Hawley Winterfest
Visitors can stroll through town among twinkling lights to browse holiday sales at local shops and explore a festive Craft and Artisan Market. Entertainment includes horse and carriage rides, live theater at The Ritz Playhouse, live music at local churches, a live nativity play, and Christmas Tree Express train rides. Additional festivities feature a Beer Tour, ugly sweater contest, Trees for a Cause, children's crafts, and a holiday decorating contest.
What to Expect
Town-wide winter festival with carriage rides, artisan markets, and live music.
Event Details
Food & Drink
Local restaurants offer food and drink specials and special menus for table service, some businesses offer treats to sample, and food trucks are downtown Saturday and Sunday.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday shoppers
Vibe
Festive and community-focused
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Varies by day.
- Parking: Public metered parking is available throughout Downtown Hawley, and participating businesses may offer free parking in their lots. Some locations are close enough to walk between, but a car is needed to visit some businesses.
Tips & Advice
- Check with individual vendors and reserve ahead for meals, shows and train rides that require advance reservations.
- Bring a coat, hat and gloves for strolling outdoors on winter streets.
- Use public metered parking or participating businesses’ lots, and plan to drive between locations that are not walkable.
- Look for food trucks downtown on Saturday and Sunday; local restaurants and some shops also offer food and drink.
Special Events & Promotions
- General Hawley Winterfest entry is free; many activities, including the parade, craft markets and open house tours, are free.
- Some activities, including concerts and sleigh rides, have a separate ticket fee; meals, shows and train rides may require a ticket or advance reservation.
- Friday has preview events and specials at select businesses; the main events and Craft and Artisan Market are Saturday and Sunday.
- Local shops offer holiday bargains during the event; local restaurants offer food and drink specials for purchase.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a ticket to attend Hawley Winterfest?
No ticket is needed for the general event. Some activities, meals, shows and train rides require a ticket or advance reservation from the individual vendor.
What can families do during the festival?
Browse local shops and the Craft and Artisan Market, make children’s crafts, enjoy live theater and music, and see the live nativity. Horse and carriage rides, a Beer Tour, train rides and other activities are also offered.
Where can I find food and drink?
Local restaurants offer food and drink specials and special menus, and some businesses have treats to sample. Food trucks are in the downtown area on Saturday and Sunday.
What should I wear for Winterfest?
You’ll be strolling outside on winter streets, so check the temperature and bring a coat, hat and gloves.
Where can I park, and will I need a car?
Public metered parking is available throughout Downtown Hawley, and participating businesses may offer free parking in their lots. Some locations are walkable, but a car is needed to visit some businesses.
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