Photo: Sean Browne/courtesy of Zoo New England Bask in the warm glow of seasonal displays at these yuletide destinations Magic of Lights: Enjoy a drive-through holiday lights experience

 Get in the spirit of the season with the triumphant return of these stage spectaculars Boston Ballet’s The Nutcracker: The widely lauded iteration of the classic tale by E.T.A.

 Impress your friends and family by ordering these delicious take-out-only holiday feasts from some of Boston’s top tables. We won’t tell. The Smoke Shop BBQ: Get a down-home, slow-cooke

 Take the work out of the holiday feast by partaking in turkey and more at these beloved Boston area eateries on November 25 Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse: From 11 a.m.–8 p.m.

A longstanding Hub tradition continues on December 2 with the Boston Common Tree Lighting

 Whether spooky, silly or savory, these spirited seasonal events are sure to please Jerusha’s Halloween Ball: The historic, non-profit Wayside Inn in Sudbury hosts this charity soiree

Photo: Leise Jones/courtesy of GBCVB One of the many traditions interrupted by you-know-what was the 2020 edition of the venerable Head of the Charles Regatta, the world’s largest rowing c

Photo: courtesy of Trillium Brewing Seasonal beer gardens around the Boston area may be winding down soon as the weather cools, yet the past few months have seen a few faves from around Eastern M