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.
Marblehead, MA: snow rules, trash delays and events
What Marblehead 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 Marblehead
Standing rule. We did not find a fixed overnight winter parking ban for Marblehead on its own pages; the town restricts parking when a snow emergency is declared.
Snow emergencies. On a declared snow emergency, no vehicle, boat or trailer may park on any public way; ticketed and/or towed. Feb 2026 bans ran from 9-11 p.m. until 7 a.m. or until roads were safe. Marblehead snow emergency ban notice, Feb 22 2026 (archived copy) ↗
Towing. Towed cars go to the town tow lot, 5 Woodfin Terrace, or 171 Boston St, Salem (Todisco Towing, per 2026 notices). Call police 781-631-1212. Older town sheet: $132 tow, $35/day.
Alerts. MarbleheadAlerts sends text, email or phone alerts (Regroup replaced CodeRED). Bans are also posted on the town website, MHTV and the Police and Fire social media pages. MarbleheadAlerts (Regroup) signup ↗
Public works: Department of Public Works (Highway), 781-631-1750. Rules read November 8, 2026; confirm with the town before relying on them.
Holiday trash and recycling in Marblehead
Marblehead had not posted a 2026 holiday trash schedule when we checked on November 9. Check the town's collection page for changes.
Collection by Republic Services. Republic Services; carts packet (town-issued carts since July 1, 2026) from earlier research, not reopened. Missed pickup: Health Dept 781-631-0212 (confirmed on town page, Wayback copy June 2026).
Christmas trees. No January 2027 tree dates posted as of Nov 9. Last year ran through Jan 16, 2026. Highway Dept 781-631-1750. Source ↗
Events in Marblehead
No confirmed 2026 events in Marblehead 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 Marblehead
Confirmed events within about 8 miles, nearest first.
- Christmas at The Gables, Salem · Nov 28 - Dec 6 · about 2 mi
- Salem Holiday Happenings, Salem · Nov 27 - Dec 31 · about 2 mi
- Salem Holiday Market, Salem · Dec 20 · about 2 mi
- Santa's Arrival and Holiday Tree Lighting, Salem · Nov 27 · about 2 mi
- An Evening with Peter Billingsley and A Christmas Story, Beverly · Nov 15 · about 4 mi
- Manchester Friendship Tree Lighting and Seasonal Concert, Manchester-by-the-Sea · Dec 6 · about 7 mi
