Snow Much To Do: Holiday Events

Ashland:

• The Holiday Stroll at the Corner Spot – Saturday, December 6^th 12pm-4pm
  Celebrate the season in the heart of Ashland at The Corner Spot’s annual Holiday Stroll! It’s the perfect way to kick off the holidays—family-friendly, free, and full of small-town magic.

Bellingham:

• Hanukkah Car Parade & Menorah Lighting – Sunday, December 14^th 5pm – Bellingham Town Common

Boylston:

• Night Lights – New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill – November 22^nd – January 4^th, 2026 4-10pm daily.
  Revel in the wonder of the winter season with friends, family, and half a million lights! Enter an illuminated world where stars of the botanic garden shine, and where sparkling experiences and one-of-a-kind light displays inspire joy to last all year. It’s a celebration of nature like you’ve never seen before—bright, bold, and full of dazzle.

Concord:

• The Umbrella Winter Market – The Umbrella Arts Center – December 5^th 12pm-5pm, December 6^th 10am-5pm and December 7^th 11am-4pm. Annual three-day celebration of hand-crafted fine art, come in from the cold to stroll The Umbrella’s three sunlit floors of open studios and galleries, featuring the exhibitions off the wall (small works of Umbrella Studio Artists) and Joy & Peace (abstract paintings by Christiane Corcelle and Jill Goldman-Callahan). Select a treat from Concessions, then savor the creativity on display at the Holiday Ceramics Sale, in Open Studios, and at Guest Artisans’ tables brimming with pieces ready to become unique, unforgettable gifts for you and your loved ones.

Framingham:

• Caroling on the Common – Village Hall on the Common – Sunday, December 7^th, 4pm-6pm. Caroling, Crafts and Cheer.
• German Christmas Market – Jack’s Abby – December 6^th & 7^th and 13^th & 14^th, 100 Clinton St. The outdoor market will feature 12 unique vendors each weekend, offering a rotating selection of handcrafted goods, holiday treats, and locally made gifts—perfect for finding something special this season. They will also be serving mulled wine, hot hard cider, and hot chocolate!
• 34^th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony & Block Party – Friday, December 5^th, 5-7:30pm, Memorial Building Plaza & Union Avenue.

Franklin:

• A “Wreath of Franklin” – Saturday, December 13^th featuring an artisanal holiday pop-up market
• Hanukkah Car Parade & Menorah Lighting – Sunday, December 14^th 4:15pm – Franklin Town Common

Hopedale:

• 14^th annual Hopedale Winter Stroll & Shop Hop – Saturday, December 6^th Noon – 7pm along Hopedale and Dutcher Streets.
  Features local vendors, historic buildings, food & drinks and ending with a tree lighting and visit from Santa.

Hopkinton:

• The Santa Experience at Hopkinton Center for the Arts – Saturday, December 6^th 10am-3:30pm
  Set in the delightful Santa’s Workshop housed in HCA’s white farmhouse, this event promises to capture the holiday spirit through great photo opp’s and engaging activities that will enchant families and inspire creativity.
• Hopkinton Center for the Arts Holiday Marketplace – Saturday, December 6^th, 10am – 3pm, 90 Hayden Rowe St. The Holiday Marketplace is the perfect place to get into the festive spirit while shopping for one-of-a-kind gifts for family, friends, or yourself!
• Caroling on the Common – Saturday, December 6^th, 1pm – 5pm, 6 Hayden Rowe St. Experience the joy of Caroling on the Common. Enjoy holiday festivities, food trucks, and meet Santa for free photos.
• The Nutcracker at Hopkinton Center for the Arts – Saturday, December 13^th and Sunday, December 14^th
  This holiday, let your imagination soar as HCA Dance proudly presents The Nutcracker Ballet—a timeless tale of wonder, brought to life by a cast of over 35 talented dancers under the graceful direction of Dance Director Jessica Wilson.
• Treblemakers Holiday Concert at Hopkinton Center for the Arts – Saturday, December 13^th and Sunday, December 14^th
  The holiday season wouldn’t be complete without music that warms the heart and brings people together. Join the Treblemakers Community Chorus for their beloved Annual Holiday Concert at HCA.

Hudson:

• Hudson Holiday Stroll – Saturday, December 6^th, 3-7pm, Main Street. Experience the magic of the 2025 Hudson Holiday Stroll!  Enjoy a winter wonderland as downtown Hudson comes alive with festive fun.  Stop by Hudson Town Hall for free photos with Santa and to meet and shop with local vendors, enjoy live music, and pick up an event map with schedules and location details. Enjoy a leisurely sleigh ride on horse-drawn carriages, visit our adorable petting zoo at Main Street Bank, and watch aerial cirque performances at the rotary. Treat yourself to delicious bites from local restaurants and food trucks, including favorites like Lalo’s Mexican Restaurant, Rail Trail Flatbread Co., Welly’s Restaurant, Kith & Kin, and Café 641.  Explore offerings from the Hudson Girl Scouts, Earth & Aerial Yoga, Serendipity, and many more local businesses and organizations throughout downtown.

