Springfield
Morning News
Saturday, November 29th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ USPS Operation Santa is underway as children mail their wishes to Santa and the service asks Springfield residents to adopt a letter by selecting a gift online to be shipped by Dec 13—helping ensure gifts arrive for Christmas. The program began on Nov 17 and lets adopters choose either single or family letters to brighten the season. MassLive
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Toys’R’Us has opened a 7,600-square-foot Holiday Shop at Holyoke Mall for a limited time—featuring top brands like LEGO, Barbie, and Hot Wheels for local family shopping. Operated by Go! Retail Group, the pop-up store marks a nostalgic return for the iconic toy retailer as it plans to widen its seasonal presence. MassLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The FDA has recalled 41,000 bottles of Walgreens Saline Nasal Spray with Xylitol because a bacteria, Pseudomonas lactis, may be present * customers should stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase. MassLive
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ROAR! Comedy: Todd Barry
8-11 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Tickets required — Experience an evening of laughter with comedian Todd Barry, known for his wit and TV appearances.
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Teddy Bear Toss Night
6:05-7:35 p.m. — MassMutual Center — Ticket prices fluctuate — Bring a new teddy bear and toss it onto the ice after the first goal for a charitable cause.
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5th Annual Kringle Market
10 AM – 4 PM — Nosh Café and Restaurant — $2 at the door — Celebrate the holidays with local artisans, festive food, and community spirit at this vibrant market.
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Holiday Sip & Shop
4:30-7:30 p.m. — Mercedes-Benz of Springfield — No entry fee — Enjoy festive refreshments while shopping local gifts and test driving Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
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Winter in Watercolor Workshop
10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. — Springfield Museums — $110, $94 for Members — Explore winter landscapes in watercolor with guidance from artist Andrea Mackin.
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MGM Springfield Basketball Hall of Fame Classic
4:30-7 p.m. — MassMutual Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a thrilling basketball classic featuring UMass vs. Boston College and Yale vs. UAlbany in the birthplace of basketball.
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Polish Christmas Decorations: Design, History, and Meaning
12:15-1:30 p.m. — Springfield Museums — $4 for residents, FREE for members — Discover the vibrant history and craft of Polish Christmas decorations with artist Susan Urban.
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Breakfast with Santa
9-11 a.m. — MassMutual Center — Ticket price supports local charity — Enjoy a festive breakfast while meeting Santa and supporting a good cause.
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25th Anniversary of the Festival of Trees
10 AM – 5 PM — MassMutual Center — Support local youth programs while enjoying a delightful display of beautifully decorated trees.
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New England's Funniest Comedy Showcase
8-11 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Ticketed event — Experience a night of big laughs and fresh voices from New England's top comics.
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