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.
Chelmsford, MA: snow rules, trash delays and events
What Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford
Standing rule. We did not find a fixed overnight winter parking ban for Chelmsford on its own pages; the town restricts parking when a snow emergency is declared.
Snow emergencies. Select Board can declare a snow emergency; then no vehicle may park on any street. Bans are set storm by storm (Jan 2026: noon Sun to midnight Mon). Cars are ticketed and towed. $10 fine in the code. Chelmsford Code 203-27 (archived copy) ↗
Alerts. Parking bans are posted on the town website, social media and local cable TV. The town runs CodeRED phone alerts for emergencies; the page does not say bans go out on it. CodeRED info page ↗
Public works: DPW Highway Division, 978-856-6707. Rules read November 8, 2026; confirm with the town before relying on them.
Holiday trash and recycling in Chelmsford
Thanksgiving. FY2027 flyer calendar marks Thu Nov 26 as a one-day-delay holiday. Pickup slides one day; no bulk item pickup in holiday weeks. Source ↗
Christmas. FY2027 flyer calendar marks Fri Dec 25 as a one-day-delay holiday. Pickup slides one day; no bulk item pickup in holiday weeks. Source ↗
New Year's. FY2027 flyer calendar marks Fri Jan 1 as a one-day-delay holiday. Pickup slides one day; no bulk item pickup in holiday weeks. Source ↗
Collection by E.L. Harvey & Sons. Town contract; 1-800-321-3002; one bulk item per month, not in holiday weeks
Christmas trees. Real trees are only taken on brush pickup days; the 2026-27 calendar shows no January brush week. No separate tree pickup dates posted. Source ↗
Events in Chelmsford
No confirmed 2026 events in Chelmsford 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.
Near Chelmsford
Confirmed events within about 8 miles, nearest first.
- Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland, Lowell · Nov 27 · about 4 mi
- Safe Haven Ballet Presents The Nutcracker, Lowell · Nov 28 · about 4 mi
- A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage, Lowell · Dec 4 · about 4 mi
- Celtic Christmas by Candlelight, Lowell · Dec 19 · about 4 mi