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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

Club 321 at Mechanics Hall

Club 321 featuring Aaron and the Lord, with opener Evan Kenney

Club 321 featuring Aaron and the Lord with opener Evan Kenney Thursday, December 8, 2022 Doors: 6:15pm  |  Show: 7:00pm Ages 21+ / Presented by Mechanics Hall & 90.5 FM WICN Public Radio Aaron and the Lord is the new venture of Aaron Perrino (the voice of the Sheila Divine, […]

Worcester Public Library: Burncoat Branch

Glass Cup Decorating

Decorate a clear glass cup with different types of vinyl decorations to make the perfect holiday gift... or keep for yourself! Ages 12-17.

Technocopia

Technocopia Open Hack (our open house, every Thursday!)

Starting in April 2022 Open Hack is back! Every Thursday night  from 7-9 PM. What is "Open Hack"? What? Open Hacks are a free, open house event where members (and non-members too!) can come to the space to work on their projects alongside other people working on projects. Why? Because […]

Worcester Historical Museum

Worcester Chamber Music Society: Season of Light

Season of Light Friday, Dec. 9 | Worcester Historical Museum @7:30 PM Kick off the winter holidays bathed in the light of days past. Music by Bach, Corelli, and Telemann brings a warm glow to our annual holiday Baroque concert and other festive selections add a few sparks of their […]

JMAC

Winter Warmer

Come to the JMAC on 12/9 to enjoy a night of artistic expression! Performances Include: Scenes from Mary Darling's newest work in progress "The Translator" featuring Kayla Schenk, Madeline Falcone, Kyle Hargrove, Patrick Bracken, Ed Humprhies, Tim Nichols, and Chandra Watts Stand-up by the Wootenanny comics Shaun Connolly and Bryan […]

Worcester Public Library

Baby Bounce

Introduce your baby to reading books with stories, action rhymes, fingerplays, and songs, and lots of snuggling. Designed especially for them! You’re invited to stay for play/social time after the program. Registration is required as space is limited; sign-up at mywpl.org. Date/Time: Fridays @ 10:00 AM December 2, 9, 16, […]

Want to See More Events?

To see all the events in the Worcester area from our trusted partners, click here.

Planning a Downtown Event?

Check out the events supplies and services available to you here.

Need Help Submitting an Event on Our Events Calendar?

  1. Go to the discovercentralma.org website and scroll to bottom of page
  2. To only enter events into the calendar and not become a Discover Central MA member, click Already a member? Login to your account
  3. Fill out the information in English to Create an Account and click Create Account
  4. You will then be directed to a page where you can post events
  5. Select Manage My Events to enter events into the calendar
  6. Click Create Event button
  7. Enter the name in English and dates of your event and select Create Event & Continue
  8. Add in all event details in English and an image that is under 690 pixels
  9. When finished, check the box that says Request addition to the Downtown Worcester Calendar
  10. Click Send to Review

All posted events will be subject to review by the Discover Central Massachusetts and Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District staff prior to approval. Please submit events at least two weeks in advance as it can take up to 7-9 days for your event to appear on our events calendar. Please review event guidelines HERE.