An Olde Fashioned Village Christmas in the Village of the Arts Friday and Saturday

Friday December 6th, 6-9:30pm and Saturday, December 7th, 11am-4pm.

Join us for "An Olde Fashioned Village Christmas". The festivities begin with the 13th. annual lighting of the quaint 1920 cottages throughout the Village. Stroll through our charming community to the holiday sounds of the Southeast High School Chorus carolers and the Key Tones Barbershop Quartet singing your favorite Christmas tunes.  Be serenaded by the Manatee Players Dickens Carolers.  Enjoy the Christmas Tea Room and special holiday treats and sugar plums on the street corners for you to sample. There will be displays of vintage holiday fashions from Retro Rosie's of Bradenton and a showing of antique quilts, dolls and toys. Santa will be on hand to grant your every Christmas wish and the Village artists will be displaying their latest one-of-a-kind creations for your holiday shopping pleasure. Free