Not sure how to spend some of your free time this holiday season? Consider attending some of these wonderful and magical events right here in the Merrimack Valley.
12th Annual Holiday House Tour – Concord, MA
Date: December 3rd
Time: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Address: 53 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord, MA 01742
Join the Guild of Volunteers for the 12th Annual Holiday House Tour on Saturday, December 3. Concord’s holiday charm will be on full display in these festive, unique houses. Gather your friends and bundle up to enjoy this one-of-a-kind holiday tour!
The theme for 2022’s Holiday House Tour is “Concord Through the Ages”. The tour will showcase some remarkable Concord homes from the 17th century to the 21st century and everything in between. Visit quintessential colonial era New England homes of the early and pre-Revolutionary period. Delight in a lovely Victorian home with a large covered front porch. Walk through homes with ultra modern design that invite nature and light into the interior spaces, and relish the private setting of a stunning contemporary waterfront estate.
Early Bird pricing now through November 24: Members $40; Non-Members $50
Starting November 25 through December 3: Members $45; Non-Members $55
Vienna Boys Choir: Christmas In Vienna – Lexington, MA
Date: December 15th
Time: 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Address: 1605 Mass Ave, Lexington, MA 02420
The illustrious group of child musicians has been delighting music lovers across the globe for six centuries with their purity of tone, distinctive charm, and popular repertoire. Christmas in Vienna showcases these gifted musicians with voices of unforgettable beauty in an extraordinary program featuring Austrian folk songs, classical masterpieces, popular songs and, of course, holiday favorites.
Spectacle Live’s Cary Hall Concert Series made possible through the generous support of the Mass Cultural Council.
Brush Studio Artists’ Holiday Marketplace
Address: 256 Market St, Lowell, MA 01852
Date: Saturday, December 17th and Sunday, December 18th
Time: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Price: Free
The Brush Studio Artists’ Holiday Marketplace offers a quaint and intimate place to shop and find hidden gems created by local artists. Talk to the artists in their studio while shopping and browse the associate artist displays to get great ideas for the Holiday.
If you are tired of the mall and prefer the intimate setting of a gallery filled with creations from the heart, the Brush is the place to shop in November and December this year.
During the Holiday Marketplace – Cookies and Spice, all visitors are invited to have free home baked cookies while shopping. These are baked by the artists and members of the board.
Brunch With Santa – Westford, MA
Date: December 17th
Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Address: 219 Littleton Road, Westford, MA 01886
With both breakfast and lunch buffets and a carving station, you’ll be sure to find something absolutely decadent to enjoy before meeting Santa!
Please call 978-390-1487 or email amanning@westfordregency.com to make a reservation. Reservations will be taken every 15 minutes from 10 am – 2 pm. When making your reservation Please specify your desired time, number of adults, children, and seniors in your party and any special requests or allergies the Westford Regency staff should be aware of… Please also let them know if any child in your party required a highchair or booster chair! They look forward to hosting you!
Solstice ‘Scapes at Discovery Museum – Acton, MA
Date: December 17th
Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Address: 177 Main St, Acton, MA 01720
Join the Discovery Museum as they celebrate the Winter Solstice and paint some winter landscapes inspired by the shortest day of the year. They’ll use crayons, cray-pas and watercolors to experiment with the technique of resist painting, as they create unique works of art.
Chanukah Celebration and Menorah Lighting – Concord, MA
Date: December 21st
Time: starting at 5:00 pm
Address: 61 Laws Brook Road, Concord, MA 01742
The celebration will include lighting the Menorah with Congregation Kerem Shalom, music, games, Chanukah stories with the Concord Free Public Library, and Latkes from Deborah’s Natural Gourmet.