A new FREE holiday tradition returns on Sunday, Dec. 14th from 1-5 pm at Ball & Socket Arts!
Join us for an outdoor European-style winter market celebrating the season with ice carving, fine artisan vendors, tastings from local CT distillers, tasty food trucks, and more.
Celebrate the cozy season with loved ones at a festive holiday stroll! We’ll have ice carving demos, music, food trucks, and local artisans selling perfect last minute gift items. Not to mention a photo-perfect Gingerbread Village to take a great family snapshot (and a Krampus if you’ve been naughty).
In Building 3, we’ll have a new exhibition on view sharing our Silent Art Auction (closing Dec. 16th) and documenting the factory’s evolution from an abandoned space to a thriving arts center.
Please note this is an indoor/outdoor event, with most of the booths and activities taking place outdoors. Please dress warmly.
Event runs from 1-5 pm. On-site parking will be limited, please consider walking or bicycling if you can. Off-site parking is available at the municipal lots along Railroad Avenue.
Schedule:
1-5 pm
· Free Live Music from Local Legends
· Experience Visual Art in the Workshop Gallery, including our Online Art Auction pieces!
· Holiday market featuring local artisans & makers
· Children’s art activities with the P.L.A.C.E. Trolley
· Tasty food from a range of local restaurants/food trucks
· Sales from local distillers and breweries
· Tour Artsplace in Building 2 & find a class!
2-3:30 pm:
· Ice Carving Demonstration by Ice Matters
@2 pm, 3 pm, and 4 pm: Short architectural walking tours with our architect, David Arai (roughly 15 minutes, leaving from the Workshop Gallery)
@1:30, 2:30 and 3:30: Short historical tours with our historian, Agnes Wnuk (roughly 15 minutes)
Participating Businesses and Vendors:
· Ice Carving Live Demonstration from Ice Matters 2-3:30 pm
· Gingerbread Lane & Krampus Photo Stations (featuring lumber donated by Lyon & Billard Lumber)
· Artisan Vendor Market!
Food and Drink:
· Crispy Melty (Grilled Cheese & More)
· Hot Soup & Hot Cocoa Bar with our neighbor, Pop’s Pizza
Locally Made Spirits and Adult Beverages (for take-home sales only):
Live @ the Factory Stage from 1-5 pm curated by Joel Renker featuring local talent.
Holiday @ the Factory 2025 Event Sponsors: (Sponsorships still available until Dec. 5th. Get in touch to learn more!)
Live Music Sponsors:
Sandy & David Stayner
Holiday Market Sponsor:
Jacqueline Laramee
Artisan Vendors Featured:
Glass Garden
