Holiday Happenings 2026
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About this event
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Kick off the holiday season with a full day of festive fun for the whole family. Free with museum admission!
Highlights
Meet the Grinch, 11:30 am-3:30pm
Snap a holiday pic with the curmudgeon.
Three Wise Men, 1-3 pm
The Three Wise Men are a funky, jazzy, Christmas-y brass trio from Western Massachusetts.
Giant Bubbles with Mr. Vinny, 1-4 pm
Chase and pop giant bubbles. Weather permitting.
Roaming Railroad, 1-4 pm
All aboard for some festive fun. Line closes at 3:30 Weather permitting.
Ongoing Activities
Mt. Crumpit Derby, 10:30 am-4 pm
Make a sleigh to help the Grinch get down Mt. Crumpit as quickly and safely as possible!
Holiday Cracker, 12-4 pm
Create a popping gift to ring in the holidays.
Grinch and Friends Ornaments, 1-4 pm
Create an ornament inspired by the greener, mean one and other residents of Who-ville.
‘Gingerbread’ Super City, 12-4 pm
Color your own paper gingerbread comic building to create a Super Hero city!
Part of Grinchmas, sponsored by M&T Bank, Wolf and Company, P.C., New England Public Media, and the Republican.
Location
Springfield Museums, 21 Edwards Street, Springfield
Listed by Springfield Museums. Details can change — check the official page before you go.