It’s the holiday season and that means lots of events across the state. Whether you want holiday strolls, open house tours, winter carnivals or first night celebrations it’s all here in Massachusetts.

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GREATER BOSTON

Boston Ballet – The Nutcracker

Mikko Nissinen’s The Nutcracker returns to Citizens Bank Opera House from November 24 – December 31, 2023.

Various dates throughout December

Citizens Bank Opera House, Boston

 

2023 Holiday Pops

Tradition returns to Symphony Hall through December 24! Rejoice as conductor Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops return for a performance filled with holiday music favorites, the jubilant Pops sing-along, and a visit from Santa Claus himself!

Started in 1973 by Boston Pops Conductor Arthur Fiedler, these concerts take place in the magical atmosphere of world-famous Symphony Hall, beautifully decorated to evoke all the magic and charm of the season.

Various dates throughout December

Boston Symphony Orchestra / Boston Pops / Symphony Hall, Boston

 

2023 Holiday Pops: Kids’ Matinee

Tradition returns to Symphony Hall! Rejoice as conductor Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops return for a performance filled with holiday music favorites, the jubilant Pops sing-along, and a visit from Santa Claus himself!

Kids’ Matinees are geared toward younger children, with shorter performances and no intermissions. After the concert, visit with Santa and enjoy special treats!

Various dates throughout December

Boston Symphony Orchestra

 

Boston Women’s Holiday Market at Faneuil Hall

Boston Women’s Holiday Market is proud to start our month-long holiday market at Faneuil Hall inside the historic Quincy Market Building and featuring gift wrapping, face painting, and over 40 unique women-founded businesses, makers and artists each week in December!

Various dates throughout December

Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston

 

Downtown Boston Holiday Market

Get your holiday shopping done right in the heart of Downtown Crossing!

We have curated a fantastic lineup of artisan vendors to offer their handcrafted products outside on Summer Street. You can expect a rotation of diverse vendors and a fantastic selection of gifts for friends, family, coworkers, and more!

Various dates throughout December

Downtown Boston

 

Downtown Boston BID

Hold on to your handwarmers — we shook Seaport up in a giant snow globe and transformed the neighborhood into a magical winter getaway. Find gifts, treats, handcrafted trinkets and plenty of surprises in this one-stop wonderland you can enjoy all season.

Various dates throughout December

Seaport, Boston

 

SoWa Winter Festival 2023

The SoWa Winter Festival has assembled over 100 of the region’s best makers, artists, designers and specialty food vendors together under one roof.

Browse an extensive selection of beautiful goods, sip delicious cocktails, and munch on fantastic bites, or head up to the 2nd floor mezzanine to enjoy live music and an array of specialty cocktails created by some of Boston’s top bartenders.

Various dates throughout December

SoWa Art + Design District, Boston

 

SNOWPORT in Seaport

Hold on to your handwarmers — we shook Seaport up in a giant snow globe and transformed the neighborhood into a magical winter getaway. Find gifts, treats, handcrafted trinkets and plenty of surprises in this one-stop wonderland you can enjoy all season.

Various dates throughout December

Seaport, Boston

 

ZooLights at Stone Zoo

Enter a winter wonderland of tree-lined paths lit by thousands of twinkling lights spanning Stone Zoo’s 26 acres. Take a sparkling stroll through festively decorated Yukon Creek, home to black bears, Canada lynx, reindeer and arctic foxes. This year’s event promises to enchant visitors of all ages with more twinkling lights and festive cheer.

Be sure to bring your camera for pictures with Mrs. Claus, who will stroll throughout the Zoo on select Tuesday and Thursday evenings – and on Christmas Eve! Reserve a special experience with Santa when he’s down from the North Pole on select nights. Tickets coming soon.

Various dates throughout December

Stone Zoo, Stoneham

 

Commonwealth Ballet Company’s The Nutcracker

Join us at Commonwealth Ballet from November 24 through December 17 for the holiday classic The Nutcracker returning to Regis College in Weston. In its 32nd year, CBC is proud to continue its tradition of bringing holiday magic to the Greater Boston community. This also marks the second season with Melenie Diarbekirian as Artistic Director.

December 15, 16, 17, 2023

Regis College, Eleanor Welch Casey Theater, Weston

 

Christmas in Medieval England

Our well-loved English Christmas program returns after six years, refreshed & revised with new carols, chant & motets.

