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SUMMARY:Christmas by the Sea - Holiday Stroll 2026
DESCRIPTION:Christmas-by-the-Sea & Holiday Stroll\n\n\nThe Greater Cape Ann Chamber in Partnership with the Businesses of Manchester is pleased to announce the following programming for Manchester's Annual Holiday Stroll:\n\n\n\nDowntown Music & Lights:\n\nMERHS Choral group 'Soundwaves' will perform Christmas carols from 5:30-7:30 PM throughout the downtown. White lights will brighten our walkways for the event Sponsored by The Manchester/Essex Rotary Club \n\n \n\nNEW! CBTS Holiday Stroll: All Electronic Passport Sponsored by Olson Lewis + Architects\n\nOn Friday\, 12/4\, from 10 AM to 8 PM\, attendees are invited to visit participating retailers and restaurants\, enjoy a sip or a snack\, and scan a QR code to "check in" at each stop. All check-ins are tracked electronically\, so there is no stamping or passports to manage. Anyone who visits & scans at least 10 locations is automatically entered into a drawing for the "Dine Around Manchester" prize: $275 value including five gift certificates to local restaurants and beautiful Cape Ann wooden clock. Additional coupons or raffles will be offered at certain business locations. More information and specific details will be provided in the E-Passport. E-Passport participants do not have to be present at the drawing to win the prize.\n\n \n\nNEW! Scavenger Hunt: Christopher Cod's "Mysteries by the Sea" Sponsored by Tara Montessori School\n\nOn Friday\, 12/4 and Saturday\, 12/5\, families will visit locations around town to find the answers to the clues in their special Mysteries by the Sea brochures. Those who solve at least 8 of the 10 Mysteries are eligible to enter a drawing for a $100 cash prize. Completed Mysteries brochures may be turned in to Santa's helpers at the American Legion any time before 10 AM on 12/6. The drawing will take place at the Mason's Annual Breakfast with Santa's at the American Legion at 11 AM Sunday morning. \n\n \n\nNEW! 'Golden Ticket' Shopping Rewards Sponsored by Citizens Private Bank\n\nShopping local has GOLDEN REWARDS! Participating retailers and restaurants will be giving out Golden Tickets (one per purchase of any amount) to all shoppers on Friday and Saturday. All raffle ticket entries will be added to a special drawing at Santa's Breakfast on Sunday\, 12/6 at 11 AM. The prize is "Everything for the Holidays": $500 value in gift certificates to nine Manchester-by-the-Sea retailers beautifully presented on a Mariposa Tray. Golden Ticket Shoppers do not have to be present to win.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<span style="font-size: 16px\; font-family: tahoma\;"><strong><span style="font-size: 22px\;">Christmas-by-the-Sea &amp\; Holiday Stroll</span></strong></span>\n<p style="margin:0in"><br />\n<b><span style="font-family:&quot\;Calibri&quot\;\,sans-serif">The Greater Cape Ann Chamber in Partnership with the Businesses of Manchester is pleased to announce the following programming for Manchester&#39\;s Annual Holiday Stroll:<br />\n<br />\nDowntown Music &amp\; Lights:</span></b><br />\n<span style="font-family:&quot\;Calibri&quot\;\,sans-serif">MERHS Choral group &lsquo\;Soundwaves&rsquo\; will perform Christmas carols from 5:30-7:30 PM throughout the downtown. White lights will brighten our walkways for the event </span><span style="color:#008000\;"><b><span style="font-family: Calibri\, sans-serif\;">Sponsored by The Manchester/Essex Rotary Club</span></b></span><span style="color:#B22222\;"><span style="font-family:&quot\;Calibri&quot\;\,sans-serif">&nbsp\;</span></span><span style="font-family:&quot\;Calibri&quot\;\,sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>\n\n<p style="margin:0in"><b><span style="font-family:&quot\;Calibri&quot\;\,sans-serif"><o:p>&nbsp\;</o:p></span></b></p>\n\n<p style="margin:0in"><b><span style="font-family:&quot\;Calibri&quot\;\,sans-serif"><i><span style="color:#EE0000">NEW!