Metrowest Symphony Orchestra Holiday Singalong Concert Thursday, Dec. 11, 7 pm, Dwight Performing Arts Center at Framingham State University (100 State St.). Featuring Nancy Hoffmann Gerber and Golden Tones Chorus with holiday singalongs, Christmas at the Movies, Sleigh Ride, and other seasonal favorites. FSU community and children under 12 free; adults $20, seniors/students/veterans $10.
Chanukah Family Storytime (Sudbury) Friday, Dec. 12, 10:30 am, Goodnow Library, 21 Concord Rd, Sudbury. Learn about Chanukah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, at this special family storytime with Rabbi Josh Breindel from Congregation Beth El.
Framingham Rotary Holiday Craft Fair Saturday, Dec. 13, 9 am to 3 pm, Keefe Tech, 750 Winter St. Annual crafts fair with more than 115 vendors featuring jewelry, pottery, granola, quilts, clothing, bird houses, candles, soaps, pet treats, original art, photographs, and more. Admission $5 for ages 12+
Jack’s Abby German Christmas Market continues Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 13 & 14, noon to 6 pm, with 12 new vendors. Santa visits on Sunday 1 to 3 pm. Outdoors in heated, decorated tent in the beer garden.
Wayland Town Center’s Holiday Stroll & Tree/Menorah Lighting Saturday, Dec. 13, 2:30 to 5 pm, Wayland Town Center, Rte. 20 across from Russell’s Garden Center (in the Stop & Shop complex), Wayland. Features Santa arriving by fire truck at 3:00 PM, tree and menorah lighting at 4:45 PM, cookie decorating at ADA Vets, Touch A Truck with Wayland Fire Department, police cruiser visits, and more.
Hosmer House Holiday Open House (Sudbury) Saturday, Dec. 13, 11 am to 3 pm, 299 Old Sudbury Road, Sudbury. This historic town-owned landmark will be fully decorated for the holiday season. Refreshments will be served. Parking available behind Town Hall.
For 55+
U.S. Rep. Katherine Clark’s Senior Resource Fair Friday, Dec. 12, 2 to 4 pm, Callahan Center, 535 Union Ave. Please register by Thursday, Dec. 11 (508-532-5980 M-F 8:30 am to 4:30 pm). Experts from agencies and non-profits around the community will be available to help you learn more about nutrition and wellness, senior safety, Social Security, Medicare, support groups, and more.
Looking ahead: New Year’s Eve on the Cochituate Rail Trail
Wednesday, Dec. 31, 4:30 to 7:30 pm. All are welcome!
From Friends of Framingham Trails:
The Friends of Framingham Trails are preparing for our 3rd Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration on the Cochituate Rail Trail - and we need your help to make it even more joyful, inclusive, and unforgettable!
We are looking for volunteers to help us on the day of the event. It is a lot of work, but also a lot of fun. It is a very rewarding way to help create this wonderful community-building event. It is also a great way to get involved with the Friends of Framingham Trails group.
On the day of the event, you can be one of the many volunteers who help. Some of the things we need volunteers for are:
Set up festive lights along the trail
Help to assist and support the Fire Pit Hosts
Help to staff the Selfie Station and FoFT’s own Table
Help with the teardown after the event
If you would like to help us make this year another successful celebration, please fill out our New Year’s Eve Volunteer Form, or you can email our NYE volunteer team at FramTrailsNYE@gmail.com.
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