Rowayton Gift Stroll – Shop Local from Pinkney Park to the Rowayton Arts Center
This year the town of Rowayton will be transformed to a delightful walkable shopping experience from Pinkney Park to the Rowayton Arts Center (RAC) at 145 Rowayton Avenue. Beginning the day after Thanksgiving on Friday, November 27 to Christmas Eve on Thursday, December 24, there will be plenty of ideas for everyone on your list – including something to gift yourself! Wednesday, December 9 is Wishlist Wednesday Shopping Night from 5 to 8 pm 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 am to 4 pm. 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 to the Rowayton Historical Society’s Boathouse will find quality goods from one-of-a-kind vendors rotating in the space: Jessica Howard Ceramics, Blue Door Vibes, Tori Brown and more. Shop Black Friday from 11 am to 4 pm as well as Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 5 pm. For more information follow @shoptheboathouse on Instagram.
The RAC 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 RAC is Friday, November 27 from 12 to 5 pm. Hours for Saturday, November 28 are 10 am to 5 pm with a special Pop Up Sale with artwork by exhibiting members from 11 to 4 pm 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 pm to 5 pm (closed on Monday). Visit rowaytonarts.org and follow @rowaytonarts on all social media.