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

Dudley, Giant BICYCLE Show and SwapMeet 11/21/09 in Dudley MA (11/21): 1st Annual Give Thanks for Bicycles Thanksgiving Bike Show and Swapmeet IF YOU LIKE BIKES COME TO OUR GREAT BICYCLE SHOW

Wellesley, Hans Chrstian Andersen's Snow Queen Ballet (12/19): 2 hour holiday entertainment for the whole family. Tickets $23-32.

Waltham, The Holiday Artisan & Crafter Expo (12/5): Presented by Heirloom Artisan Expos to benefit The Pine Street In

Rockland, Harvest Ball (11/27): Harvest Ball, on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27th, Holiday Inn , Rockland, MA

Salem, A Christmas Carol (11/28 - 12/23): The Salem Trolley & Griffen Theatre Present Dickens with a twist

Lexington, How Men Think(or Do They?) (11/21): Can women know exactly how men think? Will women ever understand male thoughts? Be careful what you wish for as the all male comedy show “How Men Think (or Do They?)” is a hilarious peak inside the male mind.

Danvers, 6th Annual Holiday Pops Luncheon Concert (12/6): Join our Tradition. Families, Friends and Offices. Kick off the Holiday Season with an afternoon of Music and Cheer

Danvers, The Girls of America Pageant (12/6): Seeking contestants ages 0 month to 19 years for the Girls of America Pageant Holiday Extravaganza. A great day is planned for all

Weston, Anne of Green Gables - the Musical (11/28 - 12/6): This classic story recounts the poignant and funny story of Anne Shirley, the spunky, red-headed orphan who comes to Prince Edward Island hoping to find a happy home. The production is sure to be a hit with the entire family

Boston, The Holiday Princess (12/5 - 12/6): December 5-6, 11:00am Kidstock! musicals bring beloved stories to life! It is midwinter's eve and all are celebrating except for the Snow Queen's daughter who will not smile or laugh! Who in the kingdom can bring her the holiday gift

Stow, Sounds of Stow Fall Concert Nov. 22nd (11/22): Sounds of Stow Festival Chorus & Orchestra under the baton of Artistic Director Barbara Jones will perform Mendelssohn and Haydn for its upcoming Fall Concert Sun. Nov. 22nd in Stow. (photo by Greg Troxel

Wakefield, 28th Annual Saint Joseph Holiday Fair (11/20 - 11/21): For the past twenty-seven years the Saint Joseph School Fair has been a celebration of our school, our parish, and our community.

Newton, Hot Peas and Butter (12/13): A special Chanukah Fiesta concert with the unique children's musical group Hot Peas and Butter

Wilmington, Castleberry Faire (11/27 - 11/29): A New England Tradition continues …. The Castleberry Faire takes place at the Shriner’s Auditorium in Wilmington, MA, Thanksgiving Weekend November 27, 28 & 29. Over 250 booths of American-made arts, crafts, specialty foods and holiday music.

Waltham, Holiday Tea and Tour (12/4 - 12/19): A traditional 3-tiered afternoon tea in the beautiful 1806 Governor Gore mansion

Plymouth, Choral Concert: A Prelude to Christmas (11/29): The Pilgrim Festival Chorus (PFC) will open their 2009-10 season with a concert titled “A Prelude to Christmas”. The performance will take place on Sunday, November 29th at 4:00 p.m. at The Church of the Pilgrimage, 8 Town Square in Plymouth.

Boston, Boston Jewish Cultural Walking Tour (9/4 - 12/31): A 2-hour walking tour linking the cultural, historic and immigration Jewish sites in Boston. Includes parts of Downtown, Beacon Hill, the West End and North End. Lots to see and learn in this great under 2 mile guided tour. Mondays at 2:30 PM

Watertown, Paul Green School of Rock Open House (1/10 - 1/10): Every Saturday, Massachusetts children ages 6 to 18 and their parents are invited to drop by the School of Rock, observe a band rehearsal, or book a free sample lesson on guitar, bass, keys, drums, or vocals

Framingham, Lowe's Stores : Build & Grow Clinics (6/14 - 5/31): Build on your kid's talent with regularly scheduled clinics designed just for children at Lowe's. Clinics are usually held on the second and last Saturday of the month. Call to confirm

Boston, Macy's Annual Christmas Tree Lighting (11/27): Macy’s New England will officially launch the 2009 holiday season with their annual Macy’s Christmas Tree Lighting in Downtown Crossing on Friday, November 27, outside on Boston’s Summer Street from 5-6 pm. Macy's will light the 50-foot Christmas tree atop the Macy’s building’s marquee ledge to ring in the holiday season.

