Last updated: November 11, 2024
Your ultimate resource for the holidays in Gardner is here! Our guide covers all the events and activities you need to enjoy a festive and fun-filled season. From Gardner enthusiasts to casual tourists, our guide is your ticket to unforgettable holiday experiences.
This holiday season, immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere of the Gardens Aglow at Heritage Museum and Gardens, where thousands of twinkling lights illuminate the beautiful landscapes. For an exhilarating experience, the Winter Wonderland at Southwick Zoo offers a chance to see festive animal encounters alongside dazzling decorations. And don't forget the Boston Pops Holiday Concert, featuring joyful music that captures the spirit of the season. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Holiday celebration in a zoo setting
At Southwick Zoo's Winter Wonderland, guests can explore over four million dazzling holiday lights and handcrafted displays, featuring enchanting polar bear and singing penguin exhibits. The event includes a ride through the Enchanted Holiday Forest, holiday tunes, and exclusive meet-and-greets with Santa.
Where: Mendon | More Info: Winter Wonderland at Southwick Zoo
Over 1 million LED lights transform a one-mile roadway into a glittering display.
Drive through a one-mile display of over 1 million LED lights featuring a 90-foot Christmas tree and a 300-foot multi-colored tunnel at the Lancaster Fairgrounds.
Where: Bolton | More Info: Lancaster Celebration of Lights
Holiday celebration with horse-drawn sleigh rides and caroling.
Join Downtown Gardner for Christmas in the City, featuring last-minute shopping, caroling with the Mayor, entertainment, food trucks, and horse-drawn sleigh rides through the festive streets.
Where: Gardner | More Info: Christmas in the City
Unique gifts from local small businesses.
The Holiday Bazaar & Cookie Sale at Unitarian Universalist Church in Winchendon features a variety of local vendors selling kitchen accessories, children's clothing, custom wreaths, hot chocolate bombs, bath items, wooden crafts, jewelry, books, ornaments, and fresh cookies. The event adheres to state COVID-19 guidelines, ensuring a safe shopping experience.
Where: Winchendon | More Info: Holiday Bazaar & Cookie Sale at Unitarian Universalist Church
Historical reenactments and festive decorations.
At Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village, relish old traditions and create new ones by watching demonstrations of classic Christmas projects, strolling through the decorated Village and Christmas Tree Trail, listening to stories and live music, and sampling sweet treats.
Where: Sturbridge | More Info: Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village
Annual tree lighting ceremony with community participation.
Join the annual Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting in Downtown Gardner, Massachusetts, where local shops, businesses, and citizens come together for a festive parade from City Hall to Monument Park. Enjoy entertainment, caroling, sleigh rides, and refreshments as part of the fun-filled event.
Where: Gardner | More Info: Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting