Addison Choate

06/09/2026

Clay from .shore.adventures has generously donated a guided kayak tour for two to Straitsmouth Island! Auction goes live June 12th! 🌊 ☀️

Check it out here: https://givebutter.com/c/christmas-in-rockport-auction-l35jrs/auction/items/1735274

06/08/2026

A perfectly normal amount of photos from a weekend in Rockport. 📸

06/07/2026

📸 Your camera roll after a weekend in Rockport.
It’s just the natural order of things. 🦞 ☀️ 🌊

06/06/2026

📅 Mark Your Calendars: 8 Rockport Events to Look Forward to in 2026

There’s a lot happening in Rockport this year. Here are a few dates worth saving:

🎄 Christmas in Rockport Silent Auction (June 12–19)
Bid on unique Cape Ann experiences, artwork, dining, lodging, and more while supporting the traditions that make Christmas in Rockport so special.

🎻 Rockport Chamber Music Festival (June 12–July 12)
A month of world-class performances at the Shalin Liu Performance Center overlooking the ocean.

🎨 Rockport Art Walk (Second Saturdays, June–October)
Explore galleries, meet artists, and experience Rockport’s vibrant arts community.

🇺🇸 Fourth of July (July 4)
Parades, community celebrations, and the iconic Back Beach bonfire.

🎆 Rockport Illuminations (August 8)
One of Rockport’s most beloved summer traditions, ending with fireworks over Sandy Bay.

🍂 Harvest Fest (October 17)
A celebration of fall featuring local vendors, family activities, and seasonal fun throughout downtown Rockport.

🎅 Santa Arrives by Lobster Boat (December 5)
One of the most unique holiday traditions anywhere in New England.

✨ Live Nativity (December 19)
A cherished Christmas in Rockport tradition that brings the holiday story to life in Dock Square.

Which event are you most excited for?

📍 Rockport, Massachusetts

06/04/2026

Kicking off next Friday!!

Check out what can be yours during the Christmas in Rockport Silent Auction starting on June 12th! Over 50 items - from local experiences to artwork to dining and more - will be up for grabs. This is your chance to win an incredible item while supporting Christmas in Rockport!

Visit https://christmasinrockport.org/auction to view the available auction items and register to bid!

Addison Choate

06/03/2026

🎄 A few of the incredible items you’ll find in this year’s Christmas in Rockport Silent Auction.

Imagine cheering on the Red Sox from Fenway, sailing aboard the Schooner Lannon, paddling out to Straitsmouth Island, enjoying a night at Shalin Liu Performance Center, feasting on fresh lobster from Roy Moore, or taking home a beautiful piece of Cape Ann art.

These are just a handful of the experiences, artwork, dining, and local treasures that have been generously donated by businesses, artists, and supporters who love this community.

Every bid helps support and enhance the traditions that make Christmas in Rockport so special—from Santa arriving by lobster boat and the Dock Square tree lighting to carols, celebrations, and the moments that bring our town together each holiday season.

Take a look through a few of the auction highlights and start planning your bids.

📅 Auction Opens June 12 at 5 PM
📅 Bidding Ends June 19 at 5 PM

🔗 ChristmasInRockport.org/Auction

Thank you to all of the local businesses, artists, and community members who have helped make this auction possible. ❤️🎄

06/01/2026

One of the things we love about Cape Ann is how people genuinely support one another.

A big thank you to Captain Joe and Good Morning Gloucester for sharing our Christmas in Rockport silent auction. We've been longtime readers, and we're honored to be featured on a platform that does so much to celebrate our community.

We appreciate the support!!!

Addison Choate Shares- Amazing local items. Exclusive experiences. Holiday magic with a purpose. Mark your calendar for June 12th and be ready to bid from anywhere. ChristmasinRockport.org/auction …

05/31/2026

✨ Christmas in Rockport is launching its first-ever online silent auction.

Amazing local items. Exclusive experiences. Holiday magic with a purpose.

Mark your calendar for June 12th and be ready to bid from anywhere.

ChristmasInRockport.org/auction

🎄 Every bid helps support Christmas in Rockport and the traditions we all love.

05/29/2026

🎄 The Christmas in Rockport Silent Auction opens June 12.

♥️♥️We need your help!♥️♥️

Thanks to the incredible generosity of local businesses, artists, and supporters, we’ve assembled more than 50 auction items featuring dining, shopping, art, music, getaways, experiences, and more.

Every bid helps support the traditions that make Christmas in Rockport so special.

Browse the auction, make your wish list, and get ready to bid:

Bid on unforgettable local experiences, coastal getaways, art, dining, and holiday magic — all supporting Christmas in Rockport.

05/28/2026

Christmas is coming a little early this year. 🎄

From Fenway box seats and whale watches to harbor adventures, local art, jewelry, coastal getaways, and one-of-a-kind experiences, the Christmas in Rockport Silent Auction is packed with incredible items donated by local businesses, artists, and supporters.

The auction opens June 12 at 5 PM and every bid helps support the traditions that make Christmas in Rockport so special.

Preview the auction and start making your wish list:
ChristmasInRockport.org/auction

🎅 Don’t let Santa get all the good stuff.