Good morning, Springfield.

TJO’s Snow place is hosting a pet adoption drive today (in Springfield) where residents can meet adoptable animals and get on-site help with applications.

The event aims to match local families with their new furry members.

Springfield shelters are helping the unhoused stay safe in today’s bitter cold—Geoffrey Oldmixon of CSO Friends of the Homeless said anyone in need can access beds—and local services are available as temperatures drop into the single digits.

Jimmy Fund WMass Classic, presented by Quality Beverage and Mercedes-Benz of Springfield, marked its fifth anniversary and raised over $500K for Dana-Farber cancer research.

Volunteers + local businesses joined for a day of elevated food and on-course activities, showing strong community pride.

The Salvation Army (serving Springfield) is providing relief to fire victims with food, shelter, and support.

Volunteers are coordinating aid at local centers to help affected families.

Westfield Bank promoted Michael Harrington to senior vice president and senior lender for Massachusetts today.

CEO James Hagan said the promotion recognizes his leadership over 18 years and that he will now manage the bank’s commercial lending and new business development across the state.

Take 6 will perform live on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Hope Center for the Arts, bringing Grammy-winning a cappella music and a sneak peek of their new album while Springfield’s own Revolution high school group opens the show.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Harlem Globetrotters

7-8:30 p.m. — MassMutual Center — Tickets from $46 — Experience the unforgettable antics and incredible basketball skills of the Harlem Globetrotters.

ROAR! New Year's Eve Showcase

6-9 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Ticket required — Enjoy a night of laughs with local comedians as you countdown to 2026.