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:
- ⛸️ Public Skating at Worcester Common Oval
- Where to See Santa in Worcester! 🎅
- Guide to Holiday Lights in Worcester & Beyond
- Where to go to 📫 Mail Letters To Santa in Greater Worcester
- Holiday Favorites Coming to The Candy Mansion
- 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
December 4
Gingerbread Creation Day for Teens (Westborough)
December 5
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 12
Santa is coming to the bakery!
December 13
December 14
FREE Lowe's Spinning Snowflake Craft (Worcester)
Holiday Nature Crafts Open House
Great for Gifting - Mason Jar Cookies (Shrewsbury)
⛸️ Public Skating at Worcester Common Oval - Ugly Holiday Sweater Day
Dec. 16-31:
December 16
December 17
Whimsical Workshop: Flameless Menorahs
December 18
December 19
Chanukah Storytime (Shrewsbury)
December 20
Polar Express Adventure (FREE)
Holiday Scavenger Hunt Downtown for Teens (Westborough)
December 21
Decorate Yummy Mummy Cookies! at Tatnuck Bookseller
December 22
PJ and CAA Hanukkah on the go Craft Program
⛸️ Public Skating at Worcester Common Oval - Skate with Santa Claus
December 23
Holiday Crafternoon (Shrewsbury)
Great for Gifting - Jasmine Hot Compresses (Shrewsbury)
December 26
SNAP-Ed Presents Holiday Desserts: Kwanzaa
December 29
Community Wide Hanukkah Event 2024
BT Candle Lighting Program at Grafton
December 30-31
Noon Year's Eve Party for Teens
Noon Year's Eve Party (Westborough)
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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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