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.
North Reading, MA: snow rules, trash delays and events
What North Reading 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 North Reading
Standing rule. Nov 15 to Apr 15: no parking in public rights-of-way 1-6 a.m. (emergencies excepted). Fine amount not stated on the page. Winter Parking Ban ↗
Snow emergencies. During snow operations or emergencies, no parking in public rights-of-way at any hour. The DPW Director may tow cars that interfere with plowing; the owner pays storage and costs. Winter Parking Ban ↗
Towing. DPW Director can have cars blocking plowing removed to a public garage or other place at the owner's cost. No tow company, phone or fee is published.
Alerts. The town sends emergency and general alerts by phone, text and email through Smart911 (Rave); it no longer uses CodeRED, so re-enroll. Storm updates also go on the town website. Smart911 / Rave alert signup ↗
Public works: Department of Public Works, 978-664-6060. Rules read November 8, 2026; confirm with the town before relying on them.
Holiday trash and recycling in North Reading
Thanksgiving. Official 2026 holiday sheet: when a collection day falls on a holiday, that day and the rest of the week slide one day (Friday's goes to Saturday). Thanksgiving is listed as Thu Nov 26, 2026. Source ↗
Christmas. Official 2026 holiday sheet: when a collection day falls on a holiday, that day and the rest of the week slide one day (Friday's goes to Saturday). Christmas is listed as Fri Dec 25, 2026, so Friday pickups run Saturday Dec 26. Source ↗
New Year's. Official 2026 holiday sheet: when a collection day falls on a holiday, that day and the rest of the week slide one day (Friday's goes to Saturday). New Year's Day is listed as Fri Jan 1, 2027, so Friday pickups run Saturday Jan 2. Source ↗
Collection by Casella. Town carts, collection since July 1, 2026. Casella Customer Care 978-278-3122.
Christmas trees. No January 2027 tree date is posted. Last year the town did one Saturday curbside collection. Watch the town's DPW news page. Source ↗
Events in North Reading
No confirmed 2026 events in North Reading 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 North Reading
Confirmed events within about 8 miles, nearest first.
- 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
- ZooLights, Stoneham · Nov 20 - Jan 3 · about 7 mi