A Tuesday letter from the Pioneer Valley

December

· December 1 to 31, 2026 ·

December in the Pioneer Valley

65 things still on this month, from Bright Nights to First Night.

How we check

Every date and hour is read off the organizer’s or venue’s own page, never a listings site. Where nobody published hours, we show that rather than guess.

Hanukkah

Dec 4 to 12

Eight nights beginning at sundown Friday Dec 4. 2 events in this guide.

See themchabad.org

Christmas

Friday Dec 25

Christmas Eve on Thursday. Tree farms close by the 24th; taprooms post their holiday hours.

New Year's Eve

Thursday Dec 31

First Night Northampton runs noon to midnight, with fireworks at 6:15pm.

Fri Dec 4 to Sun Dec 6
Hanukkah begins at sundown Friday. Tree lightings across the Valley.
Fri Dec 11 to Sun Dec 13
The Nutcracker, Welcome Yule and the busiest concert weekend.
Fri Dec 18 to Sun Dec 20
Winter Solstice on Monday the 21st. Last weekend for tree farms.
Thu Dec 24 to Sun Dec 27
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and the weekend after.
Thu Dec 31 to Fri Jan 1
New Year's Eve and First Night Northampton.

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  • Music · AgawamFri Dec 4 to Sun Dec 13Free

    Bethany's 50th Annual Singing Christmas Tree

    50th annual choir on a towering tree-shaped stage.

    Fri Dec 4 7pm; Sat Dec 5 6pm; Sun Dec 6 3pm and 6pm; Fri Dec 11 7pm; Sat Dec 12 6pm; Sun Dec 13 3pm and 6pm.

    Free admission; free-will offering for missions. · Bethany Assembly of God, 580 Main St, Agawam, MA

    From bethany-ag.org

  • Holiday market · AmherstThu Dec 17

    Fifth Annual Sip n Shop Stroll

    Horse-drawn carriage rides, boutique shopping, prix-fixe menus and a pop-up makers market at the Inn on Boltwood.

    4 to 9pm downtown.

    Admission not published · Downtown Amherst, MA

    From amherstdowntown.com

  • Holiday market · AmherstFri Dec 4 to Sun Dec 6

    Greeting Card Days

    Weekend of savings and discounts up to 20% at participating Amherst retailers for cards, gifts and wrapping.

    Hours not published.

    Admission not published · Downtown Amherst, MA

    From amherstdowntown.com

  • Tree Lighting · AmherstFri Dec 4Free

    Lighting of the Merry Maple

    Downtown Amherst's winter kickoff with live performances, crafts, horse-drawn carriage rides, caroling and the tree lighting.

    3 to 6pm on the North Common.

    Free · North Common, Amherst, MA

    From amherstdowntown.com

  • Farm · AshfieldSat Nov 21 to Wed Dec 23

    Cranston's Christmas Tree Farm

    Choose-and-cut and pre-cut balsam, Fraser, Concolor and blue spruce. No dogs, tagging, chainsaws or drones.

    Sat and Sun 9am to 4:30pm; Wed to Fri noon to 4:30pm; closed Mon and Tue. Last day Dec 23 at 4:30pm.

    $80 plus tax unless individually priced; baling $2. · 372 Baptist Corner Rd, Ashfield, MA

    From cranstonschristmastreefarm.com

  • Farm · AshfieldFri Nov 27 to Thu Dec 24

    Pieropan Christmas Tree Farm

    2026 prices confirmed; open dates not posted. Dogs OK if well behaved. Mark likely, call ahead.

    Hours not published.

    You-cut balsam $40 any size; wreaths $25, $30, $35 in 2026. · Pfersick Rd, Ashfield, MA

    From pieropantrees.com

  • Craft fair · BelchertownSat Dec 5Free

    Holiday Bazaar and Basket Raffle

    Homemade crafts, bake sale, themed basket raffle, 50/50, and thrift shop open. Fundraiser for the senior center.

    9am to 2pm at Belchertown Senior Center, 60 State St.

    Free entry; items for sale. · Belchertown Senior Center, 60 State St, Belchertown, MA

    From belchertown.org

  • Festival · East LongmeadowSat Dec 5

    Tree Festival at Norcross House

    Holiday tree festival at Norcross House.

    Noon to 5pm at 89 Maple St.

    Admission not published · Norcross House, 89 Maple St, East Longmeadow, MA

    From norcrosscenter.org

  • Beer & cider · EasthamptonWed Dec 30

    Bingo at Abandoned Building Brewery

    Bingo with Molly Keehn.

    6 to 8pm.

    $5 per card, 3-card max. Portion of proceeds to a nonprofit. · Abandoned Building Brewery, Easthampton, MA

    From abandonedbuildingbrewery.com

  • Beer & cider · EasthamptonThu Dec 24

    Christmas Eve hours at New City Brewery

    Taproom Christmas Eve hours.

    10am to 4pm.

    Admission not published · New City Brewery, 180 Pleasant St, Easthampton, MA

    From newcitybrewery.com

  • Market · EasthamptonSun Nov 8 to Sun Dec 20

    Easthampton Farmers' & Makers' Market, Winter Market

    Farm-focused indoor winter market. SNAP and HIP; SNAP match up to $10 per week while funds allow.

    Sundays 10am to 2pm inside Eastworks, 116 Pleasant St.

    Admission not published · Eastworks, 116 Pleasant St, Easthampton, MA

    From easthamptonmarket.com

  • Lights · EasthamptonSat Dec 5

    Night of Illumination

    Luminaries and candlelight in the Cottage Street Cultural District, with Easthampton City Arts and the Cottage Street Merchants Association.

    Hours not published.

    Admission not published · Cottage Street Cultural District, Easthampton, MA

    From easthamptoncityarts.com

  • Beer & cider · EasthamptonThu Dec 3

    Trivia Night at Abandoned Building Brewery

    Weekly trivia night. Exact start time follows the brewery's usual Thursday pattern; confirm on the calendar page before you go.

    Hours not published.

    Admission not published · Abandoned Building Brewery, Easthampton, MA

    From abandonedbuildingbrewery.com

  • Holiday market · FlorenceSun Dec 13Free

    2026 Kids' Holiday Makers Market

    Makers ages 6 to 18 selling jewelry, soaps, art, candles and more; Wake the Dead mini donuts. Vendor spots filled.

    10am at Bombyx, 130 Pine St.

    Free admission. · Bombyx, 130 Pine St, Florence, MA

    Makers ages 6 to 18

    From bombyx.live

  • Music · FlorenceSat Dec 12

    Light One Candle: A Holiday A Cappella Experience

    Heart of the Valley Chorus with The Chill Harmonics, The Cider House Five and guests.

    1pm; doors 12:30pm at Bombyx, 130 Pine St.

    Sliding-scale suggested donation $10. · Bombyx, 130 Pine St, Florence, MA

    From bombyx.live

  • Music · FlorenceThu Dec 10

    Lunasa's Irish Solstice Celebration

    Irish acoustic band Lunasa with guest singer Dave Curley.

    7pm; doors 6pm at Bombyx, 130 Pine St.

    $15 to $40 advance; $15 to $45 door. · Bombyx, 130 Pine St, Florence, MA

    From bombyx.live

  • Farm · GreenfieldWed Nov 11 to Thu Dec 24

    Emerson Family Christmas Tree Farm

    Choose-and-cut and pre-cut Fraser firs, wreaths, greens and gift shop. Recurring annual hours language, not a dated 2026 calendar block. Call ahead late season.

    Hours not published.

    Admission not published · 878 Bernardston Rd (Routes 5 and 10), Greenfield, MA

    From emersontreefarm.com

  • Lights · GreenfieldSat Nov 28 to Sat Dec 12

    Light Up the Fairgrounds

    Drive-through holiday light displays at the Franklin County Fairgrounds, plus Magic Forest trees and baskets in the Roundhouse. Visitor hours and admission not posted yet.

    Hours not published.

    Admission not published · Franklin County Fairgrounds, 85 Wisdom Way, Greenfield, MA

    From fcas.com

  • Food · GreenfieldSat Dec 26

    Stone Soup Cafe community meal

    Pay-what-you-can gluten-free meal. Delivery within about 12 miles in Franklin County.

    Curbside pickup noon to 1:30pm; delivery about 1 to 2:30pm (request by Fri 3pm).

    Pay-what-you-can · 399 Main St, Greenfield, MA

    From chamber.franklincc.org

  • Music · GreenfieldSat Dec 5Free

    Unsilent Night

    Phil Kline's outdoor multi-track walking sound piece. Bring a Bluetooth speaker or boombox, download one of four tracks, and press play together. ADA sidewalks. No bikes or skateboards; leashed dogs OK.

    Meet 6pm on the Town Common; about a one-mile, 40-minute walk. Rain or inclement date Sun Dec 6.

    Free · Town Common, Greenfield, MA

    From visitgreenfieldma.com

  • Outdoors · HadleyMon Dec 21Free

    Winter Solstice at the UMass Sunwheel

    Public solstice observing among the standing stones. Astronomy faculty on site; telescope for moon, Venus and sun. Heavy rain or snow cancels.

    Sunrise gathering 7am; sunset gathering 3:30pm.

    Free; donations welcome. · UMass Sunwheel, south of McGuirk Alumni Stadium, off Rocky Hill Road, Hadley, MA

    From events.umass.edu

  • Farm · HatfieldSat Nov 21 to Thu Dec 24

    Chestnut Mountain Christmas Tree Farm

    Choose-and-cut and pre-cut on 150 acres. Cocoa, cookies, wagon rides when posted. Shaking and baling included with tree sales. 2026 opening date confirmed; daily December hours not posted yet.

    Hours not published.

    Admission not published · 126 Mountain Rd, Hatfield, MA

    From chestnutmountaintreefarm.com

  • Holiday market · HolyokeSat Dec 5 to Sun Dec 6Free

    Holiday Open House and Festive Market at Wistariahurst

    Holiday music, local vendors and artists, Wisty Railroad and family activities.

    11am to 2:30pm both days.

    Free admission. · Wistariahurst, 238 Cabot St, Holyoke, MA

    From wistariahurst.org

  • Festival · HolyokeSat Dec 5

    Home for Christmas: New Life Gala

    Springfield Rescue Mission Christmas gala fundraiser (ticketed; not a free meal). Listed here so it is not confused with the free Christmas Banquet.

    5:30pm at the Log Cabin, 500 Easthampton Rd.

    Ticketed · Log Cabin, 500 Easthampton Rd, Holyoke, MA

    From springfieldrescuemission.org

  • Kids · HolyokeFri Nov 20 to Thu Dec 24

    Santa at Holyoke Mall

    Santa visits at Holyoke Mall. Photo packages available via whereissanta.com.

    Dec weekdays mostly 11am to 7pm or 11am to 8pm later; weekends longer; Dec 24 9am to 5pm. Santa break 3 to 4pm most days; 2 to 3pm on Dec 24.

    Free visits; photo packages from $44.99 via Cherry Hill. · Holyoke Mall, Cafe Square, Holyoke, MA

    From holyokemall.com

  • Craft fair · LongmeadowSat Dec 5

    Christmas on the Green Fair

    Women's Benevolent Society multi-floor fair and bake sale, the church's major December fundraiser. First Saturday in December pattern.

    8am to noon at First Church of Christ, 763 Longmeadow St.

    Admission not published · First Church of Christ, 763 Longmeadow St, Longmeadow, MA

    From jlgs.org

  • Beer & cider · LudlowFri Dec 25

    Christmas Day at Vanished Valley

    Taproom open Christmas Day.

    11am to 10pm.

    Admission not published · Vanished Valley Brewing, 782 Center St, Ludlow, MA

    From vanishedvalley.com

  • Beer & cider · LudlowSun Dec 6

    Christmas Murder Mystery Dinner at Vanished Valley

    Holiday murder-mystery comedy dinner.

    Arrival 3:30pm; show 4pm; buffet 5:45pm (listing window 3 to 7pm).

    $69 per person includes show, buffet, tax and gratuity. · Vanished Valley Brewing, 782 Center St, Ludlow, MA

    From vanishedvalley.com

  • Beer & cider · LudlowThu Dec 31

    New Year's Eve at Vanished Valley

    Taproom open New Year's Eve.

    11am to 9pm.

    Admission not published · Vanished Valley Brewing, 782 Center St, Ludlow, MA

    From vanishedvalley.com

  • Farm · MonsonFri Nov 20 to Thu Dec 31

    Silver Bell Farm Classic Christmas Weekends / Silver Bell Nights

    Pre-cut Christmas trees, festive treats, Santa on weekends, Santa Story Time, and Silver Bell Nights light show. Call 413-596-4370. Open days confirmed from farm PDF; daily clock hours still soft.

    Hours not published.

    Admission not published · 305 Silver Street, Monson, MA

    From silverbellfarm.com

  • Music · NorthamptonSun Dec 20

    20th Anniversary of The Country Christmas Sing Along Spectacular

    The Sweetback Sisters' country Christmas revue and audience sing-along.

    4pm; doors 3:30pm.

    Standard reserved $33.85 to $38.90 after fees; VIP $55.40. · Academy of Music, Northampton, MA

    From aomtheatre.com

  • Music · NorthamptonWed Dec 30

    Bach at New Year's: A Joyful Noise

    Berkshire Bach Society at the Academy of Music: Orchestral Suites and arias by Bach, Handel and others.

    7pm; doors 6:30pm.

    Adult $68.20 to $84.65 after fees; children under 18 and students with ID free. · Academy of Music, Northampton, MA

    Children under 18 and students with ID free

    From aomtheatre.com

  • Music · NorthamptonWed Dec 2

    Bela Fleck: My Bluegrass Heart

    Listed on the Academy calendar for Dec 2. Confirm ticket page before print.

    Hours not published.

    Admission not published · Academy of Music, Northampton, MA

    From aomtheatre.com

  • Festival · NorthamptonThu Dec 31

    First Night Northampton

    Alcohol-free downtown arts festival with 100+ performances across 20+ venues.

    Noon to midnight; fireworks about 6:15pm from the E.J. Gare Parking Garage; midnight ball-raising outside Hotel Northampton.

    Button admission: pre-sale adult $16, day-of $20; senior $10; kids 2 to 15 $8; under 2 free. · Downtown Northampton, MA

    Kids 2 to 15 $8; under 2 free

    From firstnightnorthampton.org

  • Music · NorthamptonSat Dec 19

    Haley Heynderickx with John Roseboro

    Folk solo set with opener John Roseboro.

    8pm; doors 7:30pm at the Academy of Music.

    $38.95 to $49.45 after fees. · Academy of Music, Northampton, MA

    From aomtheatre.com

  • Theater · NorthamptonFri Dec 18

    It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

    Valley Players stages the 1940s radio-play version with six local actors and live Foley. Half of net ticket revenue goes to Valley Community Development.

    7:30pm; doors 7pm.

    Adults $27.20 to $59.90 after fees; children 12 and under $21.70 to $54.40. · Academy of Music, Northampton, MA

    Children 12 and under pricing

    From aomtheatre.com

  • Theater · NorthamptonThu Dec 3

    New England Public Media's A Very 413 Christmas Carol

    Live radio-style Christmas Carol set in western Mass, starring Connor Ratliff as Scrooge, with NEPM hosts and guests. Fundraiser for New England Public Media.

    7pm at the Academy of Music.

    Standard $30.85 to $57.90 after fees; ADA $19.70; VIP $112. · Academy of Music, Northampton, MA

    From nepm.org

  • Theater · NorthamptonFri Dec 11 to Sun Dec 13

    Pioneer Valley Ballet: The Nutcracker

    47th annual production at the Academy of Music.

    Fri Dec 11 at 4pm and 7:30pm; Sat Dec 12 and Sun Dec 13 at 1pm and 4:30pm. Doors 30 minutes before.

    Adult $34.25 to $57.90 after fees; children under 12 and seniors 65+ $34.25 to $52.40; student balcony $25.20. Card to Culture: 10 upper-balcony seats at $10 per show via box office. · Academy of Music, Northampton, MA

    Children under 12 and seniors 65+ pricing

    From pioneervalleyballet.org

  • Music · NorthamptonTue Dec 1

    Welcome Table Chorus Benefit for Pioneer Valley Workers Center

    Benefit concert listed on the Academy calendar.

    Hours not published.

    Admission not published · Academy of Music, Northampton, MA

    From aomtheatre.com

  • Music · Shelburne FallsSun Dec 20

    The Hilltown Ham Hocks Winter Solstice Concert

    Modern folk string band fundraiser for The Permaculture Place.

    4 to 5:30pm at The Permaculture Place, 49 Conway St.

    Tickets via Eventbrite link on the organizer page. · The Permaculture Place, 49 Conway St, Shelburne Falls, MA

    From the organizer's registration page: thepermacultureplace.org

  • Holiday market · South DeerfieldThu Dec 3

    Girl's Night Out at Yankee Candle Village

    After-hours shopping night.

    5 to 8pm.

    Admission not published · Yankee Candle Village, South Deerfield, MA

    From yankeecandle.com

  • Music · South DeerfieldSat Nov 28 to Sun Dec 20

    Live Music at Yankee Candle Village

    Local musicians on weekend afternoons.

    Noon to 4pm in the Home Store, Sat and Sun.

    Admission not published · Yankee Candle Village, South Deerfield, MA

    From yankeecandle.com

  • Kids · South DeerfieldFri Nov 27 to Wed Dec 23

    Santa Visits at Yankee Candle Village

    South Deerfield village Santa experience; appointments via Eventbrite.

    10:15am to 5:30pm (bookable Santa visits).

    Admission not published · Yankee Candle Village, South Deerfield, MA

    From yankeecandle.com

  • Kids · South DeerfieldTue Dec 1 to Wed Dec 23Free

    Storytime with Santa at Yankee Candle Village

    Free storytime with Santa, no reservation needed.

    10:15am to 5:30pm Mon to Thu.

    Free, no reservation. · Yankee Candle Village, South Deerfield, MA

    From yankeecandle.com

  • Tree Lighting · South HadleyFri Dec 4Free

    Annual Holiday Stroll

    South Hadley & Granby Chamber holiday stroll. Free community kickoff.

    5 to 7:30pm at South Hadley Village Commons, 17 College St.

    Free · South Hadley Village Commons, 17 College St, South Hadley, MA

    From shgchamber.com

  • Kids · SouthwickSun Dec 13

    Breakfast with Santa at The Ranch Golf Club

    Breakfast with Santa at The Ranch. Date and seatings confirmed from organizer schema.

    Seatings at 10am and 1:15pm at 65 Sunnyside Rd.

    Tickets via The Ranch's Campaign Pilot booking pages. · The Ranch Golf Club, 65 Sunnyside Rd, Southwick, MA

    From theranchgolfclub.com

  • Festival · SouthwickFri Dec 4

    Santa's Speakeasy: A Secret Holiday Affair

    Adult holiday speakeasy night.

    6pm at The Ranch Golf Club, 65 Sunnyside Rd.

    $55 per person. · The Ranch Golf Club, 65 Sunnyside Rd, Southwick, MA

    From golf.campaignpilot.com

  • Arts · SpringfieldFri Nov 27 to Thu Dec 31

    Annual Gingerbread Exhibition: Superheroes

    17th annual gingerbread show at Springfield Museums with a superhero theme.

    Tue to Sat 10am to 5pm, Sun 11am to 5pm, closed Mon.

    Admission not published · Springfield Museums, Springfield, MA

    From springfieldmuseums.org

  • Kids · SpringfieldSat Dec 5

    Breakfast with Santa (Festival of Trees)

    Holiday breakfast, a visit with Santa, and Festival of Trees admission included.

    9 to 11am at the MassMutual Center Convention Center.

    $21 ages 12+, $14 ages 2 to 11, under 2 free. Benefits the Springfield Boys & Girls Club. · MassMutual Center Convention Center, Springfield, MA

    Ages 2 to 11 pricing; under 2 free

    From massmutualcenter.com

  • Lights · SpringfieldWed Nov 25 to Thu Dec 31

    Bright Nights at Forest Park

    The 32nd season of the Valley's big drive-through light show.

    5 to 9pm Sun to Thu; 5 to 10pm Fri, Sat and holidays (Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day). Closed Mon Nov 30 and Tue Dec 1.

    $30 per car plus $2 fee through Dec 27; $20 plus fee Dec 28 to Jan 3. Big Y members get $20 tickets at Big Y. Advance tickets only. · Forest Park, Springfield, MA

    From brightnights.org

  • Festival · SpringfieldFri Nov 27 to Sun Dec 13

    Festival of Trees at MassMutual Center

    Decorated holiday trees, raffles and Santa visits benefiting the Springfield Boys & Girls Club, presented by Beacon Bank.

    Hours not published.

    Admission not published · MassMutual Center, Springfield, MA

    From sbgc.org

  • Hanukkah · SpringfieldFri Dec 4 to Sat Dec 12

    Hanukkah 2026

    First light is before Shabbat candles on Dec 4; final candles Fri Dec 11 afternoon before Shabbat. Calendar fact for the month, not a venue card.

    First candle at sundown Fri Dec 4; ends nightfall Sat Dec 12. Eight nights.

    Admission not published

    From chabad.org

  • Hanukkah · SpringfieldFri Dec 4Free

    Springfield JCC First Light (2026 details pending)

    Outdoor community candle lighting at the largest outdoor menorah in Western Mass, free and open to all. JCC page says "Stay tuned for more information about our 2026 event." Do not print a clock time until the JCC posts 2026 details.

    Hours not published.

    Free · Springfield JCC, Springfield, MA

    From springfieldjcc.org

  • Food · SpringfieldWed Dec 23Free

    Springfield Rescue Mission Christmas Banquet

    Warm free Christmas dinner at the Mission.

    1 to 3pm at 10 Mill St.

    Free · Springfield Rescue Mission, 10 Mill St, Springfield, MA

    From springfieldrescuemission.org

  • Food · SpringfieldSat Dec 19Free

    Springfield Together Christmas Food Giveaway

    Free food giveaway for Springfield families the Saturday before Christmas. Date locked; time and place still posting.

    Hours not published.

    Free

    From springfieldtogether.org

  • Kids · SpringfieldFri Nov 27 to Thu Dec 31

    The Grinch's Grotto

    Mt. Crumpit, a Who House, Who-ville Post Office and toy workshop at the Wood Museum of Springfield History.

    Grinch visits 11:30am to 3:30pm Sat and Sun through Dec 27, then Sat Jan 2 and Sat Jan 9. Museum Tue to Sat 10am to 5pm, Sun 11am to 5pm, closed Mon.

    Admission not published · Wood Museum of Springfield History, Springfield, MA

    From springfieldmuseums.org

  • Theater · Turners FallsFri Dec 11 to Sun Dec 13

    Welcome Yule: A Midwinter Celebration

    42nd year at the Shea Theater Arts Center. This year's theme is winter traditions of the Netherlands and the Nordic countries.

    Fri Dec 11 and Sat Dec 12 at 7:30pm; Sun Dec 13 at 2pm.

    Adult $20; seniors and children 5 to 12 $12. · Shea Theater Arts Center, Turners Falls, MA

    Children 5 to 12 pricing

    From welcomeyule.org

  • Kids · WareSat Dec 19

    Breakfast with the Grinch

    Casual breakfast with the Grinch, presented by Read in Peace.

    10am to noon at United Church of Ware, 49 Church St.

    Tickets on Eventbrite (listed about $15 to $23). · United Church of Ware, 49 Church St, Ware, MA

    From the organizer's registration page: eventbrite.com

  • Music · West SpringfieldTue Dec 15

    A Gospel Christmas with Michelle Brooks-Thompson

    Grammy-nominated gospel and holiday classics.

    7pm at the Majestic Theater.

    Tickets $32 and $30. · Majestic Theater, 131 Elm St, West Springfield, MA

    From majestictheater.com

  • Music · West SpringfieldMon Dec 7

    Doo-Wop Meets Motown for Christmas

    Leslie Anderson and Irving Lewis holiday Motown and doo-wop night.

    7pm at the Majestic Theater.

    Tickets $32 and $30. · Majestic Theater, 131 Elm St, West Springfield, MA

    From majestictheater.com

  • Theater · West SpringfieldThu Dec 3 to Sun Dec 20

    Home for the Holidays

    Majestic Theater holiday revue with Ray Guillemette Jr., Myka Plunkett, Kait Rankins, David Webber, Madison Curbelo, Brad Shepard, Santa and more.

    Evenings most days; Sundays Dec 6, 13 and 20 also at 11am and 4pm.

    Tickets $32, $30, $25; children 10 and under $15. · Majestic Theater, 131 Elm St, West Springfield, MA

    Children 10 and under pricing

    From majestictheater.com

  • Music · West SpringfieldTue Dec 8

    The Boy Band Experience: Holiday Edition

    Holiday edition boy-band revue.

    7pm at the Majestic Theater.

    Tickets $32 and $30. · Majestic Theater, 131 Elm St, West Springfield, MA

    From majestictheater.com

  • Holiday market · WestfieldSat Dec 12 to Sun Dec 13Free

    2026 Holiday Vendor Fair at Great Awakening Brewing

    Free entry to shop local craft vendors, with craft beer and food available.

    From noon both days in the taproom.

    Free entry. · Great Awakening Brewing, 77 Mill St area (Mill at Crane Pond), Westfield, MA

    From greatawakeningbrewing.com

  • Beer & cider · WestfieldSat Dec 12Free

    A Very John Prout XMas

    Holiday live music at Great Awakening Brewing with craft beer and food. Same weekend as the Holiday Vendor Fair.

    1pm (live music; free).

    Free · Great Awakening Brewing, 77 Mill St, Westfield, MA

    From greatawakeningbrewing.com

  • Beer & cider · WestfieldThu Dec 10 to Sun Dec 20

    Bright Ideas Brewing December taproom calendar

    Confirmed: Open Mic Thu Dec 10; Baked Bingo Fri Dec 11; live music Ch' Chunk Sat Dec 12; Robin Deland acoustic Thu Dec 17; Trivia Fri Dec 18; Alex Rohan live Sat Dec 19; Quarterly Kolsch Service Sun Dec 20. No ugly-sweater party or Christmas Eve / NYE hours posted on this pass.

    Hours not published.

    Admission not published · Bright Ideas Brewing, Westfield, MA

    From brightideasbrewing.com

Still to come

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day community meals, more taproom holiday hours, and tree lighting ceremonies post through early December, and the guide adds them as they do.

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