Saying Cheers to Cheer: Exciting Holiday Events and Activities for Everyone at The Great American Beer Hall
PRESS RELEASE / November 12, 2024 (Medford, MA) – The Great American Beer Hall is celebrating the holiday season with an exciting lineup of events throughout November and December. From unique holiday markets and themed bar crawls to live music and family-friendly activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Details of the Upcoming Events are provided below. All events and live music can be found by visiting gabhall.com/events.
Thanksgiving Eve: Thankful For Music
Wednesday, November 27th: 9 pm – 1 am
Celebrate the Night Before Thanksgiving with us and the Legends of Summer band! Reunite with friends, hit the dance floor, and raise a glass to all the things you’re grateful for. It’s the perfect way to kick off the holiday season!
Black Friday Market:
Friday, November 29th: 12 pm – 4 pm
On Black Friday, November 29th, The Great American Beer Hall will host its inaugural Black Friday Market, showcasing a curated selection of local artists and crafters. This exciting event offers a unique opportunity for shoppers to get a jump on their holiday gift lists while supporting talented artists from the Medford community.
The market will feature a diverse range of handmade goods, including art, jewelry, crafts, and more—perfect for those seeking one-of-a-kind gifts this holiday season. By shopping local, attendees can find exceptional, locally crafted items while contributing to the growth and success of Medford’s artistic community.
SantaCon on the Mystic:
Saturday, December 7th: 1 pm – 12:30 am
The Great American Beer Hall is teaming up with Deep Cuts Brewery, The Ford Tavern, and Raso’s Bar and Grille on December 7th to present the first annual Medford SantaCon. Attendees are invited to wear their best Santa attire and join in on a festive, four-stop bar crawl along Mystic Ave. The event will feature drink and food specials, live music, prize baskets, and more!
SantaCon kicks off at 1:00 PM at Deep Cuts Brewery. From there, the crawl moves on to The Ford Tavern around 3:00 PM, followed by Raso’s Bar and Grille from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. The final stop is at The Great American Beer Hall, where the evening will culminate with live music starting at 9:00PM and the announcement of the winners of the costume contest and the charity prize basket drawing.
More information on Santa Con on The Mystic can be found here: https://santacononthemystic.
Winter Festival at The Great American Beer Hall:
Sunday, December 8th: 12 pm – 4 pm
On December 8th, The Great American Beer Hall will be transforming into a Winter Wonderland. Photos with Santa in his sleigh will be available from 12:00PM – 4:00PM. The Winter Market with stocking stuffers and treats to share, will be available for browsing. A country Christmas band will also be there throughout the afternoon for festive entertainment.
Brunch with Santa:
Sunday, December 15th: 11 am – 2 pm
On Sunday, December 15th, The Great American Beer Hall invites families to join us for a festive Brunch with Santa from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The brunch will feature a specially curated buffet from The Lantern, the Beer Hall’s in-house restaurant, offering a variety of delicious dishes for all ages. Tickets are priced at $30 for adults and $20 for children under 12 years old. Bring the whole family for a memorable experience filled with good food, holiday cheer, and a visit from Santa himself!
Christmas Movie Screenings:
Every Tuesday in December: 7 pm – 9 pm
To celebrate the countdown to Christmas, The Great American Beer Hall will be having Christmas movie screenings every Tuesday evening of December starting at 7:00PM featuring different holiday classics each week.
Holiday Movie Schedule:
December 3rd: Christmas Vacation
December 10th: Elf
December 17th: Home Alone
Private Holiday Parties
Hosting a private holiday party starts with finding just the right venue, and The Great American Beer Hall is an excellent choice for events of any size. Select from a variety of spaces, including our upper mezzanine level. Interested patrons can visit gabhall.com/private-events or email our Private Events Manager, Kate Bradley, at kate@gabhall.com.
Live Music:
The Great American Beer Hall is thrilled to announce that every weekend, its taproom transforms into a vibrant live music venue, featuring a diverse lineup of artists from across all genres. From laid-back acoustic sets to high-energy DJ remixes, there’s something for every music lover to enjoy.
Whether you’re looking to relax and unwind with some smooth tunes or get up and dance to the latest beats, the taproom provides the perfect setting to experience live music in a fun, casual atmosphere. With performances each weekend, The Great American Beer Hall is quickly becoming the go-to destination for local and visiting music fans alike.
