Get Out to Celebrate Christmas
Have lunch with the community for free on Christmas Day.
Christmas Day Dinner
Where/When: Green Street Baptist Church, 179 Green St., Melrose/Sunday, Dec. 25 at 12:30 p.m.
Why go? Take your family to the temple to partake in a convivial meal with members of Temple Beth Shalom and First Baptist Church. While reservations are not required, they are seriously encouraged. To reserve a spot or arrange for transportation, please call the Melrose Council on Aging, 781-665-4304.
FREE
Somerville Winter Farmers Market
Where/When: The Center for Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Ave., Somerville/Saturday, Dec. 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Why go? On Christmas Eve, buy fresh bread, locally produced honey, cheese, apples and vegetables, wine and other food.
FREE
Sea Dog Brew's Ugly Christmas Sweater Party
Where/When: Sea Dog Brew Pub, 230 Mishawum Road, Woburn/Friday, Dec. 23, from 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Why go? Wear your ugliest Christmas sweater, drink Applehead beer and down pub fare. There will be live music and drawings for prizes.
FREE
Stoneham Theatre presents Sister’s Christmas Catechism
Where/When: Stoneham Theatre, 395 Main St., Stoneham/Friday, Dec. 23 at 7 p.m.
Why go? Learn and laugh about Catholic holiday traditions.
Cost: $44-$48 for regular admission; students get in for $20
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Services at First Congregational Church
Where/When: First Congregational Church, UCC 121 W Foster St., Melrose/5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 24; 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 25.
Why go? Take part in the original Christmas tradition.
FREE
There is also a 7 p.m. Christmas Eve service at Green Street Baptist Church, a 10:30 a.m. Christmas Day service at the Melrose Church of Christ, among many other events at religious institutions in Melrose.