Christmas Events for Kids in Worcester (2026)

Christmas Events for Kids
Written by Kelsey Cecil

14 min read

The Worcester area has 14 Christmas events for kids we could confirm for the 2026 season, from Night Lights: Fantastical Forest in Boylston on November 21 to Polar Express Party in Worcester, on December 23. 12 of them are free, and every listing links straight to the host. It is one stop on our guide to Christmas events for kids in Massachusetts, part of our guide for every state.

The short version

  • 14 kids’ Christmas events confirmed in Worcester for 2026, in Worcester and Boylston
  • First: Night Lights: Fantastical Forest, Boylston, November 21. Runs latest: Night Lights: Fantastical Forest, Boylston, through January 3
  • Free: Holiday Cookie Design Studio, Soul Santa Solomon, Soul Santa Solomon, Snowman Families, Soul Santa, Winter Solstice Story and Song, Visit with Santa!, Gingerbread House Workshop, Family Fun: Cocoa and Crafts, DIY Holiday "Sweaters", Dancing in a Winter Wonderland and Polar Express Party
  • Checked on each host’s own page; each listing links straight to it
Watercolor illustration: Rally the corgi stands on a red train seat looking out at falling snow, a lit Christmas tree and a white dove. Text: Choo choo! The train starting could be heard. Hello cute white bird!
Rally watching the snow and a lit Christmas tree, from the pages of Rally Takes the Train.

Below is every event we could confirm, grouped by city, with the date, time, cost and the small things parents ask about (sign-ups, ages, what is included). Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our Massachusetts Christmas train rides page.

Worcester Christmas events for kids at a glance

Kids’ Christmas events
14 confirmed for 2026
Cities
Worcester and Boylston
Season
November 21, 2026 to January 3, 2027
Free events
12
Kinds of events
holiday crafts, Santa visit, holiday story time and holiday lights
Last checked

Plan your December

When each Worcester Christmas event for kids happens

The first is Night Lights: Fantastical Forest in Boylston on November 21; 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.

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Christmas events for kids in Worcester

13 confirmed events for kids in Worcester, soonest first.

Worcester: Soul Santa Solomon

Santa visitFreeWorcester Public Library · Worcester

Host
Worcester Public Library (opens in a new tab)
Where
Goddard Branch Library, 14 Richards St, Worcester, MA 01603
When
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 3:15 to 5:15 pm
Cost
Free
Ages
Children 0 to 12
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Worcester Public Library's Goddard Branch is welcoming Soul Santa Solomon on Tuesday, December 1, from 3:15 to 5:15 pm. The library promises the funk, the groove and the spirit of the holiday season. Children and families drop in to visit with him, share their holiday wishes and pose for a photo in front of a festive backdrop.

The visit is free and sponsored by the Friends of the Worcester Public Library. It is listed for children from babies through tweens, and no registration is needed. Soul Santa Solomon also visits the Burncoat Branch on December 2 and the Main Library on December 5, so families can pick the stop closest to home. The program takes place at the Goddard Branch Library, 14 Richards St, in Worcester.

Parent tip: Bring your own camera for the photo backdrop. It is a drop-in visit, so come any time during the two hours.

See dates and details from Worcester Public Library (opens in a new tab)

Worcester: Soul Santa Solomon

Santa visitFreeWorcester Public Library · Worcester

Host
Worcester Public Library (opens in a new tab)
Where
Burncoat Branch Library, 526 Burncoat St, Worcester, MA 01606
When
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 3:15 to 5:15 pm
Cost
Free
Ages
Children 0 to 12
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Soul Santa Solomon is stopping at Worcester Public Library's Burncoat Branch on Wednesday, December 2, from 3:15 to 5:15 pm. Children and families are invited to drop in, tell him their holiday wishes and pose for a photo at the library's festive backdrop, all with the funk, groove and holiday spirit he is known for.

The program is free, sponsored by the Friends of the Worcester Public Library, and listed for children from babies through tweens. There is no registration. The after-school time slot makes it easy to fit in on a weekday, and he also visits the Goddard Branch on December 1 and the Main Library on December 5. The program takes place at the Burncoat Branch Library, 526 Burncoat St, in Worcester.

