The Milton Moms Guide to Holiday Happenings | The Milton Moms

 

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.

SOUTH SHORE PLAZA

Sunday, December 2nd

9am-10:30am

THE PRUDENTIAL CENTER

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 CHURCH 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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