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.
Andover, MA: snow rules, trash delays and events
What Andover has posted for the holiday weeks: winter parking and snow rules, 3 posted holiday trash changes. Every item links to the town's own page.
Winter parking and snow rules in Andover
Standing rule. No parking on any street 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. from Dec 1 to Apr 1; the Police Chief can suspend it with Select Board approval. Towed at owner's expense plus any fine. Current enforcement not confirmed. General Bylaws Art. XII s.31 (archived copy) ↗
Snow emergencies. Police Chief can declare a Snow Emergency Parking Ban on all town streets and lots. No parking 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. (may be extended); the town's Winter Tips say any time. Ticketed and towed. Traffic Rules & Regulations (Oct 2026) ↗
Towing. Cars in violation are ticketed and towed at the owner's expense on the Police Chief's order; cars blocking plows may be towed too. No tow company, lot or fee is published.
Alerts. Check for a snow emergency on Comcast 22 or FIOS 45, andoverma.gov, the Public Safety page, Andover Storm Center, Andover DPW social media, or call 978-623-8800. CodeRED is for emergency phone alerts. CodeRED signup ↗
Public works: Municipal Services, Highway Division, 978-623-8800. Rules read November 8, 2026; confirm with the town before relying on them.
Holiday trash and recycling in Andover
Thanksgiving. 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 978-623-8701 for delay alerts. Source ↗
Christmas. 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 978-623-8701 for delay alerts. Source ↗
New Year's. 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 978-623-8701 for delay alerts. Source ↗
Collection by Republic Services. Town contract; Republic 800-442-9006; DPW 978-623-8701
Christmas trees. Curbside tree collection Jan 4-15, 2027 on your regular day. Natural trees only, no decorations, one per household per week; over 7 ft cut in half. Source ↗
Events in Andover
No confirmed 2026 events in Andover yet. These are the next confirmed events around Greater Boston, and the full list has filters.
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
Snowport
Outdoor winter village with a 130+ vendor holiday market, food and drink, iceless curling, a Christmas tree market and photo spots.