Madison Christmas Planner; Ladies' Nights Out, Late Night Shopping, Holiday Faire, Parade, Santa, And More

Here's a list of holiday happenings from the Madison Chamber of Commerce. If you know of others, please add them in the comment section below and we'll include them when we run this list again. And remember that Friends of Hammonasset will be starting their tree sale the day after Thanksgiving, right next to

• Thursday, Dec. 1, 5-8 p.m. "Ladies’ Night Out." 'Tis the season to Sea Shop and Stay in Madison. You and your friends meet us at for some (half price) cheer, then stroll our Madison shops for special sales and to start your holiday wish list!"
• Thursdays, Dec. 8, 15, 22. "Late Night Shopping" at your favorite Madison shop! In-store specials, and holiday cheer.  Please call individual shops to confirm, many are open until 8 p.m.
• Thursdays, Dec. 1, 8 & 15, 7-8:30 p.m. "Parents' Nite Out", at . Children 5 and up are invited to the library to hear stories, watch movies and make crafts suitable for gift giving!
• Dec. 1st, 2nd and 3rd - . Thursday evening at 6-9 p.m., Friday Saturday and Sunday 12-6 p.m. Great vendors with the fire blazing and a great cozy environment offering some unique gifts.  Featuring Domestic Possessions, Hearts and Flowers, The Well Seasoned Nest, Lee Allison Tie Co. and Hometown Bakery Breads to mention a few.
• Saturday, Dec. 3. Holiday Fair. All day.
• Saturday, Dec. 3. Annual Craft Fair.
• Saturday, Dec. 3, Decor Encore holiday decorations,
• Sunday, Dec. 4, 2 p.m., Christmas Parade - Downtown Madison. Sponsored by the Madison Chamber of Commerce. Bring the family for an old fashioned visit with Santa!
• Sunday, Dec. 4, 2-5 p.m. "Christmas Inn Madison B & B Tours" Enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride, and visit Madison B & B's, as they deck the halls and provide holiday cheer!
• Sunday, Dec. 4, 4:30 p.m. Tree Lighting. Madison Green near Memorial Town Hall.
• Sunday, Dec. 11, 4 p.m. ABC Holiday Concert. on the Green
• Saturday, Dec. 17, 4 p.m. Madison Cultural Arts Concert. on the Green