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Christmas Walk In the Village and Historic Home Tour
December 1-2, 2012

Come celebrate Christmas the old fashioned way, with carriage rides, boutique shopping, carolers,outdoor entertainment and open house and special sales and refreshments served by our businesses. Our historic village is always dressed for the holidays with thousands of Christmas lights and individually decorated windows. Traditional Christmas greens and swags add to the Village charm.

Santa's Arrival by helicopter to Academy Park will be on Saturday, December 3rd at 11:30am! See you there! Welcome Santa as he makes his grand entrance into the village on Saturday, December 3rd at 11:30am at Academy Park by Helicopter (weather permitting) provided by Rainbow Air, Inc. Santa will be escorted by carriage where all the boys and girls follow him for the special Santa Promenade down Center Street!

Meet Santa! – Santa will greet the children at the Lewiston 1812 Bicenntenial Peace Garden Courtyard, (behind the Little Yellow Chocolate House) following the Santa Promenade down Center St. Afterwards, he will be in the Olde Time Barber Shop along with his helpers.

Enjoy familiar Christmas favorites, Frosty, The Grinch and Rudolph as they promenade up and down Center Street on Saturday and Sunday from 11am – 4pm.

Center Street will be alive with musicians and carolers on Saturday and Sunday both outside and inside various businesses. Shops will be open as well during the Christmas Walk and many will offer complimentary hot beverages, sweets and special drawings!

Complimentary Carriage Rides on Saturday from 11:30 – 4pm and Sunday from noon – 3pm sponsored by Residents for Responsible Government, Inc (RRG). Drop off and Pick up in front of First Niagara Bank, 500 Center Street.

 Send your Letters to Santa!

Kids – get your letters written and delivered to Santa, right here in Lewiston! The red and green regulation size mailbox on Center St will deliver your letter directly to the North Pole! The mail box can be found outside of First Niagara Bank ( 500 Center St). Any letters addressed to Santa that are placed in the box by December 17 th will receive a response before Christmas! This is not a U.S. Postal Service mail box. Letters will go to the North Pole only!

Lighting of the Holiday Tree at Hennepin Park

On Friday, Dec. 2nd at 6:30 PM the Village of Lewiston Recreation Dept. invites everyone to Hennepin Park at 4 th and Center for the Annual Lighting of the tree for the Christmas Walk. Jerry Mosey will emcee for the evening. The tree will be lit by Mayor Terry Collesano. Entertainment will be provided by Lewiston Dance Center, and St. Peter’s School Chorus and Another Thyme will lead the Carols. There will be a visit by the man in the red suit. The Holiday Tree was donated by the Lewiston Garden Club. For further information call 754-1990.

 Sixth Annual Tour of Homes

December 1st & 2nd from 10am – 5pm. Tickets are $25 per person (not suitable for young children). A tour of five spectacular homes dressed up for the holidays, held in conjunction with the Lewiston Christmas Walk. Complimentary Trolley service will be provided between homes. Included in the ticket price is a dessert sampling reception includes a complimentary poinsettia cocktail. Visit www.LewistonHomeTour.com or call 754-4214 for more information. Tickets are limited!

Scroll down to the bottom of the page for a complete listing of weekend activites!

Thank you to our 2010 Sponsors of the Christmas Walk

Silver Bell Sponsors

Mistletoe Sponsors

Have Fun while you Shop in the Village!

Weekend Activities!

 Cookies and Crafts with Santa onThursday, Dec. 2, 2010 at 6:30PM in the Lewiston Red Brick Gym, N. 4 th St. and Onondaga St. Children are invited to attend a cookie social with the “man in the red suit.” Along with the cookies will be crafts and the opportunity to tell Santa what is on their holiday list. The cost for each child will be $5.00. Seating is limited to 50 children. Please call the Rec. Dept. at 754-1990 or 754-8271 to make a reservation

Angel to Apple – Come & join us on Friday for the Open House Grand Opening celebration at our new location; 451 Center Street from 4- 8pm. Saturday from 11:30 - 3:00pm we will have Christmas Karaoke sing along for a discount. Throughout the entire weekend there will be discounts, raffles and goodies to win!

Artzee...- 549 Center Street. Kids can create a make and take Christmas ornament for $1.00. For every ornament sold, Artzee will match the cost and donate the proceeds to Carolyn’s House. Craft hours are from 12pm -4pm both Saturday and Sunday.

Sunny’s Roost Bed and Breakfast – 421 Plain Street, Lewiston. Stop in for our 10 th annual free open house, serving assorted favorite baked goods, coffee, tea, hot cocoa, both days from 12 – 4pm. 754-1161

The Bee Hive, Ceramic & Craft Studio – 419 Center Street, Saturday and Sunday from 11:00am – 5pm. $2.00 each Christmas craft to benefit Niagara Cerebral Palsy. For more information call 405-7120.

