Rally the corgi has sniffed out the best Christmas events for kids in Auburn, MA for 2026, and here is what he found: 2 family events, 1 of them free. They are Christmas for 508: A Whoville Christmas (December 12) and A Christmas Carol (from December 17). We check every date on the host’s own website, and each listing links straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Massachusetts Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Auburn
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Auburn
- 1 free event, including Christmas for 508: A Whoville Christmas
- Season: December 12 (Christmas for 508: A Whoville Christmas) to December 23 (A Christmas Carol)
- Every date checked on the host’s own site on Nov 10
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Christmas for 508: A Whoville Christmas
- When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 11 am to 2 pm
- Where: Faith Church, Auburn Campus (Auditorium), 22 Faith Ave, Auburn, MA 01501 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free, registration required
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Faith Church hosts a Whoville-themed family celebration in the auditorium at its Auburn Campus, with festive decorations, activities and prizes. The program tells how the Grinch discovered the meaning of Christmas, which the church ties to the love of Jesus.
It takes place on Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at 22 Faith Avenue. Admission is free for adults and children, but registration is required, and the church asks you to list how many adults and how many children are coming. The church also notes that gifts are not handed out at this event.
Parent tip: Register with an accurate head count, because the church uses those numbers to plan supplies and prizes. Tell kids ahead of time that this is a party and not a gift giveaway, so nobody expects to leave with presents.
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- Address
- Faith Church, Auburn Campus (Auditorium), 22 Faith Ave, Auburn, MA 01501 (opens in maps)
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Holiday show
A Christmas Carol
- When: Thu December 17 (7 to 9:15 pm), Fri December 18 (7 to 9:15 pm), Sat December 19 (2 to 4:15 pm), Sat December 19 (7 to 9:15 pm), Sun December 20 (1 to 3:15 pm), Sun December 20 (6 to 8:15 pm), Tue December 22 (7 to 9:15 pm) and Wed December 23 (7 to 9:15 pm), 2026 (Eight performances from December 17 to 23; two shows on December 19 and 20, none on December 21. End times are based on the stated run time of about 2 hours 15 minutes.)
- Where: The Hanover Theatre, Main Stage, 4 Southbridge St, Auburn, MA 01501 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $56 to $86 per ticket, fees included
- Ages: Recommended for ages 8 and up
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The Hanover Theatre stages its 19th annual production of Troy Siebels' adaptation of the Charles Dickens story, reimagined this year by director Billie Aken-Tyers with a new set and projections by designer Kelly James Tighe. On December 18, 19 and 20, a free Family Winter Festival fills Francis R. Carroll Plaza in front of the theatre before each performance, with a live ice sculpture demonstration, food trucks, arts and crafts and photo spots.
Eight performances run from December 17 to 23, 2026: 7:00 pm on December 17, 18, 22 and 23, 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm on Saturday, December 19, and 1:00 pm and 6:00 pm on Sunday, December 20. The show lasts about 2 hours and 15 minutes with an intermission, is recommended for ages 8 and up, and tickets cost $56 to $86 with all fees included. The theatre is in Worcester, and the festival on the plaza needs no ticket.
Parent tip: At more than two hours, with theatrical fog, dynamic lighting and loud sound effects, this suits the recommended ages 8 and up, and the 1:00 pm or 2:00 pm matinees are kinder to bedtimes. Younger siblings can still enjoy the free plaza festival on December 18 to 20 without a show ticket.
- Host
- The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- The Hanover Theatre, Main Stage, 4 Southbridge St, Auburn, MA 01501 (opens in maps)
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When each Auburn Christmas event for kids happens
The first is Christmas for 508: A Whoville Christmas in Auburn on December 12; the last runs to December 23. Each bar spans an event’s dates, not every hour in them, so check the host’s page for times.
