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.
Westford, MA: snow rules, trash delays and events
What Westford 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 Westford
Standing rule. Winter parking ban Nov 1 to Mar 31: no on-street parking over 1 hour between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m., none during snowstorms or post-storm cleanup. $25 fine, may be towed. Town Manager newsletter, Dec 2025 (archived PDF) ↗
Snow emergencies. No separate declared ban found. The standing ban also bars on-street parking whenever snow operations are in effect. Cars that block plowing are ticketed and towed. Snow & Ice Procedures ↗
Towing. Illegally parked cars that interfere with snow removal are ticketed and towed at the owner's expense. No tow company, lot or retrieval fee is published.
Alerts. Westford uses Smart911 (Rave) for emergency calls, email and text. Old CodeRED users must register again. The page does not mention snow or parking bans. Smart911 signup ↗
Public works: Department of Public Works (Highway), 978-692-5520. Rules read November 8, 2026; confirm with the town before relying on them.
Holiday trash and recycling in Westford
Westford had not posted a 2026 holiday trash schedule when we checked on November 9. Check the town's collection page for changes.
Collection by E.L. Harvey & Sons (bulk items). Curbside trash hauler not confirmed; bulk 1-800-321-3002
Christmas trees. Town guide (revised Aug 2026) says the Fire Fighters Association holds its annual tree collection around January 7-8; see westfordfirefighters.com. Not a town service. Source ↗
Events in Westford
No confirmed 2026 events in Westford 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 Westford
Confirmed events within about 8 miles, nearest first.
- Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland, Lowell · Nov 27 · about 7 mi
- Safe Haven Ballet Presents The Nutcracker, Lowell · Nov 28 · about 7 mi
- A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage, Lowell · Dec 4 · about 7 mi
- Celtic Christmas by Candlelight, Lowell · Dec 19 · about 7 mi