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Participating shops from Black Rock Turnpike, Southport, Greenfield Hill, Merchant Row/Post Road East and Fairfield Center will stay open until at least 9 p.m. and will offer an assortment of appetizers and seasonal refreshments to shoppers. Traveling carolers and musicians will fill the air with holiday cheer and local restaurants will offer dinner or drink specials.
“This is a great opportunity to support our local businesses and to get some of your holiday shopping done while enjoying a fun night out with family or friends,” said Fairfield First Selectman Michael Tetreau.
This year’s event also will feature a 90-minute ice-sculpting demonstration by world renowned ice carver Bill Covitz of Ice Matters beginning at 6 p.m. at Sherman Green. Covitz will exhibit his considerable talents and skill carving a single block of ice into a holiday motif. Additional ice sculptures will be on display at several downtown locations, courtesy of Kleban Properties, Henry C. Reid & Son Jewelers and Fischel.
Shoppers also can enter a special drawing for a chance to win a Fairfield shopping spree and other great prizes. Shoppers can pick up an entry form the day of the Stroll at Town Hall, Fairfield Public Library or any of the following retailers: 5 Oceans Fair Trade, Apricot Lane, Capri, Chico’s, Coreen’s Bridge Floral Shop, Dash ‘N Drizzle, Fairfield University Bookstore, Giuliana Boutique, Hazel Daze, Henry C. Reid & Son, Island Outfitters, Jenny Boston Boutique, The Label Exchange, La Moda Fashions, Lion’s Paw & Company, Magic Beans, Mama Jane’s Global Boutique, Moda Capelli Salon, Party Party, Snappy Gator, Swim ‘n Surf, Troy Fine Art Services, Vintage Garden and Yurway Boutique. No purchase is necessary. Only one entry per household.
In addition, Tumble Jungle of 111 Black Rock Turnpike will host a “Parents Night Out” on Dec. 11 for children ages 3-12 so moms and dads can go out, shop, and enjoy their night. The cost is $30 per child and $20 for any additional siblings. Pizza will be included for dinner and the kids will play games in the gym, do arts and crafts, go zip lining, use all of Tumble Jungle’s inflatables and more. Parents need to sign up in advance by stopping by or calling (203) 345-6208.
Caroling will be provided by the Fairfield Warde High School Muse & Overtones A Cappella students and members of the Fairfield Ludlowe High School A Cappella group. The Fairfield Ludlowe Brass ensemble also will appear along with Fairfield University’s mascot, who will be at the Fairfield University Book Store.
The Southport Merchants Association also will sponsor its Annual Christmas Walk on Thursday, Dec. 11. Festivities are set to begin with Santa’s arrival in Southport Village via fire truck at 5 p.m. Children will have an opportunity to visit with Santa at the offices of the Russell Agency, followed by the lighting of the Hospice Tree of Light.
The public is invited to visit the event website at http://www.fairfieldct.org/shopnstroll for further information on participating retailers, restaurants, activities and special offers.
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