We’re welcoming the holiday season with our 5th annual Winter Festival on Sunday, December 6, complete with ornament painting, cookie decorating, live music, ugly sweaters and seasonal food and drink. The party is free to attend and open to the public.

From 1 to 9 pm, our heated urban backyard in Blagden Alley will be decked out as a charming winter wonderland for the holidays.

Guests can decorate their own freshly-baked cookies ($10 kits) with sprinkles and other sweet toppings, and get crafty by painting decorative ornaments ($10 kits) with complimentary communal painting and decorating supplies.

The winter fest will serve as the preview of Calico’s new seasonal menu, featuring comforting fare from Chef Nathan Beauchamp, plus hot spiked cider and torched marshmallow-topped hot cocoa.

Throughout the afternoon, live acoustic music from Mike Leverone will provide the holiday soundtrack to the festivities (3-6pm), while a festive photo area inside Calico’s antique greenhouse will be transformed with wintry decor, creating a seasonal backdrop for photos.

And attendees are encouraged to wear their ugliest holiday sweater to the Blagden Alley bar, with prizes for the winners.

Calico’s 5th annual Winter Festival is free to attend and open to the public, with ornaments, cookie kits, food and drink sold a la carte. RSVPs are encouraged on Eventbrite.