Parent tip: Bring your own camera for the photo backdrop. It is a drop-in visit, so come any time during the two hours.

See dates and details from Worcester Public Library (opens in a new tab)

Worcester: Snowman Families

Holiday craftsFreeWorcester Public Library · Worcester

Host
Worcester Public Library (opens in a new tab)
Where
Main Library, 3 Salem Square, Worcester, MA 01608
When
Friday, December 4, 2026, 4 to 5 pm
Cost
Free
Ages
Children 0 to 12
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

At this craft hour at Worcester's Main Library, children use a variety of clay materials to build a cute snowman family. It takes place on Friday, December 4, from 4 to 5 pm.

The library lists it for young children through tweens, and it is free with no registration listed. Clay crafts are a good hands-on activity for kids who like to build and shape things, and the finished snowman family makes a sweet winter decoration for a shelf or windowsill at home. The late afternoon Friday slot is an easy way to start the weekend with something creative. The program takes place at the Main Library, 3 Salem Square, in Worcester. Check the event page before heading out, since library programs can change or fill up during the busy holiday season.

Parent tip: Clay can be a little messy, so dress for crafting. Little ones may need a grown-up's help shaping the pieces.

See dates and details from Worcester Public Library (opens in a new tab)

Worcester: Frosty Festival 2026

Holiday story timeEcoTarium · Worcester

Host
EcoTarium (opens in a new tab)
Where
EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way, Worcester, MA 01604
When
Sat December 5 and Sun December 6, 2026, 10 am to 5 pm
Cost
Included with general admission; planetarium shows need a separate ticket
Ages
Kids of all ages
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

The EcoTarium turns its museum into a winter festival for one weekend. The centerpiece is an indoor sock skating rink on a slick synthetic ice surface, so kids can slide and spin without blades or cold. Both days include a Science Discovery Winter Story Time at 11 am, winter science programs, tabletop activities like snowflake symmetry and winter tracks, and a build a winter shelter experience.

On Saturday, Drawbridge Puppet Theater performs Chicken Little and The Three Pigs at 1 pm and 2 pm. On Sunday there is a mascot meet and greet with the Heeler Pup Sisters from 12:30 to 2:30 pm. Face painting, glitter tattoos, hair tinsel and holiday photo opportunities round out the day. Festival activities are included with general admission, while planetarium shows require a separate ticket.

Parent tip: Plan around the 11 am Winter Story Time, which runs both days. Members get an early sock skating hour and a member breakfast on the Saturday.

See dates and details from EcoTarium (opens in a new tab)

Worcester: Soul Santa

Santa visitFreeWorcester Public Library · Worcester

Host
Worcester Public Library (opens in a new tab)
Where
Main Library, 3 Salem Square, Worcester, MA 01608
When
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 9:30 to 11:30 am
Cost
Free
Ages
Children 0 to 12
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Worcester's Main Library on Salem Square is hosting Soul Santa Solomon on Saturday, December 5. Families can drop in any time between 9:30 and 11:30 am to visit with him, tell him their holiday wishes and pose for a photo with the library's festive backdrop.

The visit is free and sponsored by the Friends of the Worcester Public Library. It is listed for children from babies through tweens, and no registration is needed. The Saturday morning time is the easiest of his three library stops for working parents, and you can pair it with a look around the children's room before heading home. The program takes place at the Main Library, 3 Salem Square, in Worcester. Check the event page before heading out, since library programs can change or fill up during the busy holiday season.

Parent tip: Bring your own camera for the photo backdrop. It is a drop-in visit, so come any time during the two hours.

See dates and details from Worcester Public Library (opens in a new tab)

Worcester: Winter Solstice Story and Song

Holiday story timeFreeWorcester Public Library · Worcester

Host
Worcester Public Library (opens in a new tab)
Where
Main Library, 3 Salem Square, Worcester, MA 01608
When
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 2 to 3:30 pm
Cost
Free
Ages
Ages 5 and up, teens and adults
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Worcester's Main Library is celebrating the Winter Solstice with professional storyteller Diane Edgecomb and Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain on Saturday, December 5, from 2 to 3:30 pm. The program blends legends of light, evergreen traditions and entertaining tales with traditional and original music on the Celtic harp.

