Holidays
The 2026 Boston Holiday Lights Guide: 114 Things to See
Tree lightings, light shows, markets, trains and day trips across Greater Boston, each with dates, prices and an official link. We re-check it as dates are announced.
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Holiday trash week: which towns slide a day
Which Greater Boston towns have posted Thanksgiving and Christmas 2026 trash and recycling changes, with the town source for each.
Tree lightings on the calendar, by date
Confirmed 2026 tree lighting ceremonies in Boston, Salem, Stoneham and nearby: dates, times, prices and tips, each linked to the official page.
Snow parking rules, town by town
Standing overnight parking bans and snow emergency rules for towns north of Boston, summarized from each town and linked to its official source.
This Weekend and the Week Ahead
On now · Nov 6 - Dec 24
Santa Photo Experience at Burlington Mall
Family photos with Santa at the mall, by reservation through Simon/Where Is Santa.
On now · Nov 7 - Dec 24
Santa Photo Experience at Northshore Mall
Classic photos with Santa at the mall, booked by reservation through the Simon/Where Is Santa system. Special sessions (pet photos, a sensory-friendly Caring Santa morning on Dec 6, a Dec 19 jamboree) are listed as separate entries or in the note.
On now · Nov 6 - Dec 27 · Nov 6-Dec 6: Mon-Thu 3-8pm, Fri 11am-9pm
Snowport
Outdoor winter village with a 130+ vendor holiday market, food and drink, iceless curling, a Christmas tree market and photo spots.
Opens Fri, Nov 13 · Nov 13 - Dec 31
Peter Pan Goes Wrong
Lyric Stage's holiday-season comedy of theatrical mayhem.
Opens Fri, Nov 20 · Nov 20 - Dec 27 · Nov: Tue-Thu 4-8pm, Fri 4-9pm
SoWa Christmas Market (11th annual)
Indoor holiday market with 100+ local makers, artists and food vendors, plus separately scheduled tastings and workshops.
Opens Fri, Nov 20 · Nov 20 - Jan 3 · 4:00-9:30 pm nightly
ZooLights
Nightly walk-through light displays across the zoo grounds, with a carousel, jungle fun and Santa visits on select dates.
Local Notices
North Reading: winter parking rules start Nov 15
Nov 15 to Apr 15: no parking in public rights-of-way 1-6 a.m. (emergencies excepted). Fine amount not stated on the page.
From Winter Parking Ban ↗Woburn: winter parking rules start Nov 15
Nov 15 to Mar 31: no parking on the EVEN side of any street 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. Odd side is allowed unless signed. The 2026-27 notice is not posted yet; the ordinance repeats each...
From Woburn Police FAQ ↗Andover: Thanksgiving trash and recycling
FY27 guide lists Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day as holidays after which collections are one day later. No leaf collection the week of Thanksgiving. Call 978...
From Andover 2026 collection information ↗
Eat & Drink
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