Wreath Decorating, Craft Fairs, and More in Beverly This Weekend

It's officially the weekend, Beverly. Not sure how you're going to spend it?

Here's a look at some of the events going on in and around town. Check our calendar for more, and if there's something we missed, be sure to add it.

Second Annual Holiday Open Studio

• When: Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Where: Porter Mill Studio
• What: Explore the studios of fifty ceramists, painters, photographers, jewelers, musicians, printmakers and more! Meet the artists, ask questions, and purchase unique works of art for everyone on your holiday shopping list from the people who make it, where they make it. 

All-Ages Wreath Decorating

• When: Saturday, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
• Where: Beverly Public Library
• What: Teens, adults and families are welcome to join us at the main library for an afternoon of wreath decorating in the Barnet Gallery. We will provide decorating materials and light refreshments - you provide the wreath and the creativity! Staff will be available for simple assistance, but will not be instructing in decorating techniques. Children’s Librarian Linda Furey will also have a holiday craft activity for children. A limited number of wreaths will be available for purchase through local Boy Scout Troop #2 the day of the program from 1:30 - 4 PM. Wreaths will be $10 each and may be purchased using cash or local checks.  **Please register** for this program by calling library staff at 978-921-6062 

First Parish Holiday and Crafts Fair

• When: Saturday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Where: First Parish Unitarian Church
• What: First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church annual holiday and crafts fair. Something for everyone! Attic Treasures, Gifts for your entire family. Baked Goods,Children's Gifts, Themed Gift Basket Raffles Book Store,Plus many local crafts people! Children's events. Sample soups from all over the world as they vie for the coveted "Golden Ladle" in the First Parish Cafe. 

Community Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Party!

• When: Sunday, 2-5 p.m.
• Where: Hastings House
• What: Come join us for our traditional Community Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Party! There will be lots of activities for children including seasonal crafts, letters to Santa and photos with Santa!! Enjoy a tractor drawn Hayride and Holiday refreshments for young and old!  The tree will shine all Holiday Season, but be sure not to miss the special lighting event! Free for Hastings House members - $5 for non-members **We will also be taking donations of canned goods to support Beverly Bootstraps!!**

St. Peter's Beverly Advent concert with Maeve

• When: Sunday, 7-8:30 p.m.
• Where: St. Peter's Episcopal Church
• What: Maeve, a collaboration of three women artists who blend together their distinct voices and styles to create a cohesive sound rich with harmony (reminiscent of the Indigo Girls and Crosby, Stills and Nash) will sing a concert of holiday music at St. Peter's Beverly on Sunday, December 2nd at 7 pm. Tickets cost $13 for one, $25 for 2 and $30 for an entire family. Concert proceeds with benefit the church's outreach dinners for Beverly's hungry and elderly residents.

SJS 12 Days of Christmas Shop - Online Auction

• When: Dec. 1-12
• Where: http://www.biddingforgood.com/sjsbeverly
• What:  St. John the Evangelist School is holding it's 2nd annual online auction ~ SJS 12 Days of Christmas Shop!  Come shop with us.  You will find local and national vendors donating unique items and gift cards.  We have Disney Orlando Daily Park Passes, Signed Sports items and alot of other fun items.  You will find many things you are already going to buy during this holiday season - so buy on our online auction - make it tax deductable for you - and know you are donating to a worthy cause.  All money raised will go right back into our school and the children we educate.