Andover Center for History & Culture

Join us for live Santa Story Time! Holiday snack and a craft at 6:00 before Santa makes his grand entrance at 6:30. Santa will read aloud, "Twas The Night Before Christmas." Picture taking with Santa after the story. 
Registration limited to 25 children. Please pay for children only (per child). Pajamas welcome!
Due to space limitations, 2 adults per family group. Thank you! 
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Local Event: Santa Story Time - 12/16/2025

Essex County

Andover

Massachusetts

Santa Story Time - 12/16/2025

Join us for live Santa Story Time! Holiday snack and a craft at 6:00 before Santa makes his grand entrance at 6:30. Santa will...

Join us for live Santa Story Time! Snack and a craft at 6:00 before Santa makes his grand entrance at 6:30. Santa will read aloud, "Twas The Night Before Christmas." Picture taking with Santa after the story. 
Registration limited to 25 children. Please pay for children only (per child). Pajamas welcome!
Due to space limitations, 2 adults per family group. Thank you!
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Local Event: Santa Story Time 12/17/2025

Santa Story Time 12/17/2025

Join us for live Santa Story Time! Snack and a craft at 6:00 before Santa makes his grand entrance at 6:30. Santa will read...

Oak & Iron Brewing Co.

🎄 Holiday Trivia with Acorn Trivia at Oak &amp; Iron Brewing 🎄


📅 Date: Tuesday, December 17th
⏰ Time: 6:30–8:30pm
📍 Location: Oak &amp; Iron Brewing Co.

Join us for a festive night of fun as Acorn Trivia returns to The Oak with a holiday-themed trivia showdown! Bring your friends, grab a beer, and test your seasonal knowledge—from classic movies and music to traditions and holiday history.

Ugly sweaters, holiday spirit, and big laughs are all highly encouraged.&nbsp;Come early to grab a seat and a drink—trivia kicks off at 6:30pm sharp!



We can’t wait to celebrate the season with you! 🎅🎄❄️

Local Event: Acorn Trivia: Happy Holidays!

Acorn Trivia: Happy Holidays!

🎄 Holiday Trivia with Acorn Trivia at Oak & Iron Brewing 🎄


📅 Date: Tuesday, December 17th
⏰ Time: 6:30–8:30pm
📍 Location: Oak...

J. Everett Collins Center for the Performing Arts

Celebrate the start of the holiday season with Dance Prism Ballet’s sparkling production of The Nutcracker! From the glittering Christmas tree to the enchanted Land of Sweets, this beloved ballet brings Tchaikovsky’s music, breathtaking costumes, and the joy of the season to life. Perfect for audiences of all ages — a heartwarming holiday outing filled with music, magic, and memories. Don’t miss this opportunity to see a beloved holiday classic right in your community at the J. Everett Collins Center for three performances only on December 20 at 2:30 and 6:30 and December 21 at 2:30 pm. Following each performance, audience members are invited to a special photo opportunity with Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy — the perfect holiday keepsake!
Visit <a href="https://www.danceprism.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.danceprism.com</a> , for tickets and more information, including additional Massachusetts performance dates and locations. For group rates (10+), send an inquiry&nbsp;to <a href="mailto:danceprism.groupsales@gmail.com" target="_blank">danceprism.groupsales@gmail.com</a> .

Local Event: The Nutcracker presented by Dance Prism Ballet

The Nutcracker presented by Dance Prism Ballet

Celebrate the start of the holiday season with Dance Prism Ballet’s sparkling production of The Nutcracker! From the glittering...

You better not pout, Santa is coming to Oak &amp;&nbsp;Iron Brewing! Bring the whole family - kids and pups included - for a festive afternoon with the big guy from 1:30-3:30pm on Saturday December 20th. Grab a beer, snap a photo and enjoy the holiday cheer in the taproom 🎅🏻

Local Event: Santa at The Oak

Santa at The Oak

You better not pout, Santa is coming to Oak & Iron Brewing! Bring the whole family - kids and pups included - for a festive...

Make a little holiday magic at Santa's Cookie Workshop! Join us on Sunday, December 21st for a festive, family-friendly event packed with Christmas cheer. The kids will enjoy hands-on holiday cookie decorating, receive a special gift straight from the North Pole, and get to take photos with Santa! Parents can relax with seasonal drinks and bites available for purchase while the kids create their holiday masterpieces.

Choose from two session times — 11 AM or 1 PM — and let the holiday magic begin! Tickets are just $24.99 per child.

Local Event: Santa’s Cookie Workshop at 34 Park 

Santa’s Cookie Workshop at 34 Park 

Make a little holiday magic at Santa's Cookie Workshop! Join us on Sunday, December 21st for a festive, family-friendly event...

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Local Event: Protecting Your Home, Wealth & Family in 2026: What Every Homeowner Needs to Know!

Protecting Your Home, Wealth & Family in 2026:...

Let’s make 2026 the year of smart moves, strong decisions, and new possibilities!
 
Whether you’re planning to:
🏡 Sell your...

Protecting Your Home, Wealth & Family in 2026: What Every Homeowner Needs to Know!

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston-Andover

Start off the year strong at the Kanto Card Show, now hosted at a NEW venue the DoubleTree Hotel in Andover, MA!
 A full day packed with buying, selling, and trading across 80+ tables of Pokémon, other TCGs, and collectibles! We’re welcoming 2026 with even more heat! New vendors, rare finds, and the same amazing energy that keeps this hobby thriving. Whether you’re here to make trades, buy grails, or just hang out with fellow collectors, this is the place to be! 📅 Date: January 17th, 2026 📍 Location: DoubleTree Hotel 🏠 Address: 123 Old River Rd, Andover, MA 01810 ⏰ Time: 9:00AM – 4:00PM 💵 Admission: $5 (Kids 12yrs under free) 🍕 Food &amp; refreshments available on site

All TCGs welcome! Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic, One Piece, Lorcana. If you can collect it, you’ll find it here. Come celebrate the start of a new collecting year with us! Fresh trades, familiar faces, and that unmatched card show energy! 📲 Follow for updates: <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/kantocardshow/?hl=en">@kantocardshow</a> | <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/powrcollectibles/?hl=en">@powrcollectibles</a> 📧 Contact: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:kantocardshow@gmail.com">kantocardshow@gmail.com</a>

Local Event: Kanto Card Show

Kanto Card Show

Start off the year strong at the Kanto Card Show, now hosted at a NEW venue the DoubleTree Hotel in Andover, MA!
 A full day...

Larcom Theatre

Prepare to be transported back to the vibrant 1970s as New York City’s premier ABBA tribute band, Mamma Mania! brings the classic hits of one of pop music's most iconic groups to life. With their dazzling costumes, flawless harmonies, and captivating stage presence, this tribute captures the essence of ABBA’s unforgettable sound. 

From "Dancing Queen" to "Mamma Mia," fans will enjoy a night filled with nostalgia from a stellar cast of musicians! Performers include current or former touring members of: Mamma Mia - Official North American Tour, Marc Martel’s Queen Extravaganza, INXS, Britney Spears, Rob Thomas, The Weeknd and many more! Mamma Mania! pays homage to ABBA's legacy, celebrating the timeless melodies and uplifting lyrics that have charmed listeners for generations.

Local Event: Mamma Mania! ABBA Tribute

Beverly

Mamma Mania! ABBA Tribute

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Rebels, America’s premiere Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band, focus on capturing the authentic sounds and spirit of the legendary music of Tom Petty. Rather than relying on impersonations, they channel decades of experience into energetic performances that bring Petty’s music to life.

Their setlist spans the entire Tom Petty catalog, including fan-favorite hits like "Free Fallin’," "American Girl," "I Won’t Back Down," "Learning to Fly," "Mary Jane’s Last Dance," and "Refugee." With no gimmicks—just pure rock and roll played with intensity and heart—Rebels deliver the music the way it is meant to be experienced.

Do not miss this unforgettable night celebrating one of rock’s greatest icons!

Local Event: Rebels – A Tom Petty Tribute

Rebels – A Tom Petty Tribute

Rebels, America’s premiere Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band, focus on capturing the authentic sounds and spirit of...

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Saturday, December 20

The Nutcracker presented by Dance Prism Ballet

DEC

20

9:00 AM

J. Everett Collins Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Shawsheen Rd, Andover, MA

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