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Clockwise from top left: MASS MoCA, North Adams;
St. Patrick's Day Parade, Cape Cod; Nantucket Christmas Stroll, credit Michael Galvin; Boston Common in winter; American Textile History Museum in Lowell
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Massachusetts is rich in arts & culture, so it's no surprise that exciting events, exhibits and festivals are held in the state's 16 regions all year long. Find out more!
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Our Happy Holidays
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The most wonderful time of the year is here in Massachusetts. Everywhere you go in December, you can enjoy caroling and choirs, holiday food and shopping specials, sparking lights and good cheer. The cultural scene is brilliant, with annual performances of the Boston Holiday Pops, Nutcracker Ballet, Messiah, Dickens' Christmas Carol, Celtic Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa celebrations and more. Tree lightings, holiday festivals, main street shopping and community gatherings abound. Visit our
holiday page or search our
December events for even more ways to enjoy this special time of year.
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Featured Region: The Berkshires
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Inside and out, the Berkshires is truly a winter wonderland. While our myriad of museums and cultural venues offer fantastic exhibits and events during the colder months, they also embrace the snow and cold and offer outdoor fun. At The Clark, Project Snowshoe gets underway once the first real snow comes. Here, you'll find a rack filled with snowshoes, free for you to use while exploring the outdoor trails. Aside from this, ice skating can be found on the pond right next to the museum when weather permits.
Also, a little-known fact about Tanglewood is that its grounds are open year-round, so bring your cross-country skis and take in the amazing views, while dreaming of hearing strains from the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Be sure to check out the new Linde Center, which houses the Tanglewood Learning Center. This year-round space will be offering engaging programs for curious minds, including performances, talks, films, master classes, and visual arts experiences throughout the winter and beyond.
So, pack up the car and head to the Berkshires this winter for some memorable winter fun!
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The Berkshires
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Greater Merrimack Valley
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Beginning on Wednesday, November 27, join us for the 24th Annual display of Family Trees: A Celebration of Children's Literature, a beloved holiday tradition at the Concord Museum! Enjoy 39 fanciful trees and wreaths creatively decorated by museum volunteers to illustrate treasured and new favorite children's books. We are thrilled to welcome Pamela Zagarenski, Illustrator of Zola's Elephant and two-time Caldecott-honor winning artist, as this year's Honorary Chair. Benefit admission to support the museum's education initiatives; museum members are free. November 27-January 5.
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Greater Merrimack Valley.
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Central Massachusetts
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Discover the rich culture of Central Massachusetts with one of the region's seasonal events! Night Lights celebrates winter, light, and nature together at Tower Hill Botanic Garden. The Holiday Festival of Crafts and stART on The Street feature handmade goods from hundreds of local artisans. You can watch A Christmas Carol at the historical Hanover Theatre, or go back in time at a living history museum with Old Sturbridge Village's Christmas by Candlelight event.
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Franklin County
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Welcome Yule: A Midwinter Celebration will be held Friday, December 13 at 7:30 pm, Saturday, December 14 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, December 15 at 2 pm at Shea Theater in Turners Falls. This winter pageant emphasizes folk music and customs...expect mirth, song, dance and good cheer! The program's storyline centers on the wisdom of trees, the power of animals and the deep magic of music. This year's highlights will include rousing harmonies, lively dances, and the use of giant puppets throughout the show. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for children 5-16 years and seniors, free for kids under 5.
Click here to buy tickets now!
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Franklin County.
