House Contest, please pick up your gingerbread house to take it home |
Lawrence Barn, 28 Depot Rd. |
| 7:00pm | 29th Annual Hollis Town Band Holiday Concert and Bake Sale [non-perishable food item(s) are requested for admission] | Hollis Brookline High School Auditorium, 24 Cavalier Ct. |
| 11:45pm | Winning names and photos for the Gingerbread House Contest posted | Here at HollisLuminaria.org |
| Sunday, December 14: | ||
| 8:30am | 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!