Deck the Halls, our annual holiday extravaganza, is an important fundraiser and celebration of the St. Andrew’s community and its partners. All proceeds from this popular event will be dedicated to our Outreach programs.
Shop for holiday gifts at our different booths, and enjoy live holiday music and a trivia contest. Andy’s Kitchen and Tea Shop will offer cider and other hot drinks, scones both sweet and savory, a selection of bar cookies, and sandwiches suitable for snacks or lunch. Prefer a hot meal? Grab some chili!
Kids of all ages can build an Advent wreath at a supervised station, and everyone can preorder a kit to build and decorate their own gingerbread house. Our online store, open through Nov. 25, offers multiple items that are only available through preorder, with pickup on the day of the event.
Got questions? Want to help with staffing or donations? Contact Deck the Halls Coordinator Virginia Haskett and check out the Deck the Halls eNews Special Edition.
Learn more below! Hover your mouse or press and hold the tops of images, and see what to expect at Deck the Halls 2023!
Come shop, eat, drink, and be all kinds of merry!
December 2 — 10am–3pm
Presents Under the Tree
Handcrafted gifts—beautiful, useful, or even strange—are a wonderful way to celebrate community artists and give something unique to that special someone. Come see the work of our gifted makers, from quilts and other woven wonders to whimsically painted furniture and more. Our famous gift basket display will also be included in this year’s Presents Under the Tree!
Jewels and Jingles
Get ready for both holiday parties and everyday fabulousness with new or gently used earrings, necklaces, bracelets, watches, belts, scarves, and small handbags! You never know what you might find!
Santa's Workshop
The Wine Pull
A past favorite returns for 2022: For each cork purchased, festival-goers choose one surprise bottle of wine, worth anywhere from $15 to $70. Whites, reds, and rosés await—you just might discover a new go-to varietal!
Nature Photography
Mrs. Claus's Sweets and Treats
Savor the tastes of the season lovingly prepared by our home chefs and bakers. From banana bread to chess pie and sugar cookies to sourdough, you won’t want to go home empty-handed!
Make and Take an Advent Wreath
From 10 am to noon, kids can create an Advent wreath with fresh greens that should last all the way through Christmas. Reservations are not required, and it’s free! The crafting station will be supervised, so parents can stay and create or go shopping while their little artist does their best work! Donations for outreach will be accepted.
Honor Cards
Make a donation to support our Outreach programs in honor of a special person or occasion and receive a lovely card with a printed message inside and a description on the back of the good work your gift supports, envelope included. This year’s card features artwork by our very own Thea DeLoreto. Preorder through our online store or find them at the event, while supplies last!
Laurinda's Cookies
Use our online store to order these adorable and delicious specialty cookies. You can also pick them up at the event from Mrs. Claus’s Sweets and Treats, but a preorder is the only way to ensure you get your favorite design!
Giving Tree
Try your luck and receive a surprise gift card or certificate worth more than you paid! From car washes to a night out on the town, there’s something for both you and everyone on your list.
Glittering Glass
Featuring our very own Marion Seaman and her incredible DarionGlass creations, this collection is sure to dazzle the eye and the heart! Past offerings have included spoon rests, soap dishes, garden stakes, propagation panels, letterboxes, Christmas ornaments, suncatchers, windchimes, candle holders, trivets, tic-tac-toe boards, and jewelry. New this year: angels!
Boughs of Holly
Rudolph's Ready to Wear
Our best animal friends need holiday finery, too! Come get the latest in canine and feline fashion to make sure your pet is the best dressed at this year’s Christmas party.
Gingerbread Kits
Your complete kit includes frosting, candies, and an assembled gingerbread house. Order through the online store and pick up your kit at the event. Use your kit to join us for some hands-on fun at 12:30 pm or take it with you for some holiday decorating at home!
Gift Baskets
Our themed gift baskets are always one of our bestselling displays—find collections for the wine lover, the beer enthusiast, the aspiring writer or musician, the kid who can’t have enough Blue’s Clues, and more! This year, you can find the gift baskets in the Presents Under the Tree section of the market.
The New Day Singers, a favorite local a cappella ensemble, are back at Deck the Halls for the second year in a row! Head to the chapel at 11:15 am or Noon to hear a preview of their upcoming holiday concert, including beloved classics and some fun new twists! For more information on this wonderful group, visit https://newdaysingers.org.
