Dec 6-14, 2010: Boston Tea Party, Caroling, Jingle Bike Ride, Santa Speedo Run, Meteors, Model Trains, and tons of Xmas
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| Tue 12/7Boston MetroFree movie preview tickets: The Fighter, I Love You Philip Morris, How Do You Know, and True Grit. |
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| I have free tickets for movie previews in Boston! The Fighter (Mon Dec 6 & Thu Dec 9, make sure to say which one) is a boxing flick with Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale. I Love You Philip Morris (Dec 9), a comedy with Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor, and How Do You Know (Thu Dec 9), a comedy with Owen Wilson and Reese Witherspoon. Also True Grit, Sat Dec 11, at 10pm. Email me at johnny@EVENTSinsider.com. Boston, MA. more |
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| Fri 12/3 – Fri 12/24Boston MetroThe Slutcracker – ticket giveaway |
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| I have 4 tickets to give away for the Thursday, December 9th show of this creative re-envisioning of the Nutcracker: as burlesque. Somerville Theatre, Somerville, MA. more |
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| Sun 12/12Boston MetroBoston Tea Party, Old South Meeting House |
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| The event of the week is protesting British tax on tea! Re-enactors will lead you through an old towne meeting and then sort of roleplay of actually dumping the tea (in which you stay warm indoors). 2008: 5:30-7:30pm. It’s only $6. Old South Meeting House, 310 Washington Street, Boston, MA.617-482-6439. more |
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| Sat 12/11Boston MetroCarol Singing & Poetry at Mt. Auburn Cemetery |
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| Here’s one close to Boston! This one’s at Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge. 2009: 2-3:30pm. Costs $10. 580 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA.617-547-7105. more |
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| Tue 12/14Boston MetroMassBike Jingle Ride |
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| Or perhaps you’d prefer to ride a bicycle than stroll around a graveyard. MassBike is holding two rides (10 miles and 25 miles) from Arlington Center to Boston, while caroling, with a holiday party afterwards. 11am. RSVP. From Jam N’ Java, 594 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA. more |
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| Sat 12/11Boston MetroSanta Speedo Run |
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| This is a charity event where you race naked except for sneakers, speedos and santa beards & caps. Registration at 12pm. And there’s a post-run celebration. They run east on Boylston and then west on Newbury St. Starts & Ends at Lir, 903 Boylston Street, Boston, MA.617-351-7000. more |
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| Mon 12/13Boston MetroA Conversation with Justices Sandra Day O’Connor and David Souter |
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| Two current supreme court justices are speaking in Boston — something quite unheard of. Best of all this once-in-a-lifetime lecture is free (but reserve ahead). 5:30-7pm. JFK Library & Museum, Boston, MA. more |
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| Mon 12/13 – Tue 12/14Metro WestGeminids Meteor Shower |
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| The Geminids are one of only a few annual meteor showers. They’ll be visible from midnight to twilight on the mornings of Dec 13 & 14, peaking at 2am. Make sure to go to a lake or big field, someplace without any street lights. Go somewhere without city lights, Everywhere. more more |
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| Sat 12/11Metro WestStars and Meteors at the Holidays at Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary |
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| Unsure about how to look for meteors? Just look up!! Well, if you want some extra assistance and education, this state park has a yearly program to come and see the meteors with an astronomer. Pre-register to attend. 7-9pm. Broadmoor, 280 Eliot St, Natick, MA.508-655-2296. more |
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| Sat 12/11New HampshireCurious George Sees Stars |
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| This one’s also an indoor presentation followed by going out to look at the stars! McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, 2 Institute Drive, Concord, NH.603-271-STAR. more |
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| Wed 12/8Boston MetroExploring the Night |
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| And here’s another one combining real astronomy with information on nocturnal animals. What? You guys couldn’t schedule this 5 days later during the Geminids? 6:30-8pm. Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill Street, Mattapan, MA. more |
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| Thu 12/9Southeast MassStarry Night |
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| This one has stargazing too, and music, even if it is a merchant event! When they say “enjoy festive window displays”, that means “please shop here!!! New Bedford, MA. more |
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| Fri 12/10Southeast MassFree Star Parties |
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| And yet another one. Note that these events are generally cancelled if the weather is cloudy. 7-10pm. Moose Hill, 293 Moose Hill St, Sharon, MA. more |
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| Thu 12/9Boston MetroTechnology, Tombs, and Texts: Uncovering the Ancient Maya Past at Caracol, Belize. |
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| Gee, we’re getting pretty far here without Christmas! You know in the 19th century when intrepid explorers brought back foreign treasures? Harvard’s Peabody museum is where they ended up. Come for this lecture on archaeologists using modern laser radar to map out an ancient Maya city from 650 AD. 5:30pm and followed by a reception. Peabody Museum, Cambridge, MA. more |
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| Sun 12/12Boston MetroSkating Rink Opening at Charles Hotel |
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| Nearby, The Charles Hotel is opening their ice rink with a celebration of free performances by pros and free skating and rentals for the rest of us, and hot chocolate! 12-8pm. Performance by skating pros. Charles Hotel in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA. more |
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| Sun 12/12Boston MetroPrimal Scream at Harvard |
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| While you’re there, take your clothes off and scream along with hundreds of Harvard students facing exams the next day. Harvard Yard, Cambridge, MA. more |
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| Sat 12/11 – Sun 12/12Metro WestModel Train Weekend at National Heritage Museum |
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| There are plenty of non-Xmas events this week, and thank goodness. This one is the annual display by the National Railroad Association, which is only $7, but the museum itself is free and is always free, and features revolutionary war exhibits and other New England history. Sat 10am-4:30pm, Sun 12-4pm. 33 Marrett Road, Concord, MA.781-861-6559. more |
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| Tue 12/7Metro WestAnnual Menorah Lighting on Needham Town Common |
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| And this one features Gelt. What is Gelt? Well, it also features donuts. 6pm. Needham Town Common, Needham, MA. more |
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| Sat 12/11Western MassOpen House at Emily Dickinson Museum |
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| This one’s a birthday party and you’re invited! The guest of honor is Emily Dickinson’s, who was born in December. They start with a fundraiser with Garrison Keillor on Thursday Dec 9, and then a free open house on December 11, 1-4pm, at which 180 visitors will receive a rose. They say 2010 is the final year for this annual event. 280 Main Street, Amherst, MA.413-542-8161. more |
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| Sat 12/11North ShoreSalem Open Studios |
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| It’s yet another open studios, this time being an excuse to walk around Salem, which is full of fun touristy and classy things to do. I would recommend particularly the House of Seven Gables and the Peabody Essex Museum. 2009: They don’t give hours of operation, but last year it was 10am-6pm. Various locations, Salem, MA.617-359-4108. more |
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| Fri 12/10Boston MetroRing-in Christmas Concert (Handbells) |
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| Now on to the Christmas themed events. Can’t stop it, might as well enjoy it! I love handbells. Here’s a concert. Old South Church, 645 Boylston Street, Boston, MA. more |
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| Sun 12/12Boston MetroHoliday Caroling with Arlington Street Church |
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| And another concert at a church that’s Unitarian, so it shouldn’t be too heavy with spirituality. Also participatory. Looks like it’s all indoors, in the church, no strolling. 1-3pm. Church, 351 Boylston Street, Boston, MA. more |
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| Sun 12/12Metro WestMessiah Sing |
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| You can join in singing Handel’s Messiah…. Church, 26 Concord Road, Sudbury, MA.978-443-3885. more |
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| Fri 12/10 – Sun 12/12WorcesterNew England Ringers Handbell Concert |
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| Or enjoy handbell concerts in Franklin, Walpole, and Worcester. Various. more |
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| Fri 12/10 – Sun 12/12Western MassNorse Xmas |
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| Although it looks like a performance, the audience gets to sing along and join in the celebrations of the Yule. Yule love it! (hehe… get it? ‘yule’ love it? … ahem… never mind.). Shea Theatre, 71 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA.(413) 863-2281. more |
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| Sat 12/4 – Sun 12/5South ShoreEaston Lions Reindog Parade |
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| Here’s another reindog parade event. You dress up your dog and hope it’s not traumatizing. Easton, MA. more more |
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| Sun 12/12 – Sun 12/19Rhode IslandVisits with Santa Claus at the Newport Mansions |
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| Three of the mansions in Newport are open in the winter and Santa will visit different ones, on Dec 12, and 19. Newport, RI. more |
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| Sat 12/11 – Fri 12/17Rhode IslandVictorian Christmas Feast |
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| But the place to be in Newport this week is at this 19th century re-enactment “feast” with singing and dancing. Newport, RI. more |
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| Sat 12/11North ShoreFezziwig’s Ball |
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| And this one’s a similar concept, a re-enactment of the Xmas ball portrayed in Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”, when Scrooge was young and discovered that he cared more about money than love. Salem’s Old Town Hall, 32 Derby Square, Salem, MA. more |
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| Fri 12/10 – Sat 12/11ConnecticutFestival of Lights at Mystic Aquarium and Old Mistick Village |
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| Just two hours’ drive from Boston, this fundraiser Dec 10 will have carolers, music, a visit from Santa, holiday lights, and the ubiquitous facepainters. 5-8pm. Then Dec 11, Santa comes in their “Santa by the Sea” event. Mystic, CT. more more |
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| Sat 12/4 – Sat 12/11Metro WestGingerbread House Workshops at Verrill Farm |
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| For $35, you can build your own gingerbread house at various workshops, and Santa comes Dec 4 at 3pm, at this farm turned into an attraction. 11 Wheeler Road, Concord, MA.978-369-4494. more |
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| Sat 12/11Marthas VinyardEdgartown Caroling Stroll & Holiday Parade |
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| This one is my favorite Xmas celebration this week, but the catch is, you have to be on Martha’s Vinyard to participate. They’ll have tons of events all throughout the weekend, with a parade, gingerbread & wreath workshops, arts & crafts show, Santa, music, hay ride, lighthouse lighting, and contests for chowder and cookies. So this is what they do off the tourist season! Edgartown, Martha’s Vinyard, MA. more |
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| Sat 12/11New HampshireVictorian Christmas at Remick Museum & Farm |
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| This farm and agricultural museum will have horse-drawn sleigh or wagon rides, and, um… and… well, they’ll have food and decorations. Remick Museum, Tamworth, NH. more |
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| Sat 12/11Southeast MassBreakfast with Santa at Battleship Cove & Carousel |
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| This one seems to be oriented towards kids, but Battleship Cove features a real WWII battleship turned into a museum, and there’s a carousel there, in addition to the kids crafts & facepainting. And Santa. And breakfast! Reserve a meal ticket in advance. Battleship Cove, Fall River, MA.508-678-1100. more |
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| Thu 12/9Boston MetroBeacon Hill Holiday Stroll |
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| We got pretty far down the list before hitting merchant events, didn’t we! Awesome. Here are a few shoppy oppy’s that add some creativity too. This one is refreshments and “mingling” along Charles and Cambridge Streets in Boston. Buggy rides and Victorian carolers. It’s free and I bet you a dollar that all the stores will be open. Charles Street, Boston, MA.617-720-7888. more |
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| Thu 12/9Boston MetroShop Inman By Moonlight |
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| TONIGHT! This one’s even better — I’ve been there and recommend it highly. They’ll have hot cider, wandering carolers, a scavenger hunt, and soaks in the hot tub (bring a bathing suit) at Inman Oasis. Santa will be there, too. 6pm-midnight. Features a walking tour. Inman Square, Cambridge, MA. more more |
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| Fri 12/10Boston MetroHoliday Handjobs |
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| I have protected you from the hundreds of merchant “crafts shows” in New England, because they are not real events. However, this one may be different, a crafts fair with “horny shit made for horny people”. Gifts for people on your “naughty” list. Now that’s nice. 2009: 7-11pm. VFW, 371 Summer Street, Somerville, MA. more |
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| Thu 12/9Metro WestConcord Holiday Shopping Night |
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| Yet more strolling carolers that happen to walk through a merchant center. 5-8pm. Concord, MA. more |
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| Mon 12/6 – Sat 12/11Boston MetroMassArt Annual Holiday Sale |
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| Student art sales are a great way to find a creative holiday bargain. This one’s at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Tower Building Lobby, 621 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA.617-879-7710. more |
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| Sat 12/11Metro WestGilsdorf Brings Geek Memoir to Burlington’s Guard Up! |
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| Are you a geek? Are you proud that Boston is a nation of geeks? Ethan Gilsdorf will give a elf-tastic tour of his book FANTASY FREAKS AND GAMING GEEKS and run a geek trivia contest with prizes, Mountain Dew, and Doritos, at “Guard Up!”, the nations’s largest swordsmanship training school. 4:30pm. Free, with Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying following the presentation. 103 Terrace Hall Ave, Burlington, MA.781-270-4800. more more |
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| Mon 12/6Boston MetroGong Show Karoake |
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| I don’t have a description for this event, but with a name like “Gong Show Karaoke” I think we get the idea. This is a recurring event at T.T. The Bear’s. Thanks to Rob at Cheap Thrills Boston for the idea! T.T. The Bear’s, Cambridge, MA. more |
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| Mon 12/6Boston MetroBoston Typewriter Orchestra performs their comedic satirical repertoire |
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| How crazy is this. These percussionists play typewriters as music. 7:30 pm. Free, followed by a holiday reception. Library, 179 Main Street, Charlestown, MA.617-242-1248. more more |
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| Mon 12/13Boston MetroScience on Screen: The Day the Earth Stood Still |
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| Before showing this classic sci-fi film about robots, the human race, and armageddon, a famous mechanical engineering professor will talk about robots. Coolidge Theatre, Brookline, MA. more |
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| Sat 12/11New HampshireWinter Celebration at Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum |
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| I’ve been to this museum, and, well, it is very authentic, but also really small. However, if you’re traveling up to the White Mountains for skiing, or back, it’s worth stopping by for this festival. Warner, NH.603-456-2600. more |
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| Sat 12/4 – Sat 12/18Metro WestJane Austen Holiday Tea & Tours |
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| And here’s a re-enactment of “tea time” from the Victorian era at this old historical home of former Massachusetts Governor Gore. Gore Place, 52 Gore Street, Waltham, MA.781-894-2798. more |
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| Sat 12/11Boston MetroCandy Land Tournament |
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| This event may go into the ‘so what’ category, but apparently it’s a CandyLand tournament! It’s based on the board game that any 2 year old can play because it involves no skill whatsoever. And meant to get you to come shop at Faneuil Hall, of course. Faneuil Hall, Boston, MA. more |
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| Sat 12/11Boston MetroStained Glass Contraptions! |
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| Want to make some crafts for the holiday season? How about stained glass! You pay $25 — or whatever you can afford, they say — and learn to make your own window displays. 11am-2pm. 155 Powder House Blvd, Somerville, MA. more |
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| Sat 12/11New HampshireJefferson Christmas Festival |
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| I wouldn’t normally list a merchant event this far out — but it has a bonfire, dog sled demonstration, and horse-drawn wagon rides! And you can go skiing nearby! Jefferson, NH. more |
