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This Month:

LaSalette Lights
People from all over New England visit Attleboro’s LaSalette Shrine each holiday season for the beautiful Christmas Festival of Lights. Opening Thanksgiving evening, Nov. 26, and running through Jan. 3, this event features hundreds of thousands of glimmering lights. Visitors also enjoy a Christmas market, live entertainment and more. Free admission. Visit www.lasalette-shrine.org.

Monty Python Performance
Foster’s Swamp Meadow Community presents the comedy “Monty Python’s Quest for the Holy Grail,” Dec. 4-6 and 11-13 at Capt. Isaac Paine Auditorium. Shows start at 7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. on Sundays. Admission: $10; $5, students and seniors. Maximum price per family is $50. Visit www.swampmeadow.org.

Holiday Open House
Celebrate the holiday season the weekend of Dec. 5 and 6 at Boston’s Old South Meeting House. From 10 a.m.-4 p.m., enjoy a variety of family activities, including crafts, performances and more. Free admission. Visit www.oldsouthmeetinghouse.org.

Festival of Trees
Through Dec. 5, visit the Gardner Museum Wednesdays through Sundays for the Festival of Trees. View more than 100 Christmas trees, dollhouses, gift baskets and more, and enter to win the beautiful items on display. Admission: $3; free for children when accompanied by an adult. Visit wwww.thegardnermuseum.org.

Leominster Winter Stroll
Celebrate the season in downtown Leominster at the Winter Stroll, Sat., Dec. 5, 2 -5p.m. There will be craft projects, live entertainment, a parade and visits with Santa. After the Stroll, stick around for the mayor’s tree lighting ceremony. Free admission (activity fees may vary). Visit www.leominsterevents.com.

Candy Land Tournament
Get ready for a morning of fun at the Fifth Annual Candy Land Tournament, taking place Sat., Dec. 5, 10 a.m., at Quincy Market in Boston. In addition to games, there will be live music, snacks and more! Money benefits “Pitching in for Kids” charity. Admission: $5 donation. Visit www.faneuilhallmarketplace.com.

Holiday Sale at Courthouse Center
Visit West Kingston’s Courthouse Center for the Arts the weekend of Dec. 5 and 6 for the 19th annual ArtCraft sale. Work from 32 local artists will be available for purchase at the event, which runs from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. AAA members save $1 off the price of admission when they show their AAA card. Admission (with card): $2. Visit www.courthousearts.org.

Federal Hill Holiday Stroll
Providence’s Federal Hill neighborhood celebrates the season on Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. with the Holiday Stroll on Atwells Ave. Enjoy horse-and-buggy rides, refreshments and more. There will be a tree lighting at 4 p.m. Free admission. Visit www.providencefederalhill.com.

Holiday Parade
Capping off Falmouth’s Holidays-by-the-Sea Weekend, the 46th Annual Christmas Parade rings in the rest of the holiday season. Taking place Dec. 6 at noon, the parade starts at the Falmouth Mall, winds down Main Street, and continues to the Village Green. Watch festive floats, marching bands, and a familiar holiday character or two! Free admission. Visit www.falmouthchamber.com.

Lights, Camera, Action!
Enjoy free admission and family fun the second Friday of each month at the Smith College Museum of Art in Northampton. On Dec. 11, visit the museum’s lower level from 4 to 6 p.m. and learn about video art, a popular trend in contemporary art. Visit www.smith.edu/artmuseum.

RISD Alumni Holiday Sale
Get your holiday shopping done and support local artists at the same time at the RISD Alumni Holiday Art Sale, taking place Dec. 12, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at Providence’s R.I. Convention Center. Choose from thousands of works, ranging from classic to quirky. Admission: $7; free for children under 14 and current RISD students. Visit www.risd.edu.

“Make Your Mark!”
Readers of all ages know Peter H. Reynolds for his cover illustrations of beloved books like Judy Blume’s “Fudge” series. See Reynolds’ watercolor works at the Danforth Museum’s exhibit “Make Your Mark!” Running now through Dec. 13 at the art museum, located in Framingham, this exhibit will bring out the artist in everyone. AAA members save $1 off a single adult admission. Admission (with card): $9; $8, seniors and students; free for children under 17. Visit www.danforthmuseum.org.

“Make Your Mark!”
Readers of all ages know Peter H. Reynolds for his cover illustrations of beloved books like Judy Blume’s “Fudge” series. See Reynolds’ watercolor works, and design illustrations of your own, at the Danforth Museum’s exhibit “Make Your Mark!” Running now through Dec. 13 at the art museum, located in Framingham, this exhibit will bring out the artist in everyone. AAA members save $1 off a single adult admission. Admission (with card): $9; $8, seniors and students; free for children under 17. Visit www.danforthmuseum.org.

