For the 30th year, Newtown Savings Bank will present the Annual Newtown Holiday Festival. One of the area’s longest running holiday events, the benefit for Newtown Youth & Family Services (NYFS) will take place this year on Sunday, December 6, from 11 am until 4 pm.

The festival will feature narrated historical trolley rides through the historic Borough of Newtown, the Historic House Tours on Main Street,  the Festival of Trees, performances of The Nutcracker Suite by Newtown Centre of Classical Ballet, a Holiday Tea sponsored by Newtown Savings Bank, and more.

Candice Bohr, executive director of NYFS, said the Holiday Festival is “a beloved holiday tradition in our town.

“We are extremely grateful for the support of Newtown Savings Bank as title sponsor,” she added. “They continue to support our mission and initiatives throughout town.”

Admission to Holiday Festival events is by ticket, which this year is $12 for individuals and $25 for families (two adults and two children). Each additional child is $5.

Tickets will go on sale Monday, November 9, at Newtown Savings Bank’s 39 Main Street and Sand Hill Plaza locations; NYFS, at 15 Berkshire Road; and online at newtownyouthandfamilyservices.org.

Proceeds from the Holiday Festival will assist with financial assistance for programs and services.

All activities will take place at Edmond Town Hall.

For additional information call 203-270-4335 or visit the NYFS website.

A Family-Friendly Addition To The Day

In addition to celebrating the Holiday Festival and its family tradition of bringing together many generations, NYFS will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of The Polar Express with a replica of the train that is at the center of Chris Van Allsburg’s Caldecott Medal-winning children’s book.

“We are excited and thankful for this new attraction sponsored by Newtown Prevention Council,” said NYFS Operations Manager Matt Ariniello. “Children and families will have a great time while they take the train ride down Main Street.”

Tickets for The Polar Express will be a separate $3 fee; they will not be included in Holiday Festival tickets. There no presale for the Polar Express train tickets, which will available the day of the event. Train rides will run throughout the event.