Winter Lights at The Loading Dock Gallery
2025-12-09 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-10 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-11 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-12 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-13 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-14 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-15 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-16 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) and 13 more dates | Loading Dock Gallery, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, United States
December is a festive time at The Loading Dock Gallery and we invite you to partake in the celebration of the seasons. Winter Lights has become an annual tradition of holiday shoppers as a source of unique, handcrafted, giftable art and holiday decorations presented by more than 30 local artists. Shop Local and Shop Small and find that unique and extraordinary gift that will make this holiday memorable.

December Holiday Open Studio
2025-12-13 12:00 - 17:00 | Western Avenue | Studios & Lofts, Western Avenue | Studios & Lofts, 122 Western Ave, Lowell, MA, United States
Holiday Open Studios at Western Avenue Studios & Lofts
Two Saturdays of Artful Holiday Shopping
Saturday, December 6 & Saturday, December 13 | 12-5 PM

Join us for not just one, but two special weekends of Holiday Open Studios at Western Avenue Studios & Lofts. On December 6 and 13, discover unique, handmade gifts created by over 350 local artists across five floors of studios and two floors of artist lofts.
From fine art to ceramics, jewelry, textiles, photography, home décor, and one-of-a-kind stocking stuffers, you’ll find meaningful gifts for everyone on your list (and maybe a little something for yourself too).
Enjoy the festive atmosphere as you explore the building, sip a warm drink from the coffee shop, browse the co-op gallery, and grab a bite from the food truck.
There is no charge for this event. It is family and dog-friendly event. We just ask that pups stay leashed.
Make Western Avenue part of your holiday tradition and shop local this season.

Lowell's Gentlemen Songsters Chorus Holiday Cabaret
2025-12-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Mount Pleasant Golf Club, Mount Pleasant Golf Club, 141 Staples St, Lowell, MA, United States
Lowell’s Gentlemen Songsters Chorus
proudly presents our annual
Holiday Cabaret
Saturday • Dec. 13, 2025 • 2:00-4:00 PM
Mt. Pleasant Golf Club
141 Staples St., Lowell, MA
including performances by
The Four Town Sound, Sweet Life, and Synchrony Quartets
with special guests
Chelmsford High School’s The Thursdays
The program will include both holiday and non-holiday songs
and the opportunity for a free picture with Santa.
Light refreshments will be served.
All Ages Welcome! Tickets – $0 – 25
for tickets: https://gentlemensongsters.org

Live Greek & Middle Eastern Music and Bellydancing
2025-12-13 20:00 - 23:00, 2025-12-20 20:00 - 23:00, 2025-12-27 20:00 - 23:00 | Athenian Corner Restaurant, 207 Market Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Live music and dancing featuring the Athenian Corner Ensemble

Yule Festival & Artisans Fair (A Holiday Fundraiser)
2025-12-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Nashua Sheraton, 11 Tara Blvd., Nashua, NH, 03063, United States
An enchanting day of Yule time fun, activities, as well as an Artisan’s Market to enjoy as Winter unfolds. This will be a special funding event for gifts and support for children with special needs, supported by the Bartlett School & Assessment Center. Admission is a small gift donation to place under our Yule Holiday Giving Tree at the entrance of the festival. Your support is appreciated.
Join in the fun of our Elf Treasure Hunt Game, check in with the Storyteller, add a bit of your artistic talents at our Yule Art Station, check out all the creations by local artisans, visit with the elves and characters throughout the hall. Enjoy a magical day while helping a great local cause.
Don’t miss out on the day’s fun festivities and shopping with local artists for unique items.
603 321-4818
Presented by Angie D’Anjou, Christi Brouder, Awakening Moments Center, LLC

"The Nutcracker" Presented By Dance Prism Ballet
2025-12-20 14:30 - 17:00, 2025-12-20 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-21 14:30 - 16:30 | J. Everett Collins Center, 100 Shawsheen, Andover, 01810, United States
Celebrate the start of the holiday season with Dance Prism Ballet’s sparkling production of The Nutcracker! From the glittering Christmas tree to the enchanted Land of Sweets, this beloved ballet brings Tchaikovsky’s music, breathtaking costumes, and the joy of the season to life.
Perfect for audiences of all ages — a heartwarming holiday outing filled with music, magic, and memories.
Don’t miss this opportunity to see a beloved holiday classic right in your community at the J. Everett Collins Center for three performances only on December 20 at 2:30 and 6:30 and December 21 at 2:30 pm.
Following each performance, audience members are invited to a special photo opportunity with Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy — the perfect holiday keepsake!
