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Join Us for a Holiday Connecting Community Event!

The Lunenburg Board of Trade invites you to our Holiday Connecting Community Event, an evening of festive cheer and camaraderie!

📅 Date: Thursday, December 12th, 2024
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Ironworks Distillery, 2 Kempt Street, Lunenburg

Come and celebrate the holiday season with us in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy complimentary snacks and our signature Holiday Cheer Punch as we gather to connect, share, and spread joy.

This event is a perfect opportunity to network with fellow community members, reflect on the year, and kick off the holiday season in style. We can't wait to see you there!

For more information, please contact the Lunenburg Board of Trade. 🎄✨

Join Us for the Holiday Shop Hop Party!

The Lunenburg Board of Trade is thrilled to present our annual Holiday Shop Hop Party, happening December 13th and 14th, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM in beautiful Lunenburg, NS.

Celebrate the season and support our Shop Local campaign by visiting participating businesses, enjoying holiday treats, and discovering unique gifts for everyone on your list. With extended shopping hours, holiday cheer, and exclusive promotions, it’s the perfect way to experience Lunenburg’s festive spirit!

Highlights Include:
🎄 Special holiday offerings at local shops
🎅 Fun holiday-themed activities for the whole family
📍 A scannable map (just scan the QR code) to guide you to all participating locations
🎁 Opportunities to win prizes while supporting your local community

This event is proudly supported by Go Rock 107.9 and TapNbe. Together, let’s make this season merry, bright, and full of local love!

For more details and to access the Shop Hop map, visit Lunenburg Board of Trade. Don't miss out on the fun – we can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

Friday, November 29th: Lighting of the Vessels

Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Kick off the holiday season with a magical evening of festivities by the waterfront:

  1. Lighting of the Trees: 6:00pm Watch as the waterfront comes alive with twinkling holiday lights.

  2. Christmas Choir Singing: Enjoy the harmonious sounds of local choirs singing your favorite holiday classics.

  3. Christmas By The Sea Market: 5:00pm-9:00pm Shop for unique holiday gifts from local vendors.

  4. Meet Santa & The Grinch : Bring the kids to meet Santa and share their holiday wishes.

  5. The Saucy Jack Band: 6:30 -8:30pm Live music to keep the festive spirit high.

  6. Holiday Popcorn Sponsored by Food Land

  7.  Marshmallow Roasting: Enjoy delicious treats while you warm up by the fire.

  8. Fire Truck Display : Explore the festive fire truck display by local firefighters.

  9. Stuff the Truck by Risser Design  (Food Donation Drive): Help spread the holiday cheer by donating non-perishable food items or cash

  10. Crafts, Games & Face Painting: Free Fun activities for kids and families. (inside)

  11. Family Bingo & Prizes: A classic family-friendly game with exciting prizes. (free inside)

  12. Candyland Inflatable: A sweet and fun attraction for children. (Free inside)

  13. Seaweed Bus Holiday Lights Tour: 6:00pm-9:00pm Hop on the Seaweed Bus for a tour of Lunenburg’s spectacular holiday lights.

Saturday, November 30th: Holiday Spectacular

Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Celebrate the holiday spirit with a full day of fun-filled activities:

  1. Christmas By The Sea Market: 10:00am-5:00pm Continue your holiday shopping with even more local vendors.

  2. Kids Crafts: Creative and engaging holiday-themed crafts for kids. (Free & inside)

  3. Face Painting: Transform into your favorite holiday character with festive face art. (free & inside)

  4. Winter Carnival Games: Fun games for all ages to enjoy. ( Free & Inside)

  5. Kids Inflatable: A bouncy treat for kids to burn off energy. ( free & Inside)

  6. Treat Bags: Free goodies for the little ones. (Free)

  7. S ’more Station: Toast marshmallows and create your own delicious s ’mores. (Free Outside )

  8. Santa Claus Parade: Starts at 2:00pm Don’t miss this festive procession, including a sensory-free zone near the tennis court.

  9. McKinnon Dancers: 11:30am :Delightful performances by the talented McKinnon Dancers.

  10. Bridgewater Fire Department Band: 12:45 pm Live music to bring cheer to the festivities.

  11. John Barr & Paul Buccan music 3:00-5:00pm

  12. Patrick Tompson music 1:00-2:30pm

  13. Food Vendors: Savor delicious food from a variety of vendors.

  14. We Feed Lunenburg: Holiday Basket Raffle ,  A community initiative to give back during the holiday season.

  15. Fill Santa’s Sack: Participate in the holiday spirit of giving.

  16. Holiday Photo Booth: Capture the magic of the day with fun, festive photos.

 

🎄✨ Get ready to Light Up Lunenburg! ✨🎄

Join us at the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic on November 29 & 30 for a festive celebration filled with holiday cheer! 🎅🤶

On November 29th from 6:00-9:00 PM, we’ll be hosting the Stuff the Truck event in partnership with Risser Design. Bring non-perishable food, gift cards, or cash donations to support our local food bank and help families in need this holiday season. Every little bit counts, especially now! 🥫❤️

Let’s come together to make a difference and spread joy throughout the community. See you there!