- Christmas for 508: A Whoville ChristmasAuburn · Dec 12
- A Christmas CarolAuburn · Dec 17 to Dec 23
Looking further afield? Our Massachusetts Christmas events for kids guide lists every event we have found in the state, and we have city guides for Millbury, Worcester, Westwood and Norwood. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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The story of Christmas in Auburn
Robert H. Goddard launched the first liquid-fueled rocket from Pakachoag Hill in Auburn on March 16, 1926, and Goddard Memorial Park downtown displays a model of it. At Christmas, families head to Faith Church on Faith Avenue for a Whoville-themed celebration, and to The Hanover Theatre in Worcester for A Christmas Carol.
How Auburn celebrates
In Auburn itself, Faith Church hosts Christmas for 508: A Whoville Christmas on December 12 in the auditorium at its Auburn Campus on Faith Avenue, a free family celebration that requires registration. For a show, families travel to Worcester, one of the towns Auburn was formed from in 1778, where The Hanover Theatre presents its 19th annual production of A Christmas Carol from December 17 to 23. On December 18, 19 and 20, a free Family Winter Festival takes over Francis R. Carroll Plaza in front of the theatre before each performance. The theatre's calendar also lists The Nutcracker, the Boston Pops Holiday Tour and a Conservatory Holiday Showcase.
Fun facts about Christmas in Auburn
The Auburn area was first settled in 1714. The town was incorporated on April 10, 1778, as the Town of Ward, honoring Revolutionary War General Artemas Ward, and it changed its name to Auburn in 1837 after the Post Office complained that Ward was too similar to the nearby town of Ware. Robert H. Goddard launched the first liquid-fueled rocket here on March 16, 1926. Auburn had 16,889 residents at the 2020 census.
Traditions today
- Christmas for 508 at Faith Church: Faith Church fills its Auburn Campus auditorium with a free Whoville-themed family celebration on December 12.
- A Christmas Carol at The Hanover Theatre: The Hanover Theatre in Worcester says its December 17 to 23 run is the 19th annual production of Troy Siebels' adaptation.
- Family Winter Festival on Francis R. Carroll Plaza: On December 18, 19 and 20 the plaza in front of the theatre hosts a free festival with a live ice sculpture demonstration, food trucks and arts and crafts before each performance.
- Cookies & Tea with Clara: The Hanover Theatre's Conservatory holds a Nutcracker tea party with Clara on November 15, and all three seatings are listed as sold out.
A fact for kids
The very first liquid-fueled rocket blasted off from a farm on Pakachoag Hill in Auburn in 1926. You can see a model of it in Goddard Memorial Park, right next to the fire department headquarters.
Questions about Christmas in Auburn
When was Auburn, Massachusetts founded?
The Auburn area was first settled in 1714. On April 10, 1778, parts of Worcester, Sutton, Leicester and Oxford were incorporated as the Town of Ward. Before that, most of what is now Auburn was known as the South Parish of Worcester.
How did Auburn get its name?
The town was first called Ward, in honor of Revolutionary War General Artemas Ward, who was second in command to George Washington. In 1837 it changed its name to Auburn after the Post Office complained that Ward was too similar to the name of the nearby town of Ware.
What is Auburn, Massachusetts known for?
Auburn is where Robert H. Goddard launched the first liquid-fueled rocket on March 16, 1926. The launch took place on Pakachoag Hill, on his aunt's farm, and a model of the rocket stands in Goddard Memorial Park downtown. A small monument, the Goddard Rocket Launching Site, marks the spot on Pakachoag Golf Course.
Where can kids see the Goddard rocket in Auburn?
Goddard Memorial Park, downtown next to the Auburn Fire Department Headquarters, features a model of Goddard's prototype liquid-fueled rocket along with a Polaris missile. A second replica of the prototype stands at Auburn High School, and a monument sits between the first and ninth holes of Pakachoag Golf Course.
How many people live in Auburn?
