Sturbridge

Christmas by Candlelight
2025-11-29 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-30 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-05 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-06 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-07 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-12 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-13 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-14 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) and 8 more dates | Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, 01566, United States
Come experience the history of Christmas festivities at Old Sturbridge Village. Relish old traditions and create new ones as you watch demonstrations of classic Christmas projects, stroll through the decorated Village and Christmas Tree Trail, listen to stories and live music, sample sweet treats, and more. We hope your family will join us, as we celebrate a very special time of year.
Sparkling Sights & Festive Decorations
Come see the Village decorated for the season! Glowing lanterns and twinkling string lights will guide you as you stroll through dozens of historical buildings, along the Christmas Tree Trail, and across the Wish Bridge. Every night there will be a lighting ceremony at 4:30 p.m. Plus, take a ride on the horse-drawn carryall while singing the songs of the season!
Cozy Christmas Traditions
Discover the origins and evolution of traditions like nutcrackers, Christmas stockings, Christmas gifts, toys, and more. Sample sweet treats like mulled cider and gingerbread. See a spectacular miniature nativity featuring 600+ pieces. Explore the history of other winter holidays as well! PLUS: One of the traditions of Christmas by Candlelight is exploring Christmas traditions from a different culture each year in one of our historical buildings, this year we will highlight some French-Canadian traditions!
Merry Music
Hear the sounds of familiar seasonal songs and sing along! Village favorites such as “Up on the Housetop” and others were written in New England in the 1800s. PLUS, embark on a musical journey through the 19th century with Upon a Midnight Clear – An Acoustic New England Christmas presented by ClockJack Productions!
Santa, Storytelling, and More
Meet Old Saint Nicholas and Mrs. Claus in their charming cabin. A great photo opportunity! Hear the tiny whistle of tiny trains and watch a full display of model trains. Children of all ages can also enjoy classic holiday stories.
Shop for Unique Gifts
From Village-made pottery and tin, to candy, spices, and ornaments, bring home a memory from your visit. Plan to check off your shopping list, as there are many stocking stuffers and unique items to discover. Ox & Yoke Mercantile, located right outside the Visitor Center, opens at 1:00 p.m.! Or shop online today for delivery in time for the holidays.
Creative Crafts
See our tinner at work, visit with the printer, watch the potter spin clay, see stockings being knit, and the cabinet makers crafting wooden toys. Plus, there will be free craft kits for you to take home!

Breakfast with Santa at The Barn
2025-11-30 10:00 - 2025-12-21 10:00, 2025-12-07 10:00 - 2025-12-28 10:00, 2025-12-14 10:00 - 2026-01-04 10:00, 2025-12-21 10:00 - 2026-01-11 10:00
Santa will be visiting The Barn again this year for a fantastic holiday brunch and to hear all the Christmas wishes from all the good little girls and boys. Don’t miss this fun family event and photo opportunity, having your little ones visit with Santa and his elves while enjoying an awesome brunch at The Barn. Pricing for this festive event is $25.95 for adults and $15.95 for children under 12. Event to be held in the Winthrop Room at The Barn. Reservations are required. It may seem a little early to be thinking about Christmas, but all the Santa Brunch dates sold out last year, so don’t delay in reserving your spot. Questions, please call us at 774-241-8450. Reserve the magic of the season today!

