Boston, Ring in the Season at the Museum of Fine Arts (12/2 - 12/6): Free Events Include Music from the Boston Children’s Chorus and College A Cappella Groups, Free Books for Children, and a Large-Scale Model of Copley Square in Gingerbrea

Boston, Learn To Skate (11/14 - 5/22): The Skating Club of Boston offers Learn-to-Skate classes for skaters 4 years-old to adults using the U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills program

Newton, Saturday Crafts (10/10 - 3/31): Kids ages three and up can enjoy free craft projects every Saturday at the Lakeshore stores in Newton and Saugus.

Boston, A Tale of Two Cities (10/30 - 11/29): Set during the tumult of the French Revolution, A Tale of Two Cities vividly dramatizes the influence of historical and political upheaval on the individual

Sherborn, Pony Rides and Petting Zoo (10/10 - 12/19): Check out our year-round programs ranging from Pony Pals for 4-6 year olds to Advanced Barn Club for experienced 10-15 year-old riders

Lunenburg, Rapunzel (11/1 - 11/30): The Drawbridge Puppet Theater presents Rapunzel., weekends, November 1st-30th, 2009. Best for ages 4+

Boston, Harry Potter: The Exhibition (10/25 - 2/21): View the new exhibit featuring more than 200 authentic props and costumes from the Harry Potter films

Cambridge, Great Mammal Hall (10/15 - 5/31): The Great Mammal Hall features a full-sized giraffe, a bison, a narwhal, and three whale skeletons suspended from the rafters.

Woburn, Holiday Toy and Gift Card Drive (10/20 - 12/31): Make a Difference in the life of a child who is living in foster care. Drop off donations or call to arrange pick up

Lincoln, Drumlin Farm Drop-in Activities (3/8 - 12/31): Join naturalists on the farm for drop-in discovery activities to learn more about the nature of Massachusetts.

Lowell, Family Sundays (3/8 - 12/31): Every Sunday afternoon families enjoy special hands-on programs at the Textile Learning Center (TLC)

Westborough, Mutual of Omaha BREAKout! Swim Clinic Hosted by Westboro Tennis and Swim Club (12/5): Featuring Olympic Gold Medalists Josh Davis and Misty Hyman. Swimmers of all ages and levels are welcome to attend and will not only meet the Olympians, but also train with them on performance techniques as well.

Clinton, Celebrating the Season: Icons of Saint Nicholas (11/19 - 1/9): The exhibit will show eleven Saint Nicholas icons together in the upper South Gallery-on display to the public for the first time-including the first icon acquired by museum founder Gordon Lankton in 1991. Visitors will be able to review a

Worcester, Dick's Beantown Comedy Escape presents EJ MURPHY Friday 9pm (11/20): Located in The Amphitheater inside the Crowne Plaza Hotel this is absolutely the greatest place to see comedy in New England! Dinner/Show Packages available at the all you can eat Buffet before the show or Appetizers and Drinks in The Showroom.

Needham, Free Storytelling at Gorse Mill Open Studios with Cindy Rivka Marshall (12/4 - 12/6): For a slightly different open studio visit, drop by and hear a tale by professional storyteller Cindy Rivka Marshall during Gorse Mill Open Studios and Holiday Sale, Friday, December 4th, 5-8 pm, Saturday, December 5th,10am -5pm and Sunday

Hanson, Spirit of Christmas Crafts and Antiques Fair (11/21): Over 40 tables of beautiful handmade crafts and unique antiques! This event has no admission charge or parking fee - it is just a wonderful place to start the Season of Giving. Located at the intersection of routes 14 & 58 in Hanson

Boston, 25th Annual Faneuil Hall Marketplace Holiday Lighting Ceremony (11/21): A spectacular Holiday Lighting celebration showcasing the largest holiday Christmas tree in Massachusetts-possibly the East Coast. Tons of entertainment; Santa; Street Performers; Bands; Confetti; 15,000 gold, red and green ornaments & more

