First Light 2024
Our Annual Celebration of the community and the businesses that make it special. There will be live performances throughout Coolidge Corner in addition to giveaways and a window decorating contest. More details to follow but plan on being in Brookline on Thursday, December 5, to celebrate the kickoff to the holiday season.
Visit our presenting event sponsor - Brookline Bank!
1324 Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02446
Stop by Brookline Bank at Coolidge Corner to celebrate First Light with hot chocolate, fresh cookies, and a chance to win a set of Beats by Dre ear buds. Must be 18+ to win.
Bring the family to meet Brookline's town officials from the Select Board to Town Administration to Town Moderator. There will also be a touch the truck opportunity with town vehicles.
Visit the Florida Ruffin Ridley School green hosted by Viking Sports. Meet our friends from CHR and HarborOne Bank with entertainment from:
4:00-8:00 Viking Sports obstacle course
4:55-5:00 Tree Lighting and kickoff
5:00-5:30 Voices Boston
5:30-6:00 Rock Voices
6:00-6:15 Turkey Unveiling
6:15-6:45 BHS Camerata Choir
There will also be tables for Dream Spa Medical, Russian School of Math, The Golden Chickpea Center, Goldfish Swim School, Brookline Community Foundation, World's Next Big Thing, and Junbi Matcha & Tea.
Warm up with some hot cocoa at Zaftigs on your way down Harvard Street!
Kolbo Fine Judaica Gallery "Eclectic Tunes" with Rabbi Jim Morgan and Friends--some Chanukah music and Beatles songs from 5-7.
Free crafts, karaoke, and local handmade goods by AIRI Jewelry & Gallery x CandleLux that are perfect for holiday gifts. They will also have free refreshments and a fun giveaway!
Brookline Commission for the Arts
Visit Tiny Hanger for some cotton candy :)
Visit JP Licks for Free kiddie coupons for kids and an a cappella group at 6:50
Visit the alley next to Paris Creperie for performances by: Mark Michele
Visit the Brookline Booksmith for performances by: Sasha Callahan (violin), Leo Eguchi (cello), Freya Eguchi (cello), Holiday Classical, 5:30-6:30pm
Visit Rise Realty for a performance by Venessa Trien from 5-6. They will also have a face painter coming with a Airbrush tattoo artist from 4-8.
How many BARBIES do you see at Biyoshi Salon? If you get the correct number you get 20% off future hair service!
Get over to Eureka Puzzles for the Riddle Round-up Headquarters! Plus other fun stuff.
Stop by the Courtyard Marriott for a free Cookie Decorating activity.
Visit Trust Early Learners for face painting, hot chocolate, and cookies as well as beautiful children's books available for purchase from Barefoot Books.
Visit the Village Works for art and performances by:
202 Washington Street
While in the Village stop by Literally Local and get a Free handmade ornament with any purchase made in store.
If you missed Coolidge Corner, don't fear! Brothers & Sisters has a Hot Cocoa Bar!
Get down with your crafty self at Hipstitch with fun crafts: hand sewing, coloring, and beads
Stop by Feet of Clay Free pottery hand building for all ages from 5:30-7:30pm!
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Date and Time
Thursday Dec 5, 2024
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST
Location
Fees/Admission
Free
Printed courtesy of www.brooklinechamber.com – Contact the Brookline Chamber of Commerce for more information.
251 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA 02446 – (617) 739-1330 – info@brooklinechamber.com