Featured Events - Light up your December in Southeastern Mass !
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December
AHA! Starry Night
AHA transforms downtown New Bedford, cozy up by the fire pit, and behold the Custom House building transforms into a giant snow globe!
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December
6th Annual Christmas in Fall River Concert!
Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with holiday cheer, as the incredibly talented Madison Curbelo, Season 25 semi-finalist of The Voice, and Javier Colon, Season 1 winner of The Voice, take the stage to spread joy and magic!
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Get ready to jingle all the way to the 6th Annual Christmas in Fall River Concert!
Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with holiday cheer, as the incredibly talented Madison Curbelo, Season 25 semi-finalist of The Voice, and Javier Colon, Season 1 winner of The Voice, take the stage to spread joy and magic!
The concert is ticketed at $10 per person, all ages are welcome. Doors open at 6:30pm with performances beginning at 7:30pm. Tickets are available here on Ticket Spice, with a limited number of physical tickets available for purchase at the Fall River Mayor’s Office. Tickets for this event are available at a low cost thanks to the generous support from Bristol County Savings Bank.
*Parking will be available in the school parking lots off of Elsbree Street. Overflow parking is available in the West Main Parking Lot on Ray Street.
Proceeds will be donated to the Law Enforcement Assisting Families annual Fall River Toy Drive. Guests are asked to consider bringing an unwrapped toy for the Fall River Police Department/Law Enforcement Assisting Families annual Toy Drive.
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December
Navy Christmas Dinner at Battleship Cove
Join us for a Christmas Dinner on the USS Massachusetts featuring a representation of the meals eaten onboard Navy ships during WWII.
What is included in the ticket: Dinner, exploration of the ships before dinner, a cash bar, and a musical performance by the Company Bees.
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Time & Location
Dec 20, 2024, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Fall River, 5 Water St, Fall River, MA 02721, USA
About the event
Join us for a Christmas Dinner on the USS Massachusetts featuring a representation of the meals eaten onboard Navy ships during WWII.
What is included in the ticket: Dinner, exploration of the ships prior to dinner, a cash bar, and a musical performance by the Company Bees.
Timeline
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5:00 PM- 6:45 PM Check in, exploration of the ships and gift shop will be open until check in is complete
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6:30 PM- 7:00 PM Seating, bar opens, below decks of the ships close, and musical performance starts
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7:00 PM- 9:00 PM Dinner served and musical performance
December
111th Lighting of the Taunton Green
The City of Taunton’s Lighting of the Green & Lights On Festival is an annual celebration featuring live entertainment and activities at more than 30 entertainment sites within the downtown neighborhood. The historic Taunton Green is transformed into a magical display of holiday lights and music to delight the senses.
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The City of Taunton’s Lighting of the Green & Lights On Festival is an annual celebration featuring live entertainment and activities at more than 30 entertainment sites within the downtown neighborhood. The historic Taunton Green is transformed into a magical display of holiday lights and music to delight the senses. 2024 marks the 111th Lighting of the Taunton Green and the City of Taunton, known as The Christmas City, is excited to welcome visitors from near and far to celebrate this beloved community tradition.
The Christmas City AFTER the Lights On Festival:
Winter Wonderland in the Silver City
During the month of December, after the Festival, the Christmas City has much to offer visitors & locals!
NEW FOR 2024: Winter Wonderland at Liberty & Union Park
Live Music
activities for the kids
food vendors
fire pit (if permissible due to current drought state)
enjoy Winter Wonderland evenings on December 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22
Look for a December Calendar of Events for all the festive events offered by local businesses & organizations in and near the downtown
Check back as we will be adding a NEW page to this website with Winter Wonderland details
Visitors can enjoy the holiday lights display on the Taunton Green through New Years Day. Stroll around for the best views (parking is free downtown nights & weekends). Driving by the display in the car is also a great way to enjoy it! Don’t forget to roll down your windows to hear the music.
Santa is in his house on the Taunton Green on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays from 5-8 PM. Pictures are complimentary and you may also bring your own camera.
Victorian Carolers will be strolling on the Taunton Green on Friday & Saturday evenings. Stay tuned for the schedule.
Many downtown businesses decorate their storefronts. Stroll the downtown and enjoy the festive window displays.
The decorations are not just on the Taunton Green! Enjoy decorations along Main Street, at Liberty & Union Park (78 Main Street), and at Memorial Fountain on Church Green.
December
LaSalette Shrine in Festival of Lights
Visit Attleboro for the LaSalette Shrine in Festival of Lights runs from November 23, 2024 – January 1, 2025. The lights will be on every night from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., November 23, 2023 through January 1, 2024. Even on Christmas night, when the Shrine is closed, the lights will still be illuminated.