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12-04-2024 10:04pm
Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend and Beyond: Friday, December 6 - Monday, December 9
Darlene Cancell
Editor
Shopping small and local for holiday gifts is easy this weekend, with the holiday strolls in both Medfield and Dedham on Friday, followed by the Westwood Holiday Walkabout and a German Christmas market on Saturday. Make sure to pick up an original poem, composed by Westwood's Poet Laureate and Teen Poet Laureate at the Westwood Library! After all the weekend walking, take a breather and relax at a community stargazing event on Monday.
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FEATURED EVENTS
2nd Annual Westwood Holiday Walkabout - Sat Dec 7 9:00 am
High Street
First Baptist Church, Westwood Artists, and First Parish of Westwood host three locations within walking distance for locals to welcome the winter holidays with festive activities. Find original, local art at the Fisher School; jewelry, attic treasures and local vendors at First Baptist Church, and a silent auction, fresh balsam wreathes, cookies and handmade knits at First Parish of Westwood. Locations open/close at varying times. [more details]
Other Events
10th Annual Medfield Holiday Stroll & Sale - Fri Dec 6 4:00 pm
Over 30 vendors, food trucks, kid activities, and a tree lighting take place at three indoor locations (Medfield Public Library, Zullo Gallery and the United Church of Christ) along with the surrounding, walkable area. [more details]
Dedham Square Circle's Holiday Stroll and Gift Market - Fri Dec 6 5:00 pm
Dedham Square
Over 35 street vendors will be on hand for shopping. Add in carolers, food vendors, a snowball throw, holiday music, Santa, and a giant inflatable snow globe for pictures, and this shopping window from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, December 6th transforms into a holiday event. [more details]
Weihnachtsmarkt - Sat Dec 7 12:00 pm
Boylston Shul-vereun
From noon to 6 p.m., visit the local German club for vendors, food, bar options, and entertainment that includes Christmas carols sung by a choir and pictures with Santa. [more details]
Poems on Demand by the Westwood Poet Laureate and Youth Poet Laureate - Sat Dec 7 12:00 pm
Westwood Public Library Lobby
No reservations are needed, just show up and order your personalized poem on a topic of your choice, from the Westwood Poet Laureate, Lynne Viti and Youth Poet Laureate Elizabeth Lowney. [more details]
Holiday Parade - Sat Dec 7 1:00 pm
Medfield High School
Floats, marching band, dance troupes, Boy Scouts, and the Medfield Fire Department are parade participants. [more details]
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MOVIE: Elf - Sat Dec 7 2:00 pm
TCAN Cinema Room
Buddy (Will Ferrell) is a human who is raised as Santa's oversized elf, who can't seem to fit in at the North Pole. He ventures to New York City where the comedy unfolds as he tries to save Christmas. [more details]
A Southern Rail Christmas - Sat Dec 7 7:30 pm
Homegrown Coffeehouse
Doors open at 7 PM for the 7:30 PM performance by Southern Rail of bluegrass gospel and holiday favorites. [more details]
Magic of Lights - Sun Dec 8 5:00 pm
Gillette Stadium
The drive-through Magic of Lights experience runs daily through December 25th. Scenes include LED technology and digital animations. [more details]
December Community Stargazing - Mon Dec 9 4:30 pm
In front of May Hall at Framingham State University
Anyone can stop by at any time between 4:30PM - 6:00PM to use telescopes to observe Saturn, the Moon and Venus! McAuliffe Center staff are available to answer your questions about telescopes and our Universe. This event is weather-dependent. [more details]
