The Avondale Estates Business Association once again hosts Winter Wanderland, its annual winter festival, on Saturday, December 9, 2023.
The fun starts at noon and continues through early evening.
The event highlights local businesses and you’re encouraged to shop local!
Activities are listed below, and you can view a Google map that shows all locations.
Art markets
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Methane Studios – Creepy Christmas Ornament Workshop (sign-up required robert@methanestudios.com)
11 a.m.-6 p.m. Little Tree Art Studios – open studios, art market, tarot readings
11 a.m.-8 p.m. My Parents Basement – German Style Christmas Market
12-5 p.m. Wild Heaven Artist Market
1 p.m. – Little Cottage Art Market from SUDNAT Studios
12-6 p.m. – Towne Green Pavilion Cinema Artist Market supporting Film Industry Artists
Photo opps with Santa Claus & holiday characters
11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Little Tree Art Studios – Artbominable Snowman
1-3 p.m. Finders Keepers Consignment – Elsa
1-4 p.m. The Lost Druid – Olde World Santa & Mrs. Claus
3-4 p.m. Second Life – Santa Paws (a dalmatian with Santa hat)
12-5 p.m. Wild Heaven Neighborhood Santa
Activities for kids
2-6 p.m. LSC Gymnastics – Gymnastics Course
5-8 p.m. Banjo Coffee & Lounge – Cookie Decorating
Fiber Parts at Banjo Lounge – Kid Craft Project
House of Chiropractic – Sensory Jar Making Station (while supplies last)
Live music
11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Little Tree Art Studios – bands through the day
12-12:30 p.m. Village Music Museum School Quintet
12-2 p.m. Leftie Lees – Kath Fidler Saxophone
2 p.m. Wild Heaven – Outside Baseball
2:30-4:30 p.m. Village Music Charlie Brown Xmas Jazz Combo
3 p.m. Little Cottage Brewery – Hail Santa Band
Purple Corkscrew
5-8 p.m. Banjo Lounge – Live Band Karaoke
5:30-7:30 p.m. Susan Nease playing a Dulcimer
Shopping deals
Finders Keepers Consignment – 10% off
Garage Door Studios – Pop up with Lily Smith Studios 3-6 p.m.
Methane Studios 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Minuteman Press – Custom Holiday Ornaments
Pine Street Market – 10% off
Purple Corkscrew
Second Life – 20% off
Village Music – In-store demos; discounts on selected items
Food & drink deals
Banjo Lounge Festive Drinks 5-8 p.m.
Donatos- Buy Large 1 topping pizza & get second 50% off
Leftie Lees – Free cookies for kids Noon – 6 p.m.
Little Cottage Brewery – Lil Pizza Truck 1 p.m.
My Parent’s Basement – Specials: Gluwine, Curry Wurst All Day
Purple Corkscrew – Drink Specials Noon – 6 p.m.
The Lost Druid – Spiked Hot Cocoa and Holiday Cocktails; New Winter Menu (Shareable Plates) All Day
The Stratford Pub – Free cookies and hot cocoa for kids; Spiked cider for adults $3
Wild Heaven Brewery – Senpai’s Noodle Supply pop-up Noon -5 p.m.
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