"O Say, Can You Sing?" and live virtual chat with Chad Tracy part of 2nd Annual Winter in Wooville at Polar Park in December

WORCESTER, MA – Fans can audition to sing at Polar Park and can enjoy a live, virtual chat with Boston Red Sox Manager (and WooSox alum) Chad Tracy at the 2nd annual “Winter in Wooville,” a seasonal festival celebrating holidays, goodwill, and good cheer, at Polar Park in December. Operating from 4–8 p.m. on successive weekends, Fri.–Sun., Dec. 11–13 and 18–20, the wintertime extravaganza is $12 for adults, $10 for children 3–17, and free for kids under 3. Tickets are available now at polarpark.com/wooville.

For the first time, the WooSox will hold auditions to sing at Polar Park, whether the national anthem or other songs. From 6–7 p.m. on Sunday, December 20, Boston Red Sox Manager Chad Tracy, who managed the WooSox more than four years, will meet fans virtually and enjoy an hour-long session moderated by WooSox personnel.

Amid a ballpark filled with “Instagram Moments,” families can meet Santa Claus in his workshop inside the WooSox Clubhouse, take pictures with the four Central MASScots and the Grinch, decorate cookies in Mrs. Claus’s Kitchen, make festive crafts, play Christmas-themed mini golf along the concourse, and explore Polar Park’s Charity Tree Village, a forest of trees decorated by community organizations. Vote for your favorite to help the chosen charity win $5,000.

Participating organizations can attend a tree-decorating party on Monday, December 7, from 5–8 p.m.

In addition to a beautiful backdrop of Christmastime music, families can enjoy performances from local choirs, musicians, and dance troupes. Interested performers can visit polarpark.com/wooville.

On Saturday, December 12, and again on December 19, the WooSox will present, “O Say, Can You Sing?” as fans audition to sing their choice of songs, ranging from “The Star-Spangled Banner” to "America the Beautiful" to "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" to "Sweet Caroline" and popular hits of all genres, at a WooSox ’27 home game. Participants can range from solo artists to groups and can either sing a capella, with accompaniment, or perform instrumentals. A panel will serve as judges. Performers who can bring group outings to Polar Park will be particularly noted.

Children will be invited to scamper and play on holiday inflatables, and a display of festival lights will include, for a second year, the long, large, red, illuminated WORCESTER sign, suitable for family photos.

Children wishing to write their Santa Wish List can give their letters to Santa or give them to the WooSox to send to his special North Pole address, delivered perhaps on the Polar Express.

Groups of 15 or more have a $10 admission fee per person, while groups of 50 more are $5 per person. Limited concessions will be available for purchase. Email [email protected].