December 4, 2024 Submitted by Derby St Shops
Hingham’s neighborhood destination offers a festive schedule of family-friendly events and activities, extended shopping hours and many magical moments throughout the season.
As Derby Street Shops’ 20th anniversary year comes to an end, the South Shore’s premier outdoor shopping destination prepares to bring the community together again for a festive schedule of family-friendly events and activities to celebrate the holiday season. From its fan favorite Santa Strolls to a new Holiday Touch-a-Truck event presented by Lexus, Derby Street promises several magical moments this month. Plus, with its lineup of over 65 stores, restaurants and boutiques, Derby Street is the area’s go-to spot for finding the best holiday gifts and dining with friends and family. Here are the many ways to enjoy the holiday season at Derby Street Shops:
Family-Friendly Holiday Events & Activities:
- Santa Stroll – November 30 – December 21 (Saturdays Only) Head to Derby Street Shops on Saturdays (November 30 – December 21) and keep an eye out for Santa! He’ll be strolling the Derby Street sidewalks to say hi and snap photos with guests. This is a favorite activity at the property each holiday season. Event Page. Bonus! Santa will also be making a special appearance this year at The Paper Store on Sunday, December 15 (1pm-3pm).
- Holiday Touch-a-Truck presented by Lexus – Saturday, December 14 (9am – 11am) Not to be missed, Derby Street Shops will be hosting a festive Holiday Touch-a-Truck experience.. Discover fire trucks, construction vehicles, and more, with a chance to meet the people who run them. Enjoy holiday pop-ups during the event from popular shops and restaurants like Feather + Finn, the soon to open Tatte, Ben & Jerry’s, Shake Shack, Legal Sea Foods and Levitate, plus a special appearance from Santa and Mrs. Claus! This event is free, but registration is required for entry. Event Page.
- Holiday Engraving at The Paper Store – Saturday, December 14 (10am – 1pm) Making your holiday gifts a little extra special, The Paper Store will be offering Personalized Tumblers. Purchase up to 5 tumblers at The Paper Store and they will be hand engraved, live in- store with the name or word of your choosing. Each engraving is $5. Be sure to get there early as engravings are limited to the first 50 items purchased.
Spread Holiday Cheer with Giving Trees, presented by Lexus.
Making spirits bright, Derby Street has partnered with Scituate Community Christmas to collect gifts for local children in need. Now through December 18, shoppers can select an ornament from Derby Street’s Giving Trees, located outside of The Paper Store, purchase a gift using the information from the ornament and simply drop off the unwrapped gift with the ornament attached to Lexus Hingham (located across the street from Derby Street Shops). Scituate Community Christmas is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to supporting local families and individuals during times of hardship at Christmas time and throughout the year. Learn more here.
Shop Small!
Support the local community this holiday season and find unique gifts from the various local businesses at Derby Street Shops. Shop for hand poured candles at Feather + Finn, cozy winter essentials for the whole family at Levitate, beautiful women’s apparel and accessories at Cattivo, shoes from popular brands at Shoe Market, or give the gift of wellness with fitness classes at Pulse Studio.
Holiday Dining
Grab a bite in between holiday shopping or end the day with a delicious meal at one of Derby Street’s various restaurants, including recent newcomers like bartaco, Sweetgreen and Ben & Jerry’s. For those looking for last minute sweets on Christmas Day, Mia’s Brooklyn Bakery will be open 9am to 3pm.
Extended Holiday Hours
Providing more time for shopping, dining, and making special holiday memories, Derby Street has extended holiday hours with varying daily times until New Year’s Day. Holiday hours can be found on Derby Street’s Holiday Hours 2024 calendar.
For more information on holiday happenings, visit www.derbystshops.com and be sure to follow along on Instagram and Facebook at @derbystreetshops, or by signing up for their weekly newsletter.
Derby Street Shops is located at 98 Derby Street, Hingham, MA. www.derbystshops.com