Holly Jolly will prolly be great

Get all of the caroling without all of the walking at “Holly Jolly — A Free Festive Family Affair” at Newport Performing Arts Center this Sunday, Dec. 8.

Enjoy artmaking activities for kids, mingling with friends and neighbors, sweet treats and singing along to holiday favorites.

“We love welcoming community members in for this festive event,” said Oregon Coast Council for the Arts Executive Director Jason Holland. “The hope is that this unique, multi-sensory experience will help families get their holiday season off to a fun start.”

Music selections will be familiar holiday favorites made famous through film, television, radio and social media, with simple melodies that even young children can learn and sing along with. Lyrics will be displayed on a large movie screen in the Alice Silverman Theatre, with a few songs in both English and Spanish, and there might even be some surprises along the way.

"Science has proven that singing is good for you, and there's no better way to feel better overall than by singing with a group," said Rhodd Caldwell, artistic director of Coastal Voices. "Minimize the stressors around this time of year, and get your winter season off to a great start, by joining with your family and friends in singing familiar holiday songs you know and love."

Kids artmaking begins at 2 pm, with the community sing-along kicking off at 3 pm at the Newport Performing Arts Center, located at 777 W Olive Street. For more information, go to coastarts.org or call 541-265-2787.