Historic, New Castle, Delaware
Schedule of Events
Spirit of Christmas 2023
Welcome
We can't wait to celebrate the joy of the holiday season with you! Download the complete program below.
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The event is free and tickets are not required. Donations are gratefully encouraged and benefit Friendship House of Delaware.
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Our Information Booth will be open from 9:30am-4:00pm and is located at 222 Delaware Street.
A wonderful lineup of what to see and do!
Friday, December 8, 2023
7 - 10:30 pm
Fezziwig's Ball: Hosted by New Castle Historical Society (Note: separate event; ticket & fee required): Location: New Castle Historical Society - SOLD OUT
Saturday, December 9, 2023
9:30 am
Spirit of Christmas Opening Time
Throughout the Day: Enjoy strolling performers: Jim Slagle (Sinatra); Tom Freebery (Harmonica); Delaware Valley Classical School (Caroling)
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Visit with Santa Claus for Breakfast Event & Photo Booth: Location: Cabernet Candles
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10:00 am
Open Houses & Museums Begin
Winter Market: Location: New Castle Public Library
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Outdoor Artisan Market: Location: The Green
Willow Tree & Friends Concert: Location: New Castle Presbyterian Church
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Visit with St. Nicholas, Italy & Netherlands Saint of Christmas: Location: New Castle Town Hall
Visit with Father Christmas of British Isles visiting from Dickens' Time: Location: George Read House & Gardens
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Visit with Sinter Klaus, one of Santa’s elves from Holland: Location: The Window on Delaware Street
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Visit from the Jule Goat: [How Christmas gifts are delivered to children in Sweden & Finland]: Locations: Cabernet Candles & various locations
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Visit with Santa Claus for Breakfast Event & Photo Booth: Location: Cabernet Candles
11:00 am
Open Houses & Museums
Winter Market: Location: New Castle Public Library
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Outdoor Artisan Market: Location: The Green
Visit with St. Nicholas, Italy & Netherlands Saint of Christmas: Location: New Castle Town Hall
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Visit with Father Christmas of British Isles visiting from Dickens' Time: Location: George Read House & Gardens
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Visit with Sinter Klaus, one of Santa’s elves from Holland: Location: The Window on Delaware Street
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Visit from the Jule Goat: Locations: Cabernet Candles & various locations
11:30 am
Reedy Point Players perform, Charles Dickens' classic, "A Christmas Carol"
Location: Bandshell near New Castle Courthouse
12:00 pm
Open Houses & Museums
Winter Market: Location: New Castle Public Library
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Outdoor Artisan Market: Location: The Green
Delaware Valley Classical School: Location: New Castle Courthouse
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Visit with Father Christmas of British Isles visiting from Dickens' Time: Location: George Read House & Gardens
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Visit with Sinter Klaus, one of Santa’s elves from Holland: Location: New Castle Town Hall
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Visit from the Jule Goat: [How Christmas gifts are delivered to children in Sweden & Finland]: Location: The Window on Delaware Street
1:00 pm
Open Houses & Museums
Winter Market: Location: New Castle Public Library
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Outdoor Artisan Market: Location: The Green
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Celebration Ringers Concert: Location: New Castle Presbyterian Church
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Visit from the Jule Goat: Location: The Window on Delaware Street
1:30 pm
Westfield High School Alumni Chorale Concert
Location: New Castle Methodist Church
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2:00 pm
Open Houses & Museums
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Reedy Point Players perform, Charles Dickens' classic, "A Christmas Carol": Location: Bandshell near New Castle Courthouse
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Winter Market: Location: New Castle Public Library
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Outdoor Artisan Market: Location: The Green
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Music School of Delaware Performance: Location: New Castle Visitor's Center
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Visit from the Jule Goat: [How Christmas gifts are delivered to children in Sweden & Finland]: Location: New Castle Town Hall
3:00 pm
Open Houses & Museums
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New Ark Chorale: Location: New Castle Presbyterian Church
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Winter Market: Location: New Castle Public Library
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Outdoor Artisan Market: Location: The Green
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Visit with Father Christmas of British Isles visiting from Dickens' Time: Location: New Castle Town Hall
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Visit with St. Nicholas of Italy & Netherlands: Location: The Window on Delaware Street
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Visit with Sinter Klaus, one of Santa’s elves from Holland: Location: New Castle Visitor's Center
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Caroling & Tree Lighting Festivities: Location: The Green
6:00 pm - 8:30pm
LIT for The Holidays Hosted by Read House & Gardens (Note: Separate event; ticket & fee required: Purchase tickets here): Location: Read House & Gardens