December 15 and 16, 2023

First Church, Cambridge

 

Fenway Holiday Market

On Saturday, December 16th, the Boston Women’s Market and Time Out Market Boston have teamed up once again to bring Fenway an afternoon of holiday shopping and winter fun in support of small businesses. Shop a collection of New England women-founded makers and artists that range from candle and jewelry makers to woodworkers and bakers. Enjoy special performance from a cappella group Treble on Huntington while you shop!

December 16, 2023

Time Out Market Boston, Boston

 

Urban Nutcracker

Anthony Williams’ URBAN NUTCRACKER, December 16 – 23, the modern Boston-centric holiday classic will return to the Shubert Theatre for the 2023 holiday season!

This classic dance theatrical will showcase winter scenes set in present-day downtown Boston, blending the rhythms of Duke Ellington with the classical music of Tchaikovsky. Anchored by classical ballet, the performances also include a broad range of dance forms such as tap, hip hop, flamenco, and jazz.

December 16, 17, 21, 22, and 23, 2023

Boch Center, Boston

 

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NORTH OF BOSTON

Festival of Trees

Join us at the Westford Regency for a sparkling festival of trees in our atrium beginning Saturday, December 9, 2023. The festival is free to all and runs until January 3, 2024! Stop by Wednesday through Saturday to join us in Clark’s Pub after viewing the trees and enjoy Buy one entree, receive a kids meal FREE of charge. Also enjoy our new seasonal holiday cocktail menus and more!

December 9, 2023 – January 3, 2024

Westford Regency Inn and Conference Center, Westford

 

Hanukkah at Town Meeting Bistro

Join us in Town Meeting Bistro from December 7th-9th and 13th-15th to sample some of our favorite Hanukkah dishes!

December 7 – 9 and 13 – 15, 2023

Town Meeting Bistro, Lexington

 

Newburyport Holiday House Tour

Join us for this year’s Holiday House Tour on Saturday December 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. You will enjoy a rare glimpse into greater Newburyport’s finest private residences and unique spaces. Your self-guide tour will lead you through each of our homes all decked out both inside and out in holiday style reflecting the homeowner’s individual celebrations and traditions of the season.

December 9, 2023

North of Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau, Salisbury

 

Middle Street Walk

The Second Saturday of each month, the Cape Ann Museum is free for all Cape Ann Residents. Visitors of all ages are invited to head down to the CAM Studio during their visit to participate in a new art project.

On Saturday, December 9, the Cape Ann Museum is proud to be a partner of the Middle Street Walk. Join us at the Museum for a series of free winter events highlighting the Davis House and Folly Cove Designers. Stop by the CAM Courtyard to take a selfie with the Lobster Trap Lighthouse!

December 9, 2023

Cape Ann Museum, Gloucester

 

Holiday Trolley

Join the Good Witch of Salem on a quest to find the Gingerbread Man aboard the Holiday Trolley! The race through downtown Salem will begin at The Good Witch of Salem’s shop with a story time all about the Gingerbread Man!

Attendees will take part and interact with the story through the use of motions, props, and baking tools.

December 9, 2023

The Good Witch of Salem, Salem

 

Stories & Songs with Mrs. Claus

Make your spirits bright with a special visit from our favorite resident of the North Pole, Mrs. Claus! Together, we will sing songs, share holiday stories, and play games inspired by Christmas and this season of giving. We’re hoping for the inside scoop on what Santa and the elves have been up to, too. Dress-up or party attire encouraged by not required!

December 9, 2023

Wenham Museum, Wenham

 

Beauport Cruiselines Santa at Sea

Our Annual Santa at Sea Cruise is returning this year! Enjoy a holiday harbor cruise aboard Beauport Cruiselines. Take in the beautiful views of Gloucester Harbor, all while singing holiday carols with elves, enjoying hot cocoa and cookies, and listening to a reading of “The Night Before Christmas.” Plus, a visit from Santa himself!

Tickets include hot cocoa, cookies, and a picture with Santa (617 Weddings & Events will be donating photos). A Cash bar will be available. Bring in a new, unwrapped gift for our toy drive, Supporting Cape Ann Kids Holiday Fund (including Pathways for Children, Wellspring House and Action, Inc).

December 10, 2023

Beauport Cruiselines, Gloucester

 

A Sinatra Christmas

Rich DiMare is an American jazz singer who specializes in the Frank Sinatra songbook. “A Sinatra Christmas” is coming to the Firehouse! With all your Holiday favorites like “Jingle Bells” & “White Christmas.” Mixed in with Frank’s icon and beloved songs that include “My Way” and New York, New York.”

