This year the Rowayton Gift Stroll will transform the village into a delightful walkable shopping experience from Pinkney Park to the Rowayton Arts Center at 145 Rowayton Ave.
Beginning the day after Thanksgiving on Friday, Nov. 27 to Christmas Eve on Thursday, Dec. 24, there will be plenty of ideas for everyone on your list — including something to gift yourself!
— an announcement from Rowayton Arts Center
Wednesday, Dec. 9 is Wishlist Wednesday Shopping Night from 5 to 8 p.m., with other shops in town open for everyone to create a list or send someone to buy their favorite items.
Parking is available in the community lot behind SAILS restaurant in the middle of town. COVID regulations apply.
In the park, the gem of a shop Seaside Delights will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring beach themed apparel, art and unique gifts plus all your favorite roadie cups. Follow @seasidedelights on Instagram to browse the latest inventory.
On weekends, visitors can visit the Rowayton Historical Society’s Boathouse for quality goods and one-of-a-kind vendors who will rotate in the space. Vendors include Jessica Howard Ceramics, Blue Door Vibes, Tori Brown and more.
Shop Black Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. as well as Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information follow @shoptheboathouse on Instagram.
The Rowayton Arts Center gallery will be filled with original, handcrafted works by local artists for the annual Holiday Gift Show: small ornaments and holiday-related items as well as jewelry, ceramics and knitted items plus cards, prints and paintings. There’s also a special selection of items by the Rowayton Gardeners.
Proceeds from the Holiday Gift Show are used to support RAC and its educational outreach.
Opening day at the Rowayton Arts Center is Friday, Nov. 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a special Pop Up Sale with artwork by exhibiting members on Saturday, Nov. 28 from 11 to 4 p.m. in the parking lot next door.
Regular hours for the show are Tuesday through Friday from 12 pm to 5 pm, Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday from 12 noon to 5 p.m. (closed on Monday).
Visit rowaytonarts.org and follow @rowaytonarts on all social media.