Holiday Wander – Schedule

Enjoy the best that 31 of our independent shops, restaurants and salons have to offer, and make a magical evening of your holiday shopping every Thursday through December 22.

Leave all your holiday wrapping to us and help a child in need.

The Roslindale Bank of America Branch is proudly sponsoring gift wrapping each week during the holiday wander from 5—8pm. Bring your gifts for family and friends to be wrapped on location at 29 Corinth Street. In exchange, we’re asking for a small donation or an unwrapped gift for a child, from newborn to age fourteen. Roslindale Village Main Street is partnering with Family Nurturing Center, a non-profit dedicated to reducing child maltreatment and abuse, and promoting healthy families and communities, including Roslindale.  For more information visit www.familynurturing.org.

Show your shopping bags for great deals.

  • Birch Street Bistro – Free dessert with dinner
  • Café Rialto - $1 off any pizza or pasta dish
  • Jimmies Ice Cream Café – Dessert is on us! With every sandwich ordered, free ice cream cone filled with homemade ice cream from Richardson Farm. Meal specials each week!
    • Weekly Meal Deals:
    • December 1 – Purchase two sandwiches and receive $2 off a $10 or more purchase
    • December 8 -  Buy one old neighborhood hot dog get one free!
    • December 15 – Buy one quart of homemade ice cream $5.95
    • December 22 – Buy one pint of ice cream, get one free!
  • Redd’s In Rozzie – Stop in for a drink and get a complimentary bowl of chex mix.
  • Select Café -  Get one scoop of ice cream for $2, a pint for $6.50 and a quart for $7.50.
    • Weekly Drink Specials:
    • December 1 – Soda & Water $1
    • December 8 – Medium Sized Hot Chocolate $2
    • December 15 – Medium Sized Hot Coffee $1.50
    • December 22 – Free mini croissant with purchase of latte, cappucino or mocha
  • Sophia’s Grotto – Come in for dinner and get 20% off. Be sure to try the exclusive Holiday Wander Cocktail!
  • Sugar Bakery and Restaurant – Stop in any time before 3pm for 25% off a cupcake
  • Wapo Taco – 10% off dinner purchases over $5

Wander Events—December 1

Holiday Display Contest -  Be the judge of the best holiday display in Roslindale Village. Stop by RVMS at 2A Corinth, get your voting ballot and select your favorite store window as the winner! Voting will take place on December 1st from 5—8pm. Winner will be announced the following week!

Music Around Roslindale Village - Traveling musicians will play holiday favorites throughout Roslindale Village from 6—7:30pm

6 – 8:30 Anomia Game Night.  Anomia is an award-winning card game for ages 8 and up. And it’s designed and published here in Roslindale! Meet the inventor and see what all the buzz is about. Redd’s In Rozzie

5 – 8 Stop by for a holiday treat and get 15% off any purchase. Birch Flower Shop

5 – 8 Aija jewelry trunk show featuring natural stone and shell necklaces, and bracelets. Serving warm wassail and treats. Birch Street House & Garden

6:30 – 9 Sew a Stocking with She’s Crafty. Save your spot for this handmade holiday craft or pick-up a kit to take home. Adult refreshments provided. Colorwheel Collection

5 – 8 15% off your purchase. From watch repair to jewelry cleaning to the unique selection of accessories, we are sure to meet your needs! Jay’s Jewelers

5 – 8 Artist showcase with Kasey Davis Appleman & Lynn Pray. Come see the unique assemblage work of Kasey Davis Appleman. Lynn Pray will be showcasing her quilts, cards and assortment of other fabric arts. Roslindale Village Main Street

5 – 8 Stop in to say hello and grab a snack on your shopping tour. Jean’s Ultimate Performance Salon

5 – 9 “Deck the halls” decorating ideas for your home, featuring a large selection of wreaths, swags and evergreens. Refreshments will be served! Dandelions Flower Shop

5 – 8 Build your own Spa Package. Sip some cider and enjoy a treat! Save up to 15% when you build your own spa package or check out the seasonal accessories, Aveda gifts and gift certificates for the perfect holiday gift! Centre Cuts Salon & Spa

5 – 8 “Souper Thursdays” community table. Meet your neighbors, eat choice of soups, breads, holiday cookies, hot chocolate and hot apple cider. Fornax Bread Company

5 – 8 15% off all cookbooks and kitchen items. Joanne Rossman

5 – 7 Baystate Wine & Spiris Tasting with Matt Costello. 10% off purchase of two bottles or more of these wines. Free wrapping on two of these bottles Solera A Shrine to Wine