Boston, MFA First Fridays (6/6 - 12/31): There is no other way to start the month! Please join us in the Koch Gallery to socialize with friends and meet new ones.

Framingham, Kids Workshops at Home Depot (6/14 - 5/30): The Home Depot's Kids Workshops offer useful projects including the creation of toolboxes, fire trucks and mail organizers

Pittsfield, Festival of Trees (11/13 - 1/3): Each year, the Berkshire Museum spruces up the galleries with scores of festive trees decorated by community organizations, businesses, and school children

Carver, Christmas Festival of Lights (11/13 - 1/3): This New England tradition features millions of lights and displays in a spectacular holiday celebration

North Andover, Scrooge (11/20 - 11/28): Based upon Charles Dickens', "A Christmas Carol", this newly re-written version remains faithful to the timeless Dickens' tale about miserly Ebeneezer Scrooge and his transformation

Boston, Jim Lauletta's Comedy Showcase (3/31 - 3/29): Every Tuesday, Jim Lauletta headlines and hosts a showcase of Boston's latest comedy sensations and tried and true veterans. 21 years Boston's most fun comedy club, great comedy with dinners/appetizers available. No drink minimum. 7 Nights A Wee

Worcester, Legally Blonde the Musical (11/25 - 11/29): We’re turning Broadway in Worcester hot pink! Legally Blonde, the hilarious MGM film is now a smash-hit musical the whole family can enjoy over Thanksgiving vacation

Brookline, When The White Snake Cries (11/21 - 11/22): The show recounts the story of a white snake demon who yearns to become human and to experience love. The 1000 year old Chinese Legend of the White Snake comes alive in this original musical for young actors

Belmont, 7th Annual Family Festival (11/22): Belmont World Film’s 7th Annual Family Festival offers entertainment and educational opportunities for children ages two and up all day, Saturday, November 21, at the Studio Cinema in Belmont

Berlin, Farmland Christmas (11/28 - 1/3): Berlin Farm's Farmland Christmas is open every Sat & Sun after Thanksgiving w/ indoor pony rides, Santa's elves (photo-ops) all in a rustic barnyard setting. Tickets are $5/child & free for families that brunched

Boston, Boston Ballet's The Nutcracker (11/22 - 12/27): Boston Ballet's The Nutcracker is a must-see holiday event for the whole family! Join Clara on her magical journey through an enchanted winter wonderland to a palace of sugary confections.

Boston, Peep's World (11/1 - 4/30): Boston Children's Museum is transforming WGBH's animated children's series PEEP and the Big Wide World into a hands-on, interactive exhibit.

Boston, Literacise (10/3 - 3/30): With tunnels to explore and secrets to find, children visiting the Literacise exhibit will zig-zag, bunny-hop, and giant-step their way through a kid-sized interactive book

Gloucester, Free Second Saturdays (6/14 - 12/31): Drop in to the Education Room of the Cape Ann Historical Museum on the Second Saturday of every month from for theme-based activities inspired by our current and permanent exhibition

Cambridge, Sparklefest Kick-off - Annual Holiday Tree Lighting (11/28): Join us for our annual Community Holiday Tree Lighting at the CharlesHotel featuring music, food, and Santa Claus.

Acton, The Nutcracker (11/27 - 11/29): Join the excitement as the Commonwealth Ballet brings this delightful holiday classic to audiences for its twelfth season.

Quincy, Santa Arrives in Quincy by Parachute (11/28): Another great holiday tradition in Quincy is when Santa claus and a few of his elves parachute from a plane down onto Pagent Field.

Acton, LEGO Extravaganza (11/27): Join Lego lovers of all ages in community building projects and Lego design challenges. Design racecars, spaceships, and more

Cambridge, Harvard Square Holiday Fair (11/28 - 12/23): The Harvard Square Holiday Fair 2009 returns for its 24th year as the undisputed popular favorite and longest running of the areas annual craft fairs. The

Cambridge, Jeanniemack Concert (10/25 - 11/30): Jeanniemack plays fun music for babies and toddlers at the Finagle-a-Bagel in Cambridge every Saturday from 11am to 12pm

Saugus, Kids Night at Kelly's (8/30 - 6/4): Kids of all ages can take pleasure in storytelling, have fun with face painting, balloons, design exciting arts and crafts projects, and enjoy a New England favorite in any season, ice cream

Lowell, Holiday Discount Days (11/27 - 11/28): On Friday, November 27 from 10am to 6pm and Saturday, November 28 from 10am to 3pm, the Lowell Memorial Auditorium will be holding its Holiday Discount Days

Ipswich, Christmas on the Hill (11/27 - 12/13): We have over a 1,000 Balsam and Fraser fir trees from one of the best Christmas tree farms in Canada to select from so make it a family affair and join us for CHRISTMAS ON THE HILL.