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| Sat 12/11ConnecticutSantacon |
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| First, you dress up as Santa. Then you go wild around town, as first shown in the film Trading Places. It looks like this is not much more than bar hopping? Hartford, CT. more |
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| Fri 12/10 – Sat 12/11ConnecticutSpirit of the Holidays | ||||
| This is an assemblage of various merchant in-store events, but it features participatory caroling outdoors. I’m in! Watertown, CT. more |
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| Fri 12/10 – Sun 12/12MaineChristmas by the Sea Celebration |
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| Just 90 minutes drive from Boston, which is closer than Springfield, they’re having a scavenger hunt — which is mainly a way to get you to visit certain stores and buy — but it looks like they’ve got plenty of other events, including possibly a parade. Ogunquit, ME. more |
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| Fri 12/10 – Sun 12/12VermontWassail Weekend |
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| This is another all-weekend excuse to travel around New England, with a traditional horse parade, a house tour, a 19th century re-enactment at a local farm, and performances. Woodstock, VT.802-457-3555. more |
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| Holiday Lights | grade | Mon 12/6 | Tue 12/7 | Wed 12/8 | Thu 12/9 | Fri 12/10 | Sat 12/11 | Sun 12/12 | Mon 12/13 |
| Metro WestMillis, MAMillis Wonderland | ? | M | T | W | R | F | S | S | M |
| This is a private home, not a commercial “attraction”, but still good. Slowest nights are Tuesday-Thursday. 60 Causeway Street more |
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| Metro WestLexington, MAPetting Zoo in front of Seasons Four Furniture Store | ? | S | S | ||||||
| It’s a merchant event with a petting zoo, Santa, elmo, face painting, singers, balloon animals, etc. 1265 Massachusetts Avenue, 781-861-1200. more |
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| Metro WestConcord, MAA Visit from St. Nicholas at Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House | ? | S | S | ||||||
| This event includes re-enactors portraying historical characters, plus old timey Santa. 399 Lexington Road more |
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| North ShoreStoneham, MAStone Zoo’s Zoolights | B- | M | T | W | R | F | S | S | M |
| 2010: Daily 5-9pm. 250,000 lights and lots of animals. But the animals are mainly sleeping in their holes and the rest are poorly lit. Only OK. Santa is available. 149 Pond Street, 617-989-2000. more |
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| North ShoreStoneham, MAHoliday Landscapes | ? | M | T | W | R | F | S | S | M |
| It’s a private home but a really expansive lights display, with lights that flash in rhythm to music broadcast over an FM transmitter. 83 Franklin St more |
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| South ShoreCarver, MAEdaville Railroad’s Christmas Festival of Lights | A+ | M | T | W | R | F | S | S | M |
| The biggest and best “holiday lights” display in New England. It’s quite non-religious, with Santa letting kids sit on his lap but also plenty of generic fare like Frosty the Snowman and a tip of the hat to Hannukah. They have a train ride, ferris wheel, carousel, and other rides. 2010: They have 7 million lights, and fireworks December 3, 10, and 17. See website for coupons. Daily. I’ve been and it’s a ton of fun even for adults who are kids at heart and like people-watching. Rt 3S to exit 6, Rt 44W for 8 miles to Rt 58 for 8 miles. 2010: 4-9pm M-F, 2-9pm Sat, Sun. Pine Street, 877-EDAVILLE. more |
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| South ShoreBridgewater, MABridgewater Festival Of Lights | ? | F | S | S | |||||
| Free. 200,000 lights with a walk-through village. Santa and free coffee and hot chocolate by an outdoor fireplace. At the private home of Dale and Cindy Higgins. 2010: 5-8:30pm M-F, 5-9:30pm SS. 55 Alexander Drive, 508-279-2894. more |
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| South ShoreWest Bridgewater, MAForest of Lights Holiday Hayride | ? | F | S | ||||||
| 2010: Rides leave at 5,6,7pm. Matfield Maple Farm, 107 Matfield St., 508 588-9858. more |
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| South ShoreAvon, MAEnchanted Village at Jordan’s Furniture | ? | M | T | W | R | F | S | S | M |
| Free! It’s a 1958 Jordan Marsh display that’s been restored to health by Jordan’s Furniture. Website is unclear for how long the display goes. Jordan’s Furniture, 100 Stockwell Dr more |
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| Southern MassAttleboro, MALa Salette Shrine Festival of Lights | B+ | M | T | W | R | F | S | S | M |