Auburn had a population of 16,889 at the 2020 census, up from 16,188 in 2010. The town is in Worcester County, Massachusetts, and is governed by a representative town meeting along with a five-member Board of Selectmen and a Town Manager.
What happens at Christmas in Auburn?
Faith Church hosts Christmas for 508: A Whoville Christmas on Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. In Worcester, The Hanover Theatre presents A Christmas Carol from December 17 to 23, with a free Family Winter Festival on the plaza out front on December 18, 19 and 20.
Where are the Christmas events held?
Christmas for 508 is in the auditorium at Faith Church's Auburn Campus, 22 Faith Avenue. A Christmas Carol plays on the Main Stage of The Hanover Theatre in Worcester, and the free Family Winter Festival is on Francis R. Carroll Plaza, directly in front of the theatre.
Who organizes these Christmas events?
Faith Church organizes Christmas for 508: A Whoville Christmas at its Auburn Campus. The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory in Worcester produces A Christmas Carol, the Family Winter Festival on Francis R. Carroll Plaza and the Cookies & Tea with Clara tea party in its McDonough Room.
Which Christmas events are free?
Christmas for 508 at Faith Church on December 12, 2026, is free of charge, with registration required. The Family Winter Festival outside The Hanover Theatre on December 18, 19 and 20 is also free and needs no tickets. A Christmas Carol itself is ticketed, at $56 to $86.
How long has The Hanover Theatre staged A Christmas Carol?
The theatre describes its December 2026 run as the 19th annual production of Troy Siebels' adaptation of the Charles Dickens story. This year it is reimagined by director Billie Aken-Tyers, with a new set and projections by designer Kelly James Tighe.
Sources
- Auburn, Massachusetts, Wikipedia
- Christmas For 508 - A Whoville Christmas, Faith Church
- A Christmas Carol, The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory
- Cookies & Tea with Clara from The Nutcracker, The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory
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Auburn Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What is the best Christmas event for kids in Auburn to start with?
Christmas for 508: A Whoville Christmas at Faith Church is the one event here that takes place in Auburn itself. It runs on Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm in the auditorium at 22 Faith Avenue, with festive decorations, activities and prizes. It is free with registration.
Are there free Christmas events for kids near Auburn?
Yes. Christmas for 508 at Faith Church on December 12, 2026, is free for adults and children, though registration is required. In Worcester, The Hanover Theatre holds a free Family Winter Festival on Francis R. Carroll Plaza on December 18, 19 and 20 before each performance of A Christmas Carol, with no tickets needed.
Where can kids meet Santa in Auburn?
None of the events gathered on this page mentions a Santa visit. Christmas for 508 at Faith Church on December 12, 2026, is built around the Grinch and Whoville instead, and the church notes that gifts are not handed out there. A Christmas Carol in Worcester is a stage show.
Are there Christmas shows for families near Auburn?
The Hanover Theatre in Worcester presents its 19th annual production of A Christmas Carol from December 17 to 23, 2026, with eight performances. It runs about 2 hours and 15 minutes including intermission and is recommended for ages 8 and up. Tickets range from $56 to $86 with all fees included.
Which events need tickets or registration?
Christmas for 508 at Faith Church on December 12, 2026, is free but requires registration with a count of adults and children. A Christmas Carol at The Hanover Theatre, December 17 to 23, needs tickets. Cookies & Tea with Clara on November 15 was a ticketed event, and all three seatings are listed as sold out.
Will kids receive presents at Christmas for 508?
No. Faith Church states that gifts will not be distributed at Christmas for 508: A Whoville Christmas on December 12, 2026, and describes it as a family fun experience only. The celebration does include activities and prizes, which is why the church asks for an accurate count of adults and children when you register.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids near Auburn?
Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Massachusetts Christmas train rides guide. This Auburn guide covers Santa visits, story times, light shows and other events off the rails.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked every listing on November 10, 2026. Hosts change details, so always confirm on the host’s page before you go.
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