The Lewiston Choraleers – will be performing at the following locations: Saturday, Dec 4, at 2pm at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 400 Ridge St., Lewiston, NY.

Sunday, Dec 5 at 2pm at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 140 Rainbow Blvd., Niagara Falls, NY. Saturday, Dec. 11, at 2pm at First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown, 100 Church St., Youngstown NY. Saturday, Dec. 11, at 7pm at St. John de LaSalle Church, 8477 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls, NY. Sunday, Dec 12, at 2pm at Messiah Lutheran Church, 915 Oneida St., Lewiston, NY

Olde Time Barber Shop – This will be the 10 th year of celebrating Christmas at Olde Time Barber Shop, 478 Center Street, with the welcoming of Santa Claus at our shop. Santa will be assisted by the 2010-11 Peach Queen, Courtney Corbetta. Saturday 12*pm – 5pm, Sunday 1pm – 5pm. *Start time may change

Join Lewiston Council on the Arts for the Grand Opening of the new Opera Hall (OH!) Galleries at 736 Center Street. Ribbon Cutting at 10:30am on Saturday and open both days from 11am – 5pm. Start your Christmas shopping here and buy unique handmade items by local artisans. Located in one of the most historic buildings in Lewiston, the Galleries will feature work in all media (photography, painting, sculpture, ceramics, glass, jewelry, wood and more).Don’t miss meeting Lewiston native and author, Catherine Gildiner, who will be signing and selling copies of her new book, After the Falls, on Saturday from 11am -5pm. Many will remember her book about growing up in Lewiston, Too Close to the Falls. Her new release recounts her remarkable coming-of-age in the 1960’s with the same wit, candor and exhilarating storytelling that made Too Close to the Falls a modern classic. Call Lewiston Council on the Arts for more information. 754-0166.

Piper’s Village Inn –Bed & Breakfast/Tea Room – Enjoy a “Holiday High Tea” on Saturday & Sunday from 12-4pm. Homemade tea sandwiches, tea breads, biscotti, candy and Holiday teas. $8.00 per person. Gift Baskets, handmade products and more for sale. (716) 946-5547, 125 South 5 th Street (behind KeyBank).

Theatre in the Mist “Home for the Holidays” – A great family premier full of sing alongs, carols, and the worst blizzard since 1977 in this great production written and directed by Jason R. Beck. Tickets are $12 adults, $10 Seniors/Students and Children under 12 $6. Productions are held at the Stella Niagara State ( 4421 Lower River Rd). Call 1-877-856-0694 for more information or visit www.theatreinthemist.org. Performances are: 12/3 at 7:30pm, 12/4 at 2pm and 7:30pm, 12/5 at 2pm, 12/11 at 7:30pm and 12/12 at 2pm.

 Village Christmas Walk Tour of Homes BONUS HOUSE –From 10am -4pm No Ticket Required for the BONUS HOUSE. Tour a Village Commons Patio Home at 7 Kathleen Court. Village Commons Patio Homes, by Barone Building Co., Inc., are a recent addition to the village of Lewiston and are within walking distance to Center Street. Easy living is created by the open design of this ranch style patio home which includes volume ceilings, gas fireplace, first floor laundry, courtyard patio, lawn maintenance and snowplowing. Directions: West on Center Street, Right on N. 5 th Street, Left on Mohawk Street, Right on Kathleen Court. Beautifully decorated by Dianne’s Floral and all decorations are available for purchase.

Holiday Jewelry Show -Be sure to stop at the luxurious Barton Hill Hotel and Spa for a holiday jewelry show that will be held off of the Main Lobby in the Fairbanks Room. There will be 17 jewelry vendors offering a variety of styles to choose from including artistic, vintage, modern and traditional. This is a perfect opportunity to get started on your Christmas shopping or event to purchase a little treat for your self. 10am – 5pm Saturday and Sunday. For more information, call 716.745.7220.

Saturday Only

 Breakfast with Santa- The Village of Lewiston Recreation Dept. is sponsoring a Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010 at 10 AM in the Lewiston Red Brick Gym, N. 4 th St. and Onondaga St. before he arrives by helicopter. Bring your children to enjoy breakfast with the “man in the red Suit.” Children will get to spend time sharing with Santa their Christmas list. The donation for the breakfast is $5.00 per child. Coffee and tea will be available for the parents. Reservations can be made ay calling 754-1990 or 754-8271. Seating is limited to 40 children. For further information, call the above phone number

Lewiston Public Library – Starting at 10:30am in the children’s room there will be stories, crafts and snacks for children of all ages. Registration is required to ensure enough supplies. 10:30am story time, 11:00 craft time, 11:30 snack time. 754-4720 ext 226.

