Santa Sightings
Christmas Festival of Lights
Edaville Family Theme Park, Carver
Opens November 15th, 2pm-9pm
Enjoy Edaville during this magical season during their spectacular Festival of Lights. Plus, Visit Santa, grab some hot cocoa and enjoy all of the rides!
Cost: Price of Admission
Santa’s Wonderland
Bass Pro Shops, Foxborough
Opens November 17th
Visit this Christmas wonderland now through December 24th. Christmas Crafts will be available from 5-7 on weekdays and 12-5 on weekends. Plus get a FREE photo with Santa!
Cost: Free
Enchanted Village
Jordan’s Furniture, Avon
Opens November 23rd; Open regular store hours
Stroll through this timeless New England Christmas tradition, take photos with Santa and enjoy a Jordan’s blueberry Muffin!
Cost: Free
Holiday Giving Tree Lighting
Patriot Place, Foxborough
Tis the season of giving! Watch the tree lighting and then pick an ornament with a detailed donation item and help make a child’s wish come true. In partnership with Cradles 2 Crayons. Festive fun also includes musical performances, New England Patriots Cheerleaders, and visits from Santa & Mrs Claus.
Cost: Free
Norwood Santa Claus Parade
Town Common, Norwood
November 30th, 1:30pm-4:30pm
There are horse-drawn hayrides, local musical choirs, arts and crafts, readings of Christmas stories and a festive parade that travels from Guild Square to the Town Common. The event concludes with the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus to light the tree.
Cost: Free
Cookies & Milk with Santa & Mrs Claus
Renaissance Boston, Patriot Place Foxborough
December 3rd, 12:30pm-2pm
BYO camera to this magical event, visit with Santa and find out if you have been naughty or nice! Preregistration is required; walk ups will not be allowed.
Cost: Free
Christmas Parade & Festival Quincy
Hancock St, Quincy
December 1st, 12:30pm-2pm
The Annual Christmas Parade is a tradition that includes many floats, marching bands, and costumed characters fill Quincy streets, spreading holiday joy to all. The parade route begins at the intersection of Hancock Street and Walter J. Hannon Parkway, continuing up Hancock Street to North Quincy High School.
Cost: Free
Dedham Square Holiday Stroll
Dedham Square, Dedham
December 6th, 6pm-8pm
Join Santa for the annual tree lighting. Shop and stroll as many stores are open late. Enjoy refreshments and street performers all through the night! Tree lighting is at 6:30pm followed by a meet & greet with Santa at Dedham Square Coffee House.
Cost: Free
Annual Christmas in the Square
Downtown Hingham
December 6th, 5pm-8pm
This event has been a Hingham holiday tradition for nearly 40 years. It will be a family fun night filled with holiday merriment. At 6:00 Santa arrives on a firetruck accompanied with live music, activities for kids and the Festival of Trees.
Cost: Free
Breakfast with Santa
The Lantana, Randolph
December 7th, 8:30am-11am
Your visit with Santa includes full breakfast, a gift and photo of your children (through age 12). Sells out quickly so book your tickets now!
Cost: $20
Santa Claus
Eustis Estate Museum, Milton
December 7th, 11am-2pm
Santa Claus is coming to the Eustis Estate. Take a photo with Santa and see the 1878 mansion decorated for Christmas. Enjoy cookies, cider and more!
Cost: $5-$15
Crescent Ridge Sleigh Days
Crescent Ridge Dairy, Sharon
December 7th, 14th & 21st, 11am-6pm
Enjoy games, crafts, visits & photos with santa, sleigh rides, yummy food and more!
Cost: Individual ticket $6/ family ticket $24
Breakfast with Santa
Irish Cultural Museum, Canton
December 7th, 10am-12:30pm
At this popular breakfast with Santa enjoy delicious chocolate chip pancakes, a meeting with Santa, arts & crafts, singalong, a hayride and more
Cost: $10 per person, includes gift
Santa Paws
Pet Supplies Plus, Quincy
December 7th, 11am- 2pm
Bring your pooch down to Pet Supplies Plus and grab a photo with Santa. All proceeds go to the Quincy Animal Shelter
Cost: $20
Santa Visits Ginger Betty’s Bakery
Ginger Betty’s, Quincy
December 7th & 14th, 12pm-2pm
Come visit with Santa at Ginger Betty’s. Parents, make sure to bring your cameras to capture this moment! And then join friends to decorate cookies and share a slice of pizza.
Cost: $7
Dave & Buster’s Holly Jolly Breakfast with Santa
Dave & Busters, Braintree
December 8th, 8:30am- 10:30am
Enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet plus visits and photos with Santa! Price also includes $10 of gaming, crafts, goody bags and hot cocoa.
Cost: $23.36
Mel O Drama’s Kids Book Launch with Visit from Santa
The Milton Club, Milton
December 8th, 3:30pm-6pm
Celebrate the launch of Mel’s second book, Darlene the Drama Queen Raises the Curtain on Bullying AND so much more including book signings, music, face painting and a visit from Santa, carols and the lighting of the Milton Club’s Christmas Tree.