5 – 7 25 cent ornament sale. Refreshments served. The Thrift Shop of Boston

5 – 8 Mole Tasting and Demonstration. Come try out our variety of mole pastes and learn how to make your own from scratch for this Holiday Season! All Mole ingredients and pre made pastes will be 15% off! El Chavo Mexican Products

5 – 8 Come in out of the cold for a cup of cider and a snack. Sarida

5 – 8 10% off all purchases over $75. Marla’s Obsession

5 – 8 Music by Mozart with the Boston Public Quartet. The Boston Public Quartet, in residence at the Sumner and Chittick Elementary Schools, will be holding an open rehearsal as they prepare for their upcoming concerts. Minerva’s Owl

Wander Events—December 8

Music Around Roslindale Village – Making Music Matters will host a special holiday recital with students from the Bates, Irving and Mozart Elementary schools from 5—7pm

5 – 8  Meet the Artist: Tom Fletcher. Free train ornament with $40 purchase. Warm wassail and treats served. Birch Street House & Garden

5 – 8  Build your own Spa Package. Sip some cider and enjoy a treat! Save up to 15% when you build your own spa package or check out the seasonal accessories, Aveda gifts and gift certificates for the perfect holiday gift! Centre Cuts Salon & Spa

5 – 8  Debut of new dog treat line “Mosscuits”. Maren Rossman will be in the store with her new product. Bring your dog. Joanne Rossman

5 – 8  Stop in to say hello and grab a snack on your shopping tour. Jean’s Ultimate Performance Salon

5 – 8  Latin American Christmas Celebration.  Bring the kids for arts and crafts, a showing of a Christmas Celebration in Latin America, and enjoy a spread of traditional Columbian hot chocolate, Guatemalan juice, milk, coffee and cookies. J & P Cleaners

5 – 8  10% off all purchases over $75. Marla’s Obsession

5 – 9  Bring outdoor gardening indoors for winter with forcing paperwhites and amaryllis bulbs, ideas for planting, assortment of containers and glassware to create a stunning display of beautiful blossoms! Dandelions Flower Shop

5 – 7  25 cent ornament sale. Refreshments served. The Thrift Shop of Boston

5 – 8  Stop by for a holiday treat and get 15% off any purchase. Birch Flower Shop

6:30 – 8:30  Featured Musician: Janet Dinapoli will be playing holiday and classical pieces on her flute. Minerva’s Owl

7 – 10  Yeah Yeah Yeah. Local musicians sing the Beatles and other ’60s music to celebrate our branch library’s 50th anniversary. Roslindale Branch Boston Public Library

5 – 8  Come in out of the cold for a cup of cider and a snack. Sarida

5 – 7 Sake 101 with Lane Trent from Classic wine imports. Sake is an ancient beverage dating back nearly 3000 years but it began its refinement 1000 years ago. The trick to Sake is the understanding of a few simple terms and information so come and learn, and taste the different styles.  Solera A Shrine to Wine

6:30 – 8  Relaxation acupuncture and tea. Come in for free relaxation ear acupuncture session in a community acupuncture setting and pick up your free immune support tea bags. Please enter and leave quietly during sessions. Karen Kirchoff Acupuncture

5 – 8  Artist showcase with Kasey Davis Appleman & Lynn Pray. Come see the unique assemblage work of Kasey Davis Appleman. Lynn Pray will be showcasing her quilts, cards and assortment of other fabric arts. Roslindale Village Main Street

5 – 8  Ponche de Frutas Navideño y Buñuelos. Kick off your holiday parties by serving this delicious warm punch filled with exotic fruits, cane sugar, cinnamon and cloves. El Chavo

5 – 8  “Souper Thursdays” community table. Meet your neighbors, eat choice of soups, breads, holiday cookies, hot chocolate and hot apple cider. Fornax Bread Company

5 – 8  L is for Lucy’s Animal Book. Enjoy the Alphabet Book Illustration of Roslindale Dad and designer Richard Perkins. Kids’ snacks provided. Colorwheel Collection

Wander Events—December 15

Music Around Roslindale Village -  Roving musicians will play holiday favorites from 6—7pm.   Carolers will meet by the clock tower at the corner of Birch and Belgrade at 6:45pm and will travel around Roslindale Village.