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Greater Boston
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YULE love BOSTON in December! Make a date with family and friends for a classic holiday performance:
The Nutcracker, Black Nativity, Holiday Pops, Irving Berlin's White Christmas, Disney on Ice, Worlds of Enchantment and the debut of Dolly Parton's
Smokey Mountain Christmas. Take advantage of the
Mayor's Holiday Special, half-price tickets & dining deals all season long. Tree and Menorah lightings,
BLINK, the sight & sound extravaganza,
Holiday Strolls and open-air
Holiday Artisan Markets add to the spirit of the season. There are
Teddy Bear Teas, a
Latke Party, Gingerbread decorating and
Zoolights! While enjoying the sights and sounds of Faneuil Hall Marketplace, be sure to add a pair of mittens or gloves to
The Mitten Tree in the North Market. Boston's holiday landscape also includes some very "cool" igloos atop the Envoy Hotel, Frog Pond, in the heart of Boston Common for outdoor skating and a ride on the Greenway's festive carousel. Boston's 5+ week holiday season culminates in the renowned festivities of First Night/First Day 2020 in Copley Square!
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Greater Boston.
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Cape Cod
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This holiday season, we suggest a little Cape! Join us for
Christmas on Cape Cod and create memories that will be cherished for generations. Every town and village puts their special stamp on holiday-inspired events throughout the month, including quaint village strolls, theater performances, festive parades, spectacular light displays, and Santa's arrival by boat! Families will love the
Train to Christmas Town aboard Cape Cod Central Railroad and
Gardens Aglow at Heritage Museums & Gardens in Sandwich. First Night celebrations in Chatham, Provincetown and Sandwich round out the month-long festivities. Visit
ChristmasonCapeCod.com, or check out our
latest blog for a run down of the holiday events and shop-portunties!
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Cape Cod.
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Greater Springfield
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This year marks the 25th season of
Bright Nights in Springfield. The light show was born in 1995 by Patrick Sullivan, director of parks, buildings and recreation management, alongside Judy Matt, President of The Spirit of Springfield. Since its start, Bright Nights continues to provide fond memories for families during the holidays! This year you can expect to see a new display, honoring MGM Springfield. It will feature 4,728-LED lights displaying lions leaping and roaring. The park opens November 27 and runs through January 5, 2020.
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Greater Springfield.
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Mohawk Trail Region
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December at the Clark Art Institute offers great opportunities for enjoying art and so much more! Visit the Clark's renowned permanent collection, including works by Monet, Renoir, Pissarro, Sargent, and Homer. On December 14, explore Arabesque, a new exhibition featuring a rich array of German Romanticism, Pre-Raphaelite, and Art Nouveau works. And enjoy lots of holiday fun, including concerts, films, lectures, broadcasts of The Magic Flute and The Nutcracker, and free snowshoeing! Details at clarkart.edu. Photo: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
(French, 1864-1901), Divan Japonais, 1893. Color lithograph, 31 3/4 x 23 1/2 in. Smart Museum of Art, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, Bequest of Louise H. Landau
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MetroWest
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Medfield's
Holiday Stroll
(December 6)
includes food trucks, a decorated fire truck, carolers, and photos with Santa.
Downtown Framingham
welcomes families with kids
to a
Holiday Market
on December 15!
Enjoy arcade games, check out local fine art, and partake in last-minute craft shopping at
Springdale Beer Barrel Room
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Visit the
Downtown Maynard Holiday Sip and Stroll
on December 16 for
h
oliday
s
hopping,
c
arolers,
g
oodies
. Santa will be driving by in a fire truck!
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MetroWest.
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Plymouth County
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Plymouth Center for the Arts on North Street in Plymouth will present
"It's A Wonderful Life - Radio Play" December 7-15! Performed by the Americana Theatre Company, this beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve.
Buy tickets now!
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Southeastern Mass
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 Christmas Cheer...Christmas Lights...Hot Chocolate...Oh My! The Grinch may not like Christmas, but we sure do over in Southeastern Mass! Come celebrate the Season of Giving over in Taunton for the
Annual Lights on Festival December 7 from 3 to 8 pm. Witness Santa's Arrival, sing carols and get in the Christmas spirit! Bring the kiddos to visit the city known as Christmas City. Make sure you check the nice list with Santa!
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ore events and information for
Southeastern Massachusetts.
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