Avalon — We’ve given thanks, the turkey is eaten and the pie is gone. Thanksgiving is officially over; now what? In the past few years, Avalon has transformed the days after Thanksgiving into a holiday extravaganza, complete with shopping, Santa, snowmen, crafts, caroling and cocktails. For 2013, Avalon announces a festive lineup of events from Nov. 27 through Nov. 30.
Kick off this fun weekend with Festival of Trees at The Whitebrier, 260 20th St. Sponsored by the 7 Mile Business Community Association, local businesses will decorate holiday trees and wreaths that will be available for auction starting Nov. 27 at 5 p.m. Participants are encouraged to bid on the trees throughout the weekend (bidding continues Friday at Noon). Winners will be notified on Nov. 30, and can take home a beautifully decorated tree or wreath for a shore home that day.
On Nov. 29, support the Helen L. Diller Vacation Home for Blind Children, with the 2nd Annual Turkey Trot 5K and 1-Mile Walk. This event is not only the best way to burn the calories from that extra slice of pie, but also supports a local nonprofit organization. The run will begin at 10 a.m. (packet pick-up at 8 a.m. at Avalon Community Hall), and will take participants on a scenic route through Avalon.
After the race, Festive Friday continues with the return of the popular iceless ice-skating rink on 21st Street and Dune Drive, plus a number of activities including face painters, bounce houses, carnival games, characters and more. Also, local businesses will be open for holiday shopping. As families enjoy the festivities, be sure to stick around for Avalon’s annual tree lighting at Veterans Plaza and the arrival of Santa Claus himself!
This year, Avalon is excited to announce a new event for Nov. 30. Snowfest Saturday will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Avalon Elementary School field at 29th and Ocean Drive. Visitors of all ages will enjoy a winter carnival, complete with rides, a rock wall, bungee jumping, carnival games, prizes, and the added bonus of a second day of the iceless ice-skating rink, which will be moved overnight to the Snowfest Saturday site.
“Festive Friday has been a tremendous success in the past, and we’re excited to promote this extended weekend of activities with Snowfest Saturday,” says Jacquie Ewing, President of the 7 Mile Business Community Association. “Spending Thanksgiving weekend at the shore is becoming a great new tradition, and we’re looking forward to making this year the best one yet.”
In the event of inclement weather, Snowfest Saturday will be relocated to the auditorium in the Avalon Elementary School. For more information, please visit www.visitavalonnj.com. A full schedule of events will be available by visiting the website, or by picking up a copy of the holiday edition of the Seven Mile Times.
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