Gardiner celebrates the holidays all throughout the month of December. The Gardiner Days of Light actually kicks off this Saturday, November 26 with Small Business Saturday, many local shops will be hosting open houses with raffles, activities, and refreshments. For more details of participating stores, click here.

 

December 1st is the day for the Gardiner Tree Lighting.
Start gathering at 5pm for hot chocolate and baked goods.
Maine-ly Harmony performs at 5:10 pm.
Ampersand Academy of Dance performance at 5:45 pm.
Santa lights the Downtown Christmas Tree at 5:50 pm
Caroling at 6 pm
Sidewalk Wreath Sales, Johnson Park, Water St.

December 3rd is The Parade Of Lights

The day will feature free horse drawn wagon rides, visits with Santa, The Cookie Walk, The Annual Ugly Sweater Contest, and the Gardiner Parade of Lights starting at 4:30, for the parade route, click here.

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