The Charleston Place hotel welcomes families to gather around Santa’s sleigh for a holiday storytime with guest readers from the community. Hear classic tales, including “The Grinch” and “The Polar Express”, read by Mayor William Cogswell, artist Mary Alice Monroe, and author Harlan Greene. Charleston Place, 205 Meeting St. Wednesday, 5:30pm. Free. (855)666-8103, www.charlestonplace.com