December 12, 2023

Firehouse Center for the Arts, Newburyport

 

Winter Solstice Celebration

Celebrate the arrival of the longest night of the year through an array of nurturing programs. Slow down with a grounding yoga class, engage in a powerful solstice ritual, design your own beeswax candle and enjoy joyous Celtic harp music while sipping on something warm in our Café!

December 16, 2023

Peabody Essex Museum, Salem

 

Iconic Jazz: Holiday with Pops!

The Iconic Jazz Legacies series continues with a spirited tribute to a pair of jazz icons, Billie Holiday and Louis Armstrong. Featuring Meloney Collins (acclaimed Jazz Vocalist) and Bijon Watson (Trumpeter/Artistic Director), the concert will revisit some beloved standards from each as well as some festive yuletide classics, all backed by a rhythm section (piano, bass, drums) and 6-piece horn section.

December 16, 2023

Shalin Liu Performance Center, Rockport

 

Santa Brunch

This holiday season, you’re invited to join The Good Witch of Salem for a truly enchanting event – a Brunch with Santa Claus! It’s a family gathering of magic and merriment.

Dress in your fanciest holiday attire, and step into a world of Christmas wonder. There will be an array of activities. Children receive a special potion cookie kit upon arrival, for decorating. You can also write a letter to Santa, sharing your holiday wishes.

December 17, 2023

Hawthorne Hotel, Salem

 

Winter Wonderland

The CAM Teen Council presents Winter Wonderland on Sunday, December 17th from 12:00 – 3:00 pm in the CAM Auditorium. There will be a movie screening with arts and crafts. Attendees are encouraged to wear pajamas to get in the spirit of the season and to enjoy free food and drinks.

December 17, 2023

Cape Ann Museum, Gloucester

 

Christmas with the Back Bay Ringers

Get in the holiday spirit with the Back Bay Ringers! Back Bay Ringers (BBR) is an advanced, auditioned, handbell ensemble. Under the direction of Griff Gall, BBR has quickly developed a reputation for excellence.

December 17, 2023

Shalin Liu Performance Center, Rockport

 

Brunch with Santa

Enjoy a festive Brunch with Santa at the Westford Regency, featuring made to order Belgian Waffles and Omelet Stations, Carving Stations of Herb Roasted Beef & Brown Sugar Maple Glazed Ham, Pastas, Poultry, Fresh Seafood and Much More! Reservations are required, please see the menu and reservation information below, we look forward to hosting you!

December 17, 2023

Westford Regency Inn and Conference Center, Westford

 

The Sweetback Sisters Country Christmas

The Sweetback Sisters are BACK! For the first time since 2019, The Sweetback Sisters will be bringing their Country Christmas Sing Along Spectacular to the Firehouse Center for the Arts and we can’t wait for an evening full of music, trivia, prizes, warm-n-fuzzies, and so.much.more. Don’t miss out on this holiday tradition!

December 19, 2023

Firehouse Center for the Arts, Newburyport

 

Renee and the Renegades Holiday Hoedown

Renee and the Renegades return to the Firehouse Center for the Arts – this time with a holiday twist. Combining holiday classics along with Christmas spirituals, this show is sure to leave you feeling cheery and in the holiday spirit.

December 20, 2023

Firehouse Center for the Arts, Newburyport

 

December Vacation Week at Discovery Museum

Join us for a week of winter fun! Channel your inner kitchen-floor figure skater, as you slip, slide, and spin across our indoor sock skating rink. Stop by the PlayLab where you can build with our collection of LEGO® bricks, add your wish for the new year to our Winter Wishes Tree, or settle in with a good book. Head out to Discovery Treehouse to Move Like an Animal and enjoy the sights and sounds of winter around Discovery Woods.

December 26 – 30, 2023

Discovery Museum, Acton

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SOUTH OF BOSTON

Edaville Festival of Lights

Experience One Of New England’s Oldest Christmas Traditions! Steam trains, Christmas lights, food, local businesses and crafters, Santa, and vintage amusement rides. We’ll be making an exciting announcement of new plans for the Christmas Festival of Lights soon, so keep checking back!

Various dates throughout December

Edaville Family Theme Park, Carver

 

Breakfast with Santa

Children will have the opportunity to decorate their own holiday gingerbread man, write a letter to Santa, make a holiday ornament, and visit with Santa. Be sure to bring your camera!

December 10, 2023

Plimoth Patuxet Museums, Plymouth

 

Holiday Drag Show with The Trailer Park Girls

Join us for this Holiday Drag Show with the best queens in New England. Over the top performances, an unreasonable amount of wardrobe changes and fun every minute. All with a festive Holiday theme, access to full bar with creative cocktails and award-winning wines for sale plus complimentary passed apps throughout the event.

December 10, 2023

1620 Winery at Cordage Park, Plymouth

 

Holiday Tea at The Maritime Museum

Come celebrate the holiday season with tea at the Maritime Museum. Enjoy tea, scones, mini sandwiches and mini cupcakes with your friends and family.

December 10, 2023

The Maritime Museum at Battleship Cove, Fall River

 

BRUNCH Christmas Candle-Making Class

Come pour two of your very own non-toxic Christmas/Winter Candles at La Vie Luna Apothecary in Downtown Plymouth, Massachusetts, while you sip on mimosas, chat with old friends, and make new friends!

December 10, 2023

La Vie Luna Apothecary, Plymouth

 

Hometown Holiday with The Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra

Deck the halls. Hang the mistletoe. Our Hometown Holiday will turn all the bah hum-bugs into the heartiest ho, ho, hos! ‘Tis the season to be jolly, so come home to the Phil for some fa-la-la-la-la among family and friends.

December 10, 2023

Plymouth Memorial Hall, Plymouth

 

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas-The Musical

The Massasoit Theatre Company presents the holiday classic: Irving Berlin’s White Christmas-The Musical. Based on the beloved, timeless film, this heartwarming musical adaptation features seventeen Irving Berlin songs and a book by David Ives and Paul Blake.

December 10, 2023

Massasoit Community College, Buckley Performing Arts Center, Brockton

 

2nd Annual Holiday Lights at the Park: A Park and Walk Light Show

Park the car and enjoy a leisurely stroll through the park decorated with holiday lights, displays and interactive fun.  Light refreshments will be available for purchase.

December 10, 2023

Battis Field, Middleborough

 

It’s a Wonderful Life

Back by popular demand, Americana Theatre Company presents It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play.  This beloved American holiday classic comes to life as a 1940’s radio broadcast. Ten actors bring dozens of characters to life in this timeless holiday classic.  Recommended for ages 5 and up.

December 10, 2023

Plymouth Center for the Arts

 

Gingerbread House Decorating Party

Join us for a night of decorating Gingerbread Houses, Christmas Movies, Good Food, and Sweet Treats.

December 11, 2023

The Artisan Pig, Plymouth

 

50th Annual Winter Juried Show

Duxbury Art Association’s 50th Annual Winter Juried Show Opening Reception.

December 18, 2023

Ellison Center for the Arts, Duxbury

 

Central Massachusetts


Winter At WAM

Welcome winter and the holidays with new art concerts and events throughout the season. The Museum is transformed November 24–January 7 with trees and holiday décor inspired by Faith Ringgold Rembrandt van Rijn and more. Museum admission required. Open during regular museum hours Wednesday – Sunday.

Various dates throughout December

Worcester Art Museum

 

Museum Highlights Tour

Our docent-led Highlights tour offers visitors a trip through our galleries to discover highlights of our vast collection. These highlights represent the significant art, artists, and cultures presented throughout the Museum’s galleries. Requests to view a particular work of art or area will be honored wherever possible.

Various dates throughout December

Worcester Art Museum

 

Red Apple Winter Lights

Join Red Apple Farm for the 2nd Annual Winter Festival featuring 200,000 lights throughout the orchard.

Various dates throughout December

Red Apple Farm, Phillipston

 

Night Lights: Starry Skies

Heralded as one of the best winter light displays in Massachusetts, it’s no secret why Night Lights at New England Botanic Garden attracts more than 65,000 guests from around the region. This year, the unique and artfully crafted displays of Night Lights: Starry Skies will take visitors on a journey through the cosmos and back. Thousands of individual lights transform many of the botanic garden’s formal garden spaces and conservatories into starry spectacle. This memorable, one-of-a-kind light show is the perfect opportunity for guests of all ages and backgrounds to celebrate the winter season.

Various dates throughout December

New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, Boylston

 

Leominster’s 18th Annual Festival Of Trees

Ready to get into the holiday spirit? Don’t miss Leominster’s Festival of Trees, open to the public.

Various dates through December 18, 2023

Leominster City Hall, Leominster

 

Caroling With The Mayor

Caroling with the Mayor in downtown Gardner. Visit gardner-ma.gov.

December 16, 2023

Gardner

 

Holiday Bazaar & Cookie Sale

Holiday Bazaar & Cookie Sale at Unitarian Universalist Church of Winchendon, 126 Central Street, Winchendon. Two floors chock full of vendors; stop in and get that special holiday gift and stock up on home-made Christmas cookies!

December 16, 2023

Unitarian Universalist Church of Winchendon

 

Annual Family Holiday Pops

Celebrate the festive season with family & friends while you sing along to your favorite carols and holiday hits! Dinner served!

December 16, 2023

Mechanics Hall, Worcester

 

Free Admission Day – Celebrate The Holidays At The Ecotarium

December in New England brings an abundance of colorful lights, chilly weather, and over 21 globally recognized holidays. To celebrate the season, the EcoTarium is opening its doors to the community on December 24 with FREE admission from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

December 23, 2023

EcoTarium, Worcester

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CAPE COD & THE ISLANDS

Gardens Aglow at Heritage Museum and Gardens

Gardens Aglow is a celebration of lights that has become a treasured holiday tradition. This event features beautiful light displays throughout the gardens, festive seasonal décor, and fun activities for all. Stroll the gardens with family and friends, and enjoy Heritage in a whole new light!

December 7 – 10, 14 – 17, 20 – 23, 20203

Heritage Museum & Gardens, Sandwich

 

Falmouth Theater Guild Presents “It’s A Wonderful Life”

Based on the beloved 1946 film, this musical faithfully follows George Bailey’s life from his childhood dreams to his midlife disappointments and beyond, as we all take a journey to discover whether his life has mattered at all. Cinematically scored and theatrically staged, this adaptation breathes musical life into a familiar story, while retaining the warmth, humor, and pathos of the original. A new holiday classic for devotees and newcomers alike.

Various dates throughout December

Highfield Theater, Falmouth

 

The Giving Tree

Come together in true Holiday Spirit by giving back to our local community! Our Giving Tree will be located in the South Lounge of the Main Inn. We encourage you to stop by to view our holiday decorations and place an unwrapped, pre-packaged toy or gift card underneath the tree. All donations will benefit the Lower Cape Outreach Council and will be used to fulfill Christmas Wish Lists for families in need throughout the Lower Cape!

Various dates throughout 2023

Chatham Bars Inn

 

6th Annual Festival Of Trees Silent Auction

The Harwich Chamber of Commerce is  thrilled to once again host the Annual Festival of Trees Fundraiser for the Family Pantry of Cape Cod. The Silent Auction this year  will run December 1st-17th to give everyone ample opportunities to bid on these fabulous trees. This year the silent auction trees will be located at the Harwich Chamber of Commerce Information Center.

Various dates throughout December

Harwich Chamber of Commerce, Harwich Port

 

Celebrate The Holidays At Mashpee Commons

Join us for our complimentary, family-friendly holiday events, beginning on Friday, November 24th through Saturday, December 23rd. The calendar includes visit with Santa in Santa’s Village, Caroling and Brass Band performances.

Various dates throughout December

Mashpee

 

14th Annual Glassblowers’ Christmas

14th Annual Glassblowers’ Christmas: It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Featuring the hand-blown glass of Cape Cod artists beautifully displayed on our forest of Christmas trees, you are certain to find the perfect ornament for this holiday season. This is an indoor show/sale that is free to view. Touring the Glass Museum is a separate admission.

Various dates throughout December

Sandwich Glass Museum

 

2023 Spectacle Of Trees

The much-anticipated 17th Annual Spectacle of Trees is back in a new downtown Hyannis location!
The Spectacle of Trees is a favorite Cape Cod holiday event that benefits some very worthy local non-profits.

Various dates throughout December

Main Street, Hyannis

 

Dog Parade At The Christmas Stroll

Bring your dogs in their holiday finest and meet us on the the Calvin C. Gould Green for a stroll around the village. Prizes and treats will be awarded!

December 9, 2023

Osterville Village Library

 

Mashpee Christmas Parade

This unique, nighttime event features brilliantly illuminated floats and festive music! The parade kicks-off at 5:30 p.m. at Deer Crossing on Route 28 in Mashpee and culminates at Mashpee Commons. Rain Date: Sunday, December 10th.

