Holidays

Boston Common Christmas tree lighting

Living in Boston, it’s no secret that our vibrant city knows how to celebrate! From the electric energy of New Year’s to the patriotic spirit of Independence Day, and the heartwarming charm of Christmas, the holidays in Boston are a time for our lovely city to shine.

There’s no shortage of parades and plenty of activities to enjoy, which is why Boston Moms is your go-to guide for everything you need to know for the holidays in Boston.

Our guides provide all the information a Boston Mom needs to celebrate. We’ll show you how to create an amazing Easter basket. We’ll let you in on the best spots for finding pumpkins in the area. We even have ideas for that tricky gift for Dad on Father ’s Day

During Christmas, the holiday lights illuminate the garlands draped across Boston. From the stunning light displays of the Boston Common Tree Lighting to the festive Christmas Eve celebrations along the Charles River, Boston Moms is every mom’s best resource on how to make the most of the holidays, with helpful guides, blog posts, and updates.

If it’s a Boston holiday, there’s a parade. Not only for St. Patrick’s Day, the holidays feature parades for Christmas and Thanksgiving. But big holidays go beyond parades, so whether you’re planning your family-friendly Hanukah celebrations, looking for the perfect spot to watch the Fourth of July fireworks, or ringing in the New Year, Boston Moms has got you covered. 

Before you celebrate the holidays, be sure to check Boston Moms for all the tips, ideas, news, and reviews that will help any mom make the most of the celebrations.

November 4–6 Boston Christmas Festival (Boston) :: Offering everything a holiday shopper could desire under one magnificent roof, the annual Christmas Festival features the distinctive work of over 300 master American craftsmen. Bargain hunters as well as those with extravagant tastes will find...
Looking for something specific? Use our holiday event key below to guide you in the right direction. November 4–6 Boston Christmas Festival (Boston) :: Offering everything a holiday shopper could desire under one magnificent roof, the annual Christmas Festival features the distinctive work of...
November 19 –January 1 Enchanted Village at Jordan's Furniture (Avon) :: The tradition lives on! Once called the Enchanted Village of St. Nicholas, the holiday display was created in 1958 for Jordan Marsh Downtown Crossing. It has passed through City Hall Plaza...
November 25–December 31 Boston Ballet's "The Nutcracker" (Boston) :: Let Mikko Nissinen's "The Nutcracker" capture your imagination and transport you to a magical world of brave toy soldiers and dancing candy canes. Follow Clara as she embarks on her journey filled with colorful...
November 25, 26, 27, December 9,10,11 Commonwealth Ballet's The Nutcracker (Weston | times vary) :: Share the merriment of the holiday season as the accomplished dancers of Commonwealth Ballet and guest artists frolic, battle and dance through Clara's holiday dream.  Join with the...
November 20 Faneuil Hall Tree Lighting Spectacular (Boston | 2–8 p.m.) :: Join thousands of Bostonians in lighting the city's first holiday tree of the season! The stage will be filled with entertainment starting at 2 p.m. leading up to the...
November 23–December 29 Edaville Express (Carver | Wednesdays and Thursdays) :: Join Mrs. Claus and Santa’s elves at the Edaville boarding station as they embark on a 45-minute interactive train ride adventure to find Santa, all while enjoying chocolate milk, HOOD...
My kids are psyched for Halloween, anxiously counting down the days until trick-or-treat time. I'm dreading the job of limiting the candy they eat, and, let's be honest, I'll require some personal oversight as well. I love when one of...
At sundown today, October 16, the Jewish holiday of Sukkot begins and lasts for eight days. It's one of those holidays that isn't very well known in the mainstream, but I love taking its messages to heart and reflecting on them every year. Sukkot...
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Halloween has been my favorite holiday since I was a little girl. It's a holiday that combines dress-up, creativity, candy, crafts, and a little mischief — it was meant for me. As a mom of two, now it's three times...
Spring break for Boston kids is right around the corner! Keep boredom at bay by tackling some of these special vacation week events. Every Day April Vacation at EMK : Rose's Garden (Boston) Spring Break : Character Week at JamTime (Natick and...
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