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Central Massachusetts Events: Oct 2026 to Mar 2027

14 events and attractions in the Central Massachusetts region are confirmed on the organizers’ own pages, from Oct 24, 2026 to Mar 4, 2027. Prices, hours and rules below are quoted from those pages and dated; anything an organizer has not published says “not published” rather than a guess. Towns covered include Worcester, Sturbridge, Princeton and Boylston. Next up: Mania: The ABBA Tribute at The Hanover Theatre, Oct 24, 2026.

Central Massachusetts events by date

Event Where Dates Hours Price (as published) Notes
Mania: The ABBA Tribute at The Hanover Theatre Worcester Oct 24, 2026 7:30 pm See event site Not published
Wachusett Mountain AppleFest (second weekend) Princeton Oct 24, 2026 to Oct 25, 2026 10:00 am-5:00 pm $18 adults, $13 juniors, children 5 and under free (day-of); Sunday guided summit hike plus skyride $36 adult/$29 junior No dogs (service animals only); no coolers
Wachusett Mountain BooFest Princeton Oct 31, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 11:00 am-3:00 pm $14 adults, $11 juniors, children 5 and under free (day-of); 50% off in family-friendly costume or with own pumpkin, bought in person No dogs (service animals only); no coolers
Whose Live Anyway? at The Hanover Theatre Worcester Oct 31, 2026 7:30 pm (about 90 minutes) $82 or $92 including fees All ages; may include some PG-13 language
The Bodyguard at The Hanover Theatre Worcester Nov 6, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026 Fri Nov 6 7:30 pm; Sat Nov 7 2:00 and 7:30 pm; Sun Nov 8 1:00 and 6:30 pm $55 to $108 including all fees Recommended for ages 12 and up
After Hours: Roar! at Worcester Art Museum Worcester Nov 20, 2026 7:00-9:00 pm $25 general public; free for members Age limit not published
Night Lights at New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill Boylston Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 4:00-10:00 pm daily Adults $26 standard / $29 peak; seniors 65+ $23 / $26; children 4-12 $16 / $19; 3 and under free but ticket required Child tiers ages 4-12; dog policy not published
Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village Sturbridge Nov 27, 2026 to Dec 27, 2026 2:00-8:00 pm (Candlelight Thursdays Dec 10 and 17: 4:00-8:00 pm); dates Nov 27-29, Dec 4-6, 10-13, 17-20, 23, 26, 27 Candlelight Thursdays $12 per person; other base prices not published (buy online by Nov 26 to save); public sale opens Oct 28 Youth pricing for 17 and under; service animals only; free parking
46th Annual Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops Concert at Mechanics Hall Worcester Dec 12, 2026 8:00 pm $71.33 floor table seating (tables seat 10), $55.56 balcony, including fees Balcony not elevator accessible; no age note
Cara Brindisi: 5th Annual Winter Solstice Concert at Mechanics Hall Worcester Dec 18, 2026 7:30-9:15 pm See event site Not published
The Hanover Theatre: Cirque Alice Worcester Jan 29, 2027 to Jan 31, 2027 7:30 pm per listing (Main Stage); Hanover Theatre See event site Not published
THT Rep: Hedwig and The Angry Inch at the Hanover Theatre BrickBox Worcester Feb 3, 2027 to Feb 21, 2027 Run opens Wed Feb 3 at 7:00 pm; BrickBox (JMAC) See event site Listed age 13+
The Hanover Theatre: Water for Elephants Worcester Feb 26, 2027 to Feb 28, 2027 Fri-Sun 7:30 pm per listing (Main Stage); Hanover Theatre See event site Listed age 8+
Ballet Hispanico New York: CARMEN.maquia at the Hanover Theatre Worcester Mar 4, 2027 Thu Mar 4 7:30 pm (Main Stage); student matinee 10:00 am same day (Grades 4-12) See event site Evening show listed age 8+

Each event name links to the organizer’s page. Last checked 2026-10-19. Confirm the date and ticket price there before you go, because organizers change both.

Frequently asked questions

How were these events checked?

Each row was read on the organizer’s or venue’s own page, not copied from a listings site. The link in the first column is that page and the check date is in the log. See our editorial standards and verification log.

What if a price says “not published”?

It means the organizer’s page did not show a price when we looked, often because tickets sit behind a booking widget. We leave it blank instead of guessing; use the event link to see current prices.

What is the next event in the Central Massachusetts region?

Mania: The ABBA Tribute at The Hanover Theatre, Oct 24, 2026, in Worcester. Dates shift, so use the link in the table.

Where do I report a wrong date or price?

Use the contact page. Corrections are logged on our corrections page.

Events in other Massachusetts regions

Sources

Cite this page: It's Massachusetts, “Central Massachusetts Events: Oct 2026 to Mar 2027”, itsmassachusetts.com/central-massachusetts-events/ (updated ). By the It's Massachusetts editorial team. Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page; data and tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.