Cost: Family Tickets start at $25
Elf the Musical & Visit from Santa
Fontbonne, Milton
December 13th 7:30pm, December 14th 1pm & 6pm
Cost: $15 general admission
Mel O’Drama is bringing this hysterical story to the stage at Fontbonne. Santa himself will be making an appearance after our shows to make sure all the boys & girls in the audience are on the nice list!!
Brunch with Santa
Tuscan Kitchen, Seaport Boston
December 15th, 10:30am-12pm
You are invited to this annual event where kids and adults can take part in photos with Santa, yummy breakfast & activities. 3 reservations times availble- 10am, 10:30am, 11am.
Cost: Kids $15/ Adults $35
Pictures with Santa for Pets & People
Cunningham Park, Milton
December 15th, 2pm-4pm
Bring Fido for a chance to take photos with Santa at this popular fundraising event for the Milton Animal League.
Cost: $10 per print
Festive Cheer
Winter Skate at Patriot Place
Patriot Place, Foxborough
Now Open!
Patriot Place brings us this beautiful & professionally maintained frozen pond to skate on all season long. So grab the family, bundle up, skate until you can’t skate anymore and then enjoy the fabulous amenities in the area.
Cost: $6-$10,rentals $5
Winter Lights
Eleanor Bradley Cabot Estate, Canton
Opens November 22nd; Fridays- Sundays, 5pm-8pm
JOin the Trustees for this magical experience full of dazzling and shimmering lights. Enjoy characters, food, crafts and other seasonal items. Other shows available in North Andover & Stockbridge.
Cost: Members $12/ Non Members $17/ Children Under 12 are free
Marshfield Holiday Light Show
Marshfield Fairgrounds, Marshfield
November 22nd- December 29th; beginning at 5pm
Load up the car with the family and drive through this one of a kind light show
Cost: Tickets start at $23
ZooLights
Stone Zoo, Stoneham
November 24th- January 4th; 5pm-9pm
ZooLights dazzles visitors of all ages each holiday season! Stroll along tree-lined paths lit by thousands of twinkling lights, where you’ll see animals of every kind.
Cost: Price of admission
Holly Jolly Hayrides
Hingham Square
November 30th, December 7th, 14th & 21st, 11am-2pm
Enjoy merriment in downtown Hingham all month long, and enjoy extra special fun every Saturday on a horse drawn hayride.
Cost: Free
Secret Elf Workshops
Milton Art Center, Milton
November 30th, December 7th, December 14th 9am-12pm
Drop off your elves at this Holiday arts and crafts workshop. A great opportunity for parents to get their elf work done!
Cost: $50
Reindeer Dash Kids Run
Norwood Common, Norwood
November 30th, 1pm-1:30pm
Bring your pint-sized runners to the town common on November 30th for our annual Reindeer Dash. We will supply the antlers, your little ones will supply the energy! Open to children 2-8
Cost: Free
Lower Mills Holiday Stroll
Lower Mills, Dorchester & Milton
November 30th, 3pm-6pm
Stroll through the shops in Lower Mills Dorchester & Milton. End the stroll with the Tree Lighting at East Boston Savings Bank.
Cost: Free
Peabody Square Holiday Tree Lighting
Ashmont Station, Dorchester
November 30th, 7pm-7:30pm
Following the Ashmont Holiday Pop Up Market, join friends and neighbors to light the holiday tree. There will be festive treats, caroling and more.
Cost: Free
Christmas Tea
Eustis Estate Museum, Milton
Dec 1st, 10th, 17th, and 29th 3pm-5pm
Celebrate the season with a Victorian afternoon tea at the Eustis Estate
Cost: Members $40/ Non Members $50/ Optional Champagne Toast $10
Rollie & Dan Light Show
see Facebook page for location
Every night starting December 3rd, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, 9pm
Enjoy this spectacular local light show with the cutest little penguins, Rollie and Dan
Cost: Free
South Shore Sights & Lights Holiday Trolley (ages 21+ only)
Boards at Wollaston Station, Quincy
December 5th- 29th, 7pm
Guests will tour the most festive lights in the area as they travel from Wollaston Station to The Liberty Publick House in Holbrook, and back. Complimentarty beer or wine is offered, plus full bar and food is available for purchased. BYOB for the trolley ride!
Cost: $49 per ticket
Westwood Weekend Stroll
Town of Westwood
December 6th-8th
Join local businesses for the first annual Westwood Weekend Stroll! Occuring all over town on Friday & Saturday, and ending with the tree lighting!
Cost: Free
Jingle Bell Kids Run & Reindeer Mile
Bussey St, Dedham
December 7th, 9am-11am
One mile kids fun run through East Dedham.
Cost: $10
The Bank of Canton Presents: The Grinch
Bank of Canton Headquarters, Canton
December 7th, 12:30pm-3pm
Enjoy a free movie matinee at our Canton headquarters’ 250-seat auditorium – plus popcorn, treats, and a special preshow visit from Santa!
