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Let’s hang out in Westfield! First, we will visit Inspiration Roll for a sushi burrito, ramen bowl or poke bowl. Next, we will visit Victoria Seiz, a vegan dessert cafe. We went there last time and had the place to ourselves. We got some dessert and coffee and it was a nice time. Next, we will walk around town and explore the rest of the time.

First, we are going to arrive and meet inside at the Whole Foods Market across from Bryant Park. If you would like to use the bathroom, be prepared to buy something and it may or may not be clean. After we all meet, we will walk around Bryant Park Holiday Market.

From website: The winter village is regarded as one of the must-see destinations during the holidays in New York City since it has over 170 holiday shops sprinkled throughout the park offering one-of-a-kind gifts from local artisans.

What Can I Eat and Drink at the Winter Village?
Across the park, there are countless booths whipping up sugary holiday favorites from around the world—here, you can find everything from gingerbread and arepas to bao and baked cheese. They even have hot chocolate and vegan hot chocolate available.

Where Is the 2024 Winter Village Located?
The open-air market is in Manhattan's Bryant Park, 40th to 42nd Street between 5th and 6th Avenue.

General info: I always turn off the guest option because I like to know exactly who is attending the event. If you would like to bring a guest, please ask me first, do not just bring someone along, especially if we have reservations at a restaurant.

Smithville for the holidays has been a celebrated event for many years. We will be stopping for at late lunch and then going to explore this quaint town. Lunch location will be posted closer to the date.

Schedule of Events

First, we will meet for a late lunch.
Next, we will arrive at Smithville, take a train ride before the temperature drops, and then see the light show on the lake.
Then, it will be time for S’Mores on the Greene and following that, we will go into the shops to explore, purchase items or gifts, enter their raffles, and enjoy refreshments.

The night in Smithville will end around 9pm.

From website:
-Light Show on the Lake:
120 Christmas Trees made from over 50,000
Christmas lights, magically float on Lake Meone in the center of Historic Smithville. The moment darkness falls, an orchestrated show of lights and music is played out across the lake. The lights seem to dance and chase each other to the music all the while reflecting of the water's surface. This show can be seen from either side of the village as well as the bridge.
Everyday in December 5:30-8:30

-Holiday Train Ride:
Throughout December
Right next to the Magic Talking Tree the Smithville Train has decorated its tracks for the Holidays. For $4.00 per person you take a 6 1/2 minute ride on the outskirts of Smithville on this fun, whimsical train.
**Weather permitting!
Winter: The train will open weekends only when the temperature is above 50.
($4/per person)

-Magic Talking Tree:
Saturday Dec. 7th, 9th, 14th and 21st from 12:00 - 7:00
(Free Event)

-Hospitality Night:
December 7, 6pm-9pm
Each year the shoppes at Historic Smithville thank their loyal customers with a Hospitality Night of Discounts, Refreshments, Live Entertainment and Raffles.

-S'mores on the Greene
Each Friday, Saturday and
Sunday in the month of December you can find us making s'mores around the camp fire on the Greene. For a small fee you will purchase your own s'mores packet and stick and make delicious yummy treats or just gather with us and enjoy • 5pm - 8pm weather permitting (high winds or rain are the only thing that will prevent this event)

Please contact The Colonial Inn 609-748-8999 for questions