• It’s a Wonderful Life

    Shalin Liu Performance Center  

    On Christmas Eve, despairing George Bailey meets guardian angel Clarence, who shows him what life in Bedford Falls would be like if he’d never been born. Realizing his worth through the lives he’s touched, George returns home to a flood of community support—and a joyous reminder of life’s true riches.

    $10.00

    New Orleans Christmas featuring Henri Smith

    Gloucester Stage 267 East Main St., Gloucester, MA, United States
    Gloucester Stage 267 East Main St., Gloucester, MA, United States

    Gloucester Stage  

    Gloucester Stage 267 East Main St., Gloucester, MA

    Featuring Big Band Jazz and Blues favorites, New Orleans Singer/Bandleader Henri Smith brings his 7-piece band back to the Gloucester Stage for a special New Orleans Holiday concert. Performance at...

    $28 – $38

    Newburyport Art presents Hometown Stories Exhibition

    Newburyport Art presents Hometown Stories Exhibition
    Newburyport Art Association 65 Water St, Newburyport, MA, United States
    Newburyport Art Association 65 Water St, Newburyport, MA, United States

    Newburyport Art Association  

    Newburyport Art Association 65 Water St, Newburyport, MA

    Newburyport Art (NAA) concludes its year of exhibitions with Members’ Hometown Stories and Great Marsh Meditations, a featured artist show by C. Max Schenk. Both exhibits run concurrently from December...

    Santa at the Winery

    Marble Ridge Winery  

    Santa’s returning to the Winery for a special family day! Reserve your table with your family for time with Santa, cookie decorating, a hot chocolate bar, and of course, wine! Tickets will sell out - book at marbleridgewinery.com

    Lúnasa Winter Solstice

    Shalin Liu Performance Center  

    The beloved Irish folk supergroup, called the “hottest Irish acoustic band on the planet” (The Irish Echo) returns for a festive holiday concert celebrating the winter solstice. Don’t miss some of the finest pickers, pipers and fiddlers in the world—Lúnasa will get your spirit (and your feet) moving! Formed in 1997, Lúnasa has long been...

    $32.00

    Solstice in the Cemetery: Night Walk Through Oak Hill

    Oak Hill Cemetery 4 Brown Street, Newburyport, M, United States
    Oak Hill Cemetery 4 Brown Street, Newburyport, M, United States

    Oak Hill Cemetery  

    Oak Hill Cemetery 4 Brown Street, Newburyport, M

    What better time than Winter Solstice to grab a flashlight and join us for a walk through historic Oak Hill Cemetery on the longest night of the year? To add...

    $10 – $20

    A Christmas Carol

    A Christmas Carol

    North Shore Music Theatre  

    New England’s brightest holiday tradition! An original adaptation based on Charles Dickens’ classic novella, A CHRISTMAS CAROL is a musical ghost story following the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge through a series of strange and magical journeys, where he ultimately discovers the true spirit of the holiday season. Featuring dazzling special effects and traditional songs this award-winning...

    Christmas by the Sea

    Beauport Hotel Gloucester  

    Celebrate Christmas by the Sea at 1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar. On December 25th, reservations are available from 11:30AM – 6:30PM, offering a joyful coastal dining experience crafted to make your holiday memorable. Enjoy À La Carte Christmas Specials thoughtfully curated with seasonal starters, such as Mushroom Bisque with truffle and chive crème fraîche. Entrées...

    The Yo-Yo Guy

    The Yo-Yo Guy

    Wenham Museum  

    Get Ready for Yo-Yo Fun! Join us for an unforgettable performance by John Higby — the Yo-Yo Guy! With lightning-fast tricks, laugh-out-loud comedy, and jaw-dropping stunts, John brings his award-winning yo-yo show to Wenham Museum! He’s performed around the world, holds four Guinness World Records, and even walks on a giant yo-yo! This high-energy, interactive...

    $14.00

    Abracadabra — It’s Magic Fred!

    Abracadabra — It’s Magic Fred!

    Wenham Museum  

    🎩✨ Abracadabra — It’s Magic Fred! ✨🎩 Get ready to laugh, gasp, and shout “How did he do that?!” as Magic Fred brings his hilarious, high-energy magic show to Wenham Museum! With music, puppets, and plenty of silly surprises, this one-of-a-kind show will have kids and grown-ups smiling from ear to ear. Recommended for ages...

    $14.00