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Christmas at Gordon 2024

A.J Memorial Chapel, Gordon College 255 Grapevine Road, Wenham, Massachusetts

Celebrate Christmas with friends and family at Gordon College’s campus. From hot cocoa to the joyous Christmas Gala, Christmas at Gordon is everything merry and bright. Let your heart be light with us this season! WHO: Gordon College & North Shore friends WHAT: Christmas at Gordon: Tree Lighting Festival & Christmas Gala Celebrate the season […]

Boxwood Tree Class at Beauport

Beauport Hotel Gloucester 55 Commercial Street, Gloucester, Massachusetts

Join Audrey’s Flower Shop to create a timeless holiday centerpiece with your own handcrafted boxwood tree. Perfect for mingling, holiday prep, and adding a personal touch to your décor. 

Newburyport Holiday Invitation Nights

This annual Newburyport tradition invites shoppers to stroll the decked out downtown on the first three Friday nights of December, enjoying drinks and snacks offered up by local retailers and finding gifts for your parents, siblings, friends … and maybe yourself.

Riverwalk Brewing Holiday Market 2024

Riverwalk Brewing Co. 40 Parker Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts

Shop small this holiday season and visit the holiday market at Riverwalk Brewing during the second weekend in December. Over two dozen local artisans and vendors will set up shop at the Newburyport brewery on Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15 from noon to 5 p.m., giving patrons the perfect spot to pick up […]

Santa Tea at The Inn at Hastings Park

The Inn at Hastings Park 2027 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, Massachusetts

Ho, ho ho...Santa Claus is coming to Lexington this holiday season for tea! With a visit by Santa Claus himself, all wishes come true over tea with holiday cocktails and festive savory and sweet bite towers including freshly baked scones, tea sandwiches and desserts as well as gingerbread cookie decorating, crafts, letters to the North […]

Jingle Bell Walk 2024

Ipswich Town Hall 25 Green Street, Ipswich, Massachusetts

Get ready for a day full of holiday magic and cheer! Join us at the Ipswich Town Wharf to welcome Santa as he makes his grand entrance. Sing along to festive carols with Buddy the Elf while we wait for the big moment! You can even buy your own jingle bells to ring as we […]

Rockport 2nd Saturday Art Walk 2024

Rockport Art Association & Museum 12 Main Street, Rockport, Massachusetts

A festive evening! Shop handmade art gifts this holiday season, enjoy Sip & Shops, and a Holiday Gallery Stroll! The RAA&M along with other businesses and galleries in Rockport will be open late - don’t miss it!

Santa at Sea 2024

Beauport Cruiselines 6 Rowe Sq #3057, Gloucester, Massachusetts

The Annual Santa at Sea Cruise is returning this year on December 15th! Enjoy a holiday harbor cruise aboard Beauport Cruiselines. Take in the beautiful views of Gloucester Harbor, all while singing holiday tunes, enjoying hot cocoa and cookies, and listening to a reading of “The Night Before Christmas.” Plus, a visit from Santa himself. Tickets […]

Cape Ann Makers Market at The Cut, Gloucester 

The Cut Live 72 Rogers Street, Gloucester, Massachusetts

The Cape Ann Makers Market put on a second holiday event this year at restaurant and venue The Cut in Gloucester. Come on over to Gloucester's newest and coolest event venue to sip and shop from over 30 local vendors while listening to live music and enjoying some great food from The Cut's street food […]

Holiday Candle-Making Workshop

Hopothecary Ales Brewery and Kitchen 303 Main Street, North Reading, Massachusetts

Make the season bright by crafting two 8-ounce custom-scented candles in glass jars — while you’re knocking back some local brews. Whether you’re making them for a friend, family member, or yourself, all you have to do is show up — workshop provider Hand.the.Light by C.S.E. is providing all the necessary supplies.  View more holiday […]

Newburyport Holiday Invitation Nights

This annual Newburyport tradition invites shoppers to stroll the decked out downtown on the first three Friday nights of December, enjoying drinks and snacks offered up by local retailers and finding gifts for your parents, siblings, friends … and maybe yourself.

Santa Tea at The Inn at Hastings Park

The Inn at Hastings Park 2027 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, Massachusetts

Ho, ho ho...Santa Claus is coming to Lexington this holiday season for tea! With a visit by Santa Claus himself, all wishes come true over tea with holiday cocktails and festive savory and sweet bite towers including freshly baked scones, tea sandwiches and desserts as well as gingerbread cookie decorating, crafts, letters to the North […]

MA Students Winter Break: Activities & Local Events

December break is a traditional time for families to spend time together, eating, playing games, and maybe enjoying some special activities there might not be time for when school and extracurriculars are in session. If you’re looking for a fun out, we’ve gathered seven ideas here to help elevate your school break from OK to […]

Christmas Eve Grand Dinner Buffet

The Inn at Hastings Park 2027 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, Massachusetts

Once the stockings are hung by the chimney with care, celebrate the most wonderful time of the year in the elegantly cozy and festively decorated Town Meeting Bistro at the award-winning Inn at Hastings Park, Boston area's only Relais & Châteaux property. With the restaurant's fireplace a glow, the talented culinary team will be serving […]

Frozen Fire Festival 2024

The festival transforms Charlotte Forten Park in Salem into a winter wonderland the includes a s’mores and hot chocolate garden, heated igloos, and plenty of fires to warm up by. Try your hand at curling, or attend one of more than 100 events, from fire performances and music to live ice sculpture carving. The best […]

Yo-yos at the Wenham Museum

Wenham Museum 132 Main Street, Wenham, MA

John Higby the Yo-Yo Guy has traveled to 26 countries showing off his uniquely impressive skills. On December 26, this world yo-yo champion will visit the Wenham Museum to delight North Shore children of all ages for two shows.

Rockport New Year’s Eve 2024

For almost thirty years, New Year’s Eve has brought a huge celebration of the arts to downtown Rockport. This year sees the same, with dozens of artists and performers heading to Rockport on December 31 for an evening of bustling family-friendly fun throughout the whole town. Buttons, for sale online and at various businesses around […]

Dueling Pianos at The Artisan Hotel

The Artisan Hotel 9 Via Toscana, Salem, New Hampshire

Ring in the New Year with an unforgettable 4-course dinner at The Artisan Hotel Ballroom! Join us for Dueling Pianos with The Flying Ivories on New Year’s Eve, where dinner and a lively show kick off at 7 PM (seating begins at 6 PM). Enjoy late-night light bites at 10 PM, and after the event, […]

Nutcracker Suite Piano Concert: Free & Open to All!

101 Forest Avenue Swampscott, Massachusetts

All are invited to attend a free concert on January 4 featuring the complete Nutcracker Suite by Tchaikovsky! Join the students of the Gregg Pauley Piano Studio in Swampscott for this special event open to the community. Hear music by:Bach • Beethoven • Chopin • Debussy • Ravel • and the complete Nutcracker Suite by […]

ZooLights 2025: Intergalactic Night & Last Weekend!

Stone Zoo 149 Pond Street, Stoneham, Massachusetts

ZooLights at Stone Zoo in Stoneham ends this weekend, Sunday January 5th. Enjoy the last weekend of beautiful lights, zoo animals, and family fun. January 4th: Be transported to a galaxy far away when ZooLights celebrates Intergalactic Night! Meet costumed characters, local members of “the New England Star Wars Costume Clubs” who, with the use […]