The light show at the Paul Tudor Jones III’s Belle Haven Estate in Greenwich is one of the most popular holiday attractions in the area. The song Do You Hear What I Hear with Caroline Jones highlights the 2011 light display. Click the watch button on the YouTube video if you didn’t get a chance to see it live this year.

Greenwich Arts Council
299 Greenwich Avenue
December 15 and 16, 2011
4 – 7pm

A special jewelry sale featuring the work of prominent area artists with one of a kind pieces echoing the exhibition themes. This annual event is eagerly anticipated and not to be missed!

Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm; Sat-Sun, noon-4pm. Admission is free – For more information call 203.862.6750

McArdle’s Florist & Garden Center
48 Arch Street
Greenwich, CT
November 25 – December 24, 2011

Santa and his LIVE reindeer are coming back to town. Prancer, Comet, Donner and Blitzen will be returning to downtown Greenwich to McArdle’s Florist & Garden Center, 48 Arch Street, for the Third Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival and Santa’s Workshop, November 25 through Christmas Eve, December 24, 2011.

On Friday, November 25 at 2p.m., Santa and one of his four reindeer will ride down Greenwich Avenue, starting at First Presbyterian Church, accompanied by police, firemen and public officials, to McArdle’s, where the reindeer will reside for one month.  At 2:30 pm there will be a “We’re Back Party” for Santa and his live reindeer at McArdle’s.  Holiday refreshments will be served and everyone is invited. Families, children, corporate groups and pets can have their photo taken with Santa at his workshop.  Photo packages begin at $29.99 and include a gift bag and the Shopper On The Go mobile application. This application lists these special promotions for participating downtown Greenwich stores. Greenwich Reindeer Festival merchandise, including plush reindeer, which will be for sale at McArdle’s.

“This event really brings the holiday magic to life and we are thrilled to be the host again this year,” said James McArdle, Jr. of McArdle’s Florist & Garden Center, where a winter wonderland of trees and seasonal decor provide an inviting setting for the reindeer and Santa’s Workshop.    Hours for the Greenwich Reindeer Festival and Santa’s Workshop are Monday through Friday, noon to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reindeer feeding times will take place daily at 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Additional sponsors include Pepsi, Reindeer Stable Sponsor; People’s United Bank, Santa’s Workshop Sponsor; and both M. H. Heaven Real Estate LLC and Nationwide Insurance, Reindeer Sponsors.  The Premier Media Sponsor is Greenwich Magazine and other Media Sponsors include The Advocate/Greenwich Time, Brooks Community Newspapers, Fairfield Parent and AM1490 WGCH. Event partners include Shopper on the Go, Greenwich Chamber of Commerce, Eagle Fence & Guar drail, Interstate Lumber, John Tkac and Mike Glinski Builders and the Town of Greenwich Department of Parking Services.  Creative design by Creative Insight.

For more information about the 2011 Greenwich Reindeer Festival and Santa’s Workshop visit www.Greenwichreindeerfestival.com .  The event is created and produced by TMK Sports & Entertainment, a Greenwich-based event marketing company.

Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses has opened a Christmas Shop for the first time this holiday season.

In addition to the usual holiday offerings from Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses located in Greenwich, CT. They are now offering a brand new Christmas Shop featuring ornaments, tree skirts, stockings, nutcrackers, lights, lighting accessories, tree toppers and more! In addition to the new Christmas Shop, Sam Bridge carries the best Fraser Fir Christmas trees which are individually displayed under cover for ease of shopping and comfort on cold and wet days. They also grow their own poinsettias on-site! They have everything you need for one stop holiday shopping – wreaths, roping, Christmas trees, centerpieces, outdoor evergreens and more!

Open year round Monday-Saturday 8:30am –5:00pm. Closed on Sundays.

The Department of Parks and Recreation announces tickets are now on sale for the 29th AnnualHalloween Happenings. This family event will take place at the Bendheim Western Greenwich CivicCenter located at 449 Pemberwick Road in Glenville on Friday, October 21 from 6 – 8pm.

Children will play games in Dracula’s Den from 6 – 7pm where they are guaranteed to win prizes and treats. Once again Rick Rock the ever popular DJ will be on hand to lead families through the limbo, mummy, and other dances.

Everyone is welcomed to come in costume. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Tickets are $11.00 for this event and may be purchased at the Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic
Center, the Parks and Recreation Office at Town Hall, 2nd floor or through the mail.   Tickets are
limited and will not be sold at the door.  For a registration form please visit www.greenwichct.org. and click on check out Parks and Recreation.

Sponsors of this event will include the Pepsi Beverages Company and Dr Paul Juan of Valley Pediatrics.

Greenwich Town Hall
101 Field Point Road
Greenwich, Connecticut
Monday, July 4, 2011 at 9am

The July 4^th Fireworks are always held on the 4^th of July in Fairfield with a rain date of July 5^th.  Fireworks explode just after dark, usually around 9:15 PM, from a barge off of Long Island Sound so the show can be seen easily from either Penfield or Jennings Beaches.

The warm-up bands for the big show are:
The Atwood Express Oldies Band playing at Jennings Beach from 5:00 – 7:00 PM and
The Shamrogues playing at Penfield Beach from 7:00 – 9:00 PM.

Beach Parking Permits are not required and parking is free after 6:00 PM at both the Penfield and Jennings parking lots but they do fill up early.  Jennings has more ample parking.

In cases of Inclement Weather, call 203-256-3144.