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  • City of Fall River Tree Lighting Celebration

    Fall River Government Center 1 Government Ctr, Fall River, MA

    Kick off the holiday season with us at Government Center for a magical evening the whole family will enjoy! This free community event, proudly sponsored by BayCoast Bank, will take place on Saturday, December 6th from 3–6PM.  Festivities include: DJ & Holiday MusicHot Chocolate & Food TrucksGames & CraftsStory Time with the Fall River LibraryFace Painting & Balloon TwistersAnd so much more!  The highlight of the evening—our official tree lighting—will take place between 5:00–5:15PM. Don’t miss this festive moment as we light up downtown and welcome the holiday season together! Bring your family, friends, and holiday spirit for an evening of joy, community, and celebration.  Location: Fall River Government Center Date & Time: Saturday, December 6th | 3–6PM Free & Open to the Public

  • Cookies and Cocoa

    Fall River Carousel 5 Water St, Fall River

    Saturday, December 6th is a full day of Fall River holiday festivities! Finish the celebration with a magical evening at the Fall River Carousel—joined by Santa, Mrs. Claus, and Red Oak Hospitality’s very own holiday mascots, Holly & Jolly! 1 PMCity Christmas Parade 3–6 PMCity Tree Lighting 5–8 PMCookies & Cocoa Warm up inside with complimentary cookies and hot cocoa, festive music, holiday photo moments, and cheerful Christmas Celebrities! It’s truly the perfect way to wrap up a Fall River Holiday Celebration—warm treats & bright lights!

  • Post Scarcity Sculpture Exhibition

    Post Scarcity Sculpture Exhibition

    Fall River Museum of Contemporary Art 44 Troy Street, Fall River, MA, United States

    October 10th - January 25th, 2025 Hours: Friday-Sunday, 12-5pm 44 Troy St, Fall River, MA Free & Open to the Public Featuring work by: Alex Tum, Karyn Nakamura, Serena Chang, and Hanna Umin.Post Scarcity Sculpture at FR MoCA gathers four artists—Alex Tum, Karyn Nakamura, Serena Chang, and Hanna Umin—whose practices operate as Futique Agents, working in the field of Art with material residue and technological detritus in a post-prophetic tense. Post Scarcity, the conceptual ground of the exhibition, names a politics that imagines an end to artificial scarcity enforced by capital, envisioning a condition where technological development and collective organization liberate human and non-human energies from cycles of deprivation.  In this exhibition, sculpture is redefined through soldered brass, cast plaster, resin, foam, computational circuits, video systems, and found refuse. The show centers a biomechanical site where the synaptic future and the industrial past converge. These objects function as future antiques, coded with fragments of war material, biological trace, and machinic residue, at once evidentiary and prophetic. Post Scarcity Sculpture frames these works as Futique Agents of a holistic informational shift, revealing how surplus, waste, and neural invention together constitute the emergent matter of social and aesthetic revolution. This exhibition has […]

  • Christmas with the Bordens

    Christmas with the Bordens

    This December, the Lizzie Borden House invites you to a holiday celebration unlike any other. Experience Christmas as the Bordens themselves once knew it, complete with warm cider, cocoa, and fresh-baked cookies. Get tickets Fridays & Saturdays in December | 6 PM Take a photo with Father Christmas and delight in the sounds of cheerful holiday caroling. Feeling brave? Add on a special basement experience where we’ll share chilling tales of the dark side of Christmas. Book your spot(s) and step into the magic of Christmas inside America’s most haunted house.

  • Polar Express Christmas Spectacular

    Bristol Community College Arts Center 777 Elsbree St, Fall River, MA, United States

    Step aboard the magic and wonder of The Polar Express as On Stage Theatrical Productions brings this beloved holiday story to life on stage. Adapted from the cherished book and classic film, this heartwarming production follows the journey of a young child who boards a mysterious train bound for the North Pole on Christmas Eve. Along the way, audiences are treated to unforgettable characters, lively music, breathtaking choreography, and timeless lessons about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas. The performance will feature: Spectacular Ensemble Cast – talented young performers from On Stage’s Theater and Dance Departments. Memorable Musical Numbers – blending traditional holiday favorites with dynamic original arrangements. Captivating Storytelling – complete with magical staging, festive costumes, and engaging direction to bring the North Pole to life. Special Highlights – the Conductor’s call to “All Aboard!”, the arrival at Santa’s village, and the heartwarming message that “The bell still rings for all who truly believe.” This production is perfect for families, children, and anyone who treasures the joy of the holiday season. Join us as we celebrate the magic of Christmas with an unforgettable theatrical experience that will leave every audience member believing in the spirit of the season. […]

  • Get Lucky LIVE (live music)

    Primo on Water Street 36 Water Street, Fall River, MA, United States

    Get Lucky Live! at Primo on Water Street8pm-12am21+ Event - Proper Dress RequiredNo Cover!After Dark Food Menu 10pm-12am

  • Mrs. Claus Has Menopause: Live Reading and Dance Party

    Canned Heat Craft Beer Co. 52 Ferry Street, Fall River, MA, United States

    Get ready for a holiday event like no other! Mrs. Claus is taking the stage for a live narration of “Mrs. Claus Has Menopause,” the hilariously honest book by Bobbie Hinman that explores hot flashes, mood swings, sugar cravings, and all the festive chaos of midlife. Join us Saturday, December 6th with the reading starting around 8:30! After storytime, the magic only gets wilder… Send in the Dancing Snowmen!We are wrapping up the night with a holiday dance party! DJ Dan Mac from Mac Attack Entertainment is keeping the beat all night! It’s festive, funny, a little spicy—and absolutely unforgettable. This is a true after dinner treat! Join us for a night where laughter meets holiday cheer… and maybe a hot flash or two. No tickets necessary! Seating is open and available first come first served!

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