Thursday, November 29
21st Annual Merchants Hospitality Night: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Enjoy the historic business distrcit at night as local merchants expand their hours and show off their unique wares and uniquye refreshments. For info call 302-645-8073 or visit The Lewes Chamber of Commerce.
12th Annual Holiday of Lights at Beebe Hospital Tree Lighting: 5:00 PM. Enjoy one of Lewes' holiday traditions in front of Sussex County's oldest hospital. For info call 302-644-7900.
Holiday Decorating in the Historic Commercial District: Commercial businesses on both sides of the canal (within Lewes City limits) vie for awards representing the top three best seasonally decorated businesses. Judging will be done the morning of Nov. 30 and the awards will be presented in front of Santa's House on Second Street at 6:00 pm. NOTE: Residential Entryway Decorating Contest will be judged Dec. 10. All decorated houses within Lewes City limits will be considered for prizes by the judges.
Friday, November 30
18th Annual Children's Beach House Art Show and Benefit Reception: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Children's Beach House, 1800 Bay Avenue, Lewes Beach. Eighty local and regional artists exhibiting their work in a variety of media. Reception includes silent auction, hearty appetizers, wine and non-alcoholic beverages ina festive holiday setting with music background. Tickets, $50 in advance, $60 at the door. Advance ticket sales at the Fisher-Martin House M-F. For more info call 302-645-9184 or 302-645-2960.
Saturday, December 1
34th Annual Christmas Tour of Lewes: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM; rain, snow, or shine. Tour privately owned historic homes and the Society's historic house museums in the Historic Complex at Second and Shipcarpenter Streets. Tickets $12 in advance and $15 day of the tour. Advance tickets available at the Fisher-Martin House. for info call 302-645-7670. Find advance ticket order forms here.
Breakfast with Santa: Three Seatings, 9:00 am, 10:30 am & Noon, LHR Seafood & Catering. Breakfast buffet including juice, coffee, eggs, hashbrowns, chipped beef, and biscuits, fresh fruit, bacon, sausage, and french toast. Includes picture with Santa and present. $12.95 for adults, $8.95 for children. Reservations required, call 302-645-6271.
Children's Beach House Art Sale & Exhibit: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Proceeds from art sales benefit the environmental education program at the Children's Beach House.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, 135 Second Street. Christmas molded chocolate demonstration. FREE. For more info call 302-645-8073 or visit The Lewes Chamber of Commerce.
76th Old Fashioned Christmas Parade: 5:00 PM; rain/snow Date, Sunday, Dec. 3. Begins at Lewes Middle School on Savannah Road and turns down Second Street ending at King's Ice Cream Shop at Market Street. Culminates with the arrival of Santa. For more info call 302-645-8073 or visit The Lewes Chamber of Commerce.
Christmas Tree Lighting and Candlelight Caroling: Immediately following the parade in Zwaanendael Park; song sheets and candles will be distributed. For more info call 302-645-8073 or visit The Lewes Chamber of Commerce.
Public Reception at the Historic Fisher-Martin House: Hot apple cider and Christmas cookies. FREE. For more info call 302-645-8073 or visit The Lewes Chamber of Commerce.
Sunday, December 2
Breakfast with Santa: Three Seatings, 9:00 am, 10:30 am & Noon, LHR Seafood & Catering. Breakfast buffet including juice, coffee, eggs, hashbrowns, chipped beef, and biscuits, fresh fruit, bacon, sausage, and french toast. Includes picture with Santa and present. $12.95 for adults, $8.95 for children. Reservations required, call 302-645-6271.
Children's Beach House Art Sale & Exhibit: Noon to 3:00 PM. Proceeds from art sales benefit the environmental education program at the Children's Beach House.
The Lewes Historical Society
110 Shipcarpenter Street
Lewes, Delaware 19958
Tel: 302-645-7670
Fax: 302-645-2375
E-Mail: events@historiclewes.org 
