As the year winds down and the festive spirit fills the air, it’s that magical time again—the holiday season is here! Whether you’re a fan of twinkling lights, holiday markets, or family-friendly winter festivities, our local communities have plenty to offer. Explore our comprehensive list of holiday events happening in your town, and get ready to celebrate the joy of the season!
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Boston Area (Seasonal Ticketed Events):
- November 22 - December 25: Gillette Stadium Magic of Lights
- December 10-23: How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical @ Wang Theater
- December 19-30: Disney on Ice: Mickey's Search Party @ Agganis Arena
Wakefield:
- Tuesday, December 3 & Wednesday, December 4: Merry Market Sip & Shop Girls Night Out
- Friday, December 6: Wakefield Lighting of the Lights
- Saturday, December 7: Grinch Day @ Indy Clover Wakefield
- Saturday, December 7: Arts Collaborative of Wakefield’s Annual Winter Artisan Sale
- Thursday, December 12: Teen Gingerbread Construction Challenge @ Beebe Library
- Saturday, December 14: Wakefield Holiday Market
- Saturday, December 14: Wakefield Santa Parade
- Saturday, December 14: Santa @ Wakefield Upper Common
- Tuesday, December 17: Holiday Gift Making Workshop for Preschoolers @ Beebe Library
Lynnfield:
- Now through February 3: The Rink at MarketStreet Lynnfield
- Saturday, December 7: Lunch with Santa at Davio's
- Saturday, December 7: Lynnfield Tree Lighting & Whobilation
- Saturday, December 14: Storytime Featuring Charley & Seymour's Hanukkah Miracle @ Barnes & Noble
- Sunday, December 15: Cookie Decorating @ Davio's
Reading:
- Sunday, December 1: Reading Tree Lighting on the Common 2024
- Thursday, December 5: Reading Shop the Block
- Saturday, December 7 & Sunday, December 8: Reading Education Foundation's Festival of Trees
- Sunday, December 8: Holiday Shopping Extravaganza @ Tread Reading
- Sunday, December 8: Hanukkah Story Time at Whitelam Books
- Sunday, December 8: Reading Community Menorah Lighting
- Saturday, December 14: Dickens Holiday Marketplace and Craft Fair
- Saturday, December 14: Tweens Cook with Kids' Test Kitchen @ Reading Library
- Friday, December 20: Baby Snow Ball (Ages 0-5) @ Reading Public Library
- Saturday, December 21: Solstice Celebration @ Reading Public Library
Melrose:
- Friday, December 6: Melrose Home for the Holidays
- Sunday, December 8: Free Children's Holiday Party @ Mount Hood Golf Course
- Friday, December 13: Paint Your Own Light Up House @ Paper and Clay
- Sunday, December 15: Melrose Farmers Market Holiday Market
Stoneham:
- November 15 - January 5: ZooLights @ Stone Zoo
- November 25 - December 18 (Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays): Visit with Santa @ Stone Zoo
- November 15 - December 22 (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays): Hot Chocolate w/ the Reindeer @ Stone Zoo
- Sunday, December 1: Stoneham Winter Arts and Crafts Fair
- Sunday, December 1: Stoneham Tree Lighting on the Town Common
- Saturday, December 7: Stoneham Holiday Parade
- Saturday, December 14: Stoneham Holiday Open House + Trolley
North Reading:
- Sunday, December 1: North Reading Tree Lighting 2024
- Sunday, December 15: Christmas Party with Santa @ Mario's Ristorante
Other Nearby Towns:
- Saturday, December 7: Malden Winter Market
- Sunday, December 8: The Toyary's Holiday PlayPALOOZA (Malden)
- Saturday, December 14: Santa Comes to Lord Hobo