March 14, 2010
Harvard Square Business Association Calendar of Events – 2008!
As the days grow shorter, The Harvard Square Business Association’s 2008 Calendar of Events grows shorter too. Although there are only a few short weeks left until the new year….there is still plenty of time to enjoy spectacular Harvard Square events!
The Harvard Square Business Association’s
2008 Calendar of Events
November
The Harvard/ Yale Harvard Square Pep Rally
Friday, November 21
Harvard / Yale Game
Saturday November 22
The 125th Harvard vs. Yale Home Game in Harvard Stadium!
Sparklefest Kick-off!
Saturday, November 29
Join us for the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting at the Charles Hotel
December
Skating Rink Opening at the Charles Hotel
Sunday, December 7 from 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
Join us for the Annual Skating Rink Opening at the Charles Hotel.
• Featuring visits from Santa and other special guests!
• Come inside and get warm in the Indoor Children’s Holiday Activity Room.
• Complimentary Skating and Skate Rentals with music by the RINK DJ!
• Holiday treats to sample throughout the day!
• Special surprise skating performances!
For more info www.charleshotel.com
The Harvard Square Holiday Shop Over Weekend
December 19th-December 21st
Featuring great rates at our local hotels, late-night shopping, dining, and FREE Holiday Events:
There is no better place than Harvard Square to stay up late combing through bookstores, hunting for music, jewelry, clothing and shoes, while feasting your eyes on our world renowned specialty chocolate, tea and other gourmet shops. Delight in sparkling lights and eclectic street performers and the opportunity to purchase a raffle ticket to help support the Harvard Square Homeless Shelter which may win you fantastic prizes from Harvard Square shops, restaurants, and cultural organizations! Enjoy Harvard Square Holiday Events in our local businesses until store closings - our shops, restaurants, and cultural venues offer in-store entertainment, treats, and discounts!
Shop Over Hotel Packages:
For the nights of December 19th and 20th 2008.
The Inn at Harvard - $149.00 Special Room Rate, per room, per night.
Harvard Square Hotel - $109.00 Special Room Rate, per room, per night.
Breakfast with Santa!
Sunday December 21st from 8:30 am – 12:00 pm.
Santa will visit with the children from 11:00 – 12:00 pm and will then lead everyone on a Holiday Parade to the Harvard Square Welcome Tent in the center of Harvard Square.
Breakfast is at the Atrium Living Room at the Inn at Harvard and is additionally priced at $14.95 for adults and $8.95 for children.
Breakfast with Santa Menu:
Seasonal Sliced Fruit & Berries, French Toast & Waffles, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon & Sausage, Breakfast Potatoes, Homemade Muffins, Danish, Pastries, Breads & Croissants, Bagels with Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese Spread, Vine Ripened Tomatoes, Onions & Capers. Omelet Station (Made to Order with only the Freshest Ingredients to Include: Sautéed Mushroom, Fresh Herbs, Cheese, and Julienne of Ham, Red & Green Peppers, Diced Tomatoes, Spinach and Onions). Holiday Cookies Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice & Grapefruit Juice, Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Tea,
All prices are subject to an 18% gratuity, 6% taxable service charge, & 5% Massachusetts meal tax & are subject to change.
Shop Over Package at the Charles Hotel:
For the nights of December 19th and 20th 2008
Just when you didn't think there were enough hours in the day to do your holiday shopping, Harvard Square and The Charles Hotel come to the rescue. For the nights of December 19th and 20th, 2008, the stores in Harvard Square are open until midnight and The Charles offers a special rate not to be missed -- $159! The Shop Over Package includes:
• Overnight accommodations in a deluxe guestroom, featuring custom signature quilts with 316-count striped damask linens and sumptuous down duvets, DVD players and Bose Wave® radios.
• Two cocktails in Noir, the sultry bar in the lobby of the hotel.
• Skating and rentals for two at The Rink at The Charles. Breakfast for two at Henrietta's Table, including tax and gratuity (excluding Saturday and Sunday brunch).
• The Shop Over Package is available December 19 and 20, 2008 only and is based on double occupancy, not including taxes and gratuity.
FREE HOLIDAY EVENTS IN HARVARD SQUARE
December 20th & 22nd
The Everybody Love Latkes Party
Saturday, December 20, 2008 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Winthrop Park (corner of JFK and Mt Auburn Street).
The second Annual Everyone Loves Latkes Party features the most delicious, most creative, best-looking latkes around! Join us for our FREE Latke Party with Latke Donations and Cooking Demonstrations provide by the Fabulous Restaurants of Harvard Square (list to follow). Holiday music and storytelling for both Children and Adults.
The Sparklefest Holiday Parade
Sunday, December 21st from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Join us as Santa and a cast of holiday characters and traveling musicians parade from the Inn at Harvard (1201 Massachusetts Avenue) down Massachusetts Avenue to the Sparklefest Welcome Tent on Brattle Square (in front of Hidden Sweets).
Visit the Sparklefest Welcome Tent in Harvard Square
December 21st from 12:00 – 4:00 pm
Our Annual Welcome Tent features visits with Santa and his friends! Enjoy photos, Holiday Music and Free samples of Holiday Goodies! Buy a ticket for the “Great Things Come in Harvard Square Packages” Raffle! Enjoy Harvard Square Holiday Events in our local businesses until store closings - our shops, restaurants, and cultural venues offer in-store entertainment, treats, and discounts!
See www.harvardsquare.com for complete Holiday Event Listings.
Pictures available upon request!
Sparklefest Events are sponsored by the
Harvard Square Business Association.
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