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Holiday Happenings 2022

By Ashley Kazijian
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And with that, comes many wonderful experiences waiting to be had. Grab your hot cocoa (or cup of cheer!) and get ready to hit one of the many intown and/or local events that are guaranteed to make your spirits bright. Don’t forget to check out the interactive maps for sledding and Christmas light viewing to add that extra bit of holiday magic to your season! 
Several of the events listed below require registration/ticket purchase prior to the event- please visit the event webpage to complete this process. 
Polar Express Extravaganza 
Bellingham Public Library 
Saturday December 3rd, 5-6:30 p.m.
online registration required, please visit the Library’s online calendar of events to register
*free event 
Holiday Yarn Wreath Making 
Bellingham Public Library 
Monday December 12th, 6-8 p.m. 
online registration required, please visit the Library’s online calendar of events to register
*free event 
Winter Candyland Christmas Fair at St. Blaise Parish
Located in the parish hall on 1158 S Main St, Bellingham
Saturday December 10th, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
*free event 
Bellingham Police Department’s ‘Munchkins with Santa’ 
30 Blackstone Street, Bellingham
Saturday December 3rd, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
*free event 
BHS Op-Grad Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair 
Located in the High School at 60 Blackstone Street, Bellingham
Saturday December 3rd, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
*free event 
Bellingham Senior Center
If you are a member of the BESG (Bellingham Elder Service Group), please note the venue for the Christmas Party (Saturday December 10th) and the New Year’s Eve Party (Friday December 30th) has been changed to the VFW Post located at 940 S Main St. in Bellingham.
Winter Wonderland Farm Festival at Fairmount Fruit Farm
885 Lincoln Street, Franklin
Saturday, December 17th at 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
*free event 
Winter Wonderland and the Festival of Illumination at Southwick’s Zoo
2 Southwick Street, Mendon
Now through December 31
Wednesday - Sunday evenings
Closed Monday and Tuesday evenings
Advanced online discount ticket $27/person; Door $32/person at the door 
Bass Pro Santa’s Wonderland
1 Bass Pro Drive, Foxboro
November 5th through December 24th, 2022
Reservations for photo with Santa recommended and can be made online 
*Free photo with Santa
Magic of Lights Drive Through at Gillette Stadium
1 Patriot Place, Foxboro
November 18th through December 31st, 2022 
5-10 p.m. (Closed 11/20-11/21, 12/1, and 12/24-12/25)
Tickets must be purchased online, $23-$40/per vehicle 
Winter Skate at Patriot Place closed for the season due to ongoing construction
Festival of Lights at La Salette Shrine 
947 Park Street, Attleboro 
November 24th through January 31st, 2023 
Illuminated daily from 5-9 p.m. 
*Free admission 
Winter Sledding map
For a list of local spots to go sledding, please visit https://communitykangaroo.com/sledding/ and search by town. This interactive map can be searched by hill size (large/small) making it a perfect tool to find something for all ages. 
Christmas Lights map
Community Kangaroo also provides an interactive map of local light displays to really get the family in a jolly mood! Please visit https://communitykangaroo.com/lights/ and search by area, load up the car and be on your merry way! 
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