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.
Wakefield, MA: snow rules, trash delays and events
What Wakefield has posted for the holiday weeks: winter parking and snow rules, 2 posted holiday trash changes. Every item links to the town's own page.
Winter parking and snow rules in Wakefield
Standing rule. Wakefield no longer has an all-night winter parking ban. The town asks everyone to keep cars off the road during winter storms. Parking Clerk ↗
Snow emergencies. A ban may be put in place during snow or weather emergencies and is announced by Everbridge. Police coordinate towing of cars that block snow operations. Declaring official not stated. Parking Clerk ↗
Towing. Police coordinate towing when cars block snow work. To find a towed car call 781-246-6321. Tow fee not published.
Alerts. Snow-related parking bans and snow emergencies go out by Everbridge to cell, text, home phone or email. No internet: call the Senior Center at 781-245-3312. Everbridge e-Alert signup ↗
Public works: Public Works, Highway Division, 781-246-6301. Rules read November 8, 2026; confirm with the town before relying on them.
Holiday trash and recycling in Wakefield
Thanksgiving. Thu Nov 26 is marked 'refuse/recycling collection delayed one day' on the 2026 calendar. Thursday route is collected Fri Nov 27. Town Hall closes noon Nov 25 but trash runs as usual. Source ↗
Christmas. Fri Dec 25 is marked 'refuse/recycling collection delayed one day' on the 2026 calendar. Town Hall closed Dec 24; trash collected as usual that day. Source ↗
Collection by Town DPW curbside (hauler not named). Weekly trash; recycling on alternating red/blue weeks. DPW 781-246-6301 ext 4120.
Christmas trees. No January 2027 tree dates are posted. Last year the town ran curbside tree pickup for about two weeks on recycling day. Call DPW at 781-246-6301 ext 4120 to confirm. Source ↗
Events in Wakefield
No confirmed 2026 events in Wakefield 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 Wakefield
Confirmed events within about 8 miles, nearest first.
- 23rd Annual Tree Lighting on the Town Common, Stoneham · Nov 29 · about 2 mi
- It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, Stoneham · Nov 27 - Dec 20 · about 2 mi
- ZooLights, Stoneham · Nov 20 - Jan 3 · about 3 mi
- Medford Farmers Market: Holiday Harvest Market, Medford · Nov 22 · about 6 mi