Your ultimate resource for the holidays in Gardner is here! Our guide covers all the events and activities you need to enjoy a festive and fun-filled season. From Gardner enthusiasts to casual tourists, our guide is your ticket to unforgettable holiday experiences.
This holiday season, immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere of the Gardens Aglow at Heritage Museum and Gardens, where thousands of twinkling lights illuminate the beautiful landscapes. For an exhilarating experience, the Winter Wonderland at Southwick Zoo offers a chance to see festive animal encounters alongside dazzling decorations. And don't forget the Boston Pops Holiday Concert, featuring joyful music that captures the spirit of the season. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Gardner
- Boston Pops Holiday Concert (Boston)
- Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village (Sturbridge)
- Winter Wonderland at Southwick Zoo (Mendon)
- Gardens Aglow at Heritage Museum and Gardens (Sandwich)
- Lancaster Celebration of Lights (Bolton)
- Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting
- Christmas in the City
- Holiday Bazaar & Cookie Sale at Unitarian Universalist Church (Winchendon)
See these and even more events listed below!
Gardner Holiday Light Displays
Gardens Aglow at Heritage Museum and Gardens
What to Expect:
Unique lighted garden experience with antique car collection and carousel rides.
Description:
Gardens Aglow at Heritage Museum and Gardens features beautiful light displays, festive seasonal decor, and fun activities like visiting Santa in a 1913 Ford Model T, riding the 1908 Looff carousel, and enjoying lighted gardens with family and friends.
Where: Sandwich | More Info: Gardens Aglow at Heritage Museum and Gardens
Winter Wonderland at Southwick Zoo
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration in a zoo setting
Description:
At Southwick Zoo's Winter Wonderland, guests can explore over four million dazzling holiday lights and handcrafted displays, featuring enchanting polar bear and singing penguin exhibits. The event includes a ride through the Enchanted Holiday Forest, holiday tunes, and exclusive meet-and-greets with Santa.
Where: Mendon | More Info: Winter Wonderland at Southwick Zoo
Lancaster Celebration of Lights
What to Expect:
Over 1 million LED lights transform a one-mile roadway into a glittering display.
Description:
Drive through a one-mile display of over 1 million LED lights featuring a 90-foot Christmas tree and a 300-foot multi-colored tunnel at the Lancaster Fairgrounds.
Where: Bolton | More Info: Lancaster Celebration of Lights
Gardner Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas in the City
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration with horse-drawn sleigh rides and caroling.
Description:
Join Downtown Gardner for Christmas in the City, featuring last-minute shopping, caroling with the Mayor, entertainment, food trucks, and horse-drawn sleigh rides through the festive streets.
Where: Gardner | More Info: Christmas in the City
Holiday Bazaar & Cookie Sale at Unitarian Universalist Church
What to Expect:
Unique gifts from local small businesses.
Description:
The Holiday Bazaar & Cookie Sale at Unitarian Universalist Church in Winchendon features a variety of local vendors selling kitchen accessories, children's clothing, custom wreaths, hot chocolate bombs, bath items, wooden crafts, jewelry, books, ornaments, and fresh cookies. The event adheres to state COVID-19 guidelines, ensuring a safe shopping experience.
Where: Winchendon | More Info: Holiday Bazaar & Cookie Sale at Unitarian Universalist Church
Gardner Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Boston Pops Holiday Concert
What to Expect:
Live orchestral performances of holiday classics with special guest appearances.
Description:
The Boston Pops Holiday Concert features Keith Lockhart leading the orchestra in festive and family-friendly performances, including classic carols, new arrangements, and a visit from Santa Claus. The program includes "Twas the Night Before Christmas," "The Twelve Days of Christmas," and Leroy Anderson's "Sleigh Ride."
Where: Boston | More Info: Boston Pops Holiday Concert
Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village
What to Expect:
Historical reenactments and festive decorations.
Description:
At Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village, relish old traditions and create new ones by watching demonstrations of classic Christmas projects, strolling through the decorated Village and Christmas Tree Trail, listening to stories and live music, and sampling sweet treats.
Where: Sturbridge | More Info: Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village
Gardner Other Holiday Activities
Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting
What to Expect:
Annual tree lighting ceremony with community participation.
Description:
Join the annual Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting in Downtown Gardner, Massachusetts, where local shops, businesses, and citizens come together for a festive parade from City Hall to Monument Park. Enjoy entertainment, caroling, sleigh rides, and refreshments as part of the fun-filled event.
Where: Gardner | More Info: Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Fitchburg (10 miles)
- Leominster (13 miles)
- Worcester (24 miles)
- Shrewsbury (24 miles)
- Marlborough (28 miles)
- Westford (29 miles)
- Keene (29 miles)
- Acton (29 miles)
- Nashua (30 miles)
- Amherst (30 miles)
- Chelmsford (32 miles)
- Merrimack (33 miles)
- Framingham Center (34 miles)
- Lowell (35 miles)
- Bedford (35 miles)
- Dracut (36 miles)
- Framingham (36 miles)
- Northampton (37 miles)
- Billerica (37 miles)
- Ludlow (38 miles)
- Natick (39 miles)
- Milford (39 miles)
- Tewksbury (39 miles)
- Manchester (40 miles)
- Derry (40 miles)
- Lexington (40 miles)
- Holyoke (41 miles)
- Wellesley (41 miles)
- North Chicopee (41 miles)
- Derry Village (41 miles)
- Burlington (41 miles)
- Waltham (41 miles)
- Wilmington (42 miles)
- Methuen (42 miles)
- Chicopee (43 miles)
- Salem (43 miles)
- Newton (43 miles)
- Belmont (44 miles)
- Woburn (44 miles)
- Watertown (44 miles)
- Needham (44 miles)
- Arlington (44 miles)
- Springfield (45 miles)
- Winchester (45 miles)
- North Andover (45 miles)