T H E P E T E R B O R O U G H
R E C R E A T I O N C O M M I T T E E
presents
Holiday Trees
in Peterborough
Spreading Christmas cheer
throughout the Monadnock Region!
December 9–11, 2016
at the Peterborough Community Center
25 Elm Street, Peterborough, NH 03458
Friday 7–9PM: "Trees in Twilight" reception- Admission $10 paid at the door
Saturday 9AM–4PM& Sunday 11–3PM: Free Admission (donations appreciated)
During the weekend of Dec. 9 - 11th,
stroll through the Peterborough Community Center to enjoy a beautiful assortment of themed Christmas trees
decorated by school groups, organizations and businesses
from the Monadnock region.
All proceeds and donations will benefit the Peterborough Community Center.
Friday, December 9, 7–9PM "Trees in Twilight" Reception: $10 admission
Saturday, December 10, 9AM–4PM: Free Admission
Sunday, December 11, 11AM–3PM: Free Admission
Donations will be gladly accepted.
Friday Night Reception showcases the wonder of the trees in their magical glow at night.
Free sweet and savory finger foods will be generously provided by Peterborough restaurants.
Saturday and Sunday includes:
Live Christmas music, free kids' crafts, free baked goods, a kids' scavenger hunt, and raffles.
Santa will be visiting with children Saturday from 10:30am - noon, and Sunday from 12:00 - 1:00.
New this year: Hayrides will be offered Saturday 11:00 - 12:30 and Sunday 12:30 - 1:30.
Event Admission
Friday— $10 paid at the door. "Trees in Twilight" Reception
includes (free) delicious sweet and savory finger foods
generously provided by Peterborough restaurants.
Saturday & Sunday— Free admission,
though donations will be appreciated.
The Peterborough Community Center is wheelchair accessible.
Event Details
Voting: On Friday and Saturday, visitors can vote for their favorites in ten categories such as Most Colorful, Most Playful, Most Elaborate, and Most Holiday Spirit. On Sunday, the trees with the most votes in each category will sport gold ribbons.
Baked Goods will be available for your enjoyment on Saturday and Sunday. Donations appreciated but not required.
A Kids' Craft will be available for children to make and take home a holiday treasure.
Raffles: Raffle trees and decorations will be identified in the event program and with special signs. Raffle tickets are $1/one ticket; $5/six tickets; or $10/15 tickets. Throughout the event, visitors may place raffle tickets in the collection containers at the specific trees for which they want to take a chance. Raffle winners will be drawn Sunday at 2:45pm and you need not be present to win. Winners will be called to pick up their prize by 4:00pm or make alternate arrangements with Peterborough Recreation.
Scavenger Hunt: Children who search the trees to find all the items on our scavenger hunt will receive a free raffle ticket!
Live Entertainment will include vocal and piano performances of Christmas music. Watch here for the schedule as the event approaches.
Santa will visit with children on Saturday from 10:30am - 12:00 noon, and on Sunday from 12:00 noon - 1:00pm.
New this year: Hayrides will be offered Saturday 11:00 - 12:30 and Sunday 12:30 - 1:30.