&nbsp\;</span></i>CBTS Holiday Stroll: All&nbsp\;Electronic Passport <span style="color:#008000\;">Sponsored by Olson Lewis + Architects</span></span></b><br />\n<span style="font-family:&quot\;Calibri&quot\;\,sans-serif">On Friday\, 12/4\, from 10 AM to 8 PM\, attendees are invited to visit participating retailers and restaurants\, enjoy a sip or a snack\, and scan a QR code to &ldquo\;check in&rdquo\; at each stop. All check-ins are tracked electronically\, so there is no stamping or passports to manage. Anyone who visits &amp\; scans at least 10 locations is automatically entered into a drawing for the &ldquo\;Dine Around Manchester&rdquo\; prize: <b>$275</b> value including five gift certificates to local restaurants and beautiful Cape Ann wooden clock. Additional coupons or raffles will be offered at certain business locations. More information and specific details will be provided in the E-Passport. E-Passport participants do not have to be present at the drawing to win the prize.<o:p></o:p></span></p>\n\n<p style="margin:0in"><b><span style="font-family:&quot\;Calibri&quot\;\,sans-serif"><o:p>&nbsp\;</o:p></span></b></p>\n\n<p style="margin:0in"><b><span style="font-family:&quot\;Calibri&quot\;\,sans-serif"><i><span style="color: rgb(238\, 0\, 0)\;">NEW!</span></i> Scavenger Hunt: Christopher Cod&rsquo\;s &ldquo\;Mysteries by the Sea&rdquo\; <span style="color:#008000\;">Sponsored by Tara Montessori School</span></span></b><br />\n<span style="font-family:&quot\;Calibri&quot\;\,sans-serif">On Friday\, 12/4 and Saturday\, 12/5\, families will visit locations around town to find the answers to the clues in their special Mysteries by the Sea&nbsp\;brochures. Those who solve at least 8 of the 10 Mysteries are eligible to enter a drawing for a <b>$100 cash prize</b>. Completed Mysteries brochures may be turned in to Santa&rsquo\;s helpers at the American Legion any time before 10 AM&nbsp\;on&nbsp\;12/6. The drawing will take place at the Mason&rsquo\;s Annual Breakfast with Santa&rsquo\;s at the American Legion at 11 AM Sunday morning.&nbsp\;</span></p>\n\n<p style="margin:0in"><b><span style="font-family:&quot\;Calibri&quot\;\,sans-serif"><o:p>&nbsp\;</o:p></span></b></p>\n\n<p style="margin:0in"><b><span style="font-family:&quot\;Calibri&quot\;\,sans-serif"><i><span style="color: rgb(238\, 0\, 0)\;">NEW!&nbsp\;</span></i>&#39\;Golden Ticket&#39\; Shopping Rewards<span style="color:#008000\;">&nbsp\;Sponsored by Citizens Private Bank</span></span></b><br />\n<span style="font-family:&quot\;Calibri&quot\;\,sans-serif">Shopping local has <strong>GOLDEN&nbsp\;REWARDS</strong>! Participating retailers and restaurants will be giving out Golden Tickets (one per purchase of any amount) to all shoppers on Friday and Saturday. All raffle ticket entries will be added to a special drawing at Santa&#39\;s Breakfast on Sunday\, 12/6 at 11 AM. The prize is &ldquo\;Everything for the Holidays&rdquo\;: <b>$500 value</b> in gift certificates to nine Manchester-by-the-Sea retailers beautifully presented on a Mariposa Tray. Golden Ticket Shoppers do not have to be present to win.</span></p>\n
LOCATION:Various Times & Locations - See individual Event descriptions for more details.
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DTSTAMP:20261112T194953Z
URL:https://business.capeannvacations.com/events/details/christmas-by-the-sea-holiday-stroll-2026-46219
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