Seasonal & Holidays

Santa Crawl To Raise Money For CASA Project Worcester County

The crawl makes stops throughout the historic Canal District.

WORCESTER, MA — A third annual Santa Crawl will kick off this month, all to raise money for CASA Project Worcester County, which helps advocate for the best interests of youth involved in the child welfare system.

The event, hosted by the Canal District alliance, will be on Dec. 13. All funds will go toward CASA and its yearly fundraising goal of $5,000.

It will begin with a welcome party at White Eagle on Green Street with live music, raffles, and snacks, before heading to the next location.

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Here is a timeline of events:

  • Welcome Party: 1 to 3 PM at White Eagle, 116-120 Green St.
  • Crawl: 3 to 6:30 p.m. at various locations
  • After party: 6:30 p.m. at Mai Tai Sushi and Bar, 69 Green St.

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The crawl stops throughout the historic Canal District, including 107 Tap, 1885 Worcester, American Flatbread, Bay State Brewing Company, Boland’s Irish Pub, El Patron Mexican Restaurant, Shannon’s Irish Ale House, The Banner Bar & Grill, and Wachusett Brew Yard.

Crawlers are invited to wear holiday attire for a chance to win the best costume.

Pre-registration is available online until Dec. 10; after that, tickets will only be sold in person at the Welcome Party. You can find more information here.

“Small businesses are the heartbeat of Worcester, and their participation in this event shows just how deeply they care about the children and families we serve. We’re grateful to see our community turn a fun, festive annual event into significant impact for CASA,” said Julie Bowditch, Executive Director of CASA Project Worcester County.

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