Breakfast with Santa, Gingerbread Houses, Ice Skating and More: Holiday Season in Swampscott

Swampscott Recreation has numerous events coming up to help residents get into the holiday spirit.

From breakfast with Santa to a gingerbread house contest to ice skating and more, there’s something for everyone.

Take a look at the schedule of holiday events below.

Saturday, Dec. 5

• Breakfast with Santa -- 9 a.m. at the Swampscott Senior Center. Tickets are $8/adult and $5/child or senior. All proceeds benefit Toys for Local Children.

Saturday, Dec. 12

• Police Association Holiday Parade -- Steps off at 5:30 p.m. from Swampscott High School.
• Holiday Festival -- Following the parade. Events include Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt on Linscott Part (6 p.m.); tree lighting ceremony (7 p.m.)
• Free Ice Skating -- noon-9 p.m. on the town hall lawn. Free skate rentals.

Sunday, Dec. 1

• Free Ice Skating -- 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on the town hall lawn. Free skate rentals.

Gingerbread House Contest

• Register by Friday, Dec. 4.
• Drop off houses between 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Dec. 9 or 10.
• Pick up houses on Tuesday, Dec. 22 by 4:30 p.m.
• Take a look at more info.

More info about all these events is available at SwampscottRec.com.