5 – 7  Rock the Holidays. Live music from JP’s Art Collective, the Whitehaus Family Record. Refreshments Served. The Thrift Shop of Boston

5 – 8  15% off all purchases over $75. Marla’s Obsession

5 – 9 Simple and easy arrangement ideas for your holiday festivities! Refreshments and music! Dandelions Flower Shop

5 – 8  Build your own Spa Package & Meet the Artist: Lynn Pray. Sip some cider and enjoy a treat! Save up to 15% when you build your own spa package or check out the seasonal accessories, Aveda gifts and gift certificates for the perfect holiday gift! Lynn Pray will be showcasing her quilts, cards and assortment of other fabric arts. Centre Cuts Salon & Spa

5 – 8  Storytime: Ladybug Girl and Bumble Boy. Brace yourselves for the adventures of Ladybug Girl and Bumble Bee Boy, featuring locally made capes and tutus for your imaginative play at home and beyond! Kids’ snacks provided. Colorwheel Collection

5 – 7  Wine tasting with Kurt Gunkel from Masciarelli Wine Company. Sample global bubbles versus champagne. Solera A Shrine to Wine

5—8 Cooking with Tony! Tony DeBenedictis will be cooking and sharing samples of one of his sauces, as well as sharing holiday and Italian cooking tips, and showcasing new imported items. Bring your questions! Tony’s Market

6 – 8  Posada Navideña- A true Mexican tradition, Nativity re-enactment of Joseph and Mary seeking lodging. Come dressed warm ready to carol for “Posada” or “Shelter” around the square and expect to be greeted by warm tamales and champurrado and other Mexican goodies! Departure from El Chavo is at 6:00 sharp!   El Chavo Mexican Products

5 – 8  “Souper Thursdays” community table. Meet your neighbors, eat choice of soups, breads, holiday cookies, hot chocolate and hot apple cider. Fornax Bread Company

5 – 8  Chocolate tasting with Eh Chocolatier, artisan chocolates from Somerville. Joanne Rossman

5:30 – 7:30 Traveling Owl Exhibit. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see a trio of live owls in person! Minerva’s Owl

5 – 8  Meet the artist: Chris Roberts. Warm wassail and treats served. Birch Street House & Garden

5 – 8  Come in out of the cold for a cup of cider and a snack. Sarida

5 – 8  Stop in to say hello and grab a snack on your shopping tour. Jean’s Ultimate Performance Salon

5 – 8  Stop by for a holiday treat and get 15 % off any purchase. Birch Flower Shop

 

Wander Events—December 22

5 – 8  Latin American Christmas Celebration.  Come see a showing of a Christmas Celebration in Latin America and enter for a chance to win a holiday basket of goodies! Enjoy a spread of traditional Columbian hot chocolate, Guatemalan juice, milk, coffee and cookies. J & P Cleaners

5 – 8  Stop by for a holiday treat and get 15% off any purchase. Birch Flower Shop

5 – 8  Moroccan tasting. Sample traditional dishes cooked in a tangine. Purchase a Port Meirion tangine and receive 2 free recipe cards! Birch Street House & Garden

5 – 8  Ornament Making Kid’s Craft. Make and take home an artful ornament. A perfect holiday activity for our crafty young friends 2 – 10 years. Kids’ snacks provided. Colorwheel Collection

5 – 9  Stop and Smell the Roses. Last minute gift ideas for the plant and flower lover! Refreshments and music. Dandelions Flower Shop

5 – 8  Churros and Mexican Hot Chocolate to take around your Holiday Wander! Whether you are looking to learn how to prepare this delicious authentic combination or just want to try one to walk around the Village. El Chavo Mexican Products

5 – 8  “Souper Thursdays” community table. Meet your neighbors while enjoying a selection of soups, breads, holiday cookies, hot chocolate and hot apple cider. Fornax Bread Company

5 – 8  15% off all children’s books. Joanne Rossman

5 – 8  Build your own Spa Package. Sip some cider and enjoy a treat! Save up to 15% when you build your own spa package  or check out the seasonal accessories, Aveda gifts and gift certificates for the perfect holiday gift! Centre Cuts Salon & Spa

5 – 7  50% off all Holiday Decorations. Refreshments Served. The Thrift Shop of Boston

5 – 8  Cooking with Tony. Tony will be giving suggestions for holiday roasts and helping you make last minute orders. His sisters have been invited to cook, as featured in Boston Globe food magazine! Tony’s Market

5 – 8  20% off purchases over $75. Marla’s Obsession

5 – 8  DJ Christyle spins holiday and contemporary music. Minerva’s Owl

5 – 7  Wine Tasting with Carlos Figueroa from JC imports Sample South American gems. Solera A Shrine to Wine

5 – 8  Stop in to say hello and grab a snack on your shopping tour. Jean’s Ultimate Performance Salon

5 – 8  Come in out of the cold for a cup of cider and a snack. Sarida