Village News

The Chester Village Christmas is Coming

November 24/25/26, 2023

The 6th Annual Chester Village Christmas event takes place over three days later this month!

Plan your visit to Chester for holiday happenings and shopping specials from local inns, cafés, and merchants. Anyone can enter the Chester Village Christmas photo contest by tagging your photo posts “#chestervillage” for a chance to win a $100 or $50 cash prize.

Friday, November 24th kicks off with a Celebration of Trees all three days, and the Village Christmas Tree Lighting and Santa’s arrival start at 5pm at Parade Square.

Saturday, November 25th begins with a Pancake Breakfast and the Gingerbread Run. A Family Fun Faire is on at the Chester Art Centre, with games, prizes, crafts, and a gingerbread house competition. The Merry Witchmas Holistic Craft Market is on at the Chester Legion, tours and a 4pm pay-what-you-can screening of the movie “Elf” is on at the Chester Playhouse, and holiday activities like photo ops and story reading are on in Village cafés and shops. Musical duo Scott and Chris Robinson play at the Fo’c’sle Tavern in the evening.

Sunday, November 26th sees the Chester Farmers’ & Artisans Market on specially for the occasion in Chester Area Middle School. The gingerbread house competition continues at the Art Centre, and a cookie competition is on at the Yacht Club. A highlight of the day is the Pet Parade held at Parade Square at 12pm: bring your furry friend dressed in a holiday outfit for prizes and bragging rights. Holiday activities and specials continue in the cafés and shops. Picnic Not in the Park presents the Gordon Tucker Trio on Sunday evening at the Legion.

For the full schedule with times and locations, download the Calendar of Events (62 KB) (also see below), or visit the event Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ChesterMerchants

Questions? Contact or the Chester Merchants’ Association.

 

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