WINTER SKATE
PATRIOT PLACE
Open daily starting November 12th
Winter Skate at Patriot Place, offering day and evening public skating, is the perfect antidote to cabin fever this winter. Located next to the Patriots Pro Shop & CBS Sporting Club. Rentals are available!
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
EDAVILLE FAMILY THEME PARK
Opens November 16th
Open daily for afternoons and evenings, closed holidays
Edaville takes you into an enchanting wonderland where you can experience millions & millions of lights, unlimited Christmas train rides, plus unlimited access to other rides and attractions.
ENCHANTED VILLAGE
JORDANS FURNITURE, AVON
Daily beginning November 17th
Stroll through the vintage holiday display from Jordan Marsh in the 1960s, and snap a photo with Santa.
THANKSGIVING TREATS & TALES
GOVERNOR HUTCHINSON FIELD
Saturday, November 17
4pm-6pm
Celebrate the Thanksgiving season with campfire cooking, games, and stories around the fire roasting hot dogs and marshmallows, and make Turkey day crafts
THANKSGIVING SALE
BROOKWOOD FARM
Sunday, November 18th
11am-2pm
Pick up your prepaid Turkey, thanksgiving boxes, PLUS kids activities, scavenger hunt and warm drinks!
CHRISTMAS TREE CUTTING
PAKEEN FARM
Opens November 23rd
Cut your tree, or pick from freshly cut trees, sip hot cocoa and make sure you get the donuts!
TREE LIGHTING
DERBY STREET SHOPS
Friday, November 23rd
4:30pm-6:30pm
Celebrate the season with the lighting of the Holiday Tree & Starburst. There will be entertainment, treats and beer 🙂 Located outside of the Paper Store.
CHRISTMAS PARADE & FESTIVAL
HANCOCK ADAMS COMMON
Friday, November 23rd- Sunday, November 25th
Annual lighting of the tree, visits with Santa, hayrides, music, food, concerts and more! There are fun events for the family all weekend long!
SECRET ELF WORKSHOPS
MILTON ART CENTER
Saturdays, November 24- December 15
9am-12pm
This drop off event gives little elves a chance to make some homemade gifts for loved ones, while parents can do their own elf work!
LOWER MILLS HOLIDAY STROLL
LOWER MILLS
Saturday, November 24
4:30pm-7:30pm
Stroll the shops in Lower Mills and grab some food and drink from one of the amazing new restaurants!
HOLIDAY MARKET & TREE LIGHTING
PEABODY SQUARE/ ASHMONT
Saturday, November 24th 4pm-7pm
Stroll the goods from local artisans, perfect holiday gifts and a great way to shop local on Small Business Saturday. Following the market will be the annual tree lighting with special guests including Mayor Walsh!
SLEIGH DAYS
CRESCENT RIDGE
Weekend afternoons starting Saturday, November 24th
Enjoy sleigh rides around Crescent Ridge Dairy and take photos with Santa! Tickets are sold on the day of the event.
HOLLY JOLLY HINGHAM & HAYRIDES
DOWNTOWN HINGHAM
Hayrides are on Saturdays starting November 24th
11am-2pm
Merriment all month long in downtown Hingham! Free hayrides throughout downtown Hingham. Stroll the shops, take photos with the character cut outs, and mail a letter to Santa!
EAST MILTON SQUARE TREE LIGHTING
EAST MILTON SQUARE
Sunday, November 25th
4:30pm
Details coming….
MEET SANTA & MRS CLAUS
NOVARA
Sunday, November 25th
5pm-8pm
Take photos with Santa & Mrs Claus following the East Milton Sq tree lighting. This is a free event.
TREE LIGHTING
LEGACY PLACE
Tuesday, November 27th
5:30pm-7pm
The annual tree lighting celebrating includes family activities, entertainment and visits with Santa! Suggested donation to Home for Little Wanderers upon entry. Located in front of Shake Shack.
SoWa WINTER FESTIVAL
SOUTH END
Weekends November 30th- December 2nd, December 7th- December 9th
Two weekends in the South End to stroll the markets and find the perfect handmade gift. Market also includes cocktails, Photo Booth, crafts, workshops and more.
SANTA AT EUSTIS
EUSTIS ESTATE
Saturday, December 1st
12pm-2pm
Visit this gorgeous mansion all decked out for the holidays and take photos with Santa, participate in a festive craft and enjoy cookies and cider.
SENSORY FRIENDLY SANTA PHOTOS
A sensory friendly experience with Santa! Reservations required.
Sunday, December 2nd
9am-10:30am
Sunday, December 9th
9am-11am
ANNUAL HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE
THAYER NURSERY
Sunday, December 2nd
10am-4pm
Stuff your stockings with unique, locally made gifts from our favorite artists! Stroll our winter wonderland among fresh cut trees and handmade wreaths!
HANUKKAH: THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
Wednesday, December 5th
4:30pm-10pm
Enjoy an evening of art, music, and activities celebrating Hanukkah: The Festival of Lights. Join us for a for an evening of lively musical performances, engaging tours, art making and family-friendly activities. Admission is FREE.
CAROLING ON THE COMMON
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCHÂ
Saturday, December 8
4pm-6pm
Enjoy 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 craft making to follow in Johnson Hall.
ARTISANS FAIR
MILTON ART CENTER
Saturday, December 8th
10am-4pm
20+ merchants selling unique hand-crafted items including artwork, pottery, jewelry, accessories, home goods, soaps, candles edible deilghts and more.
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS OPEN HOUSE
FORBES MUSEUM
Sunday, December 9th
1pm-4pm
Bring your friends and family to the Forbes House to enjoy the spirit of the season with live music, sweet treats, warm drinks, Christmas decorations and more.
PANCAKE PAJAMA STORY TIME
ADAMS ST BRANCH OF THE BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Saturday, December 15th
10am-1130am
Join Ms. Cheryle of Countdown to Kindergarten, Ms. Huong of Dorchester Family Engagement Network, and Ms. Meaghan for stories and delicious pancakes! Wear your jammies and bring a blanket. Children of all ages are welcome. Register in advance.
HOLLY JOLLY SING ALONG & LANTERN PARADE
THE EUSTIS ESTATE
Saturday, December 15th
5pm-7pm
An 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. The Milton High School choir leads a sing-along of festive winter songs.
WINTER WONDERLAND
FONTBONNE
Sunday, December 16th
12pm-2pm
FREE family fun including photos with Santa, Story Time with Mrs. Claus, Kids Sing-Along, Face Painting, Arts & Crafts, Hot Cocoa and more! Fontbonne’s Christmas Concert will follow at 2 pm.
Ho Ho Ho Happy Holidays
XOXO