Featured stories include the Scandinavian Legend of the Mistletoe, humorous English wassail traditions and the Swiss legend of the Christmas Rose, offering a look at the stories behind winter holiday customs. It is free, with no registration listed, and is aimed at children 5 and up, tweens, teens and adults, making it a good choice for a multigenerational outing. The program takes place at the Main Library, 3 Salem Square, in Worcester. Check the event page before heading out, since library programs can change or fill up during the busy holiday season.

Parent tip: The program runs 90 minutes, so it best suits kids 5 and up who can sit for a longer storytelling performance.

See dates and details from Worcester Public Library (opens in a new tab)

Worcester: Visit with Santa!

Santa visitFreeWorcester Public Library · Worcester

Host
Worcester Public Library (opens in a new tab)
Where
Worcester Public Library, Frances Perkins Branch, 470 West Boylston Street, Worcester, MA 01606
When
Monday, December 7, 2026, 5 to 7 pm
Cost
Free
Ages
Children of all ages
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Santa is making an evening visit to the Frances Perkins Branch of the Worcester Public Library. Children can talk with Santa and pose for a photo, and there is a winter craft to work on while waiting for a turn. The visit is sponsored by the Friends of the Worcester Public Library and is free.

Time and space are limited, so the library hands out numbered tickets at the door, and tickets are available until 30 minutes before the event ends. Families should bring their own camera or phone for photos. The library lists the visit for babies and young children through tweens. The Frances Perkins Branch sits on West Boylston Street in the north end of the city. Because the visit runs from 5 to 7 pm on a Monday, it works well as an after school or after work stop. If this date does not fit, the library calendar also lists Soul Santa visits at other branches in early December.

Parent tip: Arrive early to collect a numbered ticket, since tickets stop 30 minutes before the end. Bring your own camera.

See dates and details from Worcester Public Library (opens in a new tab)

Worcester: Gingerbread House Workshop

Holiday craftsFreeWorcester Public Library · Worcester

Host
Worcester Public Library (opens in a new tab)
Where
Frances Perkins Branch Library, 470 West Boylston St, Worcester, MA 01606
When
Thursday, December 10, 2026, 3:30 to 5 pm
Cost
Free
Ages
Ages 3 to 11
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

The Frances Perkins Branch of the Worcester Public Library is celebrating the season with a Gingerbread House Workshop on Thursday, December 10, from 3:30 to 5 pm. Kids ages 3 to 11 build their own gingerbread house and then decorate it with candy.

The workshop is free and no registration is required, but the library notes that space is limited, so it is first come, first served. Gingerbread houses are a classic holiday project that works well for a wide age range, with younger kids focusing on candy decorating and older kids taking on more of the building. Plan for a sugary afternoon and a finished house to carry home. The program takes place at the Frances Perkins Branch Library, 470 West Boylston St, in Worcester.

Parent tip: No registration, but space is limited, so the library suggests coming early to guarantee a spot. Bring a bag or box to carry the finished house home.

See dates and details from Worcester Public Library (opens in a new tab)

Worcester: Family Fun: Cocoa and Crafts

Holiday craftsFreeWorcester Public Library · Worcester

Host
Worcester Public Library (opens in a new tab)
Where
Main Library, 3 Salem Square, Worcester, MA 01608
When
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 11 am to noon
Cost
Free
Ages
Children 0 to 12 and families
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Worcester's Main Library is inviting families to a morning of cozy crafts and warm cocoa on Saturday, December 12, from 11 am to noon. It is part of the library's Family Fun series and is planned for children from little ones through tweens, with parents joining in.

The program is free, with no registration listed. A Saturday morning slot makes it easy for working families, and the mix of simple crafts and a warm drink suits mixed-age siblings. It is a relaxed, low-key stop in the middle of a busy holiday season, and the Main Library's location downtown makes it simple to combine with other errands. The program takes place at the Main Library, 3 Salem Square, in Worcester. Check the event page before heading out, since library programs can change or fill up during the busy holiday season.

Parent tip: Cocoa is served, so check with staff about ingredients if needed. Drop in during the hour.