December 9, 2023

Mashpee Commons

Winter Wonderland Festival of Trees

Gathering with friends and family is a great way to kick off the holiday season. Share the joy and community that is the Hull Lifesaving Museum’s Festival of Trees. On display will be 11 Christmas trees decorated and sponsored by local businesses and families that will be donated to Wellspring Multi-Service Center to help spread some holiday magic. So come by, have some cocoa, wander through our indoor winter wonderland and vote for your favorite tree.

December 10, 2023

Hull Lifesaving Museum

 

The Polar Express on Cape Cod Railroad

Adventure comes to life when the train departs for a round-trip journey to the North Pole led by our merry-making cast! Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, passengers will relive the magic of the classic story as they are whisked away on THE POLAR EXPRESS™ for a 1 to 1 ½ hour trip to meet Santa.

Onboard, the conductor will punch golden tickets for each child. Dancing chefs and waiters will perform while Christmas carols play, and you’ll enjoy listening to a reading of the classic children’s book, The Polar Express, by Chris Van Allsburg.

December 10, 2023

Cape Cod Central Railroad, Buzzards Bay

 

Carolers & Cocoa

Bundle up for festive fun with the family! Join carolers at the Bayview Terrace under the twinkle lights for a bonfire, hot cocoa, pre-packaged snack and family photo opportunity. Who knows . . . maybe there will even be a flurry or two! This event is complimentary and is open to the public, members and guests of the Inn.

Various dates through December 15

Chatham Bars Inn

 

Dinner with Santa at the Dan’l Webster Inn & Spa

Bring your phone or camera to capture the moment with Santa! Sandwiches, burgers or full dining menu available along with our children’s menu.

December 18, 2023

Dan’l Webster Inn & Spa, Sandwich

Chatham Christmas By The Sea Stroll Weekend

Events in festively decorated Chatham include tree lighting ceremony, Christmas caroling, holiday shopping and more.

Various dates throughout December

Chatham

 

Falmouth Art Center Holiday Market & Gift Gallery

More than 100 local artists and crafters have created original artwork

Various Dates throughout December

Falmouth Art Center

 

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CENTRAL MASS

Red Apple Winter Lights

Join Red Apple Farm for the 2nd Annual Winter Festival featuring 200,000 lights throughout the orchard.

Various dates throughout December

Red Apple Farm, Phillipston

 

Night Lights: Starry Skies

Heralded as one of the best winter light displays in Massachusetts, it’s no secret why Night Lights at New England Botanic Garden attracts more than 65,000 guests from around the region. This year, the unique and artfully crafted displays of Night Lights: Starry Skies will take visitors on a journey through the cosmos and back. Thousands of individual lights transform many of the botanic garden’s formal garden spaces and conservatories into starry spectacle. This memorable, one-of-a-kind light show is the perfect opportunity for guests of all ages and backgrounds to celebrate the winter season.

Various dates throughout December

New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, Boylston

 

Leominster’s 18th Annual Festival Of Trees

Ready to get into the holiday spirit? Don’t miss Leominster’s Festival of Trees, open to the public.

Various dates through December 18, 2023

Leominster City Hall, Leominster

 

Caroling With The Mayor

Caroling with the Mayor in downtown Gardner. Visit gardner-ma.gov.

December 16, 2023

Gardner

 

Holiday Bazaar & Cookie Sale

Holiday Bazaar & Cookie Sale at Unitarian Universalist Church of Winchendon, 126 Central Street, Winchendon. Two floors chock full of vendors; stop in and get that special holiday gift and stock up on home-made Christmas cookies!

December 16, 2023

Unitarian Universalist Church of Winchendon

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WESTERN MASS

Bright Nights at Forest Park

Since 1995, Bright Nights has been a unique public/private collaboration between the City of Springfield’s Department of Parks, Buildings & Recreation Management and the Spirit of Springfield, a private non-profit organization.

Together they have welcomed more than 6 million visitors. It has been calculated that if every bus that had visited were lined bumper to bumper, they would go from Springfield to Cape Cod. The cars would go as far as California.

