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Thursday Trivia at Castle Island Brewing Co.Norwood, Free
Thu, April 20, 2023  -  Thu, December 21, 2023   
Join us for free trivia every Thursday night at Castle Island Brewing Co. in Norwood! Reservations are highly encouraged ahead of time for large groups.
Tuesday Trivia at Castle Island Brewing Co.Boston, Free
Tue, April 25, 2023  -  Tue, December 19, 2023   
Join us for free trivia every Tuesday at Castle Island Brewing Co. in South Boston! Entry is free, but reservations are highly encouraged ahead of time.
Musical Bingo at Castle Island Brewing Co.Norwood, Free
Tue, April 25, 2023  -  Tue, December 19, 2023   
Join us every Tuesday for Musical Bingo at Castle Island Brewing Co. in Norwood! Entry is free, but reservations are highly encouraged ahead of time.
Winterfest and the Tunnel of LightsConnecticut, $
Fri, November 24, 2023  -  Sat, December 30, 2023   
Winterfest and the Tunnel of Lights is celebrating its 45th year as a family holiday tradition. Halls are decked both inside and outside with over 15,000 lights.
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31 Nights of Light at Prudential Center 2023Boston, Free
Fri, December 1, 2023  -  Sun, December 31, 2023   
Prudential Center will shine a light on Boston organizations this holiday season. Each organization will have one night in December to light the top of the Prudential Tower.
Mom's Night Out: Derby Street Holiday CrawlHingham, $
Today  -  Wed, December 6, 2023   
In need of a kid-free night out? Join Macaroni Kid South Shore and Derby Street Shops for our Mom's Night Out Holiday Shopping Crawl. See you there!
Army-Navy Game Week at the USS Constitution MuseumCharlestown, Free
Today  -  Sat, December 9, 2023   
Join us as we prepare for “America’s Game” in grand fashion! We’ll have activities all week leading up to game on Saturday, come visit and get in the spirit. Go Navy, Beat Army!
The Southern New England Sports Card & Autograph ShowMansfield, $
Sat, December 9, 2023  -  Sat, December 9, 2023   
Big Sports Card & Memorabilia Show, 2 Autograph Guests. Cardboard Promotions Big Sports Card & Memorabilia Show, Saturday, December 9, 8:30 to 2, enVision Hotel, Mansfield. buy-sell-trade old & new sports cards & memorabilia
Holiday FUN at Barefoot Books!Concord, Free
Sat, December 9, 2023  -  Sat, December 9, 2023   
Stories, Crafts & Activities for the Littles; Discounted Holiday Shopping for the Bigs. Enter a raffle to win a collection of children's books from this award-winning publisher (ages 0 to 12).
Hot Cocoa with Mrs. Claus at Smolak FarmsNorth Andover, Free
Sat, December 9, 2023  -  Sun, December 17, 2023   
During the holiday season, Smolak Farms transforms into a Winter Wonderful. One of our most favorite holiday traditions is hosting Santa’s Workshop & Crafts. See you there!
Chanukah Festival!Newton, $
Sun, December 10, 2023  -  Sun, December 10, 2023   
Enjoy an interactive live music show with Josh & The Jamtones, festive games with Knucklebones, PJ Library books, STEM projects, a teen hangout space, a community candle-lighting ceremony, Chanukah treats, hot chocolate, and more!
Game Night at Pathfinder Learning CenterArlington, Free
Tue, December 12, 2023  -  Tue, December 12, 2023   
Pathfinder Learning Center is hosting a Tuesday night of fun with a game and craft night. Join us on Tuesday, December 12 from 7-9 pm at 731 Mass Ave in Arlington.
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Boston Tea Party Annual ReenactmentBoston, $$
Sat, December 16, 2023  -  Sat, December 16, 2023   
The Annual Boston Tea Party Reenactment is a chance for the public to join in on one of Boston’s most iconic protests. Re-enactors from across New England come together to tell the story of the Boston Tea Party and...
