Fezziwig's Ball - SOLD OUT!

Friday, December 8, 7:00 - 10:30 pm

Start the holiday season in style - Victorian style - at Fezziwig's Ball! Our annual holiday ball features historic 19th century dancing with live music, a dessert bar and delicious beverages. Attendees are encouraged to wear 19th century clothing (or modern holiday party apparel). Dances will be called, and a free rehearsal for all ticket holders will be held on Monday, November 27. The ball and rehearsal are both held at the Arsenal, 30 Market Street. Join the waiting list here.

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Holiday Traditions at Amstel House & Dutch House

November 24 to December 30

Visit the Amstel House and Dutch Houses this holiday season to learn about holiday celebrations of the past. At the Dutch House you'll discover the traditions surrounding St. Nicholas Day during the colonial period. At the Amstel House explore holiday traditions of three centuries through celebrations of the Van Dyke, Burnham and Hay families. Houses are open for tours on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays throough December 30. Tickets available at the New Castle Visitor Center. 

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Hearth Cooking at the Amstel House

December 9, 10 am to 2:30 pm

Visit the Amstel House kitchen for free demonstrations of traditional hearth cooking. Our hearth cooks will introduce you to the recipes and techniques used by people of the 18th century to prepare meals and preserve foods. Demonstrations are free (enter through the rear door of the house). Full house tours required paid admission (tickets available at New Castle Visitor Center at the Arsenal). 

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Spirit of Christmas

December 9, 10 am to 2:30 pm

Come and experience the magic of the holidays in New Castle! Stroll through private homes, enjoy musical performances and street theater, find great gifts from unique vendors in the indoor & outdoor Winter Market, meet Santa & Friends; sip and savor delicious drink and fare from our restaurants and food vendors, and join us for caroling at the New Castle's tree lighting ceremony. Free. More information...

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