The Wareham Village Association will host Christmas on Main Street on Saturday, Dec. 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. from the Narrows Crossing Restaurant to the Old Company Store.

A scavenger hunt designed to promote dining and shopping locally will be held during the day. Stop by the Village Association office for a packet and instructions. Completed scavenger hunt entries returned to the Association office will be entered into a raffle of various items from Main Street businesses.

Participating businesses, including Gourmet & Gourmand, Jacks R Wild, TD Bank, Little People's college, the Matrix Salon, and others, will host various activities and give-aways throughout the event.

On the docket: Eastern Bank will feature a Christmas carol sing-along with Flo Byron, as well as face-painting and cookies. Write a letter to Santa at TD Bank. Enjoy hot chocolate while supplies last at Gourmet & Gourmand.

Pipers Restaurant will host gingerbread placemat-making. Little People's College will offer photos with Disney characters from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Gallery Consignment will offer a "mystery discount."

The annual Christmas parade will step off at 3 p.m. on Merchants Way, travel along Main Street, turn onto Elm Street, and end at the historic Tremont Nail Factory complex. The theme of this year's parade is "Main Street Magic."

The Old Company Store and the A.D. Makepeace Company will host a tree lighting and "wishing tree," where participants receive a ribbon to tie onto the tree. The Wareham Historical Society Meeting House and the Old Company Store will offer hot chocolate and snacks.

Parking is available throughout Wareham Village on Main Street and Merchants Way, and in public parking lots at Pezzoli Square and Town Hall.

Walking is encouraged. A shuttle service will be provided by Wareham Public Schools from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Note: Access to vehicles parked on Merchants Way will be restricted beginning at 2 p.m., for the parade line-up.

The fun doesn't stop after Christmas on Main Street is over. The Village Association is hosting Twelve Days in Wareham Village through Dec. 12. Businesses and organizations will host various holiday happenings to encourage the community to shop and dine local. To stay up-to-date on what's going on, visit www.facebook.com/warehamvillage.

For more information about the Wareham Village Association and its events, contact wva2012@gmail.com or call 508-291-3677.

Want to participate in the Christmas on Main Street parade? The Village Association will accept entries until Wednesday, Dec. 5, at 3 p.m. Contact wva2012@gmail.com to participate.