Wellesley, Festival of Trees (11/20 - 12/4): The Massachusetts Horticultural Society invites you to its first annual Festival of Trees at the Elm Bank Reservation from November 20 through December 4, 2009

Boston, 6th Annual Mayor's Holiday Special (10/15 - 1/18): Enjoy a memorable show, holiday shopping, a festive meal, an overnight stay, and the free and low-cost celebrations that are part of Boston's treasured holiday traditions.

Methuen, Methuen's Annual Festival of Trees (11/20 - 12/5): The trees will be on display for 2 weeks lighting up the city of Methuen and then raffled off to attendees to enjoy in their own home

Danvers, Honk! (11/20 - 11/22): The North Shore Players (Often drawing cast from the entire North Shore area) present Honk! ~ A musical comedy by Stiles and Drewe

Foxboro, Peter Pan (11/27 - 12/6): PETER PAN, the story of the never aging, motherless boy who transports the Darling children to Neverland with its lost boys, pirates and Indians

Plymouth, America's Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration (11/20 - 11/22): For more than a decade hundreds of thousands of people from all walks of life have traveled to the Plymouth Harbor to experience a bounty of authentic Americana.

Wrentham, Black Friday and After Thanksgiving Sale (11/27 - 11/29): Don't miss the biggest sale of the year. Enjoy exceptional holiday savings and extended shopping hours, plus, experience Midnight Madness as most stores open their doors at midnight right after Thanksgiving.

Boston, Holiday Toy Drive (11/21 - 12/15): New and unwrapped toys, books and clothing may be dropped off at the Customer Service Desk during normal business hours

Boston, Ski & Snowboard Expo (11/19 - 11/22): Get the juices flowing for wintersports fun. Celebrate America’s proud heritage of Winter Olympic heroes. Live appearances of US Olympic medal winners. HUGE ski/snowboard sale.

Stoneham, Holiday Zoolights (11/26 - 12/30): Don’t miss this winter wonderland, which attracts thousands of visitors each year who get into the holiday spirit by strolling along tree-lined paths lit by thousands of twinkling lights

Framingham, Super Megafest (11/21 - 11/22): New England's Largest Multimedia Fanfest! Incredible Celebrity Guest Signings! HUGE Comic & Collectibles Dealer Room!

East Sandwich, Critter Capers at Green Briar (6/7 - 6/6): Drop in for a half-hour visit with a naturalist and one of the resident animals. Learn about life cycles, habits and habitats. Suitable for families with children ages 2 ½ and up.

Watertown, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (11/20 - 11/22): Based on the Peanuts comic strip by Charles M. Schulz, this classic Broadway comedy will make its WCT debut!

Wenham, Whirligigs & Whimmydiddles (11/27 - 1/17): See historic handcrafted folk toys like a Limberjack, Rolling Acrobat and rag dolls all created with imagination and everyday materials

Newtonville, Newton Holiday Fine Art & Craft Sale (11/21 - 11/22): Forty-five New England Artists display their fine art, pottery, jewelry, clothing, wood, stained glass, etc. for sale. Held in the Newton Cultural Center.

Stockbridge, Thanksgiving Buffet (11/26 - 11/27): On Thanksgiving Day and the day after, enjoy a buffet at the Old Sturbridge Village

Watertown, The Danny Harrington Quartet (11/23): Danny Harrington (Baritone Sax), John Baboian (Guitar), Mark Carlsen (Acoustic Bass) and Jon Hazilla (Drums) will perform music from the mainstream jazz songbook including pieces by Duke Ellington, Pepper Adams, Thad Jones and Gerry Mulligan.

Lowell, Lowell City of Lights Parade & Holiday Art Stroll (11/28): Join us Saturday, November 28th at the Annual City of Lights Parade and Holiday Art Stroll! From 11 AM to 8 PM, enjoy family activities, music and other holiday treats.

Worcester, Preschool & Toddler Wednesdays (8/13 - 8/12): Enjoy storytime, craft activities, live animals and more--all for little ones aged 3 and under.

Newbury, Farm Friends (6/14 - 6/14): Children ages 3 to 6, and a favorite adult of their choosing, are invited to share in some fun-filled, farm adventures which will connect them to daily life at Spencer-Peirce-Little Far

Cambridge, Masked Festivals of Canton Bo (8/22 - 4/20): The African masks that inspired painters like Picasso in the early twentieth century were only a small part of a larger cultural context and spectacle

Andover, The Sound of Music (11/19 - 11/22): Andover High School Drama & Music Departments Present The Sound of Music. A classic musical for the whole family. Free parking and easy to get to from Routes 93 and 495.