Winter Concert
Enjoy an evening of classical music at the Great Woods Chamber Orchestra Winter Concert. The show, which features works from Bach, Brahms and Mendelssohn, takes place Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m., at Wheaton College’s Cole Chapel. Admission: $10; $5, students and seniors. Family admission package also available for $15 per family. Visit www.wheatoncollege.edu.

Merry Marionettes
Looking for a fun school-vacation week activity for the kids? Visit Boston’s JFK Presidential Library & Museum 10:30 a.m., Dec. 29, for a performance of “The Dragon King.” This elaborate marionette show is based on a Chinese folktale. Free admission. Reservations required. Visit www.jfklibrary.org.
Christmas in Newport
Enjoy festivities throughout December as part of Newport’s Christmas celebration. From concerts to crafts, sightseeing to storytelling, there are dozens of fun events, many of which are free or under $10 a person. Visit www.christmasinnewport.org.

A Whale of an Exhibit
View four centuries of artwork at the New Bedford Whaling Museum’s “Classic Whaling Prints” exhibit. Running through Dec. 31, the exhibit includes works from North America, Europe and Asia. From ceramics to lithographs, paintings to scrimshaw, the collection encompasses a wide range of artistic media. Admission: $10; $9 seniors & students; $6 ages 6-14; free Dec. 5. Visit www.whalingmuseum.org.

“The Perfect Fit”
Did you know Brockton was the world’s original shoe capital. Relive the city’s heritage at the Fuller Craft Museum’s exhibit “The Perfect Fit – Shoes Tell Stories,” running through Jan. 3. Admission: $8; $5 seniors & students; free under age 12 and for everyone 5-9 p.m. Wed. Visit www.fullercraft.org.

Candid Cameras
Explore more than a century of cameras and photography equipment at the Fitchburg Art Museum. The display, featuring everything from Baby Brownies to Instamatics, is part of the museum’s “Point, Click, Shoot” exhibit, running now through Jan. 3. AAA members get two admissions for the price of one when they show their AAA card. Admission: $7; $5, seniors, students; free for children under 12. Visit www.fitchburgartmuseum.org.

Winter Watercolors
Visit Duxbury’s Art Complex Museum now through Jan. 17 for the New England Watercolor Society Regional Show. The show joins the Art Complex’s other amazing collections, featuring everything from early American furniture to current local artists’ work. Museum is open Wednesdays through Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Free admission. Visit www.artcomplex.org.


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Ongoing

Boston Frog Pond
It’s that time again – ice skating has returned to the Boston Frog Pond. Glide (or wobble) across the ice with family and friends. Admission: $4; free for children 13 and under. Skate rental: $8; $5, children 13 and under. Visit www.bostoncommonfrogpond.org.

Puppet Showplace Theatre
For more than 30 years, Brookline’s Puppet Showplace Theatre has entertained families with fun fairytale performances. Shows include “Rumpelstiltskin,” “Woodland Cinderella” and more. Reservations recommended. Admission: $10. Visit www.puppetshowplace.org.

River Bend Canal Walk
Take a self-guided walk or hike on paths along sections of the Blackstone River Canal, which date back to the early 19th century and were restored and turned into a State Park. The park offers canoe access, picnic areas and great spots to view wildlife. Free. Visit www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/central/blst.htm.

Puppet Showplace Theatre
For more than 30 years, Brookline’s Puppet Showplace Theatre has entertained families with fun fairytale performances. Shows include “Rumpelstiltskin,” “Woodland Cinderella” and more. Reservations recommended. Admission: $10. Visit www.puppetshowplace.org.

River Bend Canal Walk
Take a self-guided walk or hike on paths along sections of the Blackstone River Canal, which date back to the early 19th century and were restored and turned into a State Park. The park offers canoe access, picnic areas and great spots to view wildlife. Free. Visit www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/central/blst.htm.

South Shore Science
Visit Norwell’s South Shore Science Center for a day of hands-on learning and fun. Come face-to-face with frogs and turtles, or visit the tropical greenhouse. AAA members save $1 off adult admission and 50 cents off child admission when they show their AAA card. Admission (with AAA card): $4; $3, seniors; $2.50 children 2-15; free for children under 2. Visit www.ssnsc.org.

Up and Away
You’ll see more than birds at the Norman Bird Sanctuary in Middletown. Wildlife abounds along the seven miles of hiking trails in a 325-acre wildlife refuge. There are special programs for children and groups. Trail fee: $5; $2, children. Visit www.normanbirdsanctuary.org.
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