| 2010: 5-9pm. Very religious: it’s a shrine. But I’ve been and it was nice anyway. Over 300,000 lights covering 10 acres. Trolley rides Fri-Sun. 947 Park Street, 508-222-5410. more |
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| Southern MassSturbridge, MAChristmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village | ? | F | S | S | |||||
| 2010: 4-9pm. Participatory caroling, Father Christmas, sleigh rides. 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, 508-347-3362. more |
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| Western MassSpringfield, MASpringfield’s Bright Night at Forest Park | A | W | R | F | S | S | M | ||
| 2010: Sun-Thu, 5-9pm, Fri-Sun, 5-11pm. 550,000 lights. Surprisingly good though — the 2nd to Edaville. Check out Springfield Museums or zoo (open during school holidays in Dec) at same time. Daily. And check out the holiday lights at Dunn & Phillips, 185 Belmont Ave., Springfield. Rt 83, 413-733-3800. more |
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| Western MassFlorence, MALook Park’s Winter Wonderland | ? | M | T | W | R | F | S | S | M |
| Hayrides and lights at night. Look Park Zoo. 38,000 bulbs. 2010: Breakfast with Santa 12/4. 300 North Main Street, 413.584.5457. more |
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| WorcesterWorcester, MAA Christmas Journey | ? | S | S | ||||||
| 2010: Trips at 12:30, 1:30, and 2:30pm. Elves help you board the The Polar Express train ride, and afterwards there’s Santa and cookies. 222 Harrington Way, 508-929-2700. more |
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| Cape CodSandwich, MAHeritage Museum Gardens Aglow | ? | F | S | S | |||||
| 1 million lights. Not happening in 2008 & 2009. 67 Grove Street, 508-888-3300. more |
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| New HampshireCandia, NHLighted Winter Wonderland at Charmingfare Farm | ? | F | S | S | |||||
| They have a 30 minute horse drawn night ride. Live reindeer. Petting zoo. Evenings. Route 27, 603-483-5623. more |
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| New HampshireEnfield, NHLa Salette Shrine & Center | B | M | T | W | R | F | S | S | M |
| Another very religious site has 45,000 evening lights spread across 30 acres. Here’s the idea. Two kids said they saw the Virgin Mary, and the parents based an entire church on that. And I couldn’t even get away with “the dog ate my homework”! , 603-632-7087. more |
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| New HampshireNorth Conway, NHPolar Express | ? | F | S | S | |||||
| This is a train ride. Nice views, I’m sure, but how exactly is this a Xmas event? Oh, they add elves and Santa. They take your $10 and then you enter a lottery where you may not get a ticket? Is that even legal? more |
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| New HampshirePortsmouth, NHCandlelight Stroll at Strawbery Banke | A+ | S | S | ||||||
| Strawbery Banke is a re-enactment museum where you’ll meet actors dress as people from history. This event features the 18th century and has live music, a bonfire, participatory caroling, demonstrations on ancient musical instruments and the Masons, hundreds of candles, a gingerbread house contest, and more. Sounds really great! 2010: Saturdays 5-9pm, Sundays 4-8pm. Marcy Street, 603-422-7514. more |
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| Rhode IslandProvidence, RIVisit with Santa | ? | S | S | ||||||
| Photos with Santa and “activities” they couldn’t be bothered to describe. Ho hum. 1000 Elmwood Avenue, 401-785-3510. more |
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| Rhode IslandPawtucket, RIPawtucket Winter Wonderland | ? | S | S | ||||||
| See 400 decorated Christmas trees, twenty Victorian buildings, and a talking snowman, and enjoy free visits and photos with Santa, train rides, hay rides, carousel rides, food court, and entertainment. Free admission and parking. Slater Park, (401) 728-0500 x251. more |
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| ConnecticutNew Haven, CTAnnual Fantasy of Lights | ? | M | T | W | R | F | S | S | M |
| Benefits the Easter Seals. Was not able to confirm this is their 2009, not 2008, calendar. Open nightly. Light House Point Park, 2 Lighthouse Road, (203) 777-2000. more |
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| ConnecticutEast Windsor, CTWinterFest at Connecticut Trolley Museum | ? | R | F | S | S | ||||
| Trolley ride through holiday lights, sing-along carols and meet Santa. 2010: 5-9pm. 58 North Road, 860-627-6540. more |
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| ConnecticutMystic, CTChristmas by the Sea | ? | M | T | W | R | F | S | S | M |
| 2010:10am-4pm. Re-enactors sing sea chanteys and tell old timey stories. Gingerbread lighthouse contest. more |
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| ConnecticutMystic, CTLantern Light Tours | ? | F | S | ||||||
| This is a walk through a re-enactment museum portraying Christmas eve 1876! Wow!! 2010: 5-8:15pm. more |
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