The live music schedule for the remainder of the month can be found below:
Thursday 11/14, 9:00PM – 12:00 AM, Timeless
Saturday, 11/16, 9:00PM – 12:00 AM, Nate Ramos
Monday 11/18, 7:00PM – 10:00 PM, The Broken Heels Duo (Live Karaoke)
Thursday 11/21 9:00PM – 12:00 AM Dan Lyons
Friday 11/22, 9:00PM – 12:00 AM, DJ Jay Tori
Saturday 11/23, 9:00PM – 12:00 AM, Lexi James and the Wildheart
Sunday 11/24, 4:00PM – 7:00 PM, Classic Vibe
Wednesday 11/27 9:00PM- 12:00AM Legends of Summer
Friday 11/29 9:00- 12:00AM, Timothy James
Saturday 11/30, 9:00PM – 12:00AM, Heartland Radio
Monday 12/02, 7:00PM – 10:00PM, The Broken Heels Duo
Thursday 12/05, 9:00PM- 12:00AM Dan Lyons
Friday 12/06 9:00PM – 12:00AM Nikki and The Barn Boys
Saturday 12/07 9:00PM – 12:00AM The Rippers
Sunday 12/08 4:00PM – 7:00PM Heartland Radio
Sunday 12/08 7:00PM-10:00PM DJ Jay Tori
Thursday 12/12 9:00PM – 12:00AM Mockingbirds Band
Friday 12/13 9:00PM – 12:00AM DJ Jay Tori
Saturday 12/14 9:00PM – 12:00AM The One Night Stands
Monday 12/16 7:00PM – 10:00PM The Broken Heels Live Karaoke
Thursday 12/19 9:00PM – 12:00AM Corey Reiman and The Dilemma Band
Friday 12/20 9:00PM – 12:00AM The Broken Heels Band
Saturday 12/21 9:00PM-12:00AM Freddy and the Freeloaders
Thursday 12/26 9:00PM – 12:00AM Neon Lighthouse Band
Friday 12/27 9:00PM – 12:00AM DJ Jay Tori
Monday 12/30 7:00PM – 10:00PM The Broken Heels Band
About The Great American Beer Hall
The GABH is a 17,000 sq foot, tap room-style beer hall that offers a wide array of New England’s most popular craft beers, plus select cocktails, seltzers, wine, domestic/imported beers, and non-alcoholic beverages. The GABH’s first floor features a 17,000 sq foot tap room / beer hall and a 4,800 sq foot outdoor beer garden. Interior and exterior mezzanine levels, round out the facility’s design.
The Great American Beer Hall is located at 142 Mystic Avenue in Medford, MA. Mystic Avenue runs through the heart of Massachusetts’ Metro North and parallel to Interstate-93. Acting as a “gateway to Boston”, Mystic Ave’s potential as a thriving area of commerce and entertainment has long been a vision for the city of Medford.
The GABH ownership group has deep roots on Mystic Ave, owning and operating a small business since the early 1960s and making local real estate investments ever since. As Mystic Ave becomes a destination for people to live, shop and enjoy entertainment, the GABH seeks to help the city of Medford pioneer this redevelopment and drive sustainable future growth.
The Great American Beer Hall serves as a local gathering spot that brings together the community and catalyzes a long-awaited reinvigoration of Mystic Ave. Patrons come for the GABH’s New England craft beer selection, stay for its pizza and live music, and return for the social experience.
Interested patrons can follow The Great American Beer Hall on Instagram and Facebook, plus sign-up for updates via its website gabhall.com.
The Lantern is a contemporary American restaurant located within The Great American Beer Hall. The name is inspired by Paul Revere’s midnight ride from Boston through the streets of Medford, in which he utilized lanterns and a pre-arranged signal to inform local militias that British troops were on the move.
The Lantern is operated by General Manager and Executive Chef, Nick Dowling. Dowling’s focus is fresh ingredients and bright flavors, delivered with vibrant execution. The Lantern serves a variety of contemporary American dishes, including carefully constructed Entrees, Appetizers, salads and small plates. Its specialty is brick oven style pizza. The menu is comprised of harmonically thought-out and carefully selected ingredients intended to satisfy all tastes.
Interested patrons can follow The Lantern on Instagram and Facebook.
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