Last updated: November 11, 2024
The festive season is here, Milford! Let our guide help you find all the holiday excitement. Whether Milford is your lifelong home or your holiday escape, this guide ensures unforgettable memories.
Experience the magic of the Winter Wonderland at Southwick Zoo, where you can stroll through a beautifully illuminated zoo filled with holiday displays and enchanting animals. Another highlight is Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village, where visitors can step back in time to enjoy traditional holiday activities and candlelit tours. And the Lancaster Celebration of Lights is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring stunning light displays that create a picturesque evening atmosphere. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Holiday celebration in a zoo setting
Southwick's Zoo transforms into a dazzling spectacle with over 4 million illuminated lights and larger-than-life displays, featuring polar bears and singing penguins. Guests can enjoy holiday tunes, meet Santa, and explore Santa's Village.
Where: Mendon | More Info: Winter Wonderland at Southwick Zoo
Over 1 million LED lights transform a mile of roadway into a glittering holiday 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: Lancaster | More Info: Lancaster Celebration of Lights
Dazzling drive-through holiday lights experience with nearly one million sparkling lights.
At Gillette Stadium, Magic of Lights features over one million sparkling lights, including a 200-foot Enchanting Tunnel of Lights, Candy Cane Lane, Toyland, and life-sized dinosaurs in Prehistoric Christmas. The event also includes a 32-foot tall animated Barbie and dazzling displays synchronized to popular holiday tunes.
Where: Foxboro | More Info: Magic of Lights at Gillette Stadium
Community-driven holiday celebration with festive food and tree lighting.
Join the community for a festive evening at the Milford Christmas Tree Lighting, featuring cookies, hot chocolate, and chili, culminating in the tree's lighting at 6:30 PM.
Where: Milford | More Info: Milford Christmas Tree Lighting
A spectacular light display set within a working zoo environment
This event transforms Southwick Zoo into a vibrant display of thousands of lights, creating captivating scenes and pathways that weave throughout the zoo. Visitors can stroll among illuminated animal displays, delightful installations, and festive decorations that enhance the winter atmosphere. The festival provides a unique family-friendly outing, perfect for creating lasting memories during the holiday season.
Where: Mendon | More Info: Festival of Illumination at Southwick Zoo
19th-century holiday traditions and live music.
At Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village, immerse yourself in 19th-century holiday traditions. Watch demonstrations of classic Christmas projects, stroll through the decorated village, and enjoy live music and storytelling. Sample sweet treats and explore historical homes adorned for the season.
Where: Sturbridge | More Info: Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village
Interactive activities with Santa and local performers.
The Sturbridge Tree Lighting Ceremony features Santa, Holly the Elf, balloon making, DJ Music Matters, and local performances by Tantasqua Choraleers and Tantasqua ShowChoir. The event includes a coloring contest and a holiday raffle supporting the Cops & Kids Toy Drive and Wings of Freedom animal rescue.
Where: Sturbridge | More Info: Sturbridge Tree Lighting
