Keene Other Christmas Activities 2026

Participants create an approximately 4-inch wooden holiday ornament choosing from a pet, snowflake, or cardinal design. Attendees arrange crushed sea glass and sand, seal their piece with UV resin, and add personalization with wood burning or paint. Admission includes all...

Participants create custom Christmas tree decorations using colorful sea glass and festive details. The workshop includes all necessary crafting materials alongside a healthy refresher drink from Sunrise Nutrition. The session is geared toward beginners and requires no prior crafting background.

This community gathering brings neighbors together right on Main Street to celebrate the season. Visitors come together to watch the lighting of the tree in the center of the village.

Participants celebrate the holiday season with a run or walk along a flat, fast route through Downtown Worcester. Children ages 12 and under can join in the approximately half-mile kids run, with parents welcome to run alongside them. The event...

Grammy Award winner Dan Zanes, jazz vocalist and music therapist Claudia Zanes, and multi-instrumentalist Elena Moon Park lead an intergenerational communal sing-along. Audience members receive a songbook featuring traditional carols like “Silent Night” and “Let it Snow” alongside songs from...

Participants create their own unique coastal or Grinchy style sea glass Christmas tree in an instructor-led workshop. All tools and materials required to finish one tree are provided. Attendees also sample light snacks and a holiday wine tasting featuring four...

Participants use glass frits to assemble and decorate their own fused glass holiday sweater ornament with whimsical accents like snowflakes. Nancy from True Colors Glassworks guides guests through the art and science of glass fusing. During the session, visitors also...

Visitors experience an alcohol-free festival of the performing arts featuring music, dance, and theater performances across numerous indoor venues and outdoor spaces. The community celebration also includes a fireworks display and a signature midnight ball-raising outside Hotel Northampton. A single...

Unleash your inner artist and learn to create stunning holiday cookies. This hands-on class covers essential decorating techniques, from mastering royal icing to applying fondant. Discover creative embellishments and leave with beautifully crafted cookies perfect for gifting or festive displays.

Merrimack invites you to celebrate the start of the holiday season at their 33rd Annual Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting. The parade begins at 3:00 PM, traveling from Commons Shopping Plaza to Town Hall. Immediately following, gather at Abbie Griffin...

Join the community for a beloved holiday tradition that has been enchanting attendees for over 25 years. Witness the magical moment the town's Christmas tree is illuminated, accompanied by carols and the exciting arrival of Santa Claus via fire truck....

The City of Lights Festival returns to light up the holiday season! This beloved annual event welcomes Mr. and Mrs. Claus with a spectacular parade, culminating in the ceremonial lighting of JFK Plaza and the historic Wannalancit smokestack. Families can...

Get ready for a magical winter experience at the Worcester Common Oval Ice Skating Rink! This expansive 12,000-square-foot outdoor rink, larger than New York City's Rockefeller Center rink, offers a fantastic family-friendly activity. Enjoy piped-in music, festive holiday lights, and...

Join the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce and the Amherst Business Improvement District for a magical evening as downtown Amherst transforms into a winter wonderland. This free, community-focused event marks the start of the holiday season with the ceremonial lighting...

Concord Dance Academy members will participate in the local Holiday Parade. Competition Team members must participate; all other members are invited to walk or ride on a float.

Experience the magic of the season at Winter at WAM, transforming the Worcester Art Museum into a festive wonderland from November 26, 2025, to January 4, 2026. Immerse yourself in art, enjoy captivating musical performances, and explore the museum adorned...