Get ready for a festive lineup of holiday events designed to bring warmth and cheer to our campus community. From browsing unique handmade treasures at the Holiday Market to sipping cocoa and connecting at our Wyvern Wednesday Warm Wishes Hot Chocolate Event, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Plus, help spread kindness by contributing to the toy and coats drives - your generosity makes a difference! Let’s come together to celebrate, share, and give back this holiday season.
See below for holiday events and giving opportunities - and join us in making this a season of warmth, generosity, and QCC community spirit.
Wyvern Wednesday Warm Wishes Hot Chocolate Event!
Hot chocolate, cider, donuts, and crafts
📅 Date: Wednesday, December 3
⏰ Time: 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
📍 Location: West Boylston campus, Cafeteria
📅 Date: Wednesday, December 3
⏰ Time: 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
📍 Location: 25 Federal Street Student Lounge
This event is open to students, faculty, and staff.
Holiday Market
Shop for handmade items at the 4th Holiday Market! Vendors are QCC students, faculty, staff, and students.
📅 Date: Thursday, December 4
⏰ Time: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Harrington Learning Center lower level
Open to the public!
Wyvern Wonderland Faculty & Staff Holiday Celebration
Join us as we celebrate the season together at Wyvern Wonderland, QCC’s annual holiday gathering for faculty and staff!
📅 Monday, December 8
🕚 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 Harrington Learning Center, Lower Level
Enjoy a festive afternoon featuring:
✨ A photo booth to capture the fun
🎶 Live music to set the mood
🎁 A gift of appreciation from the College!
We’ll be serving a hearty meal including herb-roasted chicken, savory meatballs, a variety of seasonal sides, and decadent desserts.
Let’s come together to share good food, great company, and Wyvern spirit before the semester wraps up!
This event is for QCC faculty and staff only.
Winter Coat Drive
Collecting new or gently used winter coats for QCC students and their children.
📅 Date: Now through Friday, December 5
📍 Donation boxes will be located at:
• The Child Study Center
• President’s Office, Room 132A
• Lobby at 25 Federal Street
• Athletic Center Office, Room 349A.
Winter coats must be new, or clean and in good condition. Please note, due to space constraints, we will not be able to accept boots and accessories this year. Sponsored by Early Childhood Education Club & QCC Athletics.
QCC Police Department’s Stuff A Cruiser
Drop off new, unwrapped toys for QCC students and their families. Enjoy free hot chocolate and cookies, festive music, Blue Santa and Siggy (everyone’s favorite reindeer).
📅 Date: Monday, December 1 & Wednesday, December 3
⏰ Time: 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
📍 Location: 107A – West Boylston campus at the flagpoles
📅 Date: Thursday, December 4
⏰ Time: 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
📍 Location: 104D – Federal Street campus
Open to the QCC community and the public
Toys for Joy Giving Trees
Giving Trees are up in the Harrington Learning Center (behind the Welcome Desk) and in Michelle Brennan’s office. Stop by, choose a tag, and purchase gifts for a QCC student and their family. Please return all gifts by Friday, December 5. Help make the season brighter for our students!
📅 Date: Now through December 5
📍 Select your tag from a tree, located at:
• Michelle Brennan’s office, B58A
• Harrington Learning Center Welcome Desk
• Welcome Desk at 25 Federal Street
Support QCC Students This Giving Season
📅 Date: Ongoing
As we celebrate the season of giving, we invite you to make a meaningful impact right here on campus. The HomePlate Food Pantry & Resource Center provides essential groceries and personal care items to students facing food and basic need insecurity.
Your gift – no matter the size – helps ensure that every student has access to nutritious meals and the support they need to thrive.
Join us in spreading warmth and care this holiday season.
Thank you for helping us create a campus community where no student goes hungry.
HomePlate Food Pantry & Resource Center Item Collection
📅 Date: Ongoing
📍 Location: HomePlate Food Pantry & Resource Center, Room B65A
If you’re able, consider donating one of the following items:
• Grocery store gift cards up to $50
• Pasta
• Diapers (sizes 3, 4, or 5)
• Personal hygiene products (shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste, feminine hygiene)