From the Beacon–
Rockport –
Just about everywhere else in New England Santa arrives by sleigh, fire engine, or on a wagon. However, it’s only natural that in Rockport, Santa arrives by lobster boat.
From Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve, Rockport has packed the calendar with a multitude of singing, ringing and mingling events, perfect for the whole family. It all kicks off on Nov. 27 with the Holiday Homecoming Weekend and continues with events lasting throughout December. Here are some of the early-season highlights:
Nov. 27-29: Rockport Holiday Homecoming Weekend. Get your holiday shopping season off to a fun and festive start in downtown Rockport, where Christmas tree-lined streets and scores of shops and galleries beckon with an abundance of unique gifts. Hot chocolate and hay rides in Dock Square help usher in the season on Saturday. Visit the Rockport Art Association for the 15th annual Holiday Ornament Sale (through Nov. 29 only) and the Masterpieces in Miniature show (through Dec. 31). See hand-whipped fudge being made at the Rockport Fudgery, and watch free demonstrations of candy-cane, ribbon candy, and satin stick-making at Tuck’s Candy Factory on both Friday and Saturday.
Good Morning Gloucester 