Waltham, Holiday Open House (12/5): Music, Refreshments, Kids Activities. Guided tours of a very unique house that is right here in the Boston area! Bring yourself and your family in for an afternoon that will your warm heart and leave you smiling

Framingham, Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" (12/5 - 12/6): A Multi-generational production of Disney's "Beauty and the Beast", featuring children, teens, and adults. Presented by the Performing Arts Center of MetroWest and Framingham Community Theater

Boston, New England String Ensemble Boston Season Opener (12/6): New England String Ensemble Season Opener at Jordan Hal

Fitchburg, Sally Cragin, Contributing Writer to 'Llewellyn's 2010 Herbal Almanac' at The Rabbit Hole Bookstore (11/29): Come and listen to Ms. Cragin share her wealth of knowledge on the subject of herb lore

Newton Highlands, Winter Open Studio and Sale 2009 (12/5 - 12/6): New work by six artists for the holiday season. Fine art and craft items to include stained glass, pottery, jewelry, woodcuts and fabric and fiber art.

Conway, Conway Village Holiday Arts Walk & Open Studio Tour (11/29): The Conway Village Arts Walk and Open Studio Tour features family activities and artists living and working in a quaint New England Village located two hours west of Rt. 495. Eleven studios will be open to the public

Cambridge, Six Years on Mars (12/10): Lecture by Andrew Knoll at the Harvard Museum of Natural Histor

Chelmsford, FREE Exotic Animal Show (11/21): Free Live Animal Show ~ by Animal Adventures. Famous for educational presentations throughout New England, Animal Adventures will share an up-close and personal introduction to an American Allilgator, Ring-Tailed Lemur, and other excit

Boston, Overboard (12/3): Overboard is a contemporary male a cappella group from the greater Boston area. Their tight harmonies and diverse set keep them touring throughout the region and the country, but there's nothing like returning home for the holidays!

Falmouth, HOLIDAY FAIR (Cape Cod Montessori School) (12/5): The Cape Cod Montessori School will be hosting a Holiday Fair on Saturday, December 5 from 10 AM-4 PM at Coonamessett Farm in Falmouth. Gift items, baked goods, trees, wreaths, photos w/ Santa, music, gift wrapping, & a children's workshop

Boston, New England International Auto Show (12/2 - 12/6): See and compare hundreds of 2010 models under one roof, including fuel efficient models like the all-electric Tesla Roadster. Learn about new technologies while having an entertaining day out with the family

Arlington, Moonlight and Magnolias (12/4 - 12/13): Locked in Producer David O. Selznick's office, w/just peanuts and bananas for sustenance, director Victor Fleming & script doctor Ben Hecht try to save Gone With the Wind, w/Selznick's beleaguered secretary Miss Poppenghul looking on. A witty comedy

Wellesley, Cookies with Santa (12/5): Come meet Santa and get a personalized cookie made by Santa himself! Cocoa, coffees, espresso, and cappuccino. Miele Vacuum raffle. $5.00 donation requested - all proceeds going to Globe Sant

Sturbridge, Thanksgiving at the Publick House Historic Inn (11/26): Enjoy a scrumptious Thanksgiving Day Feast at the historic Publick House Historic In

Newton, STEAM CARS AND THE STANLEYS: TURN OF THE CENTURY NEWTON (12/1): STEAM CARS AND THE STANLEYS: TURN OF THE CENTURY NEWTON

Lexington, Lexington Arts and Crafts Society Annual Holiday Marketplace (12/4 - 12/24): Over 300 Artists and Craftspersons created unique gifts for your holiday gift giving

Bridgewater, Bridgewater Festival Of Lights (12/10 - 12/25): Open nightly from 5:00pm to 9:00pm / 10:00pm on weekends. Starting December 10th, 2009 till December 25th. 2009. www.bridgewaterfestivaloflights.com

Marlborough, Holiday Open Show 2009 (12/4 - 1/2): Stop in to the Post Road Art Center and check out the Holiday Open Show 2009. What a great idea for a holiday gift!

