Opens Fri, Nov 20 · Nov 20 - Jan 3
ZooLights
Nightly walk-through light displays across the zoo grounds, with a carousel, jungle fun and Santa visits on select dates.
Stoneham, MA: snow rules, trash delays and events
What Stoneham has posted for the holiday weeks: winter parking and snow rules, 3 confirmed events. Every item links to the town's own page.
Winter parking and snow rules in Stoneham
Standing rule. Dec 1 to April 1: no parking on public streets from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. Parking on sidewalks is never allowed. Winter Parking Regulations & Other Tips ↗
Snow emergencies. With 3 inches of snow or more a parking emergency exists: no on-street parking at any time. Cars left may be plowed in, damaged, ticketed and towed. Interfering with plowing is a $25 fine. Winter Parking Regulations & Other Tips ↗
Towing. The DPW director may have cars that block snow work moved to a public garage or other place; the owner pays removal and storage. No company, lot, phone or fee published.
Alerts. Stoneham sends community alerts (emergencies, road closures, trash delays) by voice, email or text through Smart911. Notify Me also emails website alert and news changes. Smart911 community alerts signup ↗
Public works: Department of Public Works, 781-438-0760. Rules read November 8, 2026; confirm with the town before relying on them.
Holiday trash and recycling in Stoneham
Stoneham had not posted a 2026 holiday trash schedule when we checked on November 9. Check the town's collection page for changes.
Collection by Casella. Town contract; weekly trash, out by 7 a.m. Casella 1-800-950-9293.
Christmas trees. Stoneham runs one curbside collection in January for Christmas trees only. The page gives no date; call DPW at 781-438-0760. No tree drop-off site is listed on the page. Source ↗
Events in Stoneham
Opens Sun, Nov 29 · Nov 29
23rd Annual Tree Lighting on the Town Common
Music, caroling, holiday characters and kids' crafts, ending with the lighting of the Common's holiday tree.
Opens Fri, Nov 27 · Nov 27 - Dec 20
It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
Greater Boston Stage Company's holiday show, staged as a vintage radio play.
Near Stoneham
Confirmed events within about 8 miles, nearest first.
- Medford Farmers Market: Holiday Harvest Market, Medford · Nov 22 · about 4 mi
- Midwinter Revels 2026: An American Celebration of the Solstice, Cambridge · Dec 11 - Dec 28 · about 7 mi