See dates and details from Worcester Public Library (opens in a new tab)

Worcester: DIY Holiday "Sweaters"

Holiday craftsFreeWorcester Public Library · Worcester

Host
Worcester Public Library (opens in a new tab)
Where
Main Library, 3 Salem Square, Worcester, MA 01608
When
Wednesday, December 16, 2026, 6 to 7 pm
Cost
Free
Ages
Tweens 8 to 12
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

At this evening craft at Worcester's Main Library, tweens choose a long- or short-sleeve t-shirt and turn it into an ugly winter-themed sweater using fabric paints, embroidered patches and their own imagination. It runs on Wednesday, December 16, from 6 to 7 pm.

The program is aimed at tweens ages 8 to 12, and it is free with no registration listed. It is a good pick for older kids who want something wearable to show off at a holiday party or a festive school day, and the evening time makes it easier for families with after-school activities. Expect the shirt to need some drying time before it is worn. The program takes place at the Main Library, 3 Salem Square, in Worcester.

Parent tip: Fabric paint needs time to dry, so bring a bag to carry the shirt home flat. Aimed at ages 8 to 12.

See dates and details from Worcester Public Library (opens in a new tab)

Worcester: Dancing in a Winter Wonderland

Holiday showFreeWorcester Public Library · Worcester

Host
Worcester Public Library (opens in a new tab)
Where
Main Library, 3 Salem Square, Worcester, MA 01608
When
Tuesday, December 22, 2026, 4:15 to 5 pm
Cost
Free
Ages
Children 0 to 5 and tweens 8 to 12
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Worcester's Main Library is hosting Dancing in a Winter Wonderland on Tuesday, December 22, from 4:15 to 5 pm. Instructors Shivani and Harshada lead kids through jazz-inspired choreography set to holiday favorites.

The class is free, sponsored by the Friends of the Worcester Public Library, and no registration is listed. The library tags it for young children and tweens. It is a fun way to burn off energy during the first days of winter break, and no dance experience is needed. The 45 minute session is just long enough to learn a short routine and show it off at home. The program takes place at the Main Library, 3 Salem Square, in Worcester. Check the event page before heading out, since library programs can change or fill up during the busy holiday season.

Parent tip: Dress kids in comfortable clothes and shoes they can move in.

See dates and details from Worcester Public Library (opens in a new tab)

Worcester: Polar Express Party

Holiday story timeFreeWorcester Public Library · Worcester

Host
Worcester Public Library (opens in a new tab)
Where
Worcester Public Library, Main Library, 3 Salem Square, Worcester, MA 01608
When
Wednesday, December 23, 2026, 4 to 5 pm
Cost
Free
Ages
Children 0 to 7
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Two days before Christmas, the Worcester Public Library's Main Library hosts a party built around the beloved picture book The Polar Express. Children are invited to come in their coziest pajamas for an hour of activities inspired by the story, along with hot cocoa.

The library lists the party for young children, from babies through age 7. It is a library event held downtown in Salem Square, so it is free and indoors, which makes it an easy late afternoon outing during the busy days before the holiday. The Main Library is the largest location in the Worcester Public Library system, so families can browse the children's room for holiday picture books before or after the party. The party lasts one hour, which suits short attention spans and leaves time to get home before dinner.

Parent tip: Kids are encouraged to wear pajamas. The library calendar does not show registration for this one.

See dates and details from Worcester Public Library (opens in a new tab)

Christmas events for kids in Boylston

1 confirmed event for kids in Boylston, soonest first.

Boylston: Night Lights: Fantastical Forest

Holiday lightsNew England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill · Boylston

Host
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill (opens in a new tab)
Where
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, 11 French Dr, Boylston, MA 01505 (near Worcester)
When
Saturday, November 21, 2026 to Sunday, January 3, 2027 (daily), 4 to 10 pm
Cost
Adults $26 to $29, children 4 to 12 $16 to $19, 3 and under free with ticket
Ages
All ages
Sign-up
Required ahead of time
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Night Lights: Fantastical Forest runs daily from November 21, 2026 through January 3, 2027, from 4 to 10 pm, at New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill in Boylston, just outside Worcester. Families stroll winding paths lit by half a million lights, where the garden says nature, fantasy and imagination intertwine, with whimsical surprises around each turn.