Haverhill, VeggieTales Christmas Drop-n-Shop (12/5): Parents: Need a morning to get some Christmas shopping done w/out the kids

Ashland, Jewish Family Network Chanukah Crafts for Families (12/6): Fun Chanukah craft program for children under age 5 and a parent in Ashland, part of Jewish Family Networ

Marlborough, Marlborough's Christmas at the Farm in our homestead circa 1640 (11/28 - 11/29): Christmas at the Farm with a Festival of Trees Held in our historical home, The Peter Rice Homestead, circa 1640, Marlborough, dozens of decorated trees, roaring fires, crafts, baked goods, and warm gingerbread and hot chocolate. Star att

Cambridge, Tru Grace: Holiday Memoirs (11/19 - 12/27): Two heartwarming journeys into the foibles of the holiday season are adapted for the stage when Underground Railway Theater presents Tru Grace, a double bill of Grace Paley's The Loudest Voice and Truman Capote's A Christmas Memory

Boston, 3rd Annual Buon Natale Stroll in the North End! (12/4): Get in the spirit of the season by exploring the boutiques, galleries, and design studios of Boston's most charming neighborhood! Enjoy sales, light refreshments, entertainment, and the chance to win an amazing $1,000 value gift basket

Framingham, Kim Jennings with Rich Wilkins opening (12/4): Kim Jennings cut her songwriting teeth right at the Amazing Things Arts Center. She is ecstatic to release her debut CD there! Leave your cares at the door and escape from the daily rush..

Rockland, OPEN STUDIOS (11/21 - 11/22): 4th floor artists open their studios to the general public

Boston, Pops Goes the Holiday Season (12/5): Kick off the holiday season with members of the Boston Pops and the Tanglewood Festival Chorus, Project STEP musicians, the Back Bay Bell Ringers, Boston Children’s Premier Chorus, and more. Enjoy free hot chocolate and cookies with Keith

Wakefield, Singles Dance (11/21): Singles Dance, on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21st, Sheraton Colonial, Wakefield

Ipswich, S.A.F.E Studio Pottery Sale (12/4 - 12/5): Local Non Profit Pottery Sale to benefit children and adult survivors of abuse and trauma

Bedford, Advent Fair (12/5): A Fair with Fun for all. Free admission. Unique gifts. Enjoy lunch while shopping.

Cambridge, Alastair Moock Family Album Release Show @ Club Passim (12/5): Boston singer-songwriter Alastair Moock celebrates the release of his new album, A Cow Says Moock, at Club Passim in Harvard Sq.

Boston, Celebrate the new Franklin Park Photohistory Book! (12/10): Not a straight history talk, but a discussion of issues that have many parallels today

Plymouth, Thanksgiving & Christmas Music Broadcast - FREE Website Music Player (11/19 - 12/26): Family owned and operated music broadcasting 24/7 from New England. Better than radio! More music, less talk, largest music collection, no news, sports, weather, or silly Dee Jays. Everything you want in a radio broadcast is on the interne

Plainville, Songs For Ceilidh; Upbeat Irish, Scottish, and Atlantic Canadian Music (12/4): Songs For Ceilidh performing at The Chieftain in Plainvill

Leominster, Hooper & Beckwith at Barbers Crossing (11/21): Don Hooper and Steve Beckwith will be entertaining this Saturday (Nov. 21st) at Barbers Crossing Restaurant with a variety of Americana/traditional country tunes. They will be playing songs from their upcoming CD “In Big Trouble,” and from

Brookline, The Gateway Arts 36th Annual Holiday Fair (12/5): The Annual Gateway Arts Holiday Fair is a spectacular shopping event at 60-62 Harvard Street in Brookline Village on Saturday Dec.5, 2009, 10am-5pm (storm date/11/12). Gateway Arts serves 100 talented artists with disabilities

Attleboro, Once On This Island (11/20 - 11/21): Triboro Youth Theatre presents another fantastic performance on Friday 11/20 and Saturday 11/21. Once on This Island is a Caribbean adaptation of the fairy tale "The Little Mermaid.

