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.
Reading, MA: snow rules, trash delays and events
What Reading 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 Reading
Standing rule. No parking on any street or town lot 1-6 a.m. (Traffic Rules Sec. 5.9, Oct 2026). Police enforce streets only when snow is forecast; Downtown and town lots are enforced always. Fine $25. Traffic Rules and Regulations (Oct 2026) ↗
Snow emergencies. Town Manager (or designee) declares a snow emergency on the DPW Director's advice; parking rules change for its duration. Cars on the street are ticketed and towed at the owner's cost. Traffic Rules and Regulations (Oct 2026) ↗
Alerts. Parking-ban notices go on the town website and social media; trash postponements go out by automated call, website and social media. Sign up for Community Alerts and Trash Alerts. Reading Notify Me / Alert Center signup ↗
Public works: Department of Public Works, Highway Division, 781-942-9092. Rules read November 8, 2026; confirm with the town before relying on them.
Holiday trash and recycling in Reading
Reading 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. Fully automated town carts since July 6, 2026; weekly trash and recycling same day; recycling out by 6 a.m. DPW 781-942-9077.
Christmas trees. Reading picks up trees curbside one week in January and also takes them at the Compost Center on one January Saturday. 2027 dates are not posted yet. Source ↗
Events in Reading
No confirmed 2026 events in 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 Reading
Confirmed events within about 8 miles, nearest first.
- 23rd Annual Tree Lighting on the Town Common, Stoneham · Nov 29 · about 3 mi
- It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, Stoneham · Nov 27 - Dec 20 · about 3 mi
- ZooLights, Stoneham · Nov 20 - Jan 3 · about 4 mi
- Medford Farmers Market: Holiday Harvest Market, Medford · Nov 22 · about 7 mi