{"id":14859,"date":"2022-11-10T17:26:05","date_gmt":"2022-11-10T22:26:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vivafallriver.com\/support\/?p=14859"},"modified":"2024-11-01T09:24:56","modified_gmt":"2024-11-01T13:24:56","slug":"thanksmas-holiday-market-returns-to-downtown-fall-river-on-saturday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vivafallriver.com\/support\/thanksmas-holiday-market-returns-to-downtown-fall-river-on-saturday\/","title":{"rendered":"Thanksmas Holiday Market returns to downtown Fall River on Saturday"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A variety of local vendors and makers are set up on Old Second Street during the Thanksmas 2021 Holiday Market in downtown Fall River. – Patti Rego<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Ashley Schuler – <\/a>The Herald News<\/div>\n
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Thanksgiving isn’t even here, and Christmas excitement is already kicking into high gear.<\/p>\n

But you don’t have to skip over Turkey Day to get a jump on the yuletide spirit. What if you could celebrate both of these much-anticipated holidays at once?<\/p>\n

At\u00a0Viva Fall River’s<\/a>\u00a0upcoming Thanksmas Holiday Market, they\u2019re combining them for double the festivities and fun.<\/p>\n

Start checking off that Christmas shopping list \u2014 while supporting local businesses and makers \u2014 on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 4 to 8 p.m., as the\u00a0Holiday Artisan Market\u00a0returns to Old Second Street.<\/p>\n

Visitors will encounter a cozy, festive atmosphere along the pedestrian walkway, featuring fire pits, and can browse over 70 SouthCoast vendors selling an array of goods, including holiday d\u00e9cor, under the twinkling lights.<\/p>\n

The event will also feature food trucks, a live DJ, free arts and crafts, and a special visit from the Grinch that is guaranteed to make any heart grow three sizes that day.<\/p>\n

And in keeping with the generous holiday spirit, Viva Fall River is encouraging guests to bring winter items to the event to donate to the United Way Clothing Drive.<\/p>\n

A collection bin will be placed on site and donations will be distributed to families in need by the United Way of Greater Fall River. Items requested include men’s and women’s winter coats, fleece coats and vests, baby, toddler and children’s coats and snow suits, as well as hats, scarves, gloves and socks.<\/p>\n

Now in its second year, the outdoor event is hosted by Viva Fall River, the City of Fall River, the Fall River Farmers and Artisans Market and the Craftyish Shop.<\/p>\n

Jeremiah Sullivan Drive will be closed to traffic from South Main Street to Third Street to create a safe space for family activities. The current lineup of activities includes:<\/p>\n