Marlborough:

• Photos with Santa – Solomon Pond Mall, 601 Donald Lynch Blvd., Daily through December 24^th. Weekdays 2pm – 7pm and Weekends 11am – 7pm.

Medway:

• Hanukkah Car Parade & Menorah Lighting – Sunday, December 14^th 3:30pm – Starts at Choate Park

Mendon:

• Southwick’s Zoo Winter Wonderland – November 21^st – December 29^th (Thursday – Sunday) 5pm – Close.
  Take a magical journey through Southwick’s Zoo with friends and family to view spectacular holiday lights and handcrafted displays.

Milford:

• Christmas Tree Lighting – Friday, December 5^th, 5:30pm – 7pm. Draper Memorial Park. Hot chocolate, brownies, cookies, photos with Santa, sing along and tree lighting.
• Chanukkah Party & Dinner – Chabad House – Thursday, December 25^th 3 – 5pm
  Enjoy an afternoon filled with games, delicious chinese dinner and menorah Lighting!
• The Santa Suite Returns to the DoubleTree by Hilton Boston–Milford – December 4 – January 5 on Weekends (Mid-week availability also offered — email roland.proulx@hilton.com for details)
  Step into a holiday wonderland and make magical memories with the ones you love! Bring the family for an unforgettable overnight stay in our Christmas-themed decorated suite, complete with festive touches that will make you feel like you’re spending the night at the North Pole! Your Santa Suite experience includes:  Overnight stay in a beautifully decorated Christmas suite, buffet breakfast for up to 4 guests, milk, cookies, and holiday treats waiting in your room, streaming Christmas movies — cozy up and pick your favorites! Keepsake ornament to take home and remember the magic.

Natick:

• Santa’s Elevator Express – Natick Mall – November 1 – December 24
  Don’t miss an exciting and immersive holiday experience unlike anything else. Take Santa’s magical Elevator Express to the North Pole. Once you arrive, meet Santa, take photos, and make lasting memories your family will cherish for years to come.
• Gingerbread Cookie Decorating & Wine Night – The Verve – Thursday, December 11, 6pm – 7:30pm. Take some time for you and your friends and join us to decorate GIANT Gingerbread Cookies while sipping wine (21+ event).
• Santa Breakfast – The Verve – Sunday, December 14, 10am – 1pm. Join The Verve for breakfast, children’s activities and photos with Santa.
• Skybokx109 Sip and Shop – Monday, December 15^th 6pm – 8pm – 319 Speen Street. Enjoy a cocktail, craft beer while shopping our local artisan and pop-up vendors. Great Opportunity for last minute holiday shopping.
• Storm Large: Holiday Ordeal Concert – TCAN – December 20^th 8pm
  What better way to spend a holiday than with Storm Large? Holiday Ordeal is a night of music, gags and gifts, with songs ranging from 2000 Miles, Hallelujah, Sock it to Me Santa, and the greatest holiday song never written for the holidays, Somebody to Love.
• Matt Heaton’s Holiday Hootenanny – TCAN – December 21^st 12pm
  This lively, family-friendly show brings the spirit of the season to life with a mix of Christmas classics, original tunes, and kid-friendly rock ‘n’ roll.

Sudbury:

• A Christmas Carol at The Wayside Inn– December 6, 13 & 14 at 4:30pm
  Join us at The Wayside Inn’s Martha-Mary Chapel for a captivating staged reading of this beloved Christmas tale presented by The Sudbury Savoyards

Sturbridge:

• Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village – November 28^th – December 30^th (check website for days/times)
  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, and more.

Wellesley:

• Festival of Trees – Garden at Elm Bank – November 28^th – December 28^th (check website for days/times)
  Celebrate the season with sparkling lights, festive trees, model trains, and cozy holiday fun.

Westborough:

• BORO Sugar Shack Photos with Santa – December 6^th, 12pm -4pm. 15 E Main Street.  Santa will be back at his favorite candy store for FREE photos with kids and families!
• Westborough Community Chorus Presents “Winter in the Woods” – Saturday, December 6^th 7pm & Sunday, December 7^th Sarah Gibbons Middle School, 20 Fisher Street.  The chorus will perform a variety of songs about the quintessential experience of life during wintertime in New England.

Worcester:

• Frosty Festival at the EcoTarium – Saturday and Sunday, December 6 & 7, 10am – 5pm. Fun, winter-themed educational programs all day long!  Visits with Santa and some of your favorite winter movie characters!  A puppet show by Pumpernickel Puppets, acapella caroling by the Clark Bars, face painting, holiday photo opportunities, and seasonally decorated train rides (extra ticket required)!