Tickets are required for everyone. Non-member prices are $26 for adults on standard nights and $29 on peak nights, and $16 to $19 for children 4 to 12. Children 3 and under are free but still need a ticket, and members save 25 percent. Sensory friendly hours on December 3 and 8 offer a quieter, less crowded visit, designed with the Autism Resource Center.

Parent tip: Reserve timed tickets online or through the Night Lights hotline at 508-869-6745. Bring a nonperishable food item for the Boylston Food Pantry drive.

See dates and details from New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill (opens in a new tab)

Looking further afield? Our Massachusetts Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Boston. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.

A story for the drive home

A morning with Santa or an evening of holiday stories tends to end the same way: tired kids, a long drive and one more book before bed. Our picture book follows Rally the corgi on his first train ride to see his grand-paw-rents, and every page is painted by hand. If your family is spending December missing someone, it was written for that too. For the car, print our free corgi and train coloring pages.

Rally Takes the Train book cover: a watercolor corgi peeking from a red train

A bedtime story after seeing SantaRally Takes the Train is a five-minute rhyming picture book about a corgi’s first train ride, hand-painted in real watercolor by Leslie Dunn. $16.99 on Amazon, ages 0 to 8.

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Worcester Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask

What Christmas events for kids are in Worcester in 2026?

We confirmed 14 Christmas events for kids in Worcester for 2026 on each host’s own page: Night Lights: Fantastical Forest in Boylston (November 21), Holiday Cookie Design Studio in Worcester (December 1), Soul Santa Solomon in Worcester (December 1), Soul Santa Solomon in Worcester (December 2), Snowman Families in Worcester (December 4), Frosty Festival 2026 in Worcester (December 5), Soul Santa in Worcester (December 5), Winter Solstice Story and Song in Worcester (December 5), Visit with Santa! in Worcester (December 7), Gingerbread House Workshop in Worcester (December 10), Family Fun: Cocoa and Crafts in Worcester (December 12), DIY Holiday "Sweaters" in Worcester (December 16), Dancing in a Winter Wonderland in Worcester (December 22) and Polar Express Party in Worcester (December 23). Every one is listed below with times, cost and a link to the host.

What Christmas events for kids are in Worcester, Massachusetts?

For families in and around Worcester, the confirmed Christmas events for kids this season are: Holiday Cookie Design Studio (Tue, Dec 1, 4 to 5 pm, free); Soul Santa Solomon (Tue, Dec 1, 3:15 to 5:15 pm, free); Soul Santa Solomon (Wed, Dec 2, 3:15 to 5:15 pm, free); Snowman Families (Fri, Dec 4, 4 to 5 pm, free); Frosty Festival 2026 (Sat and Sun, Dec 5 and 6, 10 am to 5 pm, included with general admission; planetarium shows need a separate ticket); Soul Santa (Sat, Dec 5, 9:30 to 11:30 am, free); Winter Solstice Story and Song (Sat, Dec 5, 2 to 3:30 pm, free); Visit with Santa! (Mon, Dec 7, 5 to 7 pm, free); Gingerbread House Workshop (Thu, Dec 10, 3:30 to 5 pm, free); Family Fun: Cocoa and Crafts (Sat, Dec 12, 11 am to noon, free); DIY Holiday "Sweaters" (Wed, Dec 16, 6 to 7 pm, free); Dancing in a Winter Wonderland (Tue, Dec 22, 4:15 to 5 pm, free); Polar Express Party (Wed, Dec 23, 4 to 5 pm, free). Details and the host’s link for each are in the Worcester section of this page.

What Christmas events for kids are in Boylston, Massachusetts?

For families in and around Boylston, the confirmed Christmas events for kids this season are: Night Lights: Fantastical Forest (Daily, Nov 21 to Jan 3, 4 to 10 pm, adults $26 to $29, children 4 to 12 $16 to $19, 3 and under free with ticket). Details and the host’s link for each are in the Boylston section of this page.

Are there free Christmas events for kids in Worcester?

