Sturbridge

Christmas by Candlelight
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, 2025-12-19 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-20 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) and 6 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
2025-12-07 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 | MA
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!

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. ✨

First Day Hike
2026-01-01 13:00 - 14:30 | Leadmine Mountain Trails
This family and dog friendly hike will start at 1:00 p.m. at the parking lot at 10 Old Sturbridge Village Road (Leadmine Mt trails) and will be led by Dave Peterkin. The hike will be a loop of 2 miles of easy/moderate hiking and should take about an hour and a half. This hike is great for all ages and our fur babies as well (6’ leash required).
PLEASE: Dress for the weather, including footwear suitable for the winter trail surface conditions.
If we are experiencing dangerous weather these hikes will be cancelled.
Do not forget your water bottle!

Ronstadt Rewind | Linda Ronstadt Tribute Concert + Dinner
2026-01-16 19:30 - 21:30 | The Barn at Wight Farm, 420 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA, 01566, United States
Enjoy a night of pure nostalgia with a dinner-and-show experience at The Barn at Wight Farm

Linda Ronstadt fans, this one’s for you.
The instantly recognizable voice of the legendary Linda Ronstadt was launched in the mid 1960’s when her band The Stone Poneys released their mega hit “Different Drum.” For the next several decades, she hit the Billboard charts with dozens of incredible songs, including “When Will I Be Loved”, “That’ll Be the Day”, “Heat Wave”, “It’s So Easy”, “Blue Bayou”, “Poor Poor Pitiful Me”, “You’re No Good”, “Tumblin’ Dice” and many more.
Ronstadt Rewind is the Ultimate Linda Ronstadt Tribute Concert. The performance features American Idol Star Katherine Winston, who along with her outstanding band recreate the Ronstadt concert experience like no other in a show that features her great hits and more. Katherine’s emotionally charged, power house vocal prowess has captivated audiences nationwide and her incredible performance in Ronstadt Rewind is nothing short of amazing.
Prepare for an unforgettable tribute to the iconic Linda Ronstadt with Ronstadt Rewind.
Event Details
Date: Friday, January 16, 2026
Location: The Barn at Wight Farm – Winthrop Room
Doors Open: 5:30 PM
Buffet Dinner: 6:00–7:15 PM (featuring a hearty selection of proteins, fresh salad, warm rolls, and a vegetarian option)
Live Music: 7:30 PM
Cash Bar: Available all evening
Desserts: Available for purchase
Enjoy a night of great music, dining, and atmosphere as Ronstadt Rewind brings the timeless hits of Linda Ronstadt to life at The Barn at Wight Farm.
(Ticket Price includes : sales tax, eventbrite fee, and a 15% gratuity on the buffet)

Knox Train of Artillery
2026-01-31 10:00 - 2026-02-01 16:00 | Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, 01566, United States
Visit Old Sturbridge Village this January for a unique event to start off America’s 250th celebrations. In partnership with Fort Ticonderoga, this event commemorates the Knox Train as it moved through central Massachusetts. Follow Colonel Henry Knox’s journey from New York to Boston to deliver more than 50 cannons in the winter of 1776 and see reenactment group Knox’s Artillery as they interpret the history behind moving cannons from Fort Ticonderoga to Dorchester Heights. Explore the historic Village and interact with costumed historians as they demonstrate the facets of daily life after the Revolution, hear stories from reenacted patriots who marched on the Trail, see cannon demonstrations, and learn about the impacts the Revolution had on people in the 1830s.
More Highlights Include:

See Knox’s Artillery reenactment group interpret the history of moving guns from Fort Ticonderoga to Dorchester Heights.
Meet a team of guest oxen and learn about how they helped in the transport of artillery during Knox’s journey.
Watch cannon demonstrations and see 7 cannon brought by the staff of Fort Ticonderoga.
Learn about American artillery of the Revolution compared to the Massachusetts Artillery of the 1830s.
See our cabinetmakers building a log sled based on one in our collection.
Learn about using draft animals and their importance to early 19th-century farmers, featuring our ox teams.
See our blacksmiths forging wheels to be used to transport the cannons.
Hear stories from a recreated patriot who marched on the Knox Trail from Pittsfield to Cambridge in 1976.

Dinner + Illusionist Show | The Magic of Lyn
2026-01-31 18:00 - 21:30 | The Barn at Wight Farm, 420 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA, 01566, United States
Get ready for a mind-bending evening filled with delicious food and jaw-dropping illusions!

