Make the most of the holidays in Boston with our detailed event guide. Whether you're a local or a visitor, this guide showcases the festive magic of Boston.
One of the highlights of the season is the Boston Common Tree Lighting Spectacular, where the city's iconic tree sparkles into life amidst music and holiday cheer. With the stirring sounds of the Holiday Pops at Symphony Hall, audiences are treated to a delightful blend of classic and contemporary holiday music performed by talented musicians. And the Cirque Dreams Holidaze is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring a captivating mix of acrobatics and holiday spirit. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
Happy Holidays!
Top Events Events In and Around Boston
- First Night Boston Ice Sculptures
- Massachusetts State House Tree Lighting
- Christmas with the Back Bay Ringers
- Christmas LIVE Holiday Show
- Quincy Market Holiday Shopping
- Boston Women's Holiday Market
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace Christmas Tree Lighting
- Boston Public Market's Holiday CrEATor Market (BOSTON)
- Mayor's Enchanted Trolley Tour & Tree Lightings
- Boston Common Tree Lighting Ceremony
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Boston Events Events
First Night Boston Ice Sculptures (Boston) • 0.1 miles
Dazzling ice sculptures celebrating history
Massachusetts State House Tree Lighting (Boston) • 0.2 miles
Festive holiday tree lighting ceremony
Christmas with the Back Bay Ringers (Boston) • 0.2 miles
Artistic handbell performances of holiday favorites
Christmas LIVE Holiday Show (Boston) • 0.2 miles
A live holiday show celebrating the season
Quincy Market Holiday Shopping (Boston) • 0.3 miles
Historic marketplace with diverse shops and eateries
Boston Women's Holiday Market (Boston) • 0.3 miles
Discover unique products from woman-founded small businesses.
Faneuil Hall Marketplace Christmas Tree Lighting (Boston) • 0.3 miles
Iconic Christmas tree lighting ceremony
Boston Public Market's Holiday CrEATor Market (BOSTON) • 0.3 miles
Seasonal pop-up vendors alongside year-round artisans
Mayor's Enchanted Trolley Tour & Tree Lightings (Boston) • 0.3 miles
Annual trolley tour lighting holiday trees across Boston neighborhoods
Boston Common Tree Lighting Ceremony (Boston) • 0.3 miles
Annual tree lighting ceremony with live entertainment
Holiday Lights on Boston Common (Boston) • 0.3 miles
Annual tree lighting ceremony with live entertainment.
The Boston Common Frog Pond (Boston) • 0.3 miles
Year-round family-friendly activities in Boston Common
Hanukkah Celebration at The Vilna Shul (Boston) • 0.4 miles
Historic Boston synagogue cultural center
Six The Musical (Boston) • 0.5 miles
Global sensation remixing history into a euphoric celebration of girl power.
The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight (Boston) • 0.5 miles
Classical musicians performing rock and metal by candlelight
Emerson Colonial Theatre Events (Boston) • 0.5 miles
Historic Boston theater with a rich legacy of Broadway premieres.
Christopher Columbus Park Trellis Lighting (Boston) • 0.5 miles
Annual holiday trellis lighting with festive entertainment.
Candlelight: Holiday Special featuring The Nutcracker (Boston) • 0.5 miles
Live classical music performances in a candlelit setting
Mariah Carey's Christmas Time (Boston) • 0.6 miles
Annual Christmas extravaganza celebrating a legendary album
Andrea Bocelli Live in Concert (Boston) • 0.6 miles
A night of iconic tenor performances and holiday melodies.
Fashionably LATE Thursdays at The Liberty Hotel (Boston) • 0.6 miles
Lobby transformed into an interactive fashion runway
Anthony Williams' Urban Nutcracker (Boston) • 0.6 miles
Modern Boston-centric Nutcracker with diverse dance styles
The Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet (Boston) • 0.6 miles
International cast blending ballet, puppets, and acrobatics
Commonwealth Avenue Mall Lighting Ceremony (Boston) • 0.8 miles
Iconic holiday light display along a historic mall
Menorah Lighting at One Seaport (Boston) • 0.8 miles
A towering 9-foot Menorah illumination
Kings Dining & Entertainment - Seaport Events (Boston) • 0.8 miles
Retro gaming and entertainment with bowling and billiards
Boston Women's Holiday Market South End (Boston) • 0.9 miles
Over 40 local woman-founded small businesses showcasing unique gifts.
Snowport: Boston Seaport's Holiday Wonderland (Boston) • 1.0 miles
A winter wonderland with holiday shopping and unique attractions.
Seaport Winter Wonderland (Boston) • 1.0 miles
Vibrant holiday market and evolving urban neighborhood
Noises Off (Boston) • 1.0 miles
A hilarious backstage look at a chaotic play production.
Boston Gifted Holiday Market (Boston) • 1.1 miles
Over 90 local artists and culinary wizards
Craft Loft Creative Workshops (Cambridge) • 1.1 miles
Hands-on creative workshops for all skill levels
Commonwealth Avenue Mall Tree Lighting (Boston) • 1.3 miles
Sponsorship opportunities for holiday lights on the mall
Open Newbury Street: Holiday Stroll (Boston) • 1.4 miles
Car-free street for holiday shopping and dining
View Boston Observation Deck (Boston) • 1.4 miles
360° views from the highest rooftop bar in New England
Holiday Pops at Symphony Hall (Boston) • 1.7 miles
Beloved holiday classics performed by the Boston Pops
Boston Pops Holiday Pops with Santa (Boston) • 1.7 miles
Special holiday visit from Santa Claus.
Boston Pops Holiday Concerts (Boston) • 1.7 miles
Festive music and special performances by the Boston Pops
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