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Thanksmas 2024
November 16 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Get a jump start on your holiday shopping and enjoy a charming market that’ll make you feel like you’ve been transported to a small-town atmosphere!
We’ll once again be transforming Old Second Street into a cozy, festive marketplace featuring local vendors, live music, activities, great food, and so much more!
Tickets are not required and admission is free.
Thanksmas 2024 will feature the following:
>>>> Holiday Artisan Market on Old Second Street
The picturesque cobblestoned pedestrian walkway located across from the Government Center, will be transformed into a cozy, festive atmosphere, with fire pits and lights, and will feature an artisans’ market with 40+ South Coast vendors selling a variety of goods, including holiday décor. It’s the perfect place to get a jump start on holiday shopping while supporting local businesses and makers.
The picturesque cobblestoned pedestrian walkway located across from the Government Center, will be transformed into a cozy, festive atmosphere, with fire pits and lights, and will feature an artisans’ market with 40+ South Coast vendors selling a variety of goods, including holiday décor. It’s the perfect place to get a jump start on holiday shopping while supporting local businesses and makers.
>>>> Food, Fun, and Family Activities
Jeremiah Sullivan Dr. will be closed to traffic from S Main St to Third St. to create a fun, safe perimeter for family activities and holiday merrymaking:
Jeremiah Sullivan Dr. will be closed to traffic from S Main St to Third St. to create a fun, safe perimeter for family activities and holiday merrymaking:
>>>> Canned Heat Brew Garden & Local Food Trucks
Returning this year to the market is the (21+) Thanksmas Holiday Brew Garden with locally crafted beer and seasonal beverages from Canned Heat Brewery and Tipsy Toboggan. Drinks can be paired with delicious offerings from 10 food trucks and vendors including Angkor Boba Tea House, BBQ Y Mas, Black Dog Donuts, Bun Buds, Friskie Fries, Green Jar Cocina, Java Junction, Mario’s Lebanese Bakery, No Joke Smoke, Pop’s Brick Oven Pizza, and Turner Bros.
Returning this year to the market is the (21+) Thanksmas Holiday Brew Garden with locally crafted beer and seasonal beverages from Canned Heat Brewery and Tipsy Toboggan. Drinks can be paired with delicious offerings from 10 food trucks and vendors including Angkor Boba Tea House, BBQ Y Mas, Black Dog Donuts, Bun Buds, Friskie Fries, Green Jar Cocina, Java Junction, Mario’s Lebanese Bakery, No Joke Smoke, Pop’s Brick Oven Pizza, and Turner Bros.
>>>> FREE Activities for All Ages
Free Activities from Attitude Academy of Performing Arts, Children’s Museum of Greater Fall River, Fall River Deaconess Home, Fall River Pride Committee, Fall River Public Library Bookmobile, Foster Parent Recruitment, Department of Children and Families, Greater Fall River Art Association, Greater Fall River Recreation, One SouthCoast Chamber, People Incorporated, SRPEDD, and the Trustees Mobile Adventure Van.
Free Activities from Attitude Academy of Performing Arts, Children’s Museum of Greater Fall River, Fall River Deaconess Home, Fall River Pride Committee, Fall River Public Library Bookmobile, Foster Parent Recruitment, Department of Children and Families, Greater Fall River Art Association, Greater Fall River Recreation, One SouthCoast Chamber, People Incorporated, SRPEDD, and the Trustees Mobile Adventure Van.
>>>> Entertainment & Live Performances
Sullivan Drive will be a festive center of activity with music from DJ Juice and the following special activities:
Sullivan Drive will be a festive center of activity with music from DJ Juice and the following special activities:
5:00 – 6:00pm
Dance performances by Attitude Academy of Performing Arts, Axel Dance Academy, and the Cambodian Society of America Dance Troupe
Dance performances by Attitude Academy of Performing Arts, Axel Dance Academy, and the Cambodian Society of America Dance Troupe
5:00 – 7:00pm
Guest appearance and photo opp with a special guest from the North Pole (it’s NOT who
you think!)
Guest appearance and photo opp with a special guest from the North Pole (it’s NOT who
you think!)
To better serve event attendees, free parking will be offered at the following locations:
• Third St. Open Lot across from the Public Garage
• Lower Lot at One SouthCoast Chamber building at 200 Pocasset St. – PARKING SHUTTLE STOP
• Open lot to the left of the Pearl St. Parking Garage – PARKING SHUTTLE STOP
• Third St. Open Lot across from the Public Garage
• Lower Lot at One SouthCoast Chamber building at 200 Pocasset St. – PARKING SHUTTLE STOP
• Open lot to the left of the Pearl St. Parking Garage – PARKING SHUTTLE STOP
A free parking shuttle will pick-up and drop-off throughout the event to the Pocasset and Pearl St. parking areas.
Mark your calendars and plan to spend a night of merrymaking with us!