Sturbridge Stroll
2025-12-03 11:00 - 2025-12-07 17:00
3rd Annual Sturbridge Stroll is happening December 3-7!!🎄
Stroll + shop the local shops in Sturbridge while trying to spot the hidden Santa at each shop 🎅
Each shop will hide a Santa face poster somewhere in their shop. Some might be easily spotted while others might be more of a challenge.
Find the hidden Santa face and earn a stamp. Get 7 stamps to be entered into a gift card giveaway. Feeling extra ambitious? Fill your stamp card to be entered into a big gift basket giveaway filled with goods and gift cards from your favorite small shops 🤗
There will be an instruction sheet and stamp card available at the counter of every shop so feel free to start your adventure anywhere!
Your favorite local shops will also be offering something special during the scavenger hunt weekend such as a discount, giveaway or refreshment! So fun 🌲
We’ll be posting the participating shops and a map very soon!
Shop local. Love local.
Event organized by Vintage and Swoon + The Painted Stone Emporium
🎅 STROLL STOPS 🎅
Fine Lines Fine Wood Furnishings | 4 Old Stagecoach Rd
Threads Boutique | 559 Main St
Bryzee Candle Co | 559 Main St
Melissa Briggs Photography | 559 Main St
REB Products | 559 Main St
Deep Roots Distillery | 559 Main St
Altruist Brewing Company | 559 Main St
Tutti Quanti Italian Market | 538 Main St
Beveled Birch Custom Framing | 538 Main St
Best Bib & Tucker | 538 Main St
Vintage and Antique Textiles | 538 Main St
The Thrifty Gypsy | 531 Main St
The Painted Stone Emporium | 453 Main St
Sturbridge Yankee Pedlar | 433 Main St
Village Primitives | 428 Main St
Twiddle T’s Pottery | 5 Snell Street
Alternatives for Health | 426 Maint St
Chickadees | 425 Main St
The Northside Apothecary | 425 Main St
Vintage and Swoon | 425 Main St
Cedar Street Cafe | 420 Main St
413 On Main | 413 Main St
The Bird Store and More | 4 Cedar St
Old Sturbridge Village Store | 1 Old Sturbridge Village Rd
Sadie Green’s Junque & Jewels | 320 Main st
Sadie Green’s Curiosity Shop | 283 Main St
Whoopie-Doo & Cupcakes too | 179 Main St
Noah’s Ark Pet Shop | 57 Main St
Sturbridge Antique Shops | 128 Charlton Road

Feast of the Seven Fishes
2025-12-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Avellino Restaurant, 502 Main Street, Sturbridge, 01518, United States
The “Feast of the Seven Fishes” popularity in America can be traced back to when Italian-American families rekindled the Old Country’s Christmas Eve tradition by preparing a seven-course seafood meal that made them feel close to their homes, while celebrating the sea, a major connection in Italy. Today, it’s considered one of the oldest Italian-American holiday traditions.
Chef Rico will be preparing many of the dishes that make this special dinner a perennial favorite but will also be adding a few new twists to keep it interesting and fresh. Their traditional December “Feast of the Seven Fishes” will be held on just one night this year: Wednesday, December 17.
This popular event is always a sells out so please call 508-347-2321 to make your reservations. The cost per person on this extravagant feast is $79 and does not include tax, gratuity, or wine pairings.
Details:
$79 per person, plus tax and gratuity
Wine, beer, and cocktails available from the bar at an additional cost
A $25 per person deposit is required with your reservation
Reservations can be made on TOCK or by calling 508-347-2321

Winter Market at Timberyard Brewing Co.
2025-12-20 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-21 12:00 - 16:00 | Timberyard Brewing Company, 555 East Main St., East Brookfield, MA, NY, 01515, United States
The Market at Timberyard is back for a special winter edition! The Market will be indoors from 12pm-4pm every Saturday & Sunday leading up to Christmas Eve!
Shop from a variety of vendors each weekend and of course… enjoy some craft beer!

Monday Night Pop UP - Silver & Gold
2025-12-29 17:00 - 21:00 | Cedar Street Grille, 12 Cedar Street, Sturbridge, MA, 01566, United States
The Cedar Crew is opening the doors on a Monday night and you’re invited. On December 29th, they’re turning Cedar Street Grille into a shimmering Silver & Gold Pop Up for one sparkling night only.
Expect glimmering cocktails, elevated small plates, and a warm festive glow as you celebrate the season in style.

This is a completely different kind of Cedar night – no reservations and no dinner service. Just walk in, enjoy the vibe, sip something golden, and explore the one-night-only menu from 5 to 9 PM.
Want to let them know you’re coming? RSVP on TOCK by reserving a free ticket. It helps us plan and makes you look cool.
(Please note: this does not guarantee you a table.)
The town may be quiet on a Monday, but not this one. Come see Cedar shine in Silver & Gold. ✨

Sturbridge 250
2026-06-27
Commemorate the 250th Anniversary of our Independence in historic Sturbridge, the Crossroads of New England. A parade and festive gathering will take place on June 27th, 2026. Additional 2026 events to be announced.
Local businesses and non-profits: Click here for more details and to find out how you can be part of the celebration.
