WILMINGTON, MA — Below are 5 things to do in Wilmington on Saturday, November 30, 2019:
#1) Castleberry Faire Holiday Craft Festival At Shriners Auditorium
The 25th Annual Castleberry Faire Holiday Craft Festival will take place on Friday, November 29, 2019 (9am-5pm); Saturday, November 30, 2019 (10am-5pm), and Sunday, December 1, 2019 (10am-4pm) at the Shriners Auditorium (99 Fordham Road).
This three day shopping bonanza includes over 250 of the nation’s finest Craftspeople, displaying and selling their American made works; including Holiday Décor, Pottery, Tile, Fine Jewelry, Soy Candles, Turned Wood, Soaps, Fine Art, Toys, Wildlife & Nature Photography, Ceramics, Wearable Art, Folk Art, Hair Accessories, Painted Stemware, Stained Glass, Floral Arrangements, Country Wood Crafts, Knits, Ornaments, Puzzles, Personal Care, Victorian Wreaths, Leather, Pet Treats & Accessories, Oil Painting, Children’s Clothing, Clay, Decorative Slate Painting, Scarves, Ladies Apparel, Garden Décor, Holiday Wall Hangings, Sports Apparel, Calligraphy, Lamp Shade Covers, Sheep Skin Accessories, Embroidery, Repurposed Wind Chimes, Fleece, Custom signs, quilts, doll clothes, table games, cutting boards, cribbage boards, wooden inlay art, up-cycled Mittens, Terrariums, Pine Cone Wreaths, Nonfiction, Fused Glass, Totes, Fragrance, Paper Crafts, Pewter, Aroma-Therapy, Landscape Photography, Watercolor, Holiday Pendants, Soft Sculpture, Up-cycled Crafts, Chain-mail Jewelry and so much more.
A “food sampling” extravaganza will be presented with such specialty delights as Herbal Dips, Fudge, Marinades, Roasted Nuts, Pickles, Jams & Jellies, Salsas, Hot Sauces, Biscotti, Honey, Olive Oils, Chocolates, Wine Slush Mix, Toffee, Exquisite Pastries, Hot Chocolate, Gourmet Soups, Candy, Balsamic Vinegars and more.
Admission costs $8 per person. Children 14 and under are FREE. Click HERE for a $2-off coupon. One admission is good for ALL 3 DAYS. Parking is free.
#2) Wilmington Youth Center Open
The Wilmington Youth Center, located inside Villanova Hall (126 Middlesex Avenue), is open every Saturday night, from 7pm to 9:30pm, from November 23, 2019 to March 28, 2020.
The Wilmington Youth Center offers a variety of activities, including:
- Board Games
- Jukebox
- Foosball
- Ping Pong
- Billiards
- Video Arcade Room
- Video Games (Game Cube, Playstation II, Wii, X-Box Kinect)
During the season, the Center sponsors several activities, including:
- Dances with DJs
- Craft Nights
- Whiffle Ball Games
Snack items, including pizza, candy and beverages, are available for purchase each week.
A member’s parent is required to chaperon for a minimum of two Saturday nights.
Registrations will be accepted on Saturday nights during the season. Registration costs $40 per child or $80 per family. The registration form can be found HERE.
Learn about the Youth Center by joining its Facebook group HERE.
#3) Book Store Next Door Open
The Friends of the Wilmington Memorial Library’s Book Store Next Door (183 Middlesex Avenue) is open from 10am to 4pm. All books are $2 or less! Every penny of every sale benefits the Wilmington Memorial Library. Learn more HERE.
#4) Town Yard Waste Center Open
The Wilmington Yardwaste Center on Old Main Street will be open from 9am to 3pm for the drop-off of leaves and brush. Residents will need to purchase a punch-card for $15 in order to enter the yardwaste center. Punch-cards will be available for purchase through the Collector’s Office at Town Hall and will allow up to 5 vehicle trips to the yardwaste center per card. NO GRASS CLIPPINGS OR STUMPS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Commercial vehicles will not be allowed. Make sure to bring photo identification to show you are a Wilmington resident.
#5) Small Business Saturday
Shop local today and everyday! Below is a reminder from the Wilmington-Tewksbury Chamber of Commerce:
We often remind residents that small businesses are the foundation of our community. They create jobs, build our economy, and support our neighborhoods and youths. When they shop at a Wilmington/Tewksbury local business, they support all the things that make our communities great. The money they spend here, stays here, in the place they call home!
Did you know for every $100 spent:
- In locally owned businesses, $68 is returned to our community through taxes, payroll, charitable donations and other expenditures.
- In national “box” chains, $43 is returned to our community.
- On-line, $0 revenue to our community.
Please consider a BALANCED spending approach, choosing local when available.
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