By Lani Gering
Seems like the holidays came and went in a record amount of time last year. I didn’t even get half way through the left over bite size Butterfingers from Halloween and was having to plan my contribution to Thanksgiving Dinner and seems like we just finished those leftovers before it was time to get out the cranberries and oranges for my holiday breads. As I write this, New Year’s Eve is only 2 days away. Haven’t even had time to come up for a plan to welcome in 2025!
Looking forward to things slowing down this month. That’s why I thought it would be a good idea to share some activities in the Harbor that don’t require a ton of energy. While I haven’t personally participated in any of the following, I have heard good things about them all. I think they all sound like a good way to have some post-holiday fun either by yourself or with family and friends if you didn’t get enough of them in the last couple of months.
I particularly like that you have the opportunity to have an adult beverage or two at Sip & Develop as well as a selection of several wines and beers along with a nice selection of eats at Paintbar.
Sip & Develop
Learn how to develop old school 35mm black & white film in a fun filled social environment while you enjoy a bottle of wine, a cold beer or two, a mocktail or a choice of several other non-alcoholic beverages.
They offer both individual and group events that include:
Classes – a unique way to learn about developing film with strangers in a fun-filled social atmosphere.
Parties – schedule a private group party with them and enjoy developing photos with everyone you choose to invite.
Darkroom Experiences– enjoy some time to yourself in the darkroom and gain confidence in developing film all on your own.
Picture taking tips – gain the knowledge you’ve always wanted when it comes to taking pictures and utilize their professional services for all your picture-taking adventures.
How it works:
Choose your activity from their selection of in-house photography, camera sign-out self-photography, film development, or a combination of each. You can even host your own private group event with them or simply reserve the darkroom for your own personal use. Come experience the first Sip & Develop that opened in the United States and discover the joys of film-developing near you!
Sip & Develop
136 Waterfront Street
Thread & Sole
This is a one-stop shop for all your customization needs. Thread & Sole is a Do-It-Yourself Apparel Customization Lab offering shoe customization and apparel sewing classes that include embroidery, heat pressing, and custom denim-order sneakers. Want to add a unique twist to garments and shoes you own or buy something new? They can assist you. They also accept commissions for custom shoes, so feel free to bring in your ideas.
Thread & Sole also hosts birthday parties, date nights, team building, and networking events.
Thread & Sole
178 Waterfront Street
Escapology Escape Rooms
Step into Escapology, the pulse-pounding live escape game that challenges your intellect with immersive, fantastic adventures like Scooby-Doo and the Spooky Castle Adventure, A Pirate’s Curse and Who Stole Mona? With 60 minutes to find clues, decipher codes, and solve puzzles, you and your team will need creativity, teamwork, and steely resolve to make your escape. Challenges available for all skill levels.
What is Escapology? Spoiler: It’s unforgettable.
Escapology is a unique, immersive, and always private escape game where players are gathered inside a themed room and must complete their mission before time runs out. Stepping inside a real-life adventure, they must find hidden clues, crack codes, and solve puzzles to make an escape—all in an hour!
Escapology
230 American Way
Muse Paintbar
You’ve found the premier paint and sip experience! Muse Paintbar offers unique entertainment for all ages in an inclusive environment where anyone can unwind and explore the artistic process.
Check out their online calendar to view their events and reserve a seat for your favorite painting. Their bar and kitchen will be open when you arrive and are fully stocked with drinks, bar bites, and desserts to keep your inner artist inspired during the event. Follow along with their artist instructors to turn your blank canvas into a work of art. When you’re done, your masterpiece is yours to keep.
Muse Paintbar
122 Waterfront St