Yes. 12 of the 14 events here are free: Holiday Cookie Design Studio in Worcester, Soul Santa Solomon in Worcester, Soul Santa Solomon in Worcester, Snowman Families in Worcester, Soul Santa in Worcester, Winter Solstice Story and Song in Worcester, Visit with Santa! in Worcester, Gingerbread House Workshop in Worcester, Family Fun: Cocoa and Crafts in Worcester, DIY Holiday "Sweaters" in Worcester, Dancing in a Winter Wonderland in Worcester and Polar Express Party in Worcester. Some free events still ask you to register, so check each listing.

Where can kids see Santa in Worcester this December?

Santa appears at Soul Santa Solomon in Worcester (December 1), Soul Santa Solomon in Worcester (December 2), Soul Santa in Worcester (December 5) and Visit with Santa! in Worcester (December 7). Times and booking rules are in each event’s listing above.

Where are there Christmas story times for kids in Worcester?

Holiday story times on this page: Frosty Festival 2026 in Worcester, Winter Solstice Story and Song in Worcester and Polar Express Party in Worcester. Library story times are usually free; story times with a meal or show are ticketed.

Which Worcester Christmas events are best for toddlers?

These are aimed at babies, toddlers and preschoolers: Dancing in a Winter Wonderland in Worcester (Children 0 to 5 and tweens 8 to 12).

Are there kids' Christmas events in Worcester on Christmas Eve or after Christmas?

Yes: Night Lights: Fantastical Forest in Boylston (through January 3).

How much is Night Lights: Fantastical Forest in Boylston?

Adults $26 to $29, children 4 to 12 $16 to $19, 3 and under free with ticket. Night Lights: Fantastical Forest is on Saturday, November 21, 2026 to Sunday, January 3, 2027 (daily), 4 to 10 pm at New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Holiday Cookie Design Studio in Worcester?

Free. Holiday Cookie Design Studio is on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 4 to 5 pm at Main Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Soul Santa Solomon in Worcester?

Free. Soul Santa Solomon is on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 3:15 to 5:15 pm at Goddard Branch Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Soul Santa Solomon in Worcester?

Free. Soul Santa Solomon is on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 3:15 to 5:15 pm at Burncoat Branch Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Snowman Families in Worcester?

Free. Snowman Families is on Friday, December 4, 2026, 4 to 5 pm at Main Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Frosty Festival 2026 in Worcester?

Included with general admission; planetarium shows need a separate ticket. Frosty Festival 2026 is on Sat December 5 and Sun December 6, 2026, 10 am to 5 pm at EcoTarium. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Soul Santa in Worcester?

Free. Soul Santa is on Saturday, December 5, 2026, 9:30 to 11:30 am at Main Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Winter Solstice Story and Song in Worcester?

Free. Winter Solstice Story and Song is on Saturday, December 5, 2026, 2 to 3:30 pm at Main Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Visit with Santa! in Worcester?

Free. Visit with Santa! is on Monday, December 7, 2026, 5 to 7 pm at Worcester Public Library, Frances Perkins Branch. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Gingerbread House Workshop in Worcester?

Free. Gingerbread House Workshop is on Thursday, December 10, 2026, 3:30 to 5 pm at Frances Perkins Branch Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Family Fun: Cocoa and Crafts in Worcester?

Free. Family Fun: Cocoa and Crafts is on Saturday, December 12, 2026, 11 am to noon at Main Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is DIY Holiday "Sweaters" in Worcester?

Free. DIY Holiday "Sweaters" is on Wednesday, December 16, 2026, 6 to 7 pm at Main Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Dancing in a Winter Wonderland in Worcester?

Free. Dancing in a Winter Wonderland is on Tuesday, December 22, 2026, 4:15 to 5 pm at Main Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Polar Express Party in Worcester?

Free. Polar Express Party is on Wednesday, December 23, 2026, 4 to 5 pm at Worcester Public Library, Main Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Worcester?

Yes, but they have their own guide. Santa trains and holiday train rides are listed in our Worcester Christmas train rides guide, so this page sticks to story times, Santa visits 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 2, 2026. Hosts change details, so always confirm on the host’s page before you go.

Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.

Kelsey Cecil
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