Danvers, Kelly's Roast Beef Kids Night (12/7 - 7/31): Enjoy Kids Night every Sunday from 5-8 p.m. at Kelly's Roast Beef on Endicott St. in Danvers (in front of Liberty Tree Mall.

Boston, Harvard Square Evening Excursion & Walking Tour (10/19 - 4/30): Here's your chance to make Cambridge yours!! We'll take you on America's first subway from Boston Common to the hustle and bustle of Harvard Square in Cambridge on the other side of the Charles River for a great walking tour.

Boston, Kevin Knox Comedy Showcase (3/30 - 3/29): Every Monday, Kevin Knox headlines and hosts a showcase of Boston's latest comedy sensations and tried and true veterans. 21 years Boston's Most Fun Comedy Club, Dinners/Appetizers Available. No Drink Minimum. 7 Nights A Week.

Salem, Santa Arrives in Salem (11/27): A unique celebration of the holiday season when Santa arrives atop the Hawthorne Hotel!

Cambridge, Friday After Thanksgiving (F.A.T.) Chain Reaction (11/27): The MIT Museum's Friday After Thanksgiving (F.A.T.) Chain Reaction is a one-of-a-kind, got-to-be-seen-to-be-believed engineering feat.

Concord, Historic Thanksgivings at The Old Manse (11/28): Come celebrate New England's most iconic holiday at Concord’s Old Manse. Enjoy an educational and entertaining dramatic program and house tour on the history of thanksgiving. Period refreshments served

Allston, 12th Annual Boston Volvo Thanksgiving 5K Road Race (11/26): Burn some calories before the big feast. Join the National MS Society on Thanksgiving morning for the 12th Annual Boston Volvo 5k Road Race

Natick, Harvest Ball (11/28): Harvest Ball, on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28th, Crowne Plaza, Natick, MA

Newburyport, Kinobe and Soul Beat Africa (11/21): Kinobe and Soul Beat Africa bring an energetic and highly visible show inspired by synthesis of African roots and world music

Newton, Rainbow Fish (11/29): An enchanting family musical based on Marcus Plister's beloved storybook

Boston, The Downtown Freedom Trail – History & Architecture (10/19 - 4/30): The history and architecture of Boston's Downtown Freedom Trail, told with stories that allow us to share our Boston with you. We guarantee you'll love Boston like we do!

Boston, Walking Tour: Back Bay to Downtown Freedom Trail via Beacon Hill (10/19 - 4/30): History and architecture walking tour from the 19th century Back Bay to elegant Beacon Hill on our way to the dynamic Downtown and the major points of the Freedom Trail. Get to see the whole Downtown with your wonderful informative guide

Boston, Walking Tour: Freedom Trail, Beacon Hill & Back Bay (10/19 - 4/30): See the whole city, including the Downtown Freedom Trail, charming Beacon Hill, and impressive Copley Square in Back Bay. Walking Tour highlighting the history and architecture of Boston with stories, interesting facts, and a little humor

Boston, Mike Whitman's Comedy Sandbox @ Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault (7/9 - 3/22): Mike Whitman whose innovative material & style made him the hit of the 2008 Boston Comedy Festival Mike presents a showcase of classic Boston comedy stars and soon-to stars. Comics teasing and playing with onstage comics from audience and vise vers

Quincy, The Christmas Lights Festival (11/27): It all kicks off on Friday night with many kid and family friendly activities at Presidents Place in the atrium. Followed by the traditional lighting of the Christmas tree in the downtown area

Natick, Kids Night at Kelly's (8/30 - 6/4): Kids of all ages can take pleasure in storytelling, have fun with face painting, balloons, design exciting arts and crafts projects, and enjoy a New England favorite in any season, ice cream

Plymouth, Thanksgiving Week (11/23 - 11/29): Celebrate the quintessential Thanksgiving experience at Plimoth Plantation. Be among the thousands who make the annual pilgrimage to the museum to share in the holiday spirit

Plymouth, Thanksgiving Dining (11/26): Fresh ingredients, mouthwatering flavors, festive surroundings, and a sense of history that can be found nowhere else in the world. Join us for an unforgettable holiday dining experience

Wenham, Sleigh Bell Holiday Boutique (11/20 - 11/22): Welcome the holiday season with a fun-filled day for the whole family at Wenham Museum as you kick off your holiday shopping and support the museum at the Sleigh Bell Holiday Gift Boutique