COVID-19 and social distancing have required the temporary shut-down of many of our favorite entertainment venues and live events and festivals in New England. We are watching all calendars closely, and as soon a live, public events return, we will post the information on this page.
Nov 27, 2020 - Nov 29, 2020 Hancock Shaker Village, 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA
Dec 13, 2020 - Dec 13, 2020 from Armenian Heritage Park Boston, MA
Meet and greet virtually during a walk through the candlelit labyrinth; offer thoughts for the park’s wishing tree; enjoy music by
Arazn Antsa, Mher Mnatsakanyan, and Hovo Epoioan, along with a performance of “Ain't No Mountain High Enough” with
Boston Children's Chorus and choirs from around the world
RSVP via ZOOM
We are looking forward to coming together with you!Email: hello@armenianheritagepark.org
Nov 13, 2020 - Jan 2, 2021 Gillette Stadium, 67 Washington Street, Foxborough, MA
Nov 19, 2020 - Dec 30, 2020 Crescent Farms, 1058 Boston Road, Haverhill, MA
Nov 19, 2020 - Jan 31, 2021 various locations Boston, MA
In-person tree-lighting ceremonies will not be held in Boston this year, but families and friends can visit, walk around, and enjoy beautiful lighted trees on their own time, here:
Nov 20, 2020 - Dec 30, 2020 The Unicorn Theatre, 6 East Street, Stockbridge, MA
Nov 27, 2020 - Dec 13, 2020 Highfield Hall & Gardens, 56 Highfield Drive, Falmouth, MA
Natural woodland themes enhance elegant Christmas imagery. This year the Winter Woodland Village will be installed in and around the Stickwork sculpture, “A Passing Fancy.” Music of the season will fill the hall, with classical guitar and piano performances by faculty and students of the Cape Symphony. Victorian-clad carolers will sing from a distance for visitors to the winter woodland village. Children will see and hear Santa read stories from the outdoor woodland village. There too children will find all the ingredients to mix some holiday reindeer food magic all for the big night. Storyteller Jackson Gilman wil weave his magic at the Stickworks and the Winter Woodland Village. There are plenty of ways to get warm indoors with a variety of drop-in arts and crafts. The Gift Gallery will be open.
Nov 27, 2020 - Dec 20, 2020 Gardens at Elm Bank, 900 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA
Join Massachusetts Horticultural Society to celebrate the beauty and tradition of decorated holiday trees. Festival of Trees runs Wednesday through Sunday each week from the Friday after Thanksgiving through December 20. The Festival of Trees showcases dozens of decorated trees and Snow Village, a model railroad display.
Each ticket gives you a place in an exclusive tour limited to 22 guests and a dedicated tour guide. Your group will not mix with other guests outside of your time slot.
Tickets.
Nov 27, 2020 - Dec 23, 2020 Departs from Buzzards Bay Depot, 70 Main Street Buzzards Bay, MA
Set to the music from the beloved movie, this 60-to-90-minutes excursion re-presents the classic story “The Polar Express.” Hot chocolate and cookies will be served by chefs during a sing-alongs of Christmas carols. Passengers are invited to read along with the classic children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg.Santa and his elves board the train at the North Pole to greet passengers and give out Christmas gifts. Families are encouraged to wear their pajamas for the ride. See website for travel dates.
Nov 27, 2020 - Dec 27, 2020 Hammond Castle Museum, 80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester, MA
Hammond Castle Museum is decking its halls to celebrate the Christmas holiday season. Holiday rooms at the castle are sponsored by All Purpose Flowers of Magnolia, Garden Designs by Kristen, Audrey’s Flower Shop, Harborside Interiors, and Sage Floral Studio. Santa returns to the castle December 10 and 11 from noon to 4 p.m. Children will be presented with a new, wrapped gift and a signed photo of Santa. Groups will be limited to 8 visitors at a time and Santa will be separated from visitors.
Advance, online registration is required for guided tours.
Nov 27, 2020 - Dec 27, 2020 Heritage Museums & Gardens, 67 Grove Street, Sandwich, MA
Heritage Museums & Gardens continues its holiday celebration of lights – all outdoors this year. Come enjoy light displays throughout the gardens and activities throughout the grounds like fire pits, marshmallow roasting, a reindeer scavenger hunt, a model train display, treats and hot drinks, visits with Santa Claus, games, and holiday music at the Parade Field. The gift shop will be open. Dates: November 27-29; December 3-6, 10-13, 17-20, 22-23, and 26-27. Restrooms will be open. Visitors must purchase tickets in advance and print them at home or present the e-ticket on a mobile device. Tickets are for specific time slots and attendance is limited.
Nov 27, 2020 - Jan 1, 2021 along a customer route Rockport, Gloucester, Essex, Manchester, MA
Nov 27, 2020 - Jan 2, 2021 Naumkeag, 5 Prospect Hill Road, Stockbridge, MA
This beautiful garden glimmers with artfully designed holiday lights. Bring the whole family for a fun and safe outdoor foot tour through the lighted gardens. Refreshments available. This event will sell out fast.
Tickets are on sale today and trust us, you’ll want to buy your tickets now.
Nov 27, 2020 - Jan 3, 2021 Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Road, Boston, MA
ZooLights is a one-way stroll through the the 26 acres of Stone Zoo, along tree-lined paths lit by twinkling lights. Visitors will walk through Yukon Creek, illuminated by thousands of lights, and see black bears, a bald eagle, Canada lynx, arctic foxes, and reindeer. Several large lantern displays will also be set up around the Zoo. Buy tickets in advance and online for a designated day and time
Nov 27, 2020 - Jan 3, 2021 Six Flags New England, 1623 Main Street, Agawam, MA
Come enjoy a walk through Six Flags decorated with more than a million lights draped on trees, foliage, and buildings across the park. The park will blossom with adorned Christmas trees, a synchronized light display, characters, fire-pits, fried dough, hot cocoa, and more festive treats. See calendar for dates of operation. Make a reservation.
Nov 28, 2020 - Jan 10, 2021 Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, 290 Argilla Road, Ipswich, MA
Dec 3, 2020 - Dec 3, 2020 Stevens-Coolidge Place, 137 Andover Street, North Andover, MA
This intimate event presents 24 decorated trees in a lightscape on the Stevens-Coolidge Place grounds. Enjoy a stroll through the twinkling lights followed by a treat at Ashdale Farms Snack Shack. This program follows strict COVID-19 safety guidelines. Space is limited; pre-registration required. Face masks required while on site.
Dec 5, 2020 - Dec 6, 2020 Weir River Farm, 140 Turkey Hill Lane, Hingham, MA
Dec 18, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020 streaming online from Cambridge, MA
Travel through the ages and across the globe for a unique Christmas Revels filled with new performances, favorite musical moments from Revels of the past, and a performance by cellist Yo-Yo Ma.
Event passes come in the form of an access link. Each access link can be used on any device with internet (laptop, desktop, tablet, or phone). Each access link can only be used on one device at a time. Each household will need it's own access pass.
Sep 26, 2020 - Apr 4, 2021 Peabody Essex Museum, 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA
The Salem witch trials created a community hysteria and led to the deaths of 25 people between June 1692 and March 1693. At this exhibition, “The Salem Witch Trials 1692,” visitors may see original witch trial documents from the Peabody Essex Museum collection and learn the story of the real event told through the voices of people who drove the hysteria and suffered from it.
Oct 17, 2020 - Jan 17, 2021 Norman Rockwell Museum, 9 Glendale Road / Route 183, Stockbridge, MA
