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.
Lynn, MA: snow rules, trash delays and events
What Lynn 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 Lynn
Standing rule. We did not find a fixed overnight winter parking ban for Lynn on its own pages; the town restricts parking when a snow emergency is declared.
Snow emergencies. In a declared snow emergency no vehicle may park on any public street or sidewalk. Ticket and tow if left. The city announces when the ban lifts. Who declares it is not stated. Lynn Snow Emergencies & Parking ↗
Towing. Towed: $195 tow fee plus $150 ticket, plus $35 per day storage. Tow lot is 389 Blossom Street (Lynn Ferry Terminal site).
Alerts. RAVE Mobile Safety (Smart911) sends parking bans, snow emergencies and weather alerts, in English and Spanish. Updates also go on lynnma.gov, social media and city emails. Smart911 / RAVE signup ↗
Public works: Department of Public Works, 781-268-8000. Rules read November 8, 2026; confirm with the town before relying on them.
Holiday trash and recycling in Lynn
Thanksgiving. The 2026-27 city calendar marks Thu Nov 26 as an observed holiday: collection is delayed by a day. Source ↗
Christmas. The 2026-27 city calendar marks Fri Dec 25 as an observed holiday: collection is delayed by a day. Source ↗
New Year's. The 2026-27 city calendar marks Fri Jan 1, 2027 as an observed holiday: collection is delayed by a day. Source ↗
Collection by Capitol Waste Services. City contract. Carts out by 7 a.m. (not before 5 p.m. the day before). Hotline 1-855-533-3400.
Christmas trees. City calendar: "Christmas tree pickup will be Jan 4-8, 2027." Calendar shows it highlighted Jan 4-8. No rules for trees were on the calendar; an earlier city flyer said no artificial trees, bags, decorations or stands (not re-opened). Source ↗
Events in Lynn
No confirmed 2026 events in Lynn 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 Lynn
Confirmed events within about 8 miles, nearest first.
- Salem Holiday Happenings, Salem · Nov 27 - Dec 31 · about 5 mi
- Salem Holiday Market, Salem · Dec 20 · about 5 mi
- Santa's Arrival and Holiday Tree Lighting, Salem · Nov 27 · about 5 mi
- Christmas at The Gables, Salem · Nov 28 - Dec 6 · about 5 mi
- An Evening with Peter Billingsley and A Christmas Story, Beverly · Nov 15 · about 7 mi
- ZooLights, Stoneham · Nov 20 - Jan 3 · about 8 mi
Guides for Lynn homes
- Lynn snow rules: parking, sidewalks, hydrants · Snow Pass
- Lynn holiday trash and recycling schedule · JunkRun