From luxury getaways to gourmet restaurants and fun bars, as well as sports tickets, museum passes and unique memorabilia, we have something exciting for you to bid on this December! Take a look at the below categorized list, updated as more gift prizes come in, to see what the Second Chance Sale & Silent Auction in Stow will be like for you.
Accommodations
Von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort, Stowe, Vermont
Escape to Vermont for two nights for two in Nordic accommodations at this Austrian-inspired mountain resort.
https://www.vontrappresort.com/
Value: $800
Excludes holidays and fall foliage dates.
Expires December 31, 2027.
Woodstock Inn & Resort, Woodstock, Vermont
Enjoy an elegant village getaway with one night for two and breakfast for two.
https://www.woodstockinn.com/
Value: $500
Valid Sunday–Thursday.
Excludes September 15–October 15.
Bayside Resort, West Yarmouth
Experience a Cape Cod escape for two adults and two children, including one night in a deluxe room with two queen beds and a full buffet breakfast.
https://baysideresort.com/
Value: $230
Valid September 15–May 15, excluding Saturdays.
Expires December 30, 2028.
Eating & Drinking
The Beehive, Boston
Enjoy Boston’s best place for a jazz brunch or dinner. Live music, amazing food and cocktails, in a lively South End atmosphere make this a memorable outing.
https://www.beehiveboston.com/
Value: $75 gift card
Social Restaurant & Bar, Newton
Superlative quality, creative American dishes and a comfortable setting make this an inviting choice—and the long bar makes great cocktails.
https://www.socialrestaurantandbar.com/
Value: $75 gift card
Located at Four Points by Sheraton Boston Newton, 320 Washington Street.
Nashoba Brook Bakery, West Concord
Keep the bread basket filled with one artisan loaf every week for three months! This delicious prize makes everyday toast, sandwiches and family dinners something to look forward to.
https://www.slowrise.com/
Value: $100
Cósmica, Boston
Bring a little vacation spirit to dinner with modern Mexican dishes, tacos and handcrafted margaritas at the Revolution Hotel in Boston’s South End.
https://www.cosmicaboston.com/home
Value: $75 gift card
Spy Bar, Boston
Enjoy cocktails, curated music and dancing at this intimate South End venue beneath Cósmica at the Revolution Hotel. An evening out with a little extra rhythm.
https://www.spybar.com/
Value: $75 gift card
Experiences
Boston Red Sox tickets
Take someone special to the ballpark with two tickets to a 2027 Red Sox game.
The winning bidder and donor will agree on the game. Donated by the Kathleen Surdan family.
https://www.mlb.com/redsox
Seacoast Repertory Theatre, Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Make a night of live theatre with two standard seats at this professional regional theatre in historic Portsmouth.
https://www.seacoastrep.org/
Value: $160
Valid through 2028.
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston
Four admissions offer an outing filled with exceptional art, history and the enchanting Venetian atmosphere of Isabella’s extraordinary museum.
https://www.gardnermuseum.org/
Value: $88
Expires December 5, 2027.
Kimball Farm, Westford
Double the summer fun with two “Give Me Three” passes. Mini golf, bumper boats and other attractions make this a playful outing for friends or family.
https://www.kimballfarm.com/westford-ma/
Value: $56
Each pass covers three activities.
The Butterfly Place, Westford
Visit an indoor garden where hundreds of butterflies fly freely around you. A colorful, peaceful outing for curious visitors of all ages.
https://butterflyplace-ma.com/
Value: $35 gift certificate
Nashoba Valley Ski Area, Westford
Head for the slopes for a winter outing close to home.
Prize includes two anytime vouchers, each redeemable for a four-hour lift ticket.
https://skinashoba.com/
Value: $170
Expires March 1, 2027.
Southwick’s Zoo, Mendon
Enjoy two admissions for a wildlife adventure at this spacious, family-owned zoo, home to more than 900 animals.
https://southwickszoo.com/
Value: $67
Expires October 31, 2027.
Swan Boats, Boston Public Garden
Four tickets invite you to slow down and enjoy one of Boston’s most charming traditions, a Swan Boat ride through the Public Garden lagoon.
https://swanboats.com/
Value: $19
Valid through Labor Day 2027.
Zoo New England
Four admissions offer a day of animal discoveries with the organization behind Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo.
https://www.zoonewengland.org/
Value: $120
Expires December 31, 2027.
FUNSPOT, Laconia, New Hampshire
Let the games begin at FUNSPOT’s enormous arcade. A cheerful outing for arcade enthusiasts and anyone ready for friendly competition.
https://www.funspotnh.com/
Value: $40 (220 game tokens)
Gifts & Holiday Items
Ortiz’s War, signed hardcover
Here is a brand-new signed book for your WWII history buff this Christmas! Discover the remarkable true story of Peter Ortiz, the Marine and OSS operative who aided the French Resistance behind Nazi lines in Nazi-occupied France.
This newly released hardcover is signed by both authors, former CIA historian Nicholas Reynolds and acclaimed jouranlist Katie Sanders.
Value: $50
Coach lavender leather gloves
Bring color and elegance to cold days with women’s Coach leather gloves in lavender.
Size 8. Donated by Lindsey and Matt Styckiewicz.
Value: $98
Illuminated red truck with tree
Add a cheerful holiday glow with an illuminated red truck carrying a Christmas tree, a festive accent for your seasonal display.
Donated by Jane Kolenda.
Value: $80
Handmade hot-chocolate quilt
Cozy up with a homemade quilt featuring a hot-chocolate motif. Its handmade character and comforting theme make it a thoughtful gift for someone who loves a warm winter evening.
Thomas Pacconi boxed ornament set
Add festive charm to the tree with this exclusive ornament collection presented in a wooden box. A holiday gift with its own storage case.
Stonewall Kitchen gourmet food basket
Treat a food lover to a basket of gourmet foods from this celebrated New England specialty-food brand.
Donated by Marcia Mishley.
https://www.stonewallkitchen.com/
