Seasonal & Holidays
Christmas, Hanukkah Events In Worcester: Tree Lightings, More
Here's a sampling of what's going on this holiday season in the Worcester area.

WORCESTER, MA — There are plenty of things going on around Worcester to celebrate the 2023 winter holidays.
Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish festival of lights, starts at sundown on Dec. 7, and ends at nightfall on Dec. 15. Christmas, of course, is on Dec. 25, but you don’t have to wait to start taking in all the sights and sounds of the season.
Hanukkah events in Worcester include:
- Worcester Art Museum Hanukkah Around the World, Dec. 3
- Community Wide Hanukkah Event at Polar Park 2023 in Worcester, Dec. 14
- Marlborough Menorah Lighting and Celebration, Dec. 11
Christmas events tree lightings, a kids' Christmas party, and caroling. More information on events is included in the links below.
- A Gathering of Celtic and Christmas, Dec. 9
- Festival of Lights, Dec. 1
- Canal District Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting, Dec. 2
- Christmas Carol performance at Hanover Theatre, Dec. 16 to 23
- Kids' Christmas Party at Holy Cross, Dec. 9
If you have more holiday events to share, please email chris.rhatigan@patch.com.