Cost: In lieu of paying for tickets, please bring a winter accessory item to donate (hats, scarves, gloves)
Caroling on the Common
First Congregational Church, Milton
December 7th, 4pm-7pm
EnEnjoy performances by The High School Holiday Choir and The Boston Conservatory at Berklee Cabaret; followed by roasting marshmallows over fire pits on the lawn with cookies, cider, and arts & crafts
Cost: Free
Christmas Cheers
Eustis Estate, Milton
December 8th, 15th, 22nd 5pm-7pm
Enjoy a magical evening of music and holiday cheer at the Eustis Estate. Explore the 1878 mansion, which has been lavishly decorated for Christmas, while live holiday music fills the halls. Light refreshments, including wine and cider, will be served.
Cost: $15-$25
Ugly Sweater Stroll
Legacy Place, Dedham
December 12th, 4pm-7pm
Sport your ugliest knits as you stroll around all that Legacy Place has to offer!
Cost: Free
Holly Jolly Sing-Along & Lantern Parade
Eustis Estate, Milton
December 14th, 5pm-7pm
Join friends for this enchanting family-friendly holiday lantern stroll and joyous Christmas carols at the Eustis Estate. Decorate a lantern with your own designs, then join a parade around the property.
Cost: $5-$25
Cookie Decorating with Mrs Claus
Davio’s, Patriot Place, Foxborough
December 15th, 12pm
Children of all ages are invited to participate in a one-of-a-kind workshop with Davio’s Foxborough as you decorate assorted cookies with a surprise visit from the North Pole- Mrs Claus! Davio’s asks that each family help others in need in one small way, with a donation of hats or mittens to Cradles to Crayons.
Cost: $30 per child/ $0 per accompanying adult
A Christmas Celebration with Chloe Agnew
Irish Cultural Museum, Canton
December 21st, 7pm-10pm
Cost: Tickets start at $35
Celebrate Hanukkah!
Chanukkah Wonderland and Gift Shop
Revere Hotel, Boston
December 8th, 10am-12pm
Enjoy lots of festive family fun that includes a sing along, crafts, Art class by Minni, wax candle making, build a giant lego Menorah, Latkes and more!
Cost: Tickets start at $18 per family
6th Annual Hanukkah Celebration
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
December 18th, 4:30p-10pm
Come together for an evening of art, music, and activities in celebration of Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights
Cost: Free
36th Annual Menorah Lighting
Boston Common, Boston
December 22nd- 29th, 4pm
Join us for a celebration of light and liberty on the Boston Common, as we kindle New England’s tallest Menorah.
Cost: Free
Chanukkah Celebration at the Seaport
Seaport Common, Boston
December 26th, 5pm-6pm
Join us for kindling a giant Menorah, live music, Chanukkah treats and more! The perfect event for the entire family!
Cost: Free
All Aboard…..The Polar Express and Others!
The Polar Express Train Ride
Blackstone Valley, Woonsocket, RI
Weekends Nov 15th- Dec 22nd
Cost: Tickets start at $52, lapsit tickets are available for children under 12 months
Edaville Express
Edaville Family Theme Park, Carver
Nov 27th, Dec 17th, 18th, 19th, & Dec 23rd
Cost: $49 ages 2 and up
Cape Cod Christmas Train
Cape Train, Hyannis
Weekends starting Nov 29th; Trains depart at 4:30pm & 7pm
Cost: Tickets start at $44, ages 2 and under are free
Journey to the North Pole
North Conway & Lincoln, NH
Weekends beginning Nov 29th; 4:15pm & 7pm
Cost: Tickets start at $48
Lookout Farm Winter Express with Santa
Lookout Farm, Natick
December 15th, 10:30a-12:30pm
All aboard! Santa is coming to drive the train for a magical trip through the orchard with a reading of one of our favorite holiday stories! After the ride, join friends for lunch at the Taproom (drink & flatbread included with ticket price)
Cost: $30
The Nutcracker…..Local Productions Near You!
Jose Mateo Ballet Theater
The Strand, Dorchester
December 13th- 22nd
Tickets start at $25
The Dancing Arts Center
The Norwood Theater, Norwood
December 13th-15th
Tickets start at $28
Braintree Ballet Company
Rockland High School, Rockland
December 14th & 15th
Tickets start at $25
Keep Calm & Carry On
Mediate Your Way Through the Holidays
Breathe & Play Every Day, Quincy
December 7th, 21st, 28th, Jan 4th 2pm-3pm
11am-12pm
You’ve heard the benefits of healing yourself through meditation and now is your chance to learn easy tips to drop that extra mental & emotional weight you’ve been lugging around. MEDITATE your way through the holidays with a 4-week series cultivating your own meditation practice.
Cost: $45
Mindfulness For Stress & Anxiety
Quincy Yoga & Massage, Quincy
December 7th, 12:30p-2:30pm
You’ll learn about stress and anxiety, how it affects the mind, and how we can introduce mindfulness meditation to cultivate ease throughout the day.
Cost: $40
Yoga for Stress & Anxiety
Quincy Yoga & Massage, Quincy
December 14th, 12:30p-2:30pm
Do you often feel stressed, anxious or overwhelmed? Jeanne Dasaro will take you on a journey to explore yoga as a powerful tool to calm the mind and balance the nervous system.
Cost: $40