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Celebrate Holidays in Worcester with Events, Santa, and More! πŸŽ‡πŸŽ„πŸ•Ž

2024

By Noelle Monaghan - Worcester Macaroni KID Publisher November 16, 2023

Here we are.  We’re already writing about Westborough, Shrewsbury and Worcester holiday happenings in 2024!

Winter is almost here and so are the holiday celebrations happening around Worcester! From longtime Worcester tree lighting traditions, festivals, winter crafts, Santa sightings, Christmas tree farms, Hanukkah events, and New Year's Day… the list of signs that winter has arrived in Worcester is long!

Our goal is to make sure you and your family don’t miss out on any holiday fun in Greater Worcester! So we’ve made our list, and we’ve checked it twice. Now, no matter if you’re naughty or nice, we’re ready to share it with you:

Click here for a FREE calendar of family-friendly events in the Westborough-Worcester.

Ongoing throughout December:

  1. ⛸️ Public Skating at Worcester Common Oval
  2. Where to See Santa in Worcester! πŸŽ… 
  3. Guide to Holiday Lights in Worcester & Beyond
  4. Where to go to πŸ“« Mail Letters To Santa in Greater Worcester
  5. Holiday Favorites Coming to The Candy Mansion
  6. Hanukkah Events in Worcester & Beyond, Plus Recipes, Games and More!

Nov 25 - Dec. 15:

November 26

Whimsical Workshop: Tea Light Snowmen


November 30

FREE Home Depot Kids' Workshop 11/30: Worcester (Cocoa Ornament)

Gingerbread House STEM Challenge (Shrewsbury)


December 1

Westborough's Annual Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting

Worcester Art Museum Complimentary Admission (Hanukkah Celebration)

Warm Winter Sing-Along & Festive Crafts (Westborough)


December 2

Gingerbread Houses


December 4

Grinch Bingo

Gingerbread Creation Day for Teens (Westborough)


December 5

Ugly Sweaters

Gingerbread House Contest (Westborough)


December 6

Festival of Lights (Worcester)


December 7

FREE Home Depot Kids' Workshop 12/7: Worcester (Holiday Snow Globe)


December 8

Grafton Celebrates the Holidays - Grafton Recreation


December 10

Visit with Santa at the Great Brook Valley Branch


December 11

Festival of Lights at the Library


December 13

Festival of Lights


December 14

FREE Lowe's Spinning Snowflake Craft (Worcester)

Holiday Nature Crafts Open House

Great for Gifting - Mason Jar Cookies (Shrewsbury)

 

Dec. 16-31:


December 16

Festival of Lights

Popsicle Stick Craft Gifts


December 17

Whimsical Workshop: Flameless Menorahs

Royal Ball Storytime


December 18

Princess Meet and Greet


December 19

Chanukah Storytime (Shrewsbury)


December 20

Polar Express Adventure (FREE)

Holiday Scavenger Hunt Downtown for Teens (Westborough)


December 21

YAD Hanukkah 2024


December 22

PJ and CAA Hanukkah on the go Craft Program

TES Hanukkah Dinner


December 23

Holiday Crafternoon (Shrewsbury)

Great for Gifting - Jasmine Hot Compresses (Shrewsbury)


December 26

SNAP-Ed Presents Holiday Desserts: Kwanzaa

Gamer Party


December 29

Community Wide Hanukkah Event 2024

BT Candle Lighting Program at Grafton


December 30-31

Noon Years at Noon

Noon Year's Eve! (Shrewsbury)



HOLIDAY CRAFTS




HOLIDAY RECIPES
 


HOLIDAY TIPS AND TRICKS





Stay in the know of ALL the local family fun with our awesome Event Calendar 

Hope this list of holiday events in Worcester helps you find your family fun this season!  

Please note: This list will be updated as info about more events comes in, so check back often to make sure you don't miss out on any family fun in Greater Worcester!


Don't see a family-friendly holiday event listed here that you know about? Drop me a line at noellem@macaronikid.com with the details!


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