Thursday through Sunday, November 23-December 30 WinterLights at Naumkeag, a National Historic Landmark and gilded age mansion owned by The Trustees (413) 298-3239  thetrustees.org/winterlights” Premiering this holiday season, the garden at one of our most popular historic homes, will be illuminated with thousands of shimmering holiday lights and designed light installations. Each weekend features performances and activities for the whole family, from the young to the young at heart. Special guests, live music, children’s activities and more, so you can return throughout the season to enjoy new experiences in the illuminated gardens each weekend. Enter and see the gardens as you never have before. You will become immersed in the twinkling lights as you stroll through the display. Refreshments will be available for purchase.

December 2, 2:00 – 5:00pm Holidays at the Norman Rockwell Museum, 9 Route 183, Stockbridge. (413) 298-4100 www.nrm.org  Stockbridge at Christmas Family Event: Season’s Greetings! Enjoy an afternoon of holiday storytelling, art making, tours of Rockwell’s holiday art, and heartwarming treats inspired by Norman Rockwell’s original portrayal of Stockbridge’s historic Main Street, which is on view. Enjoy a holiday card-making activity with artist Katie Atkinson, and at 2 p.m., take a closer look at our special exhibition, Season’s Greetings, with exhibit curator Barbara Rundback. Free for Museum members, or included with Museum admission. Children free to age  18.

December 2, 11:00am – 4:00pm  Holiday Open House at Merwin House, 14 Main Street, Stockbridge.