🎄✨ Christmas by the Sea Market ✨🎄

Join us at the Light Up Lunenburg event for the magical Christmas by the Sea Market! 🌟

📍 Location: Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic
📅 Dates & Times:

  • Friday, November 29: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

  • Saturday, November 30: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

🎁 Explore over 20 vendors featuring local artisans, unique holiday gifts, and special treats to make your season bright!

Don’t miss this chance to shop local and support our amazing community while enjoying the festive atmosphere of Light Up Lunenburg! ❤️

#LightUpLunenburg #ChristmasByTheSea #SupportLocal #HolidayMarket #LunenburgEvents

🎄✨ Join Us at Light Up Lunenburg for the We Feed Lunenburg Holiday Basket Raffle! ✨🎄

📍 Where: Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic
📅 When: Saturday, November 30th

Stop by and check out the We Feed Lunenburg Holiday Gift Basket Raffle, featuring amazing gifts from our local community! Tickets are only:
🎟️ $5.00 each
🎟️ 3 for $10.00

All proceeds will go toward helping families in need this holiday season, supporting those facing food insecurity through the food pantry located at The Water Market.

Let’s come together to spread holiday cheer and make a difference in our community! ❤️

#LightUpLunenburg #WeFeedLunenburg #HolidayBasketRaffle #SupportLocal #GiveBack #CommunitySpirit

✨ Holiday Decorating Contest – Light Up Lunenburg! ✨🎄

Get into the festive spirit and show off your holiday cheer with our Holiday Decorating Contest! 🏡🏢

📅 Contest Dates: November 22nd – December 16th
🎁 Prizes:

  • 1st Place: $250

  • 2nd Place: $150

  • 3rd Place: $100

🏆 Categories:

  • Residential

  • Business

🌟 How to Enter:
Houses and businesses must register by emailing lightitup@lunenburgns.com.

📩 How to Vote:
Voted on by YOU! Submit your vote via email to lightitup@lunenburgns.com before 12 AM on December 16th.

🚍 Seaweed Tours:
Hop on the Seaweed Tours bus to see the stunning lighting displays on November 29th from 6–9 PM (first come, first served).

Let’s make Lunenburg shine this holiday season! 🎅✨

#LightUpLunenburg #HolidayDecoratingContest #LunenburgEvents #FestiveFun #SupportLocal

🎅✨ Breakfast with Santa at The Dockside! 🎄🍳

We are so excited to have this amazing event as part of our Light Up Lunenburg Holiday Weekend! Join the Dockside staff and Santa for a delicious all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet featuring your favorite Dockside dishes.

🎁 There will be presents under the tree for every child!

📅 Date: Sunday, December 1st
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
📍 Location: 84 Montague Street, Lunenburg, NS

🍽️ Pricing:

$21 per person
$10 for children (ages 6-12)
Children 5 and under eat FREE
📞 Reservations are highly recommended! Call (902) 634-3005 to book your spot.

Don’t miss this festive family event to kick off the holiday season! 🎄🎅

#LightUpLunenburg #BreakfastWithSanta #LunenburgHolidays #FestiveFun

🎄✨ Join us for an enchanting Christmas Musical Concert in the heart of Lunenburg! 🎶✨

📍 The United Church, Lunenburg
📅 15th December, 2024
⏰ 2:30 PM

Enjoy magical holiday music by talented artists, including:
🎤 John Barr
🎤 Steve Chapin
🎤 Juno Winner Morgan Davis
🎤 Art Cole
🎤 Dylan Haines
🎤 Hank Middleton
🎤 The Rhodenizer Family

Let’s come together to spread the holiday spirit while giving back to our community. All proceeds and donations will go to support the Food Bank and bring the Gift of Joy to those in need. ❤️

Admission by Donation.

🎅 Mark your calendars, bring your friends and family, and let's make this a festive celebration to remember!

#ChristmasConcert #LunenburgEvents #HolidayMusic #FoodBankBenefit #SpreadJoy 🎁🎶

🎄✨ You’re Invited to the Holiday Shop Hop Party! ✨🎄

🛍️ Join us on December 13th, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM for a night of festive shopping and holiday cheer in Lunenburg!

📍 Scan the QR code on the poster to access the Shop Hop Map and explore all the participating businesses offering incredible deals, treats, and holiday fun.

🎶 Featured by Go Rock 107.9 and digital mapping by Tap N Be!

Let’s celebrate the season and support local businesses together. Mark your calendars and don’t miss out on this festive evening!

📧 For more information, email us at lightitup@lunenburgns.com.

#HolidayShopHop #LightUpLunenburg #ShopLocal #LunenburgEvents #HolidayFun