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.
Swampscott, MA: snow rules, trash delays and events
What Swampscott 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 Swampscott
Standing rule. No overnight ban: overnight street parking is allowed all year, except during declared snow events or when police and fire need the street clear. Swampscott General By-Laws (PDF), Art. V Sec. 16(f) ↗
Snow emergencies. In a declared snow event, parking can be prohibited. A snow event is blue lights blinking, the town phone call, or media announcements. Cars blocking plows can be towed by DPW. No fine amount published. Swampscott General By-Laws (PDF), Art. V Sec. 16(f) ↗
Towing. DPW may tow any car blocking plowing to a public garage or other place; the owner pays removal and storage costs. Police notify the owner. No tow company or fee published.
Alerts. A snow event is declared when blue lights on street poles blink, by the town's automatic phone call to all households, or by major media. Sign up for Notify Me on swampscottma.gov. Notify Me signup ↗
Public works: Department of Public Works, 781-596-8860. Rules read November 8, 2026; confirm with the town before relying on them.
Holiday trash and recycling in Swampscott
Swampscott 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. Weekly with automated carts; out by 7 a.m. Republic 781-289-0500; town trash@swampscottma.gov. Recycling goes to every-other-week in Jan 2027.
Christmas trees. Town trash and yard waste pages say nothing about trees. Yard waste takes trimmings up to 1 inch thick, last 2026 week Dec 7. Call Republic or the town before putting one out. Source ↗
Events in Swampscott
No confirmed 2026 events in Swampscott 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 Swampscott
Confirmed events within about 8 miles, nearest first.
- Salem Holiday Happenings, Salem · Nov 27 - Dec 31 · about 4 mi
- Salem Holiday Market, Salem · Dec 20 · about 4 mi
- Santa's Arrival and Holiday Tree Lighting, Salem · Nov 27 · about 4 mi
- Christmas at The Gables, Salem · Nov 28 - Dec 6 · about 4 mi
- An Evening with Peter Billingsley and A Christmas Story, Beverly · Nov 15 · about 6 mi