On Nov. 24, the lighting of Avalon will kick off the holiday season. This family-friendly event will feature seasonal music, entertainment throughout the day and free activities for all ages.
Just after the sun sets, a 30-foot decorated Christmas tree will light up the night and the evening will culminate with the arrival of Santa Claus and a festive fireworks display.
The Christmas tree is located next to Pinkberry in Avalon's Living Room, and Santa will arrive on his holiday train at 7:30 p.m.
At 8 p.m., The Lucky One will light Avalon’s tree. As the official winner of The Perfect Year, The Lucky One will experience a life well-lived in Avalon beginning in January with a prize package worth more than $60,000. The winner will live rent-free in a luxury rental at Haven and enjoy free blowouts from Drybar, meals at Avalon’s chef-driven restaurants, a monthly stipend at Whole Foods Market and much more.
Entertainment will be provided by Cambridge High School Orchestra and The Alliance Theatre, who will perform scenes from A Christmas Carol. Carolers will also stroll the property to spread merriment to all. At the ice skating rink, figure skating performances will take place at the top of every hour.
To warm up, guests can cozy up to the fireplace next to Concierge, where chestnuts will be roasting and a s'more station and hot chocolate will be provided.
See below for the full schedule:
- Noon-9 p.m. Chestnuts and s’more station by The Living Room fire pit. First 500 guests receive free hot chocolate in an Avalon tumbler.
- 1-4 p.m. Holiday activities
- 1-2 p.m. Christmas carolers at The Living Room stage
- 2-4 p.m. Unleashed Doggy Social in the dog park
- 2:30-3:30 p.m. A Christmas Carol Performance by the Alliance Theatre on The Living Room stage
- 4-5 p.m. Cambridge High School Orchestra on The Plaza stage
- 5, 6 and 7 p.m. Figure skating performances on the ice skating rink
- 5-6 p.m. Holiday performers on The Living Room stage
- 7:30 p.m. Santa’s Arrival in The Perfect Holiday Parade (beginning on Avalon Boulevard near West Elm and Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams)
- 8 p.m. Santa arrives at The Living Room stage and The Lighting of Avalon countdown begins, led by Santa and Avalon's Perfect Year Winner
- 8:05-8:15 p.m. Holiday firework show