Rose Chiropractic P.C., located at 435 Ridge Street will be giving out healthy recipes and samples of healthy holiday food from 9am -1pm. Enter a drawing to win a neck pillow, backrest for your car and more! Call 754-9039 for more information.

HoganWillig – Stop in at our open house at 705 Center Street for cookies and hot chocolate, Saturday from 10am – 1pm.

Niagara University Theatre Christmas Carolers will be performing at Mangia Café’ & Bakery, 621 Center Street, from 10am -1pm. There will also be a remote broadcast by WNIA Radio- Niagara’s student run radio station.

Elizabeth Kovacs from Andrews/Specialized Logistics- Visit us at Hennepin Park at the corner of 4 th and Center Streets for our “Christmas Cider Café’; hot cider, coffee, tea, cookies, Christmas stollen, available for sale. We will be dressed in Victorian costumes for a very festive presentation.

Holiday Arts and Crafts at the Village of Lewiston Recreation Department. - As part of the Christmas Walk activities, children are encouraged to attend the Holiday Arts and Crafts to paint ornaments, make gifts, make a holiday decoration or just have fun creating things. The Holiday Arts and Crafts is being held on Sat. Dec. 4, 2010 from 1 to 3 PM in the Red Brick Gym, N. 4 th and Onondaga St. Children over 4 can visit anytime during this time period. There is no charge for the crafts or materials. Since paint is used for some of the crafts, a smock or old t-shirt is suggested. Bring a box to carry your creations home. No pre-registration is necessary.

Sunday Only

 LutheranChurch of the Messiah – 915 Oneida St, Lewiston. Join us for our 10:00am Worship Service –Christmas Program Presentation. There will be a chili luncheon following the service.

Ongoing throughout December

 Lewiston Choraleers – Free Concerts

Saturday, Dec. 11, at 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown , 100 Church St. Youngstown , NY

Saturday, Dec. 11, at 7 p.m. at St. John de LaSalle Church, 8477 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls, NY

Sunday, Dec. 12, at 2 p.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church , 915 Oneida St. , Lewiston , NY

The Lewiston Choraleers is a community chorus, comprised of a group of 45-50 male and female singers, and is directed by Don Shrimpton. 

Macri’s Italian Grille – Lunch with Santa & Mrs. Clause – December 11,12, 18 & 19 th with first sitting from 11am – 12:30pm, and second sitting from 1pm – 2:30pm. Cost is $10 per child and $12 per adult. Tax and gratuity included (includes dessert & coffee, tea or a soft drink). Santa and Mrs. Claus will personally meet and great each guest! Each child will receive a coloring book, crayons and magic dust to light Santa’s way on Christmas Eve. Reservations are necessary. Tickets available at Marci’s Italian Grille or by calling 754-4500. Tickets will NOT be sold at the door on the day of the event. A portion of all ticket sales will be donated to the Historical Association of Lewiston.

Old Fort Niagara will come alive by lantern light with “The Castle by Candlelight” Saturday nights, December 11 th and 18 th from 7:00pm - 8:30pm. Meet soldiers, fur traders, cooks and artisans from the 18 th century. Enjoy traditional refreshments. Witness firing the Christmas Guns, enjoy period music. Admission is $8 per person. Call 716-745-7611 for information or visit www.oldfortniagara.org.

Our Lady of Fatima Shrine, 1023 Swann Road, Lewiston, will be hosting its Nineteenth Annual Festival of Lights from November 20, 2010 to January 2, 2011. The lights are on every evening from 5pm until 9pm. A great family event featuring a nine-foot illuminate angel gazing over super-life size Nativity scene with over 50 other displays celebrating Christ, the Prince of Peace. Admission is free. The Cafeteria and gift shop are open until 9:00pm during the festival. See www.fatimashrine.com or call 754-7489 for information and directions. Lights only on Thanksgiving and Christmas.

First Presbyterian Church of Lewiston, 505 Cayuga Street, Lewiston, will host an 11am Worship Service with a 12pm Christmas Lunch in Social Hall (a good will offering will be accepted) on December 19th. At approx 12:45, Children from the community (age 6-12) will perform the Christmas Play “Star of Wonder”. They started rehearsing in October and are a very dedicated group of children. Come and enjoy in the excitement of the children and the Christmas season. The annual Christmas Eve Family Service (Communion will be offered) will take place on December 24 th at 6pm. For more information, call the Church office at 754-4945.

New Years Eve Celebrations – A ball drop and fireworks in the Village of Lewiston! Check back at www.NiagaraRiverRegion.com for New Years Eve celebration events in the Niagara River Region.

The Lewiston Christmas Walk is sponsored by the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce. For more information on Chamber activities or membership, visit www.NiagaraRiverRegion.com

Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce

100 North Third Street

Lewiston, NY 14092

(716) 754-9500