Greater Boston Sports Card & Autograph ShowMassachusetts, $
Sun, December 17, 2023  -  Sun, December 17, 2023   
Big Sports Card & Memorabilia Show, 2 Autograph Guests Cardboard Promotions Big Sports Card & Memorabilia Show, Sunday, December 17, 8:30 am-2:15 pm, buy-sell-trade old & new sports cards & memorabilia, graded & ungraded cards, autographs & Pokemon cards, over 85 Vendor...
Holiday Quiz Vol. 1 at Hopothecary AlesMassachusetts, Free
Wed, December 20, 2023  -  Wed, December 20, 2023   
Gather your friends and come play the nation's best pub quiz! This is a pop culture quiz about the winter holidays including music, movies, and TV shows- not to mention cultural traditions and food.
7th Annual We Love The Kids Holiday CelebrationRoxbury, Free
Fri, December 22, 2023  -  Fri, December 22, 2023   
The 7th Annual We Love the Kids Holiday Celebration is the biggest holiday party for kids and families in the entire city of Boston. Every kid who attends is guaranteed to receive a gift.
Visit the Zoo Day Food DriveRhode Island, Free
Wed, December 27, 2023  -  Wed, December 27, 2023   
Free day of Zoo Admission with donation of a food item to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank to celebrate National Visit the Zoo Day.
2024 Boston New Year's Eve Under the Stars | Fireworks Yacht Party CruiseBoston, $$$
Sun, December 31, 2023  -  Mon, January 1, 2024   
Skip the run-of-the-mill experience that will find you cooped up in a crowded nightclub -- opt for a night that you won't forget! This themed event will transport you back to the 1920s.
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First Night Skating SpectacularBoston, Free
Sun, December 31, 2023   
The Skating Club of Boston celebrates the New Year at The Boston Common Frog Pond with our annual Skating Spectacular! Delight in watching spins, jumps, lifts and fancy footwork from our community of talented skaters.
Noon Year's Eve at the EcoTariumWorcester, Free
Sun, December 31, 2023  -  Sun, December 31, 2023   
Join us at 12:00 noon for an exciting kid-friendly countdown. Attendees can make a time capsule, add a 2023 resolution to the resolution wall, participate in exciting education programs, and more!
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Moby Dick Marathon at New Bedford Whaling MuseumNew Bedford, Free
Fri, January 5, 2024  -  Sun, January 7, 2024   
The Moby-Dick Marathon returns to the New Bedford Whaling Museum, bringing together thousands of scholars, students, local families, visitors, and Melville superfans for a unique 25-hour read-a-thon of Herman Melville’s...
Etgar 36 – Civil Rights JourneyOutside New England, $$$
Tue, February 20, 2024  -  Thu, February 22, 2024   
Learn about the struggles of African Americans to gain equality in the 1950s & 60s and discover how Jews were involved in the Civil Rights struggle. Includes visits to Atlanta, Montgomery, Selma, and Birmingham.
Afro Caribbean Black History Gala & AwardsMassachusetts, $
Sat, February 24, 2024  -  Sat, February 24, 2024   
Afro Caribbean Black History Gala & Awards a premier charitable event recognizing our Massachusetts Caribbean American community members. Afro Caribbean Black History Gala & Awards a premier charitable event recognizing our Massachusetts Caribbean American community...
Anime BostonBoston, Free
Fri, March 29, 2024  -  Sun, March 31, 2024   
Anime Boston is a three-day convention held annually in Boston, Massachusetts, USA under the supervision of the New England Anime Society. Our focus is to celebrate and promote Japanese animation, comics, and pop-culture.
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Sail Boston 2026Boston, Free
Sat, July 11, 2026  -  Thu, July 16, 2026   
Bostonians welcome crews and cadets from all over the world to their harbor on a continual basis as part of the Visiting Ship Program and are gearing up to greet the return of the Tall Ship fleet for Sail Boston 2017!
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