Register for a fun workshop where you will learn the art of charcuterie and build your own sample box to take home!

The Avalon History Center will be serving up tea, snacks, and good times. Share memories of old Avalon and make new ones among friends and community.

Get hands-on experience creating a festive floral centerpiece with holiday blooms. Create stunning centerpieces using seasonal blooms, greenery, candles, and a decorative vase. Leave with the perfect addition to your holiday table. Tickets include all material, a welcome cocktail and charcuterie spread, and more!

Artificial Intelligence, or AI is a branch of computer science where smart machines can mimic human intelligence. This tech topic class will talk about what AI can do, and why ChatGPT and other AI tools are so popular.

Join us at the history center for some seasonal tales of Tales Well Told presented by Michèle LaRue. She has toured nationally performing her one-woman plays for more than 23 years and has collaborated on numerous prominent theatre publications as an editor and writer.

Sign up for a festive, coastal-inspired evening where you can choose three handcrafted pottery ornaments to paint and personalize in a relaxed, joyful setting. In addition to the ornaments and material needed, this holiday workshop includes a welcome cocktail and charcuterie spread and more!

Celebrate the season during the Avalon Senior Citizens Organization Holiday Luncheon at the Stone Harbor Golf Club. New members are welcome. For reservations and more information, call Paul Mockus at 856-840-5105.

Dress in your favorite cozy pajamas and head to the library for a special evening story time and pajama party! Bring your second favorite stuffed animal for a Stuffed Animal Sleepover at the library! Suggested for ages 6 and under.

Join the Avalon Historical Society for its annual Holiday Party and open house at the Avalon History Center. Celebrate the season with food and refreshments, music, good company, and merriment!

Build your very own Graham Cracker “Gingerbread” House with kids or as a family and take home your sweet creation! This is suggested for ages 3 and up, and registration is required.

Celebrate the holidays with employees, family, or friends for a night of fun! Enjoy an evening of delicious cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner and dancing to Animal House Band. Advance purchases only.

You’re invited to join a sweet and festive evening to decorate four themed holiday cookies with Cookies by Lyss! This guided cookie decorating experience includes all decorating material, a welcome cocktail, charcuterie spread, access to a cash pop-up bar, and more.

Ready for an evening of holiday carols? Join Sidestory: The Dance Band for an evening of music that blends traditional and modern carols, infused with dance and humor that will leave you delighted!

Jump start your holiday spirit with a creative class that teaches you how to transform clay flower pots into charming Christmas decorations. Soil and flower bulbs will be provided to complete your craft at home! Registration is required.

Have tech questions? Drop by this open forum workshop with Sean Farrell to get help with your computer, phone, software, or apps. If you can, bring along your Windows or Apple device so Sean can assist you directly. No registration required—just walk in!

Indulge in a breakfast buffet at the Avalon Links then get photos with Santa and have fun with face painting and holiday crafts for the kids!

Celebrate the season with a magical morning at ICONA’S Elf Experience Holiday Breakfast! You are invited to enjoy an elf-approved breakfast menu, festive music, crafts, and a special photo opportunity.

A Stone Harbor tradition! Watch this festive parade with twinkling lights, and beautifully decorated floats among family and friends. The parade route will be Third Avenue from 107th Street right onto 96th Street, left onto Second Avenue to 95th Street.

Rides, slides, music and holiday cheer! Don’t miss all the fun during Avalon’s Snowfest Saturday. Visit and pose for photos with Santa in his sleigh, check out the live music throughout the day and remember to shop small throughout Avalon’s businesses.

Stroll through a beautiful display of more than 30 holiday trees and wreaths, designed and decorated by local merchants and organizations of Stone Harbor. All trees and wreaths are part of a silent auction for the benefit of various charities, and a collection box for Toys for Tots will be on the premises.

Dress in your festive best and participate in the Downtown Holiday Dash 5K Run. Sponsored by the Stone Harbor Recreation Department, the entire family is invited to join in this dash down 96th street. Registration will begin at 9am and the race kicks off at 10am.

Celebrate the season with a magical morning at ICONA’S Elf Experience Holiday Breakfast! You are invited to enjoy an elf-approved breakfast menu, festive music, crafts, and a special photo opportunity.

Enjoy fun for the whole family with holiday carols performed by the 7 Mile Island Players and 100% chance of snow as you watch the annual tree lighting in Stone Harbor!

After the tree lighting, stroll through town under the festive lights for an evening of shopping as stores offer refreshments, treats, and holiday shopping discounts and sales!

Step into a Christmas wonderland at the all-new holiday pop-up experience at Avalon Brew Pub. Decked out in dazzling decor and twinkling lights, this family-friendly evening offers holiday music, seasonal drink specials, and complimentary hot chocolate for kids with every meal!

Mayor McCorristin and Santa invite you to gather at Veterans Plaza for Avalon’s Tree Lighting! Watch as the plaza and Dune Drive come alive with sparkling lights, holiday cheer, and the moment when the tree shines bright. Bring your family and friends to share in this special tradition!

It’s time to kick off the holiday season in Avalon! Join the 7 Mile Business Community Association for a magical stroll down Dune Drive and enjoy 40+ free activities for the whole family. From live music and character appearances to face painting, crafts, and more—there’s something for everyone to enjoy!! Plan ahead and check out the activity lineup on page 27 in this issue of the Seven Mile Times!

Burn those Thanksgiving calories in support of a great cause: supporting the Helen L. Diller Vacation Home for Blind Children. Day-of registration and bib pick-up will take place from 8-9:30am at Avalon Community Hall prior to the race at 10am. Prizes are awarded to the most festively dressed team and individual as well as awards to the top men and women overall and top three in each age category.

Stroll through a beautiful display of more than 30 holiday trees and wreaths, designed and decorated by local merchants and organizations of Stone Harbor. All trees and wreaths are part of a silent auction for the benefit of various charities, and a collection box for Toys for Tots will be on the premises.

Mrs. Claus is coming to town for a very special storytime at the Avalon Library! Suggested for all ages.