Sure there are plenty of stores and boutiques around town where you’ll find gifts. But there’s a long-standing tradition in town that really helps get us in the holiday shopping spirit every year, the holiday boutique. These pop-up shopping experiences are a lot like Santa on Christmas Eve—they come and go pretty quickly, so be sure to mark your calendars.
You’ll find hundreds of unique vendors peddling their wares—everything from fabulous furs and unique jewels to old-fashioned toys and kitschy hostess gifts. Most of the vendors are independent shops, so the offerings are as unique as the personalities on your list. And the best part? A portion of the proceeds of every sale benefits the host charity. If that doesn’t score you a spot on the nice list, we don’t know what will.
ENCHANTED FOREST COCKTAIL SOIREE
Friday, November 17
Special workshops take place throughout the weekend.
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF GREENWICH
Thursday, November 16, Sneak Peek cocktail party, 6 – 9 p.m.; $30
Friday, November 17, 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 18, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tickets range from $10 (individual) to $70 (weekend family pass)
Christ Church, 254 East Putnam Ave.
203-869-1979 jlgreenwich.org
WOMAN’S CLUB OF GREENWICH
Friday, November 10, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday, November 11, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Woman’s Club, 89 Maple Ave.
203-869-2046 womansclubofgreenwich.org
ANTIQUARIUS, GREENWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Friday, December 5, opening night cocktail reception, 6 – 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 6, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Greenwich Country Club, 19 Doubling Rd.
203-869-6899 greenwichhistory.org/antiquarius
GREENWICH EXCHANGE
Wednesday, November 8, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday, November 9, 10 a.m.– 3 p.m. Lunch available Noon – 2 p.m.
Round Hill Club, 33 Round Hill Rd.
203-869-0229 greenwichexchange.org