Throughout December

Forest Park, Springfield

 

Christmas by Candlelight

Come experience the history of Christmas festivities at Old Sturbridge Village. Relish old traditions and create new ones as you watch demonstrations of classic Christmas projects, stroll through the decorated Village and Christmas Tree Trail, listen to stories and live music, sample sweet treats, ride the horse-drawn carryall, and more. We hope your family will join ours, as we celebrate a very special time of year.

Various dates throughout December

Old Sturbridge Village

 

Art is a Gift: a Makers Market

The ideal destination for your One Stop Holiday Shopping: thirty plus artists and craftspeople under one roof: Easthampton’s Old Town Hall.

Various dates throughout December

The Elusie Gallery, Easthampton

 

A Christmas Carol

Enjoy a pre-show concert featuring the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ, the largest and most versatile theatre pipe organ in New England, led by A Christmas Carol Music Director Tim Evans. December 16th 2023, 2:00 pm December 16th 2023, 7:00 pm December 17th 2023, 1:00 pm Sensory Friendly Performance December 17th 2023, 6:00 pm Audio Description and ASL December 20th 2023, 7:00 pm December 22nd 2023, 7:00 pm December 23rd 2023, 2:00 pm December 23rd 2023, 7:00 pm

Various dates throughout December

The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts, Worcester

 

Story Time with Santa @ Yankee Candle Village

Come early in the week to enjoy. No Reservation are need and attendance is free.

Various dates throughout December

Yankee Candle Village, South Deerfield

 

Tavern Carolers Dinner

Celebrate the holiday season at the Irish Cultural Center with your family and friends! Enjoy a delicious meal in our beautifully decorated pub while listening to some of the area’s best Christmas music with the Tavern Carolers.

Various dates throughout December

Irish House Restaurant and Trinity Pub, West Springfield

 

Greenfield Winter Farmers Market

With great anticipation and pleasure, the Greenfield Farmers’ Market announces the return of the Winter Market for the 2023-24 season thanks to its new partnership with the Greenfield Public Library!

We are overjoyed that the community will have additional chances to experience the fresh produce, beautiful flowers, live music and creative vendors that make the farmers’ market a tremendous asset for our community.

December 9, 23, 2023

Greenfield Public Library, Greenfield

 

Adams Winter Scavenger Hunt

Swing by the Adams Visitors Center to pick up your stamp book, then explore downtown Adams looking for penguins to collect stamps and win a prize!

December 16, 2023

Adams Visitor Center, Adams

 

Winter Frolic at Hall Tavern @Historic Deerfield

Recreate the winter fun of early New England! Experience music, dancing, and parlor games. Make molasses popcorn balls and sip historic hot chocolate by a crackling fire in our 1786 tavern!

December 16, 2023

Historic Deerfield, Deerfield

 

Hayride by Clay Hill Farm @ The Deerfield Inn- Champney’s Restaurant & Tavern

Perfect outside activity for a fall afternoon.

Private 30-minute wagon rides by Clay Hill Farm on Old Main Street in Historic Deerfield.

December 16, 17, 2023

Deerfield Inn / Champney’s Restaurant, Deerfield

 

Holiday Tributes

Soprano Tinky Weisblat and pianist Jerry Noble will offer holiday songs made famous by a variety of singers, including Bing Crosby, Judy Garland, Eartha Kitt, Dolly Parton, and Elvis Presley—along with a few seasonal favorites that were sung by just about everybody. This concert isn’t a cluster of imitations but rather a series of tributes to voices and hearts of the past.

December 16

Charlemont Federated Church, Charlemont

 

10th Anniversary Reception & Open House

Join CyclePottery for our 10th-anniversary reception on Saturday the 16th from 5- 7 pm for a holiday celebration featuring local potter’s work and paintings by Collin Ricketts. CyclePottery- created by artist Kathryn Kothe- is a creative center and community fixture in Florence.

December 14, 15, and 17, 2023

CyclePottery, Florence

 

Grinchmas Saturday

Free Family Fun!

December 9, 16

Springfield Museums, Springfield

 

Holiday Artisan Market

Get your holiday gift shopping done and celebrate the spirit of the season with talented local artists and makers at our inaugural Artisan Market.

December 16

Greenfield High School, Greenfield

 

Basketball Hall of Fame Classic

The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the field of teams for the Basketball Hall of Fame Classic at the MassMutual Center on Saturday, December 16. Florida Atlantic, whose 2022-23 season culminated in a Final Four berth, will join UMass, West Virginia, and St. Bonaventure in an exciting doubleheader.

December 16

MassMutual Center, Springfield

 

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