December 20: Coffee & Conversation, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., parents, grandparents, caregivers are invited for coffee, tea, breakfast treats, and adult conversation, FREE childcare provided, sponsored by the Agawam Family & Community Program, meet in the Lower Level of the Agawam Congregational Church, 745 Main St., Agawam, FREE.
December 20: Kidleidoscope, 10:30-11:30 a.m., story, games, and craft with a winter birds theme, geared toward ages 3-6 but siblings and friends welcome, Great Falls Discovery Center, 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, FREE.
December 20: Cookie Decorating Party, 2-6 p.m., all supplies provided, gluten free and vegan options available, all ages welcome, Sunderland Public Library, 20 School St., Sunderland, FREE.
December 20: It's a Wonderful Life Movie Screening, 7 p.m., Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, 14 Castle St., Great Barrington, FREE.
December 21: Swim with Santa, noon - 3 p.m., two session noon-1:30 p.m. OR 1:30-3 p.m., family swim with Santa, crafts, cocoa, popcorn and candy canes, children six years and under require a guardian in the water, registration required -- see link for details, Ludlow Community Center, 91 Claudia's Way, Ludlow. Admission: $10/residents, $12/non-residents.
December 21: Santa Visits the Merry Go Round, 12:30-2:30 p.m., visit with Santa, BYO camera for photos, more, Holyoke Merry Go Round, 221 Appleton St., Holyoke, FREE.
December 21: Learn to Skate Program, 3 -4 p.m., Springfield Police officers teach kids of all ages how to ice skate, BYO bike helmet and gloves, Cyr Arena, Trafton Road, Forest Park, Springfield, FREE (including skate rental).
December 21: A Celtic Nutcracker, 3-5 p.m., presented by Celtic Heels Irish Dance Company of Greenfield, Academy of Music, 274 Main St., Northampton. Tickets: $12-$20/person.
December 21: A Winter Solstice Celebration, 5:30-8:30 p.m., candle-lit trails, music, bonfire, kids crafts, more, Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary, 127 Combs Road, Easthampton, FREE.
December 22: Family Swim, 4-5 p.m., all ages welcome, ages 6 and under must have accompanying adult in the water with them, all children must have an adult on premises, lifeguard on duty, Wilderness Experiences, 526 College Highway, Southwick. Admission: $6/person (Cash or Check ONLY).
December 22: First Light Hanukkah Celebration, 4-6:30 p.m., storytelling, puppeteer, menorah lighting, foods, more, Springfield Jewish Community Center, 1160 Dickinson St., Springfield, FREE.
Through December 23: Santa's Trains, 4-8 p.m., huge display of model trains, visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus, cookies and cocoa, Look Park, 300 North Main St., Florence, FREE (hay ride through the park to see lights display is an additional $5/person).
Through December 23: Santa at Mittenague Park, visit with Santa and BYO camera for a photo, M-F 5:30-7:30 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 2:30-4 p.m. and 5:30-7:30 p.m., Santa's House, Route 20 entrance to Mitteangue Park, West Springfield, FREE.
Through December 29: Winterfest & Tunnel of Lights, 5-9 p.m., weekends, trolley rides, holiday lights displays, model train setups, visit with Santa, Connecticut Trolley Museum, 58 North Road, East Windsor, CT. Admission: $15/adults, $11/children, $4/kids 3 and under.
Through January 1: Winter Wonderland Light Display, 4-9 p.m., drive through light display, Look Park, 300 N. Main St., Florence, FREE (donations gratefully accepted).
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