Join us on Thursday, December 19, 5-9PM for the Third Annual Sip ’n Shop Stroll — a magical evening in Downtown Amherst filled with all the spirit of the holiday season. Take a horse-drawn carriage through town and support local shops and restaurants. Purchase the perfect gift or enjoy a special meal with loved ones. 

Start at the Visitors Information Center at 35 S. Pleasant and go from there!

Participating Retailers:

• Amherst Books

• Clay’s

• Art of Intimates

• Julie Nolan Jewelry

• J. Austin Antiques & Jewelry

• Gallery A3 — Open ‘til 7PM

• Zanna

• Aster & Pine Market

• The Toy Box

• MaryMoore Design

Participating Restaurants:

Special Prix Fixe Menu —Three-Course Meals. Reservations recommended.

• Bistro 63

• Osteria Vespa

• Pasta E Basta

• 30Boltwood

Also, don’t miss:

• Amherst Coffee/AMCO — 19th Anniversary and Monthly Oyster Night!

• Protocol — Oysters & Wine Pairing

In addition, a beautifully curated Markers and Artisans Market will take place at The Drake: Live Performance and Music Venue at 44 N. Pleasant Street, overflowing into the lobby of adjacent CAIA Association at 11 Amity Street. Vendors include:

• CremeBru.LA

• Tender Fire Studio

• Planted Pigments

• Better Wheel Workshops

• Centered Vessel Pottery/ Maxine Oland

• Tiny Anvil

• Free Ramblin' Kids

• The Closet

• Beyond Happiness

• Hannon Made

• Catch the Sun Design

• Mary Risley Jewelry

• Black Cats Pottery - Helen M. Thelen

• Stunning Images Photography, LLC

• TingMea Crochet

• Mattoon Soap Co.

• and more!