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Inaugural Dreidel Competition

Clarke School 100 Middlesex Ave, Swampscott, MA, United States

Join Swampscott Recreation and the Lappin Foundation/PJ Library for the inaugural Dreidel Competition! Open to all! Get ready for an evening of Hanukkah fun featuring festive crafts, delicious latkes (potato pancakes), and a lively dreidel spin-off with prizes for the top winners! We’ll also enjoy a Hanukkah story and explore the holiday’s rich traditions together. […]

Free

Gingerbread House Decorating

Clarke School 100 Middlesex Ave, Swampscott, MA, United States

Join Swampscott Rec for good ole fashion Gingerbread House Decorating! Ticket includes all supplies to decorate a deluxe gingerbread house, plus create an ornament craft.

$30

Scandinavian Star Ornament Workshop

Clarke School 100 Middlesex Ave, Swampscott, MA, United States

Join local artist Karlene Ball for this fun workshop where you will learn to make three Scandinavian star ornaments. The star is connected to Scandinavian Christmas traditions, particularly Advent, where a star is lit to symbolize the start of the holiday season.

$30

Holiday Puzzle-Off

Clarke School 100 Middlesex Ave, Swampscott, MA, United States

Gather your team of four and race against the clock to see who can piece it together the fastest in our Holiday Puzzle Off! Details: - $35 per team of 4 - Includes dinner and drinks to keep you fueled - thank you to Jersey Mikes, Swampscott! - Each team takes home their competition puzzle […]

$35

Elf Workshop

Clarke School 100 Middlesex Ave, Swampscott, MA, United States

Get your elf ready for the holidays! In this creative, hands-on workshop, kids will design and make accessories for their very own Elf on the Shelf (or any holiday helper they have at home). Using festive fabrics, trims, and lots of imagination, participants will sew, glue, and decorate custom elf accessories. Perfect for ages 6 […]

$35

Dockside Donuts with Santa

Dockside Pub 286 Humphrey St, Swampscott, MA, United States

🎅🍩 Santa’s Making a Sweet Stop at Dockside Donuts! This Saturday, December 13th from 9 AM to 11 AM, Santa Claus himself will be hanging out at Dockside Donuts — and he’s ready for photos, hugs, and holiday cheer! Bring the family to: ✨ Say hi to Santa ✨ Snap festive pictures ✨ Pick up […]

Holiday Festival

Swampscott Town Hall 22 Monument Ave, Swampscott, United States

Come see us on Town Hall Lawn, Saturday, December 13th, 4p-7p! We’ll have hats, PJs, blankets, and a guest appearance by our own SHS chorus! 🎶

Free

Gingerbread House Decorating

Clarke School 100 Middlesex Ave, Swampscott, MA, United States

Join Swampscott Rec for good ole fashion Gingerbread House Decorating! Ticket includes all supplies to decorate a deluxe gingerbread house, plus create an ornament craft.

$30

Swampscott’s Big Blue Band Presents: Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite

Swampscott High School 200 Essex St, Swampscott, MA

Swampscott’s Big Blue Band invites you to a magical afternoon of music as they perform Duke Ellington’s iconic Nutcracker Suite on Sunday, December 14 at 2 PM at Swampscott High School!Experience a jazzy twist on a beloved holiday classic, brought to life by our talented student musicians. ✨ Tickets: General Admission: $10 Youth & Seniors: […]

$10

Kids Cookie Workshop – Hot Cocoa Set

Clarke School 100 Middlesex Ave, Swampscott, MA, United States

Join Sweet Emmy’s for a festive decorating class where kids will learn the art of icing, flooding, and adding fun details to create a cocoa-themed cookie set! Each participant will decorate a set of 4 adorable cookies, perfect for gifting, or enjoying with a warm cup of cocoa. Parents are welcome to join their child […]

$40

Winter Craft Workshop

Clarke School 100 Middlesex Ave, Swampscott, MA, United States

Join us for a cozy two-hour winter crafting adventure! Kids ages 5 and up will create a series of seasonal projects, think snowy scenes and festive keepsakes to take home. Mrs Eden will guide participants through multiple hands-on crafts designed to spark creativity and celebrate the winter season. All materials are included. Just bring your […]

$30

Slime Day with Fun4All

Clarke School 100 Middlesex Ave, Swampscott, MA, United States

Students will dive into a gooey adventure with slime-making fun! They’ll create stretchy monster slime and colorful bubblegum slime, exploring textures and unleashing their creativity. Ideal for a day of messy, hands-on excitement! Students should bring a lunch, snack, and a water bottle. Food must be nut-free.

$75