On November 30, 2024, the hallways and former classrooms at PARC – Plymouth Arts & Recreation Complex came alive with holiday festivities during the fourth annual Holiday Studio Stroll, a seasonal celebration of local culture, art, music, food, and entertainment.

Showcasing the talented and diverse group of organizations who call PARC their home, the Studio Stroll’s purpose is to foster a community gathering place that offers high quality and distinctive experiences and products during the holiday season. It is also a way for the public to become better acquainted with all of the amazing happenings that occur on a regular basis at PARC.

What better way to discover a new hobby or interest than to step into the studio, meet the owner and see in person how they make a product or teach a skill!

One satisfied shopper reported, “I really enjoyed this event! It was good to see who the tenants are and what they are up to. Plus, we picked up some great Christmas gifts.”

Over 25 organizations participated in this year’s Studio Stroll, offering a wide array of merchandise, including handmade glass and ceramic holiday décor, local honey, original art, and delicious sweet and savory treats baked onsite in PARC’s commercial kitchen.

Several hundred patrons attended this year’s event.

There were several new and exciting additions to the 2024 Studio Stroll. Shoppers were encouraged to enter a drawing for a beautiful, one-of-kind gift basket containing items donated by PARC tenants, including gift certificates, concert tickets, holiday decorations and much more. The basket was valued at over $750, and the lucky winner was randomly chosen from the entries the following week.

Another new feature was the free PARC tote bags that were handed out to the first 75 customers at the event. The tote bags were designed to provide shoppers a stylish and convenient way to carry their purchases while they browsed throughout the building.

The festive atmosphere was further enhanced by live music played by two students who take lessons from one of the professional instructors in the building.

Plans are already underway for the 2025 Holiday Studio Stroll, and one of the objectives is to add even more holiday spirit to the event, with additional activities for the whole family.

For more information about PARC – Plymouth Arts & Recreation Complex, go to www.plymouthparc.com or call (734) 927-4090.