We had a wonderful Thanksgiving with Mom and neighbors. Mom brought some Tennesee sipping apply whisky to share. It was a big hit. Tonight we are taking Mom downtown to St Marys for the White Lighting (Santa coming to light the community Christmas tree). It's going to be a bit cold out, but should be a great time.
Fun Things Going On:
During this delightful holiday event, The Friese Studio of Music's Christmas Carolers will lead Santa & Mrs. Claus up the street.
Following Santa, you'll be entertained by dancers from Coastal Dance Studio with performances at Dillingham Street and Weed Street and by Lisa Allen's Dance Works at Conyers Street and Bryant Street.
The Camden Community Band will be playing at the intersection of Conyers Street, as well.
Santa will light the giant St. Marys Christmas Tree and then take time to sit with the kids at the St. Marys Waterfront Pavilion, behind the Christmas Tree. Bring your camera for a quick photo with Santa!
No Golf Carts are allowed in the Procession. Walkers Only.
Christmas in the Park is an annual one day event at St. Marys Waterfront Park that is planned and presented by Alton & Wendy Dixon along with many gracious volunteers and friends from within the community. The goal of this event is to display the love of Christ and spread some Christmas cheer in our community. It is free and open to the public. There are free cookies and hot chocolate, free games and activities, lots of photo opps and a free visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. All the festivities begin on Saturday, December 2nd at Noon with the arrival of Santa and his entourage and ends with a movie in the park in the evening. Movie start time is 6pm.
Registration required by 11/28
Tickets
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Come join us for some holiday fun at Spouses Bakery!! We’ll make something festive and delicious!
Ages 6 and up, or ages 3-5 if an adult stays with them.
After arriving on the island, you’ll take a special ferry ride to Plum Orchard mansion and stroll through rooms decked in traditional early 1900's decorations. Learn about holiday customs of the time from volunteers and staff dressed in period costume. In addition to the tour, enjoy seasonal refreshments, play some old-fashioned lawn games, and create a souvenir of your visit. You may even hear a Christmas carol or two!
Travel options:
FOR A FULL DAY EXPERIENCE, schedule the 9:00 a.m. ferry and explore the Dungeness historic area in the morning then depart the Sea Camp Dock for a 12:45 p.m. boat ride to the Plum Orchard Dock for the Christmas tour.
FOR A SHORTER EXPERIENCE, schedule the 11:45 a.m. ferry to the island’s Sea Camp Dock, then to catch the 12:45 p.m. boat, from the same dock, straight to Plum Orchard.
Tours of the Plum Orchard mansion will be from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and tickets are $10 per person in addition to the ferry fee and the $10 NPS park entrance fee. Purchase ferry tickets and reserve the tour at the same time at www.cumberlandislandferry.com. Space is Limited, so advance reservations are highly recommended.
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coastalbg.uga.edu Things are getting curiouser and curiouser at the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens as staff prepares for the 12th annual December Nights & Holiday Lights.
From opening day on Friday, November 24, and on select nights through Saturday, December 23, guests will be transported to a whimsical wonderland as they are greeted with an Alice in Wonderland inspired theme. Visitors can follow Alice down the rabbit hole in a mesmerizing tunnel of lights, join an unforgettable tea party hosted by the Mad Hatter, and stroll through the Queen of Hearts’ dazzling rose garden.
Small Town vendors presents Breakfast with Santa at B-Macs Buffet(Thompson’s mall shopping center). Starting at 7am B-Macs buffet will begin serving their delicious breakfast buffet with Santa. Outside you will find 35+ unique vendors to shop while waiting on the Christmas Parade to begin. Come join the fun
Event by Molly's Old South Tours 
Osborne Street Waterfront Pavilion
Tickets
mollysoldsouth.com/st-marys-ga-walking-tour
Hangout of smugglers, shelter for a fleeing Aaron Burr, home base for Revolutionary War traitors.
This busy and prosperous port town was attacked from all sides – by the British, Spanish, French, and Native Americans – and many of its buildings survive to tell the tales.
- Hear action-packed stories from St. Marys’ 250-year history
- Gain VIP access to the town’s iconic landmarks, such as the First Presbyterian Church, one of the oldest church buildings in Georgia, and the historic Riverview Hotel, where such names as Rockefeller and Carnegie stayed
- Discover surprising connections the town has with prominent Americans
Afterwards, let us treat you to homemade fudge at one of St. Marys’ premier shops!
When
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time
9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Cost
$20 per person, $10 per child (ages 5-12)
Location
Osborne Street (“Lang”) Waterfront Pavilion, at the corner of St. Marys and Osborne Streets in downtown St. Marys
7 St. Marys St. W., St Marys, GA
Tickets
mollysoldsouth.com/scoundrels-and-scalawags-st-marys-founders-tour
Murderers and bigamists, spies and perpetrators of fraud. These were St. Marys’ founders!
On this walking tour, stroll St. Marys’ quaint streets named after its 18th-century founders and discover the escapades of these colorful men. You will never view the streets of St. Marys the same way again!
-View St. Marys’ beautiful waterfront and learn why the founders were inspired to create a town at this bluff. Hint: It had to do with protection from a terrifying enemy!
-Take in peaceful Oak Grove Cemetery, which survives from the time of St. Marys’ founding.
-View stately historic buildings associated with the founders’ nefarious (and often illegal) deeds.
Afterwards, sip the same wine the founders would have enjoyed 200 years ago. The local speakeasy supplies it exclusively for our group!*
Date
Every Friday
Time
9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Price
$20 per adult, $10 per child
Starting Location
Oak Grove Cemetery
Gate at Bryant and Bartlett Sts.
Ending Location
Seagle’s Restaurant
105 Osborne St.
St. Marys, Georgia
*Wine not included in price of tour
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