2024 Oyster Bay Holiday Market and Stroll
Sat, Dec 14
|Oyster Bay
Visit Oyster Bay for an afternoon of Holiday Cheer: Shopping, Food, Warming Stations, Ice Rink, Gift Wrapping, Window Decorating Contest, Performances culminating at 4pm with Santa's arrival and the Tree Lighting!
Time & Location
Dec 14, 2024, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Oyster Bay, 1 Shore Ave, Oyster Bay, NY 11771, USA
About The Event
The Holiday Stroll by the Bay Committee, a partnership between the OBEN Chamber of Commerce and The Oyster Bay Main Street Association, is happy to announce a Holiday Window Decorating Contest presented by the Oyster Bay Herald, a LI Herald Newspaper.
Nothing says holidays more than festive shop windows; inviting shoppers in from the cold for a warm drink, putting a sparkle in the eyes of a child as she sees the perfect gift for her little brother. The Oyster Bay and East Norwich hamlets will be aglow this winter with OBEN Chamber and Main Street Association Members partnering with local decorators and student-artists from the OBEN Schools.
Public on-line voting will begin Friday, November 29th. Only one vote per email, so make sure you do all of your research (aka shopping) before voting. Public voting will select the finalists, and a distinguished panel of judges, including Town of Oyster…
Schedule
14 days 1 hourWindow Decorating Contest Voting
4 hoursPerformances Throughout The day
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Long Island Herald Window Decorating Contest Voting Opens November 25th
Only one vote per email, so make sure you do all of your research (aka shopping) before voting. Public voting will select the finalists, and a distinguished panel of judges, including Town of Oyster Bay Clerk, Rich LaMarca, OBEN Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Francesco Ianni, PTA President, Moriah Parades and Student Council, President, will choose the winner. The results will be announced at the tree lighting . The winner will also be featured in an Oyster Bay Herald story after the 1st of the year and will receive a half-page ad in the paper to be used to promote their business.
STROLL THROUGH TOWN SHOPPING EATING AND ENJOYING
Make reservations for lunch - stroll down Audrey Ave, enjoy fire pits, buy your tree, visit our local stores and the market for all last minute shopping needs. Gift-wrapping and tree sales available at Oyster Bay Community Rowing's Warming Tent.
1-5 ICE SKATING
Ice skating near Stellina Bakery provided by the Oyster Bay Main Street Association.
1-5 HOLIDAY MARKET
Local businesses will be putting their most festive foot forward and helping you with all of your last minute shopping needs! #ShopLocal The OBMSA market vendors will also be set up around town. Fire pits will warm you as you wander through town.
4PM TREE LIGHTING & SANTA
We will light the Oyster Bay Holiday Tree and, shortly after, Santa Claus will arrive with his firefighter friends to light the tree!
Shopping Assistance
Renaissance Properties is providing one reusable shopping bag to each family. Oakcliff Sailing is providing Elf transport to and from Fireman's Field Parking and has of course -arranged the toys that Santa will give out.
ENTERTAINMENT IN TOWN
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Raynham Hall is offering their new VR tours all day
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Wonderland Tree is providing Holiday Hay Rides throughout the day
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Bandstand Lineup with John Hubbard
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2:00 OBEN High School Choir
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2:30 Gone Dancing Dancers
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3:00 Kathy Prinz Flute Ensemble
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3:30 Gone Dancing Dancers
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4:00 Jingle Babies
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4:05 Festivities Leading to Santa's Arrival Begin
CHECK BACK REGULARLY FOR UPDATES
For further information about the event, please contact Dawn Riley at 1(415)760-7642