What To Do around Westwood for New Year's Eve and Beyond: Monday, December 30th to Saturday, January 4th

Looking for ways to ring in the New Year's locally? Look no further. Westwood Minute has done the research to make it easy for you to find entertaining options for adults and kids alike!

We've also found a continuation of some holiday celebrations, like a menorah lighting with car parade and the return of Winterlights!

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Menorah Lighting and Car Parade - Mon Dec 30 5:15 pm

Westwood High School to Dedham Town Hall

Sponsored by the Chabad Jewish Center, a car parade starts at Westwood High School at 5:15 p.m. and ends with a menorah lighting at Dedham Town Hall at 6:30 p.m.  [more details]

Noon Years Eve at Kings - Tue Dec 31 11:30 am

Kings Dedham

Families with young children can celebrate an early New Year's at this event with a balloon drop at 4:00 p.m. Food and activities are included. [more details]

First Night at Patriot Place - Tue Dec 31 4:00 pm

Patriot Place

Beginning at 4:00 p.m., bring your family and friends for ice skating, ice sculptures, games and giveaways.  Fireworks start at 7:00 p.m. [more details]

Medfield's 1st Annual First Night Rail Trail Walk - Tue Dec 31 5:00 pm

Ice House Road Trailhead

Bay Colony Rail Trail Association hosts its first annual First Night Rail Trail Walk in Medfield, with lantern making activities, lights along the trail, music, hot beverages and treats. [more details]

First Night - Tue Dec 31 7:00 pm

Carter Memorial United Methodist Church

Back by popular demand, the Needham Concert Society is hosting a First Night Concert, in which music students combine with professional guests to perform chamber music compositions by J.S. Bach, Mozart, Brahms, Dvořák, Tchaikovsky and more. [more details]

New Year's Eve Fireworks - Tue Dec 31 7:00 pm

Westwood High School

Westwood Recreation hosts a New Year's Eve celebration with fireworks. Spectators can view the sight from the parking lot of Westwood High School. [more details]

Winterlights at the Bradley Estate 2024 - Tue Dec 31 4:30 pm & multiple days through January 4

Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate

Reserve a time slot from 4:30 p.m. through 7:45 p.m. for a family-friendly experience at an outdoor light show on the grounds of the Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate. [more details]

You're in the loop! For more things to do, or to post your own event, visit our Community Calendar.

You may also be interested in reading:

- Winter Skate at Patriot Place (Event calendar)

- What to Do with Your Holiday Cardboard, Trees for Pickup, and Unwanted String Lights in Westwood

- Good Deeds Trivia: How Well Do You Know Your Holiday Movies?

- Top 5 Holiday Fat Burning Tips from a Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach