Union Station

stART at the Station

stART on the Street brings its 15th annual gifting-themed arts and crafts festival to Worcester, MA. Support the local economy and find unique, handmade gifts in a range of prices by joining us to shop with 125+ local artists and crafters! Union Station, Worcester MA 125+ artists and crafters 100% handmade […]

Worcester Public Library

Stories and Songs

Children and families are welcome to our weekly stories, sing-alongs, and fun activities.  A great way for children to gain early literacy, math, and social skills! Ages: Families with children 5 and under Registration is required as space is limited; sign-up at mywp.org.

Worcester Public Library

Chanukah Storytime

Join us for the story of Chanukah, and to learn more about this celebration. The program will include a story, art, game-playing and more! Presented by Chani Fogelman of the Central Mass Chabad. Recommended for children under 8 and their families.

Worcester Public Library

Virtual American History Book Discussion (December)

Please join our ongoing book discussion group focused on American history.   12/6: How to Survive a Plague: The Story of How Activists and Scientists Tamed AIDS by David France 1/3: The Daughters of Yalta: The Churchills, Roosevelts and Harrmans by Catherine Grace Katz 2/7: The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story by Nikole Hannah Jones, et […]

Worcester Public Library

Teen Advisory Board at Worcester Public Library

We need YOU! Do you want to make a difference? Do you need service hours for school? Why not do both at the same time? We want YOUR input about what types of programs, books, DVDs, games and other stuff we should have at the library for YOU to use. […]

The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts

We Three Kings: An Irish Tenors Christmas

The Godfathers of Irish repertoire. The Irish Tenors powerful vocal line-up of Anthony Kearns, Ronan Tynan and Declan Kelly are unquestionably the leading brand of this genre. All classically trained singers, each having performed in leading concert halls across the world, together they combine to produce a sound and concert […]

Worcester Public Library

Photos with Santa

Santa will be stopping by the Main Library for a magical visit! Take your child’s photo as they visit with Santa. Please bring your own camera. Time and space is limited, so collect a numbered ticket when you arrive. Kids can complete a winter craft in the Pappas Children’s Center […]

Mechanics Hall

Brown Bag Concert: Navy Band Northeast with the NEC Chamber Singers

Established in 1974, Navy Band Northeast is based at the United States Naval Station in Newport, Rhode Island and is one of 11 official U.S. Navy bands worldwide, providing musical support for military ceremonies, recruiting, morale and retention programs, and community relations. For their performance at Mechanics Hall, the Navy Band Northeast […]

Pakachoag Music School

Music Together with Pakachoag Winter Reg

Come wiggle and sing, jump and laugh, tap your toes and clap your hands! We're making Music Together with babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. accompanied by moms and dads, sometimes grandparents too.  For ages birth to five with caregiver, these weekly classes nurture every child's inner musician.  The award-winning research-based Music Together curriculum is […]

Worcester Public Library

Gaming Lab

Get ready for a night of friendly competition! We’ll have the Nintendo Switch set up with games such as Mario Kart, Smash Bros, and more. Bring your friends! All gaming equipment will be provided by the library. For Teens, ages 12- 17. No Registration Required

The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox: A Very Postmodern Christmas

When New York City pianist Scott Bradlee created Postmodern Jukebox out of a basement in Queens in 2011, his goal was simple: to remake the pop hits of today into the classic sounds of the legends of yesterday. Miley Cyrus became The Platters. Bruno Mars became Frank Sinatra. The Spice […]

Worcester Public Library Goddard Branch

Santa Visit

Santa Claus is coming to town! Children will have the opportunity to visit with Santa and take a magical photo. Please bring your own camera. Numbers to see Santa will be handed out upon arrival. Free and open to all! Sponsored by the Friends of the Worcester Public Library.

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