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Holiday Celebrations Around Boston

As the year comes to a close, there are countless holiday celebrations around Boston. Check out these local festivities to enjoy with your loved ones.

Snowport

A quintessentially Boston celebration is the Snowport Holiday Market in Seaport Village. This market brings together over 125 vendors from the New England community selling festive snacks, goods, and decorations. It’s perfect for a family daytrip or a holiday night out!

Snowport is open every day of the week, from 11 AM – 8 PM Sunday through Thursday, and 11 AM – 9 PM on Friday and Saturday. View more details and plan your visit through Snowport’s webpage: The Holiday Market.

31 Nights of Light at Prudential Tower

For their 17th consecutive year, Prudential Center is partnering with local nonprofits for the 31 Nights of Light, lighting up the top of Prudential Tower in different colors for each night in December. This nightly spectacle raises awareness for good causes and encourages viewers to learn more about each organization.

At 5 PM each day, join partnering nonprofits at Prudential’s Center Court in a switch-flipping ceremony, lighting up the tower. Or, watch from any spot downtown as the tower lights up, spreading awareness throughout the city.

Music, Crafts, and Santa in Assembly Row

Looking to do a little holiday shopping with your family? Assembly Row in Somerville transforms into a holiday wonderland in December, decked with hundreds of unique ornaments and dozens of free holiday events throughout the month.

Some examples of events being held are:

  • The Crafts, Cocoa, & Cheer series every Saturday and Sunday through the 21st, featuring live holiday music, kid’s crafts, and hot cocoa
  • Crafting workshops for candles, centerpieces, and mosaic ornaments
  • Christmas tree farm
  • Santa’s Shed photograph experience with Santa

Notably, Santa’s Shed has reserved some quiet time on Sunday the 21st at 11 AM for children with special needs, named the Sensitive Santa event.

To learn more about holiday celebrations at Assembly Row, visit their event page.

Candlelight Concert Series

For a nice, relaxing evening, look no further than the Candlelight Concert series held on Fridays and Saturdays throughout the winter. These performances pay tribute to a wide variety of music styles and artists over flickering candlelight for a warm, soothing atmosphere.

Some examples of upcoming shows are:

  • The Nutcracker – Dec. 26
  • Tribute to Queen and The Beatles – Dec 27
  • Coldplay & Imagine Dragons – Dec. 27
  • The Best of Hans Zimmer – Jan. 3
  • 90s Hip-Hop on Strings – Jan 9

Concerts are held at venues and theaters all around greater Boston. Check out upcoming shows and book your tickets through Candlelight Concert’s official ticketing partner Fever.

Winter Wonderland Lights at Southwick’s Zoo

Join Southwick’s Zoo for their annual holiday lights display, running until December 28! Featuring brilliant displays, dining and shopping experiences, shows and sing-a-longs, and over 4 million illuminated lights, the Winter Wonderland promises to be an exciting evening for guests of all ages.

Southwick’s Zoo is located in Mendon, approximately an hour’s drive from Boston, so be sure to plan your day accordingly. To see more details and purchase tickets, visit Southwick’s Zoo’s Winter Wonderland webpage.

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