The Red Lion Inn and Norman Rockwell Museum present: 

All December long, The Red Lion Inn comes alive with festive pop-ups, events, and special programming to celebrate the season.

Check back often—we’ll be adding even more holiday cheer throughout the month!

SPECIAL EVENTS

  • Join us for Courtyard concessions during Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas. Enjoy mulled wine and chili, and warm up by our cozy firepit.

    12/7: 12-2pm

  • Design your own festive creation with a variety of candies and decorations. Cookies, brownies, and a limited cash bar will also be available for adults.

  • Ho, Ho, Ho! Merry Christmas! Santa Claus is coming to town and will be at The Red Lion Inn to spread holiday cheer. Bring the kids to meet Santa, share their wish lists, and take memorable photos. Afterward, enjoy our festive brunch specials in the Main Dining Room.

  • Enjoy a cozy cup of hot chocolate by the lobby fire while meeting our new General Manager, Stacey Gravanis, and our dedicated staff. Get to know Stacey’s background and gain insights into the daily operations of The Red Lion Inn. Discover the Inn’s rich history and take home a piece of it by purchasing our coffee table book—perfect for yourself or as a gift. 

    12/10 - 4:30-5pm

    12/17 - 4:30-5pm

    12/19 - 4:30 - 5pm

  • Get cozy on our famous Front Porch with a cup of mulled apple cider or hot cocoa! Top off your drink with whipped cream, candy canes, or marshmallows. For an extra festive touch spike it with your choice of liquor from Berkshire Mountain Distillers!

  • Join Berkshire Children's Chorus for a Holiday Carol Sing-a-long! The event will feature a performance by the Chorus, some solo student spotlights, and plenty of opportunity for you to sing with us, too, Because like we say at Berkshire Children's Chorus: YOUR VOICE BELONGS!

    12/17 5-5:30pm

  • An all-male a cappella chorus from the Barbershop Harmony Society. With over 50 years of history in the Berkshires, this award-winning “small chorus champion” brings timeless charm with songs spanning from the 1890s to the Beatles, plus Broadway hits and patriotic classics. Known for their rich harmonies and love for singing, the Hillsmen promise an evening of festive cheer and unforgettable melodies.

    12/19 6:30-7:30pm

  • For one night only, words become the season’s soundtrack. Join us in The Lion’s Den for Kissing Briefly Under the Mistletoe Tree, a merry evening of poetry featuring the work of renowned poets Dorothea Lasky, David Blair, Marc Vincenz, and Dara Dixon-Barres. Step into our underground hideaway for an evening of festive verse and holiday cheer.

    12/20 7pm - 8pm

  • Join The Great Barrington Rudolf Steiner School Presto String Ensemble! Led by Eileen Markland, this talented group of young musicians, aged 9 to 13, will inspire and uplift you with their vibrant and joyful music.

    12/19 1pm

  • A talented group of children ages 6 to 13 from Berkshire County. Under the direction of Jack Brown, this chorus fosters a love of music through choral singing, featuring a diverse repertoire that includes Christmas carols, folk songs, and contemporary pieces.

    12/20 4:15pm - 5:15pm

HAPPENING ALL MONTH LONG

  • Visit Norman Rockwell Museum this month for exciting exhibitions and family activities! Explore Anita Kunz: Original Sisters, Portraits of Tenacity and Courage, Illustrators of Light: Rockwell, Wyeth, and Parrish from the Edison Mazda Collection, and Norman Rockwell: Home for the Holidays. Enjoy engaging family art activities and take part in Life and Art Gallery Tours.

  • Gather by our majestic piano in the lobby and enjoy the performance of your favorite Holiday Songs by pianists Jon Hipps and Jon Sauer. Feel free to sing along with them! 

    Dec 6 - 5:30 - 8pm

    Dec 7 - 12-3pm, 5:30-8pm

    Dec 13 - 5:30-8pm

    Dec 14 - 5:30-8pm

    Dec 20 - 5:30-8pm

    Dec 27 - 5:30-8pm

    Dec 28 - 5:30-8pm

  • Enjoy the enchanting harp melodies of Clara Stickney. Gather by the fire with a cozy drink and let her music transport you to a world of warmth and celebration.

    12/6 - 1-4pm,

    12/13 - 12-3pm

    12/14 - 12-3pm

    12/20 - 1-4pm

    12/27 - 12-3pm

    12/28 - 12-3pm

  • Celebrate the holidays with a visit to our Candy House in the back dining room! This festive masterpiece is crafted from 4,952 candies and stands 62 inches long, 21.5 inches wide, and 31 inches tall, weighing around 120 pounds. It's a dazzling holiday attraction and a must-see photo opportunity! 

  • Join Township Four at their vintage and custom floral boutique nestled on the south side of the inn. Get creative by crafting your holiday centerpieces or decorating a wreath to take home. Various dates and times are available for you to choose from!