Make it merry and bright.

GLIDE
The Rink at The Charles Opens
What: Slide like Chazz Michael Michaels.
Why: Let’s kick some ice.
When: Sun., noon-8 p.m.
Where: The Charles Hotel, 1 Bennett St., Harvard Square (617-864-1200).

SHOP
Hayden-Harnett Trunk Show
What: Chic handbag line shows off current-season boots and bags alongside the spring ’09 collection.
Why: For some fancy footwork.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Moxie, 51 Charles St., Beacon Hill (617-557-9991).

Shop & Give
What: For one day only, Helene M, Viola, Making Faces, Zazous, Zinnia, and other boutiques donate 10 percent of proceeds to the The Women’s Fund of Essex County.
Why: Give a little bit of your love.
When: Fri., 2-9 p.m.
Where: Throughout South Hamilton. Details at 978-468-1775.

TOAST
Roaring Twenties Party
What: Commemorate the 75th anniversary of the repeal of Prohibition with some late-night revelry.
Why: Break out the bathtub gin.
When: Thurs., 10 p.m.
Where: Eastern Standard, 528 Commonwealth Ave., Kenmore Square (617-532-9100).

SNACK
Great American Bake Sale
What: Pick up gingerbread houses, breads, and bar cookies crafted by culinary students and alum; proceeds go to Share Our Strength.
Why: Bake it to make it.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: The Cambridge School of Culinary Arts, 2020 Massachusetts Ave., Porter Square (617-354-2020).

EAT
Olivadi Restaurant & Bar Opens
What: Norwood Center’s new Italian spot dishes chicken PLT (pancetta, frisee, and oven-dried tomatoes) and veggie and goat cheese frittatas for brunch.
Why: Molto burbia.
When: Mon.-Fri., 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 5-9:30 p.m.; Sat., 5-9:30 p.m.; Sun., 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 4-9 p.m.
Where: 32 Guild St., Norwood (781-762-9090).