Here's our list of local Holiday events in Acton, Concord, Carlisle, Bedford, Boxborough, Maynard, Lincoln and Lexington in 2022 as well as online events.
We'll be updating this list frequently so be sure to check back! If you know of any holiday events that we missed, please email us or submit the details via our Submit an Event form.
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Click on the event name to see all the details. Note that some of these require ticket purchase or registration in advance, so please check all the details for the events that interest you!
- Take a Holiday Train Ride! See our Polar Express & Holiday Train Ride Guide for MA, NH & Beyond
- Cut down your own Christmas tree at a local Christmas tree farm. See our Christmas Tree Farm Guide
- Make a Thanksgiving, Hanukkah or Christmas craft or recipe. See our round-up of years of holiday crafts, recipes and tips articles.
- Visit a holiday light display or lighted garden. See our Christmas Attractions and Things to Do in Massachusetts and Beyond Guide
- Get a free personalized Letter from Santa
November 22 to December 31
Family Trees: A Celebration of Children's Literature (Concord)
Saturday November 18
Merrie Christmas Fair and Silent Auction (Boxborough)
Holiday Open House & Visit with Santa at New England Nurseries (Bedford)
Sunday November 19
Acton-Boxborough Holiday Market (Acton)
Tuesday November 21
Lexington Thanksgiving FEASTival Farmers’ Market (Lexington)
Friday November 24
Family Trees: A Celebration of Children's Literature (Concord)
Lighting Up Lexington (Santa Sighting) (Lexington)
Black Friday Promotion at Jam Time (Maynard)
Saturday November 25
Family Trees: A Celebration of Children's Literature (Concord)
Christmas City at Seasons Four (Lexington)
Black Friday Promotion at Jam Time (Maynard)
Sunday November 26
Family Trees: A Celebration of Children's Literature (Concord)
8th Annual Holiday Market at Maynard Elks (Maynard)
Christmas City at Seasons Four (Lexington)
Black Friday Promotion at Jam Time (Maynard)
Friday December 1
Polar Express at O'Neil Cinemas (Littleton)
Family Trees: A Celebration of Children's Literature (Concord)
The Nutcracker: A Preview at Lincoln Library (Lincoln)
Saturday December 2
West Acton Village Holiday Stroll (Acton)
Boxborough’s Annual Tree Lighting
Christmas City at Seasons Four (Lexington)
Polar Express at O'Neil Cinemas (Littleton)
Family Trees: A Celebration of Children's Literature (Concord)
Breakfast with Santa at St. Elizabeth of Hungary - purchase tickets in advance (Acton)
Festival of Sharing Christmas Fair at St. Matthew's (Acton
Waldorf Winter Warming Fair (Lexington)
Santa Visits Verrill Farm (Concord)
Visit with Santa at Wagon Wheel (Lexington)
The Grinch Visits Wilson Farm (Lexington)
Friends of Bedford Library Holiday Book Sale (Bedford)
The Umbrella Winter Market (Concord)
Safe Haven Ballet Presents The Nutcracker at Lowell Memorial Auditorium (Lowell)
Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt ~ register in advance (Lincoln) - date changed 12/8
MetWinds Holiday Pops Concert (Dedham)
Maynard Holiday Stroll (Maynard)
Sunday December 3
57th Annual Maynard Holiday Parade (Maynard) - date changed 12/17
Concord Tree Lighting and Holiday Parade (Concord)
Beantown Swing at Concord Tree Lighting (Concord)
Bedford Tree Lighting (Bedford)
Winter Wonderland at Verrill Farm (Concord)
The Grinch Visits Wilson Farm (Lexington)
The Umbrella Winter Market (Concord)
Christmas City at Seasons Four (Lexington)
Polar Express at O'Neil Cinemas (Littleton)
How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2023 Re-Release) at O'Neil Cinemas (Littleton)
St. Anne’s in-the-Fields Memorial Tree Lighting and Blue Christmas Service (Acton)
Friends of Bedford Library Holiday Book Sale
Monday December 4
Polar Express at O'Neil Cinemas (Littleton)
The Umbrella Winter Market (Concord)
Emerson Hospital Tree of Lights ~ register in advance (Concord)
Tuesday December 5 - Thursday December 7
Polar Express at O'Neil Cinemas (Littleton)
Family Trees: A Celebration of Children's Literature (Concord)
Friday December 8
Family Trees: A Celebration of Children's Literature (Concord)
Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt ~ register in advance (Lincoln)
Teen Winter Movie Night at Lexington Community Center ~ register in advance (Lexington)
Saturday December 9
Breakfast with Santa at Apex Entertainment ~ register in advance (Marlborough)
Christmas City at Seasons Four (Lexington)
250th Anniversary Lexington Tea Burning Reenactment (Lexington)
Family Trees: A Celebration of Children's Literature (Concord)
Holiday Fun at 3rd Ave. Sleigh Rides & Santa (Burlington)
West Concord Holiday Stroll (Concord)
Photos with Santa at Wilson Farm (Lexington)
Visit with Santa at Wagon Wheel (Lexington)
Christmas at the Manse ~ register in advance (Concord)
The Concord Band Holiday Pops (Concord)
Sunday December 10
Pony Rides & Pictures with Santa at Chip-in Farm ~ register in advance (Bedford)
Christmas City at Seasons Four (Lexington)
Winter Community Breakfast with Santa ~ purchase tickets (Bedford)
Photos with Santa at Wilson Farm (Lexington)
Chanukah Celebration at The MFAT (Maynard)
A Christmas Story at O'Neil Cinemas (Littleton)
Christmas at the Manse ~ register in advance (Concord)
Family Trees: A Celebration of Children's Literature (Concord)
Wednesday December 13
Concord’s Chanukah Celebration (Concord)
Family Trees: A Celebration of Children's Literature (Concord)
Gingerbread Fun at Lincoln Library ~ register in advance
A Christmas Story at O'Neil Cinemas (Littleton)
Winter Holiday Sing-Along with Music at the Blissful at Gleason Library ~ register in advance (Carlisle)
Thursday December 14
Maynard Menorah Lighting (Maynard)
Friday December 15
Family Trees: A Celebration of Children's Literature (Concord)
Swim with Santa at Beede Center ~ register in advance (Concord)
Saturday December 16
Acton Santa Ride 2023 (Neighborhoods around Acton)
Christmas City at Seasons Four (Lexington)
Family Trees: A Celebration of Children's Literature (Concord)
Playtime Theater: "The Polar Express" (Concord)
A Charlie Brown Christmas at Lowell Memorial Auditorium (Lowell)
ASL Interpreted: Christmas at the Manse ~ register in advance (Concord)
Holiday Pops at The Umbrella Arts Center ~ purchase tickets (Concord)
Sunday December 17
57th Annual Maynard Holiday Parade (Maynard)
Santa Claus is coming to Boxborough! (Neighborhoods around Boxborough)
Christmas City at Seasons Four (Lexington)
Family Trees: A Celebration of Children's Literature (Concord)
Arendelle Adventures Dance Party at Acton Boxborough Dance Center ~ tickets in advance (Acton)
Christmas Celebration at The MFAT "Elf" & Visit From Santa (Maynard)
Christmas at the Manse ~ register in advance (Concord)
Boston POPS - Holiday POPS 2023 at Lowell Memorial Auditorium
Holiday Pops at The Umbrella Arts Center ~ purchase tickets (Concord)
Winter Solstice Celebration at Codman Farms ~ purchase tickets in advance (Lincoln)
Maynard Community Band - A Christmas Pops (Maynard)
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