5 Things You Need to Know Today: Dec. 2

Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations.

1. Get some shopping done or just relax for a bit after dropping off the kids at 6 p.m. tonight at l for parents’ night out. Babysitting will be provided.

2.  Have breakfast with Santa starting at 8 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 at

3. Check out the craft fair at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 at .

4. And of course, Sunday is a can’t-miss event: , an all-day, townwide holiday celebration, topped off by the tree lighting and a visit from Santa at the Common.

5. Forecast: Sun, high 48, low 27.