After the turkey, it’s time for the Grinch! Kick-off the season with the Grinch, our Gingerbread exhibit, art activities, and more. A whole day of fun activities for the entire family. Free with museum admission! Highlights Fish & Wildlife, 11 am-3 pm Visit our friends from Silvio O. Conte National Fish & Wildlife Refuge to learn […]
November 25 @ 11:30 am–3:30 pm Step into the Grinch’s Grotto to meet the Grinchiest of Grinchy beings, the Grinch himself. Visit with Mt. Crumpit’s most famous resident, snap a few photos, and explore a winter wonderland of holiday spirit! Please note: Because he needs his beauty rest, the Grinch will take a short break […]
Dan Kane’s Rising Stars have provided entertainment for holiday shoppers at Holyoke Mall for more than ten years and will be joining us once again! These talented young singers will perform the holiday classics along with some pop favorites. You won’t want to miss it! Date: November 24 Time: 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM Location: Located on the […]
Moonlight Magic has become a traditional event known across the region. It is the kick-off to the holiday season! Stroll the candle-lit streets, enjoy entertainment, a parade, delicious food, crafts, family activities and more! Moonlight Magic is always on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, which this year is Friday, November 24. Event starts at 4pm […]
Don't miss this unique opportunity to capture your holiday photo with Santa, positioned by vintage trolley cars taken by renown photographer Marc Glucksman of River Rail Photo. Marc Glucksman is a lifelong photographer and electric traction fan. His work can be seen across a variety of publications and platforms, including the New York Times, CNN and […]
Join us 11/24 at 5:30 PM for the opening of the Ice Rink and the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. The festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m., with a special holiday performance by members of the Springfield Symphony Chorus, led by Chorus Director Nikki Stoia. The Springfield Symphony Orchestra family will provide a musical backdrop to […]
3rd ANNUAL HOLIDAY POP-UP MARKETPLACES and the ANNUAL CREATIVE ARTS CENTER HOLIDAY LOTTERY WALL Join us for our third annual Holiday Pop-Up Marketplace on Small Business Saturday, November 25. Many wonderful wares and our CREATIVE ARTS CENTER HOLIDAY LOTTERY WALL will be available for purchasing. The drawing for the wall, worth $250+ in lottery tickets will be Sunday, December 10 […]
Free Gift with Purchase at the Hanmer Museum Store November 25 @ 10:00 am–5:00 pm Shop the Hanmer Museum Store on Small Business Saturday or Museum Store Sunday and you could get a free gift in the process! Choose one of three holiday cup and plate sets when you spend $75 or more. The Hanmer […]
Send holiday cheer to family and friends near & far with gifts of comfort and joy! Our bestselling Advent Calendar Box (pictured below) is always a merry reminder of the holiday season soon to come. Everyone in our Candy Kitchen is bustling these days, crafting scrumptious confections and signature chocolates to fill the holiday box […]
Santa Claus is coming to town on Saturday, November 26! Guests can partake in breakfast with Santa including pancakes, scrambled eggs and other items, while meeting and greeting with Jolly Old Saint Nicholas. Tickets are $12 for children and $20 for adults (additional fees may apply), and are on sale now. Attendance to the breakfast […]
It's the Yankee Candle Village event of the season! Join us for Santa's Arrival on Saturday, November 25th. Santa's elves kick off the fun starting at 9:00 AM. Santa is planning to arrive by helicopter at 10:00 AM (weather permitting). Jolly fun festivities include a sing and dance-along show with Santa's elves, treats from Hillside […]
REGISTER HERE SOLD OUT!! Join us at Wistariahurst Museum for our first-ever Holly Jolly Photo Fest! Get ready to unwrap the holiday season with a magical experience like no other. Our historic mansion will be transformed into a winter wonderland, adorned with twinkling lights, elegant ornaments, and all the seasonal charm you could imagine. As […]
November 25 @ 11:30 am–3:30 pm Step into the Grinch’s Grotto to meet the Grinchiest of Grinchy beings, the Grinch himself. Visit with Mt. Crumpit’s most famous resident, snap a few photos, and explore a winter wonderland of holiday spirit! Please note: Because he needs his beauty rest, the Grinch will take a short break […]
Come celebrate with Light Up Palmer at our official lighting of Downtown Depot Village at Depot Park. There will be a character reading of the Polar Express by the Conductor, caroling, an Ice Sculpture, Face Painting, and more. Later maybe come dine with us and capture the immense railroad heritage that our outdoor patio and […]
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. Outside, closed trolley cars transport jolly guests down a tunnel of lights for 20-30 minutes as they sing traditional Christmas carols with their trolley car operators. For an […]
Gilded Age Ornament Workshop In the Gilded Age, American families who celebrated Christmas made most of their decorations by hand, and the Clemens family was no exception. In this workshop, we'll show you how November 26 • 10:00 am - 11:00 am Gilded Age Ornament Workshop November 26 • 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Gilded Age Ornament Workshop Christmas Charity in […]
November 25 @ 11:30 am–3:30 pm Step into the Grinch’s Grotto to meet the Grinchiest of Grinchy beings, the Grinch himself. Visit with Mt. Crumpit’s most famous resident, snap a few photos, and explore a winter wonderland of holiday spirit! Please note: Because he needs his beauty rest, the Grinch will take a short break […]
Bring the family for the annual tree lighting at the Adams Town Common. Tree Lighting Ceremony Adams Town Common Santa arrives at 3:00 PM Tree Lighting at 5:00 PM Enjoy Free Carriage Rides, Music, Hot Cocoa, Coffee & Donuts FREE Goodies for All The Children From Santa! These Festivities Will Happen Rain Or Shine Town […]
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. Outside, closed trolley cars transport jolly guests down a tunnel of lights for 20-30 minutes as they sing traditional Christmas carols with their trolley car operators. For an […]
Help create beautiful, natural wreaths to decorate the doorways of Deerfield. Bring your creativity, enthusiasm, and an extra pair of pruning shears. No experience required. Supplies and refreshments provided. November 27, 28 from 2–4 p.m. and 5– 8 p.m., and November 30 from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. at the Deerfield Community Center
