Shrewsbury Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Shrewsbury and surrounding areas
Shrewsbury welcomes Christmas 2025 with twinkling festive lights around the town common and cultural venues where seasonal performances and community markets create a warm, holiday atmosphere. Enjoy Night Lights at Tower Hill Botanic Garden, browse the Yuletide Market & Light the Common, and take part in holiday activities and winter festivals that include craft fairs, concerts, and family-friendly seasonal events.
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Christmas Markets
32 events20th annual holiday stroll with 50+ street vendors
Christmas Shows
28 eventsPentatonix's 'Hallelujah! It's a Christmas Tour'
Christmas Lights
9 eventsIlluminated public art installations on Worcester Common
Christmas Activities
27 eventsAnnual light parade to kick off the holiday season.
Editor's Picks (6)
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Pentatonix: Hallelujah! It's a Christmas Tour
(Worcester)
Pentatonix's 'Hallelujah! It's a Christmas Tour'
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Midwinter Revels: A Scandinavian Story for Christmas
(Cambridge)
Scandinavian-themed holiday production based on Gregory Maguire's 'Matchless'.
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Mannheim Steamroller at The Hanover Theatre
(Worcester)
Iconic holiday music concert
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The Nutcracker
(Worcester)
Classic Tchaikovsky ballet with acclaimed principal dancers and live orchestra.
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Festival of Lights
(Worcester)
Illuminated public art installations on Worcester Common
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The Nutcracker Ballet
(Woonsocket)
Full-length classical ballet adaptation of The Nutcracker
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Shrewsbury Christmas Events Map
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Shrewsbury Christmas FAQ
The Yuletide Market and Light the Common, along with the Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair, are among the largest and most popular annual Christmas events in Shrewsbury.
Shrewsbury’s tradition of lighting the Town Common with thousands of lights during the Yuletide Market is a standout event, drawing families and visitors each year.
The Town Center and neighborhoods around the Common are especially festive, but many residential areas throughout Shrewsbury also feature beautiful holiday displays.
The Yuletide Market on the Town Common and the Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair at the Shrewsbury Sportsman Club are the main places to find local makers and holiday markets.
The Yuletide Market, Light the Common, and neighborhood light displays are all free to enjoy. Many holiday markets also offer free admission and family-friendly activities.
The Yuletide Market, Light the Common, and the Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair all offer family-friendly activities, crafts, and entertainment for children of all ages.