Waltham, Children's Tea with Santa at Gore Place (12/5 - 12/19): Enjoy a children's tea in the beautiful Gore Place mansion with a “child-friendly” menu of sweets and sandwiches and a visit from Santa himself

Boston, The Velveteen Rabbit (12/4 - 12/20): THE VELVETEEN RABBIT The classic tale brought to life through puppetry and live actors. Originally commissioned by the Honolulu Theatre for Youth, this national smash hit is a wonderful experience for the whole family! Recommended for

Lowell, Grand Opening Dick's Beantown Comedy Escape @ Old Court Lowell (11/21): This is the Grand Opening of Dick's Beantown Comedy Escape at the Old Court Pub in Lowell.

Newton, Arthritis Foundation Massachusetts Chapter 4th Annual Online Auction (11/23 - 12/6): 4th Annual Online Auction for the Arthritis Foundation! www.arthritisma.cmarket.co

West Boxford, West Boxford Winter Festival (12/5): A fun filled winter stroll through West Boxford with many events

Braintree, The Dickens Holiday Festival & Craft Faire (11/21): Craft Fair with a twist...

Littleton, Oak Meadow Montessori School - Admission Parent Group Tour (12/7): Oak Meadow is a non-profit Montessori school that provides an interdisciplinary and academic curriculum for students from preschool through grade eight in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Weston, Holiday Family Day at the Spellman Stamp Museum (12/5): Children and adults can make holiday gifts and gift bags using stamps, play games and puzzles for prizes, make a mosaic Christmas tree using stamps and send a letter to Santa in the Museum's special North Pole mailbox (Santa promises to w

North Easton, Kids' Holiday Shop (12/5): Special "kids only" shop where gifts are $2.00

North Easton, Kids' Holiday Shop (12/6): Special "kids only" shop where gifts are $2.00

Westwood, Winterfest (12/5): Kids crafts, Games, Holiday photo, Raffles, Silent Auction, Entertainment, Light Refreshments, Bake Sale, Toys For Tots

Buzzards Bay, Harvest Splash (11/27 - 11/29): This year give holiday gifts and extra meaning! Shop at the National Marine Life Center's gift shop. All Gift Shop proceeds used to care for sick animals. Free Admission! Free Arts & Crafts! Free Refreshments

Franklin, CUB SCOUT PACK 126 ALL YOU CAN EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST WITH SANTA (12/5): All you can eat holiday breakfast with Santa. Hosted by Cub Scout Pack 126 in Franklin, MA

Dighton, Holiday Card Making Workshop (12/3): Card making workshop for adult

Dighton, Open Craft Day (12/1 - 12/15): Drop in to make a holiday craft - for all kids aged 3 and up

Dighton, Preschool Story Time (12/2 - 12/16): Stories and crafts with Ms. Lorie

Dighton, Tot Time (11/23 - 12/28): Story Time for kids aged 18 months to three years old

Dighton, Young Adult Book Discussion (12/9): A book discussion for kids aged 12 and up

Dighton, Books for Cooks (12/10): A group for people who love to share food, recipes and fun

Bedford, 23rd Annual Rotary Breakfast with Santa (12/6): BEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL Admission $7.00 at the door. $6.00 in advance at New England Nurseries, Middlesex Savings Bank & more. All proceeds to benefit local programs

Salem, Thanksgiving at the Hawthorne Hotel (11/26): Join us on Thursday, November 26 for a delicious Thanksgiving feast at the historic Hawthorne Hotel in Salem, M

Needham Heights, Annual Holiday Celebration and Silent Auction (12/10): Open to colleagues, friends and clients. With terrific entertainment and scrumptious food, everyone is sure to have a great time. A winning event, that includes networking, raffles and more

Newton Center, Small Business Seminar Series Presents "Maximizing PR On A Small Budget" (12/8): Learn how to maximize your PR efforts on a minimal budget at this workshop lead by Greg Reibman, Publisher of the Newton TAB & Needham Times! Greg will provide take away tips on how to effectively use media outlets to promote your business.

Worcester, Craft Fair (11/22): Fraternal Order of Eagles first annual Craft Fai

Taunton, Taunton Craft Fair (11/21): Saturday, November 21, 2009 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m

Worcester, Reagan, Bush, and Clinton: An Oral History Perspective (12/10): The Worcester Women's Oral History Project invites you to a lecture by Dr. Stephen Knott of the U.S. Naval War College and student oral history presentation

Sandwich, Holiday at the Heritage (11/27 - 12/13): Visit Heritage for a multi-day community event to celebrate the holidays during Heritage’s 40th anniversary. Visitors will stroll the lighted paths, explore the Hart Family Maze and several lighting vignettes created by the area’s premiere

Sandwich, Family Gingerbread Workshop (12/5): For those who have always longed to build a gingerbread house but were intimidated by the process, here is your chance to create a beautiful display for the holidays. Let Heritage provide all of the supplies and the guidance. You provide t

Boston, "Caring for Christmas - A Nineteenth Century American Story" (12/6): An original dramatic and musical review of the evolution of Christmas by The Mary Baker Eddy Library. Admission by donation to a local charity

Boston, Holiday Kids Zone (12/6 - 12/20): December 6, 13, and 20 12pm-4pm

Newton Center, Charles River Wind Ensemble Fall Concert (12/6): Under the direction of Eric Hewitt, the Charles River Wind Ensemble will be performing their first concert of the 2009-2010 season

Newton, The December Dilemma: The Joys & Challenges of Hanukah & Christmas (12/8): A dinner and conversation for parents addressing the joys & challenges of the holiday season

Jamaica Plain, The Haunting Legacy of the Cocoanut Grove Fire (11/28): The Cocoanut Grove fire killed nearly 500 people and seared the heart of Boston. On the anniversary of the inferno, Saturday, Nov. 28, author Stephanie Schorow will talk about the fire's lingering mysteries in a free lecture at Jamaicaway

Hamilton, Cantemus Chamber Chorus sings of Winter Light: Season of Sun & Shadow (12/5 - 12/6): A program of Romantic-era and 20th-century choral works by Brahms, Elgar and others, plus seasonal carols.

Danvers, Making Wishes Come True, Annual Christmas Party to benefit Catholic Charities North (12/3): Making Wishes Come True: Annual Christmas Party to benefit Catholic Charities Nort

Lynn, Children's Toy Party and Open House (12/6): Children's Toy Party and Open House at Catholic Charities Nort

Medford, Free Kindermusik Demo Class - ages newborn - 7 years of age (12/5): Kindermusik classes are music and movement classes that stimulate the development of children motor, social, language, cognitive, and musical skills

Boston, A Child's Christmas in Wales (11/27 - 12/23): 11/27/09 to 12/30/09 A CHILD'S CHRISTMAS IN WALES Join Dylan Thomas and his family in this funny, dynamic NEW ADAPTATION of the classic poem for the stage! Presented in partnership with Boston Playwright's Theatre, this is A BCT MU

Worcester, Dick's Beantown Comedy Escape Worcester presents STEPHANIE PETERS (11/21): Located in The Amphitheater inside the Crowne Plaza Hotel this is absolutely the greatest place to see comedy in New England! Dinner/Show Packages available at the all you can eat Buffet before the show or Appetizers and Drinks in The Showroom

Boston, Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault presents JIM COLLITON Sat 8 & 10:15pm (11/21): Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons Restaurant presents JIM COLLITON Saturday night at 8pm & 10:15pm. Dinner available before the show. Drinks & Appetizers available in the showroom

Boston, Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault presents LARRY MYLES (11/20): Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons Restaraunt presents LARRY MYLES Friday 9pm. Dinner available before the show. Drinks & Appetizers in the showroom

Fitchburg, FREE Poetry Reading for Kids 12 and Under (11/29): Monthly poetry reading for youth

Newton, WHITE ON WHITE—CHURCHES OF RURAL NEW ENGLAND (12/1): WHITE ON WHITE—CHURCHES OF RURAL NEW ENGLAND: Photographes and Slides from the last 40 years