Makers Market presented by Pentucket Arts Foundation
2025-12-06 09:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Veasey Memorial Park, 201 Washington Street, Groveland, MA, 01834, United States
Join us at Veasey Memorial Park, Saturday, December 6th, for the 6th Annual MAKERS MARKET, Pentucket Arts Foundation’s very own all-local, handmade holiday arts, crafts, and vintage clothing fair! You won’t want to miss the 38+ vendors, small business owners, and artisans in a charming holiday location. New this year: Wreaths & greenery by the Groveland Garden Club! Featuring live music performed by local students and homemade food in our cafe! Shop local and support the arts this holiday season!

Jingle and Mingle Concord Center
2025-12-06 10:00 - 14:00 | MA
Kick off the season with Concord’s festive holiday shopping event. Enjoy live carolers, sweet treats from local shops, music, merriment, and fun surprises throughout the center.

The Umbrella Winter Market
2025-12-06 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-07 11:00 - 16:00 | The Umbrella Arts Center, 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
At our 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.
Attending the Market with little ones? Pre-register for or drop in to a family activity led by an Umbrella instructor.

Bedford Artisans Market - Indoor and Outdoor!
2025-12-06 14:00 - 18:00 | Bedford Town Common -75 Great Road, 75 Great Road, Bedford, MA, 01730, United States
This year the Cultural District, the Gallery@First Parish, and Suzanne & Co. are teaming up to expand the Artisans Market to two locations at the Town Common!
Indoor Artisans Market
The fourth annual Indoor Artisans Market will be open to the public from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday in the Common Room and second-floor galleries at First Parish, 75 Great Road (entrance on Elm Street). Shop the wonderful creations from 25 vendors selling unique, handmade, giftable items. The joyful sounds of the First Parish choir will fill the church entryway from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. and young Suzuki Method violinists, under the direction of Carlough Faulkner-Carroll, will play a selection of holiday favorites from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Children’s Fair
Downstairs at First Parish, children can get in on the shopping at the popular Children’s Fair from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. The fair will offer kids free donated items to gift to others, complimentary gift wrapping, and materials for creative cardmaking for seniors.
Outdoor Artisans Market
Suzanne & Co. and the Bedford Cultural District have teamed up this year to introduce the Outdoor Artisans Market which will be open from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. on both Saturday, December 6, and Sunday, December 7 from 2-6pm. Shop an additional 20 vendors offering one-of-a-kind crafts plus food and drink under a big, heated tent. Browsers will be treated to festive music and a chance to win one of the decorated wreaths.
Wreath Decorating Contest / Raffle
Purchase Raffle tickets to vote for your favorite decorated wreath and you might get to take home a prize to proudly display on your front door. Proceeds will benefit the Bedford Food Pantry and Bedford Santa organizations.
Tree Lighting and Visit by the Jolly Man in Red
The Holiday Artisans Market and Children’s Fair are just part of the town’s Holiday Kickoff. Capping the events on the Common will be the Annual Tree Lighting featuring a Visit by Santa at 5:00 p.m. Hot chocolate will be available from the First Parish front steps and behind the Fire Station.

Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
2025-12-07 15:00 - 18:00 | MA
A Concord classic. Spend the afternoon with live music, photos with Santa, a festive parade, and the official lighting of the town tree. A warm, community-centered celebration.

Boarding House Park
2025-12-10 10:00 - 12:15, 2025-12-11 10:00 - 12:15, 2025-12-17 10:00 - 12:15, 2025-12-18 10:00 - 12:15, 2025-12-24 10:00 - 12:15, 2025-12-25 10:00 - 12:15, 2025-12-31 10:00 - 12:15, 2026-01-01 10:00 - 12:15 and 4 more dates | Boarding House Park, Boarding House Park, 40 French St, Lowell, MA, United States
Join Lowell National Historical Park for Free Fun for Kids with Lowell Summer Music Series at Boarding House Park. Each performance is unique and includes so many things to do. Starting at 10:00 am, have blast with music, performances, arts and crafts, free books, snacks, and organized playgroups. These events create joyful, enriching moments for kids and a welcoming space for families to connect and thrive. After the performance, climb on Lowell National Historical Park’s trolley for a free ride.
Learn more about the free concerts for kids on the Lowell Summer Music Series website: lowellsummermusic.org/pages/kids

Winter Market
2025-12-13 12:00 - 17:00 | Birdhouse, 6 Chestnut St. #210, Amesbury, 01913
Join us for a festive day at Birdhouse as we host our 2nd Annual Winter Market, a celebration of community, creativity, and connection.
This year’s market will feature:
Live music to set the seasonal mood
A delicious local food vendor to keep you fueled
️ Approximately 15 incredible women vendors offering unique gifts, art, and goods
Vendors include:
Amaranth & Rue, Ashley Courtney Art, Bebisita, Bonnie Brady Art, Daylight Counseling, Desjardin Design, FromNorahWithLove, Kate Fleming Photography, MamaChicken Crafts, Savanti Healing, Stuck in the Studio, The Baker’s Rack, Water Street Cafe, Xavier Luke Boutique Jewelry
It’s the perfect chance to shop small, support women-owned businesses, and discover one-of-a-kind treasures just in time for the holiday season.
Open to the public—bring your friends, family, and holiday cheer!
Mark the date for a day full of fun and community!

West Concord Holiday Stroll
2025-12-13 12:00 - 17:00 | MA
Celebrate the season in West Concord with shopping, music, crafts, festive activities — and a visit from the Grinch! A great afternoon for families and local holiday joy.

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

The Umbrella Film Series presents My Penguin Friend
2025-12-16 19:30 - 21:00 | The Umbrella Arts Center, 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Enjoy the best of classic, independent, and foreign films curated by The Concord Film Project at The Umbrella Arts Center, with pre-show dinner options.
This December, join us for My Penguin Friend (2024, dir. David Schurmann, rated PG), a family-friendly film based on the true story of a lonely fisherman who unexpectedly finds companionship with a South American Magellan penguin. The film runs 1 hour and 37 minutes. Optional pre-show dinners from Saltbox Kitchen are available; order before Mon, Dec 15 at 12 PM. Film tickets are $12.50, meals are an additional $25. Concessions are available for purchase at the event.
Plus, join us before the film for a FREE Youth Film Premiere at 5:15 PM. This event is a celebratory culmination of Umbrella Artist-in-Residence Tom Flint’s Fall Semester Classes and features student films and a short documentary about their creation. Learn more at TheUmbrellaArts.org/film

Snow Globes at Discovery Museum
2025-12-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Who knows what Mother Nature will bring this year but guarantee a little “snow” for the holidays with a homemade snow globe. A sprinkle of “snow” and a dash of creativity is all you need to make and take your very own mini snow globe.

Chanukah Celebration
2025-12-17 17:00 - 18:00 | wheeler community center, 1276 Main St, concord, MA, 01742, United States
Join neighbors for a welcoming evening of holiday fellowship, treats, and community as Concord celebrates the Festival of Lights.

Santa's Brickmas Adventure at LEGO® Discovery Center Boston
2025-12-19 10:00 - 17:00 | LEGO® Discovery Center Boston, 598 Assembly Row, Somerville, MA, 02145, United States
Get ready to jingle all the way into Santa’s Brickmas Adventure at LEGO® Discovery Center Boston!
From November 22 through January 3, families are invited to step into a wonderland of festive fun, creativity, and kindness where holiday spirit is powered by LEGO® bricks and imagination. Join LEGO® Santa’s team of merry elf helpers on a mission to keep the holiday magic alive! Build last-minute presents in the Global Master Elf Model Builder workshop challenge but not before rocking around the LEGO tree with the cheerful LEGO® Gingey Squad, to help Santa power up his Magic Meter-one creative mission at a time.
Event Highlights include:
Creative Workshop: Be inspired by YouTube star Alec, Chief Elf and LEGO®’s Global Master Model Builder with over 4 million followers, and our team of expert Playmakers in a special creative challenge. Design and build last-minute gifts straight from the workshop!
Festive Dance Party: Rock around the LEGO® tree and show off your best moves with the elf helper squad and special guests during this holly-jolly dance celebration.
Build to Give: Spread kindness this season! Build a LEGO® heart and share it on social media with #BuildToGive. For every heart shared, LEGO® will donate a LEGO set to a child in need-because spreading joy is the best gift of all.
Gingerbread Village Build: Work together to design and build your own deliciously creative LEGO® gingerbread houses to display in our magical village.
Magic Meter Challenge: Complete all the festive missions, scan your Elf License, and help Santa power up his Magic Meter to save the season!
Witness Boston created completely out of more than 1.5 million LEGO bricks and decked out for the holidays

"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!

Icy Artworks at Discovery Museum
2026-01-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
The science of freezing and melting takes place all around during the winter season! Join us as we use this scientific phenomenon to create original works of art. Weather depending, we’ll either use the snow as our canvas or take our frozen creations indoors.

Small Acts, Big Impacts: A Day of Service at Discovery Museum
2026-01-17 13:00 - 16:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a designated National Day of Service, to encourage all Americans to volunteer within their communities and honor the life and legacy of the Civil Rights leader. Join the Discovery Museum as we engage in small acts of service to benefit our neighbors. Participate in a donation drive (details coming soon) and create handmade welcome cards to benefit the Refugee & Immigrant Assistance Center, a local nonprofit that supports children and families experiencing resettlement.
