Santa’s Mailbox

Hancock Adams Common 1305 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, United States

Drop off your letters to Santa! Available at all Holiday Events and at Hancock-Adams Common through Christmas.

Free

Santa’s Arrival by Helicopter

Pageant Field, Quincy, MA 1 Merrymount Pkwy, Quincy, MA, United States

Santa and his elves arrive in Quincy by helicopter, landing at Pageant Field, at this fun family event. While waiting for the touchdown of the Jolly Old Elf and friends, say hello to one of the friendly costumed characters!

Free

Turkey Trot

Brant Rock Union Chapel

2nd Annual Running/Walking event through the Brant Rock, Marshfield neighborhood. Work off that extra helping of Turkey you had!

$20

Museum Store Sunday

Plimouth Patuxet 137 Warren Ave, Plymouth, MA 02360, Plymouth, MA, United States

Support Plimoth Patuxet Museums and find unique holiday gifts by shopping with us on Museum Store Sunday! On Sunday, November 26, 2023, the Museum Shop at Plimoth Patuxet is thrilled to participate in Museum Store Sunday, an annual holiday shopping day supporting cultural institutions and their stores. This year, more than 2,100 museum stores representing ... Read more

The 70th Annual Spectacular Christmas Parade

Hancock Street and Walter J. Hannon Parkway, Hancock Street & Walter J. Hannon Parkway, Quincy, MA, United States

Quincy Parade has been a tradition for families for many years. Floats, marching bands, and costumed characters fill Quincy streets, spreading holiday joy to all. The parade route begins at the intersection of Hancock Street and Walter J. Hannon Parkway, continuing up Hancock Street to North Quincy High School. As tradition has it, expect a ... Read more

Free

Hancock-Adams Common Tree Lighting

Hancock-Adams Common 1305 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, United States

Special performance by St. Paul’s Choir of Cambridge and special guest from the North Pole as Quincy flips the ceremonial switch to bring the holiday spirit to the Hancock-Adams Common. Activities also include strolling Victorian Carolers, fire shows, costumed characters, letter writing to Santa, free hot chocolate and popcorn.

Free
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Live Acoustic Music at G Pub

plymouth gpub 101 Carver Road, Plymouth, MA, United States

One of South Shore’s newest music venues, Plymouth GPub, hosts live music Thursdays-Sundays every week. Enjoy live solo and duo acts on Thursdays at 6pm and Sundays at 3pm, and some of the area’s top bands every Friday and Saturday night starting at 9PM. Whether you’re looking for live music while enjoying a nice dinner ... Read more

Free

Urban Waggle, Live Storytelling

Arts at the Armory 191 Highland Ave #1c, Somerville

This holiday season, whether it is date night or ladies' night out, Urban Waggle is a live storytelling event in support of the mission and programs at the Urban Bee Lab, a registered non-profit organization. Audience members will leave feeling inspired, entertained, and more connected to one another through the uniquely human art of storytelling. ... Read more

$40

Generals Park Ice Skating Rink

generals park Ross Way, Quincy, United States

Quincy's Outdoor Ice Skating Rink will be open for Free Public Ice Skating from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. seven days a week beginning Friday, December 1st. The rink is located in Downtown Quincy next to General's Bridge. Patrons are encouraged to bring their own skates, however, skate rentals are available on site. Children age ... Read more

Free

Lights of Hope

Plimoth Grist Mill 6 Spring Lane, Plymouth, MA, United States

Plymouth South High School DECA students are once again planning and executing the 12th Annual Lights of Hope event this year. Lights of Hope is a fundraiser benefiting Beth Israel Deaconess Plymouth Cancer Center. Luminary bag with written messages of love, support, and remembrance will be displayed the night of the event. All funds raised ... Read more

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Plimoth Patuxet Winter Fine Arts & Craft Fair

Plimouth Patuxet 137 Warren Ave, Plymouth, MA 02360, Plymouth, MA, United States

From the acclaimed museum that brings the 17th century to life through creative expression and traditional lifeways, comes the Winter Fine Arts & Craft Fair at Plimoth Patuxet! Plan now to attend this extraordinary showcase and marketplace of fine arts and craft at the Museum’s Hornblower Visitor Center. Immerse yourself in a festive winter setting ... Read more

Bright Morning Stars

first parish duxbury 842 Tremont St, Duxbury, MA, United States

Choral Art Society of the South Shore (CAS) presents “Bright Morning Stars.” Performing in the majestic, historic space of First Parish Duxbury, “Bright Morning Stars”, is inspired by the chorale (hymn) tune heard in BWV1, Johann Sebastian Bach’s cantata, Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern (How Brightly Shines the Morning Star). The chorus will perform the ... Read more