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holiday happenings holiday happenings THANKSGIVING WEEKEND AT STRATTON MOUNTAIN RESORT NOV. 26–29 Join in on the annual Gobble Gobble Wobble 5K run and a weekend filled with family-friendly resort activities and events to kick off the holiday season. 1-800-STRATTON or stratton.com WESTON CHRISTMAS BAZAAR NOV. 27 & 28 A Vermont village’s answer to Black Friday. Two days of shopping for Christmas gifts, decorations, gourmet foods, and more. More than 50 crafters and vendors. Weston Playhouse, 703 Main St., Weston. westonvt.com HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA NOV. 28 Annual holiday open house and visits with Santa Claus at the picturesque Equinox Valley Nursery. Freshly cut trees, wreaths, garlands, gifts, door prizes, giveaways, demonstrations, and refreshments. Equinox Valley Nursery & Greenhouses, 1158 Main St., Manchester. 802-362-2610 or equinoxvalleynursery.com TACONIC MUSIC HOLIDAY CONCERTS NOV. 28–DEC. 31 Taconic Music Chamber Players present holiday concerts for the entire family. Thanksgiving Concert on Nov. 28, New Year’s Family Concert on Dec. 30, and annual New Year’s Eve Celebration on Dec. 31. Program details available online. 802-362-7162 or taconicmusic.org HILDENE FOR THE HOLIDAYS DEC. 3–JAN. 1 Robert and Mary Lincoln’s home is decorated for Christmas throughout the month just as they might have done when they stayed at Hildene through the holidays in 1912. Musicians will play the Lincolns’ 1908 Aeolian organ and Steinway piano during several weekends. Special Our Home for the Holidays Celebration on Dec. 5 & 6. 1005 Hildene Rd., Manchester. 800-578-1788 or hildene.org CANINE CHRISTMAS SLUMBER PARTY DEC. 4–6 Wilburton Inn and Jetson the Canine Concierge welcome all breeds to their 6th annual celebration. Join in on a holiday party, ugly Christmas sweater fashion parade, pet portraits, and doggie slumber party. 257 Wilburton Dr., Manchester. 802-362-2500 or wilburtoninn.com 30 manchester life | manchesterlifemagazine.com