Events happening around Central Massachusetts this month!

The Smokin’ Hot Launch Party
Worcester Firefighters are back again this year with their smokin’ hot calendar, created by Pulse Magazine, and they want you to come help them celebrate. Purchasing a 2019 calendar will benefit the Worcester Box 4 Special Services Canteen. At the party, there will be a runway show and calendar signings, meaning you can have a great night out while helping your community. 7 p.m., Nov. 15; El Basha Restaurant, 256 Park Ave., Worcester; calendars are $12.95; tickets are $20 online and $25 at the door; worcfirefightercalendar.com.

The Wizard of Oz
The Hanover Theatre will host one of the most famous family-friendly musicals to ever hit the stage. The Wizard of Oz you already know and love comes alive with dazzling special effects, incredible choreography and classic songs from the film you grew up watching. Follow Dorothy, the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man and Scarecrow down the yellow brick road to Oz – just keep an eye out for the flying monkeys! Nov. 8-11; Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester; $44-$79, hanovertheatre.org.

Maple Farm Sanctuary Tour
Maple Farm Sanctuary offers tours to meet more than 100 of its rescued animals. Every Saturday and Sunday, tours are given that allow you and your family to meet rescued cows, goats, pigs, chickens and more. 2 p.m. Saturdays and noon and 2 p.m. Sundays; the last tour of the season will be given Nov. 24; Maple Farm Sanctuary, 101 North Ave., Mendon; $8 for children, $12 for adults; maplefarmsanctuary.org.

Kringle Mart
Come to the Sprinkler Factory and do some local holiday shopping from at the Kringle Mart. There will be artwork, illustrations, handcrafted paper, jewelry, wood products, leather products, handcrafted teas, gourmet foods, locally made natural bath products and more. There will be a Santa’s Workshop for children sponsored by Art Reach and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Nov. 17; Sprinkler Factory, 38 Harlow St., Worcester; free; sprinklerfactory.com.

Trans Siberian Orchestra
The Trans Siberian Orchestra is coming to Worcester with its dazzling lights and musical display. The theme for this year’s show is The Ghosts of Christmas Eve. This show is an excellent and unforgettable experience for all ages and all music lovers. 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Nov. 24; DCU Center, 50 Foster St., Worcester; $43-$77; dcucenter.com.

stART at the Station
stART on the Street brings its 13th annual gifting-themed arts and crafts festival to Worcester’s Union Station. Browse through 100 artists and crafters in the Grand Hall, then stroll around the Concourse, where 35 more artists and crafters will be selling their wares. Wares will range from textiles, pottery, stained glass and fine jewelry to photography, pet wares, holiday cards, ornaments, terrariums and more. 11a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 2; Union Station, 2 Washington Square, Worcester; go early from 9-11 a.m. for $10, admission is free starting at 11 a.m.; startonthestreet.org.