11-30-2023 12:49am

Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend: Friday, Dec 1 - Saturday, Dec 2

Darlene Cancell Editor

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The winter holiday festivities kick off Friday and Saturday with Medfield's 9th Annual Holiday Stroll, Westwood's Holiday Walkabout, a Diwali festival, three live concerts and more!

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Medfield's 9th Annual Holiday Stroll - Fri Dec 1 4:00 pm

Main Street and additional locations

Over 30 artists show their wares at three indoor sites. There will be food trucks, carolers, an outdoor tree lighting ceremony, and more. [more details]

Holiday Sale at Potters Place - Fri Dec 1 1:00 p.m. & Sat Dec 2 9:00 am

Potters Place Studio

Join local potters from Westwood, Norwood, and surrounding towns at their first Indoor Sale in Sharon on Friday, from 1 m. - 8 m. and on Saturday, from 9 a.m. - 4 m. There will be hundreds of beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces available to view. [more details]

First Parish Christmas Fair - Sat Dec 2 9:00 am

First Parish of Westwood

The annual Christmas Fair with silent auction returns to the grounds of First Parish of Westwood from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Visitors can enjoy browsing and bidding on auction items, taking home a hand-decorated wreath, and shopping for holiday gifts. It's also a pop-up location to purchase a luminary kit if you plan on participating in the town-wide upcoming Luminary Night on December 10th. [more details]

Westwood Holiday Walkabout - Sat Dec 2 10:00 am

High Street

Get some exercise while enjoying the first December weekend of the winter holiday season! Local artists and vendors display gift giving ideas, host a silent auction, and provide festive holiday cheer at three Westwood locations. [more details]

Westwood Artists' December Marketplace - Sat Dec 2 10:00 am

830 High Street

As part of the Westwood Holiday Walkabout, 10 Westwood resident artisans will be showcasing their fabulous hand-made items at the Fisher School, an antique one-room schoolhouse maintained by the Westwood Historical Society. [more details]

Sweets and Treats Holiday Fair - Sat Dec 2 10:00 am

Paul Revere Heritage Site

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., community members are invited to enjoy free hot cocoa while browsing over 25 vendor tables where food, crafts, art, jewelry and more will be offered for sale. Also on site is an art exhibit. Family-friendly activities are also planned. [more details]

Music In The Meeting House: Vocal Revolution - Sat Dec 2 4:30 pm

First Parish of Westwood

Enjoy the music of Vocal Revolution, the men's acapella chorus that was named the overall champion on WGBH's Sing That Thing Competition. The concert performance is the last event of the Westwood Holiday Walkabout, providing an opportunity to stay local not only for shopping, but also entertainment. [more details]

MetWinds Holiday Pops Concert - Sat Dec 2 6:00 pm

St. John of Damascus Church

Please join the MetWinds for our 2023 Holiday Pops Concert! Enjoy this wonderful musical celebration of the holidays, featuring creative arrangements of Christmas favorites old and new, a musical tribute to Hanukkah, and works inspired by the season. [more details]

Westwood Diwali Festival 2023 - Sat Dec 2 6:00 pm

Westwood High School

The South Asian Association hosts its annual Westwood Diwali Festival which includes an opening ceremony with parade, diya lighting, prayer song and student speeches. Dinner, dessert, and dance performances are planned. [more details]

The Sarah Levecque Band: Roots, Rock, Country and Attitude! - Sat Dec 2 7:00 pm

The Fallout Shelter

Sarah Levecque is a gifted singer-songwriter & guitarist who effortlessly navigates the rich tapestry of American roots music, drawing inspiration from the deep well of early blues, country, folk, and rock. A longtime staple on the Boston music scene, Sarah has earned a reputation for her introspective, soul-baring compositions that fearlessly explore the human experience. [more details]