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Christmas and Hanukkah in Sag Harbor

Thu, 12/12/2024 - 13:59
Durell Godfrey

Santa Claus will arrive in Sag Harbor by fire truck on Saturday at 1 p.m., taking a ride down Main Street courtesy of the Sag Harbor Fire Department. He will be available for visits and photographs at the windmill on Long Wharf until 3. 

The Sag Harbor Community Band will perform a holiday concert at the Old Whalers Church at 7:30 Saturday night. 

On Sunday, Temple Adas Israel will celebrate Hanukkah early with a party from 3 to 5 p.m. featuring latkes, gelt, dreidel games, crafts, and songs. An $18 fee provides entry for three and will benefit the temple's Hebrew school.

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