Massachusetts Events Calendar - December

Things to do in Boston, Cape Cod, Western Mass and other Massachusetts cities and towns. One of the highlights is Stockbridge, which turns its Main Street into a Norman Rockwell painting.

November 23, 2011 - December 4, 2011

This three-mile holiday lighting event is hosted by Spirit of Springfield and located in Western Massachusetts.

November 25, 2011 - December 31, 2011

A Boston holiday classic, the Boston Ballet performs The Nutcracker at The Opera House.

December 1, 2011

The Boston Common Tree Lighting ceremony will be preceded by a special skating show at Frog Pond.

December 2, 2011 - December 4, 2011

A weekend of holiday events in the Cape Cod town of Brewster.

December 2, 2011 - December 4, 2011

Travel on the Cape Cod Central Railroad to visit Santa and some of his elves.

December 3, 2011 - December 4, 2011

The Western Massachusetts town that was featured in the Norman Rockwell painting "Main Street at Christmas" observes this distinction by re-enacting the scene every year. See the Web site for a schedule of activities.

December 26, 2011 - December 28, 2011

The Orpheum Theatre in Foxboro hosts a special presentation of the antics of the legendary comedians shown the big screen.

December 31, 2011 - January 1, 2012

First Night includes ice sculptures and entertainment at dozens of indoor and outdoor venues in Boston.

December 31, 2011

Jiminy Peak ski resort will host a torchlight parade down the mountain followed by fireworks.

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