Holiday Stroll

An Afternoon of Holiday Magic. A Dusk Full of Light.

Saturday, December 6 | 1–4 PM | Norwell Town Common
Free & Open to All Norwell Residents

Join us for one of Norwell’s most beloved traditions—an afternoon of festive fun that brings neighbors, families, and holiday joy together in the heart of town. The Norwell Women’s Club Holiday Stroll is your chance to celebrate the season with music, sweet treats, crafts, contests, and a very special visit from Santa himself—all leading up to a magical tree lighting at dusk on the Town Common.

Whether you’re decorating gingerbread, dropping off a letter to the North Pole, or picking up a personalized ornament to support our work in the community, this free event is packed with reasons to slow down, stroll, and soak in the spirit of the season.

Snow-covered Christmas trees decorated with white lights, a vintage sleigh, and a snowy landscape at night.

Holiday Stroll Fun

  • Local businesses in Norwell Town Center will be offering festive, family-friendly activities, music, giveaways, and tasty holiday treats during the stroll. Use our Holiday Stroll Map to guide your way—there’s something magical waiting at every stop!

    Participating businesses will be clearly marked, and most activities are geared toward children and families. It’s a perfect afternoon for exploring our local shops while making holiday memories.

  • Get out your candies and frosting because our Gingerbread House Contest at the Holiday Stroll event is coming up soon!

    Thank you to Norwell Youth Cheer for sponsoring all our prizes!

    Prizes for the following categories:

    • Toddler:

    • Elementary:

    • Middle School:

    • High school:

    • Adult:

    Please drop off your gingerbread house at 12 pm on Saturday 12/6 at First Parish Church of Norwell, 24 River Street!

A young girl in a yellow coat with a festive bow in her hair interacts with Santa Claus at an outdoor Christmas event, with a woman smiling beside her. Christmas trees and decorations in the background.

  • Santa’s making a stop in Norwell—and he’s ready for his close-up! Bring your kiddos for a free photo with Santa, and don’t forget their wish list!

Christmas-themed letter to Santa with Santa, reindeer, North Pole mailbox, and Norwell Women's Club logo.

  • You can download the letter to Santa and drop it into his mailbox at The James Library during the Holiday Stroll event.

    We hear Santa will be returning the letters with a personal note to your child too!

    Download the template HERE.

Decorative wood slice with painted Nutcracker soldier figure in red uniform, gold accents, pink cheeks, white beard, and tall red hat with gold loop.

  • Looking for the perfect keepsake? Stop by the Norwell Women’s Club table to purchase our custom-designed holiday ornaments, available while supplies last. Each ornament is beautifully crafted and can be personalized, making it the perfect memento of your day or a thoughtful gift. Proceeds go directly to support our annual scholarships, grants, and free community events.

    🎄 Sparkle for a cause? Yes, please.

Colorful Christmas lights out of focus on a dark background, with some lights wrapped around a wooden surface.

  • The Norwell Women’s Club Holiday House Decorating Contest kicks off the evening of the Holiday Stroll and brings town-wide cheer through Christmas Eve.

    Register your house, download maps and vote HERE!

Thank you to our Sponsors and participating Norwell Businesses.

Group of people, including Santa Claus and children in holiday costumes, posing near a decorated Christmas tree and festive backdrop with Christmas decorations.
Santa Claus sitting on a chair next to two boys dressed as elves, with a decorated Christmas tree and wrapped gifts nearby.
A group of nine women and one person dressed as Santa Claus standing in front of a decorated Christmas tree outdoors. The women are smiling, wearing winter coats and some with festive elf hats. There are leafless trees and houses in the background, a