Christmas at Blithewold - Gifts of Nature
This year, Blithewold's Christmas theme, "Gifts of Nature," recognizes the wonderful, diverse elements of nature and honors the VanWickle family's love of the outdoors.
Dedicated volunteers spend over a year planning and crafting the perfect decorations tailored to the theme and designed for each Mansion room. The decorating begins the day after Columbus Day each year and barely wraps by Thanksgiving. This year we've decided to allow everyone a sneak peak by capturing this labor of love in pictures and in words. Add us on Facebook and Twitter to see pictures of the work-in-progress. Or read the Christmas at Blithewold blog for behind-the-scenes reporting as each beautifully decorated room unfolds.
Christmas at Blithewold begins November 25th, come and enjoy the elaborate decorations. Make a reservation for our fun and informal afternoon teas, the Santa sing-alongs, the joyous musical performances, and the creative workshops for both children and adults!
Christmas at Blithewold Events
Click the event to learn more information. Afternoon Teas have two links following their dates; one is the first seating and the second is for the second seating information.
November Events
11/25: Afternoon Teas First Seating Info Second Seating Info
11/26: Take 4 Holiday Music Performance
11/27: Enigmatica Holiday Music Performance
11/29: Afternoon Teas First Seating Info Second Seating Info
11/30: Afternoon Teas First Seating Info Second Seating Info
December Events
12/1: Family Sing-A-Long with Santa;
Afternoon Teas First Seating Info Second Seating Info
12/2: Wreath Decorating Workshop;
Afternoon Teas First Seating Info Second Seating Info
12/3: Hawkward Holiday Music Performance; Wreath Decorating Workshop; Family Gingerbread Workshop
12/4: Make We Music Holiday Music Performance; "Gifts from Nature" A Juried Photography Exhibit
12/5: Children's Holiday Tea
12/6: Beginner's Knitting Stylish Scarves and Cowls;
Afternoon Teas First Seating Info Second Seating Info
12/7: Children's Story Time;
Afternoon Teas First Seating Info Second Seating Info
12/7: Creative Celebrations: Holiday Hors d'oeuvres Workshop
12/8: Family Sing-A-Long with Santa;
Afternoon Teas First Seating Info Second Seating Info
12/9: Decorate a Tiny Tree Workshop Pre K and K; Decorate a Tiny Tree Workshop (Grades 1-5)
Afternoon Teas First Seating Info Second Seating Info
12/10: Michelle Cruz Holiday Music Performance
12/11: Mary Jane Tyszkowski Holiday Music Performance
12/12: Children's Holiday Teas; Terrarium & Aerium Ornaments
12/13: Afternoon Teas First Seating Info Second Seating Info
12/14: Children's Story Time;
Afternoon Teas First Seating Info Second Seating Info
12/15: Paul Hayden Holiday Music Performance;
Afternoon Teas First Seating Info Second Seating Info
12/16: Afternoon Teas First Seating Info Second Seating Info
12/17: Nancy Hood Holiday Music Performance
12/18: The Strays Holiday Music Performance
12/19: Children's Holiday Teas
12/20: Afternoon Teas First Seating Info Second Seating Info
12/21: Children's Story Time;
Afternoon Teas First Seating Info Second Seating Info
12/22: John Leonard Holiday Music Performance;
Afternoon Teas First Seating Info Second Seating Info
12/23: Afternoon Teas First Seating Info Second Seating Info
12/27: Afternoon Teas First Seating Info Second Seating Info
12/28: Children's Story Time;
Afternoon Teas First Seating Info Second Seating Info
12/29: Classic Winds Holiday Music Performance;
Afternoon Teas First Seating Info Second Seating Info
12/30: Afternoon Teas First Seating Info Second Seating Info
1/1: The Ocean State Brass Quintet Holiday Music Performance
Mansion is open Tuesdays thru Sundays 10 a.m. - 5 p.m
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Thursday, May 17
Mah Jongg -
Saturday, May 19
The New England 24th Annual Tree Climbing Competition -
Thursday, May 24
Mah Jongg
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