There are so many fun holiday-inspired events and celebrations happening around the Randolph area this year! Each one offers an opportunity to connect with new friends and neighbors, support the community and local artists, and help you get in the holiday spirit.
Friday, November 22 - Tuesday, December 24
2024 Artisan Holiday
Market, Chandler Gallery
71 N Main St, Randolph
This annual month-long artisan market features arts, crafts, jewelry, candles, handmade goods, and so much more from over 60 local makers! Visit Chandler's website for open hours and more info.
Saturday, November 30
FREE family show by No Strings Marionette Company
3 pm, Nov 30, Chandler Center for the Arts
71 N Main St, Randolph
This new and original free family-friendly show, sponsored by a creation grant from The Vermont Arts Council, pairs No Strings Marionette Company with composer Paul Perley. Marionettes, scenery, and musical compositions uniquely created to tell the tale of twins Quill and Foyle, who are about to set out to learn their life purpose. Sometimes the space between what we want and what we should do creates big problems!! The pair’s courage and determination develop connections to the natural world as they uncover layers about themselves they never knew existed.
A 45-minute show will be on Saturday, November 30, starting at 3 pm, followed by a demonstration, Q&A, and meet and greet with the composer, puppeteers, musicians, and puppets—plus a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus from 4-6 pm!
Sunday, December 1
Winter Market by the Rochester Farmer’s Market
10am-3pm, Dec 1, Pierce Hall Community Center
Route 100, Rochester
Organized by the Rochester Farmer’s Market & Exchange along with Pierce Hall Community Center, this annual event features local vendors selling crafts, art, baked goods, holiday décor, hot food, and more.
Free Carol Sing
4pm, Dec 1, Chandler Center for the Arts
71 N Main St, Randolph
Get in the holiday spirit with group carol singing led by members of our area churches. All are welcome!
Friday, December 6
Holiday Art Opening
5-7pm, Dec 6, ART, etc.
26 N Main St, Randolph
Don't miss the opening of a new holiday exhibit at ART, etc., and pick up a few arts and crafts gifts from local artists while you're there!
Christmas Singalong
6pm, Dec 6, Park House
16 Park Row, Rochester
After a successful and well-attended Pub Sing in November, the White River Valley Players are excited to announce a Christmas Singalong as the next “Friday Night Music” event in Rochester/Hancock. Free and open to all, the singalong will take place in the living room at Park House on Friday, December 6, from 6 to 7:30 pm and will feature both traditional Christmas carols and popular songs of the season.
Saturday, December 7
Holiday Book Bazaar
10am-1pm, Dec 7, Kimball Public Library
67 N Main St, Randolph
Browse books and crafts for holiday giving, enter the gift baskets raffle, and join Rachelle in crafting holiday garlands out of natural materials.
Christmas Bazaar
9am-2pm, Dec 7, Our Lady of the Valley Parish
43 Hebard Hill Rd, Randolph
This annual holiday bazaar will feature more than 20 vendors as well as raffles, bake sales, hot food, and ice cream!
RES Holiday Market
9am-1pm, Dec 7, Randolph Elementary School
40 Ayers Brook Rd, Randolph
Shop small and shop local at the Randolph Elementary holiday market, featuring a fine selection of local farm-produced and artist-created gifts and treasures for everyone on your holiday list.
Holiday Craft and Food Sale
9am-2pm, Dec 7, Bethel Town Hall
Main St, Bethel
Come support the Girl Scouts get ready for their trip to Washington, DC! The sale includes not only unique crafts and gifts from local vendors but also to-go meals to take home so you don’t have to cook dinner after all that shopping!
Sunday, December 8
Randolph Singers Holiday Concert, featuring the Chandler Children’s Chorale
4pm, Dec 8, Chandler Center for the Arts
71 N Main St, Randolph
The Randolph Singers’ Holiday Program includes everything from classical music composers, such as Bach and Handel, to traditional holiday tunes, John Lennon, and Paul McCartney. The Singers will be also joined for a short program by the Chandler Children’s Chorale. The concert will conclude with an expanded Christmas carol sing-along. Free admission and donations welcome.
Sip n’ Shop Holiday Craft Market
4-8pm, Dec 8, Clear River Tavern
2614 Route 100, Pittsfield
Browse crafts from local artists while you sip on the holiday beverage of your choosing at the Clear River Tavern!
Thursday, December 12
The Nutcracker by Grand Kyiv Ballet
7pm, Dec 12, Chandler Center for the Arts
71 N Main St, Randolph
Join the Grand Kyiv ballet for "The Nutcracker," an unforgettable journey into a world of dreams, magic, and triumph over evil. The Grand Kyiv Ballet, including the most prestigious ballet dancers from Ukraine, invites you to a heartwarming experience that has thrilled audiences on the world's stages for years. In this enchanting classic tale, a young girl befriends a nutcracker that comes to life on Christmas Eve.
Friday, December 13
Còig: A Celtic Christmas Show
7pm, Dec 13, Chandler Center for the Arts
71 N Main St, Randolph
Cape Breton's Còig brings their Christmas material to the Chandler stage just in time for the holidays.
Krampusnacht: Stories of Light and Dark
7:30pm, Dec 13, Bald Mountain Theater
482 South Main St, Rochester
Looking for something different to usher in the holiday season? Check out Bald Mountain Theater’s annual celebration of light and dark featuring the dark side of Christmas himself, Krampus. Parental advisory: includes scary scenes and adult themes.
Saturday, December 14
Randolph Farmers Market - Holiday Market
9am-2pm, Dec 14, Bethany Church
32 N Main St, Randolph
Organized by the Randolph Farmers Market, the annual holiday market at Bethany Church will feature classic farmers market products such as produce, meat, cheese, and baked goods, as well as pottery, soaps, crochet, quilted items, jams, pickles, photography, handmade jewelry, and more! There will also be a holiday raffle to benefit 2025 children’s activities and a visit from Santa!
Friday, December 20
Annual Homeless Persons Memorial Day Candlelight Vigil
4:30pm, Dec 20, Chandler Center for the Arts
71 N Main St, Randolph
Join with friends and neighbors in front of Chandler for a candlelight vigil to honor and remember those who have experienced homelessness and lost their lives while living on the streets.
Saturday, December 21
Solstice Celebration and Art Supply Swap
10am-5pm, Dec 21, White River Craft Center
50 Randolph Ave, Randolph
Join local artisans for a cozy indoor market at the White River Craft Center featuring art, jewelry, handmade goods, and local wares. The Art Supply Swap will be a giant table full of clean, gently-used arts and craft supplies! Donate items now at White River Craft Center or Black Meadow, or bring your supplies to the event and swap!
Solstice Lantern-Lit Walk
5pm, Dec 21, White River Craft Center
Just as the sun is setting, grab a hot cocoa and follow a musician down lantern-lit Randolph Avenue and Pleasant Street. Begins at White River Craft Center and ends at The Underground.
Make Music Day - in Winter!
4pm-10pm, Dec 21, The Underground
22-24 Pleasant St, Randolph
Come celebrate Make Music winter at The Underground with live music and art! A free event with live streaming made possible by the generous sponsorship of EC Fiber.
Monday, December 23
The Night Before the Night Before Christmas
5:30pm, Dec 23, Rochester School Auditorium
222 South Main St, Rochester
The theme for this year’s free holiday show by the White River Valley Players is “Come in from the Cold”. The show will feature songs, poems, stories, and refreshments to warm us up inside and out and grow our appreciation for new members in our communities. All donations collected will benefit Charlie’s Loft, a short-term emergency housing space above Bethany Church’s parish house in Randolph.