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.
Malden, MA: snow rules, trash delays and events
What Malden has posted for the holiday weeks: winter parking and snow rules. Every item links to the town's own page.
Winter parking and snow rules in Malden
Standing rule. Once the city calls the first significant snowstorm, parking is limited to one side of the street 24/7 until April 1. No overnight ban otherwise found. Violations can be ticketed or towed. Winter Parking ↗
Snow emergencies. City declares a snow emergency when big snow is forecast, with at least 4 hours notice. Cars on listed main arteries are towed and ticketed ($25) at once. Move cars from lots within 2 hours of the end. Winter Parking ↗
Towing. Towed cars go to tow lots in the city. Call Malden Police 781-397-7171 (Winter Parking page) or 781-322-1212 (Winter Weather page). Tow fee, daily storage after 24 hours, plus $25 ticket.
Alerts. Winter parking start, snow emergencies and ends come by Malden Connect text, phone or email, plus the city Alert Center, social media and 311. Trash changes come through the ReCollect app. Malden Connect signup ↗
Public works: Public Works, 781-397-7160. Rules read November 8, 2026; confirm with the town before relying on them.
Holiday trash and recycling in Malden
Malden had not posted a 2026 holiday trash schedule when we checked on November 9. Check the town's collection page for changes.
Collection by City of Malden DPW. Weekly trash and recycling same day, out by 7 a.m.; trash in blue Pay As You Throw bags or with a Trash Tag sticker.
Christmas trees. Malden collects real trees curbside one designated week in January on your trash day. The 2027 week is not posted yet; last year it was the week of Jan 12. Source ↗
Events in Malden
No confirmed 2026 events in Malden 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 Malden
Confirmed events within about 8 miles, nearest first.
- Medford Farmers Market: Holiday Harvest Market, Medford · Nov 22 · about 2 mi
- ZooLights, Stoneham · Nov 20 - Jan 3 · about 3 mi
- It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, Stoneham · Nov 27 - Dec 20 · about 4 mi
- 23rd Annual Tree Lighting on the Town Common, Stoneham · Nov 29 · about 4 mi
- Midwinter Revels 2026: An American Celebration of the Solstice, Cambridge · Dec 11 - Dec 28 · about 4 mi
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace Annual Holiday Tree Lighting, Downtown Boston · Nov 21 · about 5 mi