December Events on Our Radar

You Won't Want to Miss These Events

December brings peak holiday season magic to the region. From holiday strolls to local maker markets, plus plenty of lively holiday musical and theatrical performances - you'll undoubtably find the holiday spirit alive in Central Massachusetts.

visits with Santa

Find plenty of opportunities to have your kids meet Santa, drop hints about your holiday wish list, and enjoy the merriment of the season together!

month-long events you won't want to miss

Make your list, and check it twice: these holiday events are happening all month, but with so many great ones to choose from, you'll need to plan out your weekends to ensure you can visit them all!

classic holiday shows all month long

Find classic holiday performances at local theatres, from the classic Nutcracker ballet to the annual Holiday Pops by the Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra at Mechanics Hall and The Hanover Theatre's A Christmas Carol.

comedic holiday shows

We love a laugh around the holidays and these shows will surely provide it!

holiday crafts

Take advantage of opportnities to make holiday crafts with friends and family. The best present you can give this season is your presence with the ones you love, after all!

Christmas Eve

Treat the kids to an outing at The EcoTarium on Christmas Eve! It's FREE from 10am-3pm on December 24th, and there are exciting happenings like building winter shelters, a screening of One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure in the planetarium, and learn about winter tracking.

winter vacation week happenings

There's lots to do with the kids during winter vacation! Here are a few of our favorites:

a happy new years in Central Massachusetts

Ring in the new year with one of these events:

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