Souper Bowl | Monday Night POP UP
2026-02-09 16:00 - 20:00 | Cedar Street Grille, 12 Cedar Street, Sturbridge, MA, 01566, United States
Cedar Street Grille is opening its doors on Monday, February 9th for a special Monday Night Pop-Up, Souper Bowl at The Grille. Join us on Super Bowl Monday for a cozy, flavor-packed evening celebrating peak soup season.
For one night only, Table 3 chefs from Cedar Street Grille, Cedar Street Café, The Barn at Wight Farm, and The Duck & Avellino will each create a signature soup, bringing their own style and inspiration to the bowl. Guests will have the chance to enjoy individual soups or a Soup Flight, then vote for their favorite of the night.
Alongside the soups, the menu will feature grilled sandwich specials, small plate offerings, and comforting pairings designed for sharing and lingering. This is a special menu available exclusively for the pop-up, as The Grille opens on a Monday night just for the occasion.
Reservations will be accepted from 4:00–8:00 PM. Whether you stop in for an early dinner or settle in for the evening, this pop-up is all about good food, friendly competition, and enjoying winter comfort classics together.
It is soup season, and there is no better way to celebrate than the Cedar Street Grille Souper Bowl. 🍲🏈
Reservations for parties of 1 to 14.

Friends of Sturbridge Trails 6th Annual Ice Carving Event
2026-02-14 | 52 Stallion Hill Road, Stubridge MA 01566
The Friends of Sturbridge Trails invites visitors and locals alike to enjoy its 6th Annual Ice Carving Event, a free winter tradition that turns the Riverlands Trail into a glowing outdoor art gallery. Participants can reserve a complimentary block of ice, create a sculpture at home with family or friends, and then display it along the trail. This year’s patriotic theme, “Celebrating Our 250th Anniversary,” will be highlighted during an evening stroll on Saturday, February 14, 2026, featuring professional ice carving demonstrations, judged sculptures, and illuminated displays. Free hot chocolate and coffee will be available, along with a warming fire for a cozy winter experience. Ice blocks must be reserved by February 9, with pickup on February 11 at the Riverlands, 52 Stallion Hill Rd. Parking is available across the street at Old Sturbridge Village, and sculptures will remain on display until weather conditions melt them away — making this a festive and memorable winter outing for all ages

Elvis Brunch
2026-02-15 10:30 - 13:00 | The Barn at Wight Farm, 420 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA, 01566, United States
Join The Barn at Wight Farm for a special Valentine’s weekend event featuring the world’s best young Elvis tribute.

Travis Ledoyt has been captivating audiences with his tribute to Elvis Presley since 2001. Hailed by Elvis’ drummer D.J. Fontana as “as close as you’ll get to seeing a concert by Elvis Presley in the early years,” Ledoyt has opened for legends like Jerry Lee Lewis, B.B. King, Chuck Berry, and Little Richard. From Hong Kong to the UK, and as a decade-long headliner for Royal Caribbean, his electrifying performances have wowed fans around the globe.
Event Details:

Date: Sunday, February 15, 2026
Location: The Barn at Wight Farm – Winthrop Room
Doors Open: 10:00 AM
Brunch Buffet: 10:30–11:30 AM
Show: 11:30 AM
Cash Bar: Mimosas, cocktails, and more
Desserts: Available for purchase

Celebrate Valentine’s weekend with music, brunch, and a show that will make you fall in love all over again.

All You Can Eat Pizza Night
2026-02-18 17:00 - 21:30 | Avellino Restaurant, 502 Main Street, Sturbridge, 01518, United States
Join us Wednesday, February 18, for a relaxed, family-style pizza night with Rico. Enjoy unlimited antipasto, Caesar salad, and freshly made specialty pizzas, served throughout the evening.
Featured pizzas will include (but are not limited to): Margherita, loaded potato, sausage & broccoli rabe, classic cheese, pepperoni & Calabrian hot honey, with additional pie options coming out of the oven all night long.
Participation in the pizza night is optional. Not all guests in your party are required to order the pizza event, and our full dinner menu will be available for those who prefer to order à la carte.
All You Can Eat Pizza Pricing:
$45 per adult
$15 per child (12 & under, includes a kid’s drink)
Reservations are recommended and start at 5 PM.
Please note: this is a dining event, not a cooking demonstration. 🍕

Wild Game Dinner
2026-02-26 18:00 - 21:00 | The Barn at Wight Farm, 420 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA, 01566, United States
Join Chefs Tony Pitts and Deven Senior for an exclusive multi-course culinary journey. Chef Tony, an avid sportsman, is teaming up with Chef Deven to bring you a one-of-a-kind evening featuring bold, seasonal flavors and wild game specialties.
Cost: $90 per person (plus tax & gratuity)
Menu: Finalized soon to ensure peak freshness!
Reservations: This event will sell out fast.
Secure your seat on Toast or call us at 774-241-8450 today!
