Seasonal Fun

Hampton Beach Fireworks 2018, New Hampshire, Free
Sun, May 27, 2018  -  Mon, December 31, 2018   
Fireworks are held weekly every Wednesday during the summer, on the beach at the top of B and C Streets, beside the Atlantic Ocean. Bring a blanket and the whole family to experience the magic of the night sky lit by a display of beautiful fireworks.

Toysinbox Holiday Season 3D Printing Show, Wellesley, $
Sat, November 17, 2018  -  Sun, November 25, 2018   
This 3D printing show is a family-friendly event designed to educate and inspire the K-12 students in the fields of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. It is geared towards hands-on-activities and demonstrations.

Bright Nights at Forest Park, Western Mass, $
Wed, November 21, 2018  -  Tue, January 1, 2019   
Bright Nights in Springfield, Massachusetts brings you New England's largest holiday lighting display. Enjoy the wonders of Seuss Land, Jurassic World, Toy Land, North Pole Village, and many more from the comfort of your own car.

Friday After Thanksgiving Chain Reaction: MIT Museum, Cambridge, $
Fri, November 23, 2018  -  Fri, November 23, 2018   
MIT Museum’s 15th annual Friday After Thanksgiving Chain Reaction Event featuring over 25 mini chain reactions linked together with the help of artist and chain reaction creator, Arthur Ganson.

A Christmas Carol, Cambridge
Fri, November 23, 2018  -  Sun, December 30, 2018   
Delight in Underground Railway Theater’s puppetry, live music, dancing and the intimate storytelling in the tradition of Arabian Nights. All the trappings – sights, sounds, and scents – of the holiday fill the theater with magic.

Mass Horticultural Society’s 10th Annual Festival of Trees, Wellesley, $$
Fri, November 23, 2018  -  Sun, December 9, 2018   
Festival of Trees will take place Friday, November 23 through Sunday, December 9, at The Gardens at Elm Bank. The festival will showcase over 65 decorated trees and feature Snow Village, an model train and holiday village collection.

ZooLights at Stone Zoo, Stoneham, $
Fri, November 23, 2018  -  Mon, December 31, 2018   
The beloved holiday tradition 'ZooLights' returns to Stone Zoo. ZooLights is set to once again dazzle visitors of all ages when it opens for the holiday season on Friday, November 23– Monday, December 31, 2018.

Dance Prism’s Nutcracker Ballet Performances 2018, Worcester, $$
Sun, November 25, 2018  -  Sat, December 15, 2018   
This is a fully staged complete “Nutcracker Ballet” performed by Dance Prism, New England's professional touring company. Still the most affordable Holiday Celebration for the entire family!

Santa's Workshop and Holiday Crafts at Smolak Farms, North Andover, $
Sun, November 25, 2018  -  Sat, December 22, 2018   
Bring your list or write one here, as Santa will be there himself for photo opportunities and to spread holiday cheer. The atmosphere is relaxed as guests come to visit and take photos with Santa Claus.

Handel and Haydn Society: Handel Messiah, Boston
Fri, November 30, 2018  -  Sun, December 2, 2018   
Join H&H for an outstanding rendition of Handel’s masterwork, performed in the US by H&H in its first concert in 1815. No holiday season is complete without this stunning oratorio.