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.
Lexington, MA: snow rules, trash delays and events
What Lexington 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 Lexington
Standing rule. No parking on any street for over 1 hour between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. Police enforce it strictly Dec 1 to Apr 1 for snow removal. A November warning tag says it may mean a $20 ticket. Lexington Winter Overnight Parking Ban ↗
Snow emergencies. The town can call a town-wide ban. Feb 2026: all streets and public lots, Sun 8 p.m. to Tue 8 a.m. Cars blocking plows are towed at the owner's cost. Posted in the town News Flash. Lexington weather notice, Feb 2026 ↗
Towing. Vehicles blocking plowing or sanding are towed at the owner's expense. No tow company, lot or fee is published.
Alerts. CodeRED sends texts, calls and email about service delays, closures and emergencies. The town also posts storm notices (parking bans, closures) in its News Flash and on Facebook. CodeRED signup ↗
Public works: Department of Public Works, 781-274-8381 (snow line). Rules read November 8, 2026; confirm with the town before relying on them.
Holiday trash and recycling in Lexington
Thanksgiving. Town holiday page (2026-27): curbside trash/recycling normally runs on a 1-day delay from the holiday on; Friday pickup moves to Saturday. Town offices closed Thu Nov 26. Source ↗
Christmas. Town holiday page (2026-27): curbside trash/recycling normally runs on a 1-day delay from the holiday on; Friday pickup moves to Saturday. Town offices closed Fri Dec 25. Source ↗
New Year's. Town holiday page (2026-27): curbside trash/recycling normally runs on a 1-day delay from the holiday on; Friday pickup moves to Saturday. Town offices closed Fri Jan 1 2027. Source ↗
Collection by Capitol Waste Services. Town contract; missed pickups 855-533-3400; set out by 7 am; collection day in LexSortSmart
Christmas trees. The 2025-26 brochure calendar has a 'Holiday Tree Collection' key but the dates are in a graphic we could not read, and the 2026-27 brochure was not reachable. Check LexSortSmart for Jan 2027 dates. Source ↗
Events in Lexington
No confirmed 2026 events in Lexington 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 Lexington
Confirmed events within about 8 miles, nearest first.
- Reagle Music Theatre: ChristmasTime 2026, Waltham · Dec 5 - Dec 13 · about 5 mi
- Medford Farmers Market: Holiday Harvest Market, Medford · Nov 22 · about 6 mi
- ZooLights, Stoneham · Nov 20 - Jan 3 · about 7 mi
- 23rd Annual Tree Lighting on the Town Common, Stoneham · Nov 29 · about 7 mi
- It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, Stoneham · Nov 27 - Dec 20 · about 7 mi
- Midwinter Revels 2026: An American Celebration of the Solstice, Cambridge · Dec 11 - Dec 28 · about 7 mi