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Christmas in Boston
Presenting
Christmas Events in Boston
November 3 - 5
Christmas
Craft Fair
Description: Explore the wares of over 350 New England
artisans.
Location: Seaport World Trade Center, 200 Seaport Blvd.
Time: Friday: Noon - 7pm, Saturday: 10am - 7pm, Sunday:
10am - 5pm
Cost: Varies
November 5
Holiday
Season Festival
Description: Explore more than 75 of quality New England
artists and crafters.
Location: Woburn Crowne Plaza Hotel, 2 Forbes Rd., Woburn
Time: 10am - 5pm
Cost: Varies
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November 18
America's
Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration
Description: Celebrate the fall bounty with a parade at
11am, a Food Fest from 11am - 3p m with the participation of
local restaurants, and a concert at 7pm.
Location: Court and Water Sts., Plymouth
Time: 11am - 7pm (see above)
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November 19
Macy's
Parade on Parade
Description: See the traveling version of the classic New
York Thanksgiving Day parade.
Location: City Hall Plaza
Time: Noon - 6pm
Cost: FREE
November 19
Holiday
Season Festival
Description: See scores of holiday artisans display their
wares.
Location: Lombardo's Ballroom and Banquet Hall, 6
Billings St., Randolph
Time: 10am - 5pm
Cost: Varies
November 22 - January 7, 2007
Christmas
Festival
Description: Take a five-mile train ride through the
cranberry bog adorned for the holidays with thousands of
twinkling lights plus visit with Santa.
Location: Edaville, Route 58, South Carver
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies
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November 23
Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner
Description: Enjoy a dinner similar to what the pilgrims
served.
Location: John Carver Inn, 25 Summer St., Plymouth
Time: 1130am -7pm
Cost: Adults $27.99, Kids 12-4 $12.99, Kids under 4 $7.99
November 24 - 26
Christmas
Festival
Description: Enjoy exploring hundreds of fine art and
crafts vendors, offering lots of unique wares suitable for
holiday gifts.
Location: DCU Center, Worcester
Time: Friday and Saturday: 10am - 5pm, Sunday: 10am - 4pm
Cost: Varies
November 24 - December 30
Zoo Lights
Description: Visit the zoo all adorned for the holidays
with thousands of twinkling lights.
Location:
Stone Zoo, Stoneham
Time: 5pm - 9pm
Cost: $4
November 24 - December 30
The
Nutcracker
Description: See the classic holiday ballet performed.
Location:
Boston Opera House
Time: Varies
Cost: $35 - $150
November 25 - December 23
A
Christmas Story
Description: See this Christmas tale about young Ralphie
and his unforgettable holiday adventures. Suitable for kids 4
and older.
Location: Stoneham Theatre, 395 Main St., Stoneham
Time: Varies
Cost: Adults $36, Seniors $29, Students $18
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November 26
Santa
Parade
Description: See Santa arrive by Coast Guard ship on the
waterfront, accompanied by live entertainment and kids
activities.
Location: Downtown Newburyport
Time: Varies
Cost: FREE
December 1
Christmas
in Historic Plymouth
Description: See the city decorated for the holidays,
meet with Santa, enjoy children's activities, and see the city's
tree lighting.
Location: Downtown Plymouth
Time: Dusk
Cost: FREE
December 1 - 10
The Elves
and the Shoemaker
Description: See the stage presentation of this classic
children's tale. For kids 4 and older.
Location: Boston Children's Opera, First Congregational
Church, 471 Trapelo Rd., Belmont
Time: Varies
Cost: Adults $7, Kids $4
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December 1 - 3
Handel's
Messiah
Description: Hear the classic Christmas chorale performed
in its entirety by the Handel and Haydn Chorus and Orchestra.
Location:
Symphony Hall
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies |
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December 1 - 4
A
Christmas Carol
Description: See the classic Dickens tale performed.
Location: Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell
Time: Varies
Cost: $28.50 - $48.50
Great Gifts!
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December 1 - 10
Christmas
in Sandwich
Description: Enjoy a day of caroling, special holiday
shopping, an art sale, and historic homes open house.
Location: Various locations in Sandwich
Time: Varies
Cost: FREE |
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December 1 - 31
Christmas
Lights on Boston Common
Description: See the Common adorned with thousands of
lights and holiday decorations.
Location:
Boston Common
Time: Varies
Cost: FREE
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December 1 - January 1, 2007
Christmas
at Old Sturbridge Village
Description: See the 19th century village adorned for the
holidays.
Location:
Old Sturbridge Village
Time: 930am - 4pm
Cost: Varies |
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December 2
Hyannis
Harbor Lighting and Boat Parade
Description: See the harbor all lit for the holidays and
enjoy the unique decorated vessels.
Location: Bismore Park, Ocean St., Hyannis
Time: 4pm -7pm
Cost: FREE |
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December 2
Holiday
Lighting at Nashoba Valley Winery
Description: Bring in the holiday season with this
traditional holiday light display as well as hayrides, carolers,
and more.
Location: Nashoba Valley Winery, 100 Wattaquadoc Hill
Rd., Bolton
Time: 4pm - 7pm
Cost: FREE |
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December 2
Beacon
Hill Holiday Stroll
Description: Enjoy a festive evening of food, song, and
shopping in this historic neighborhood, all adorned for the
holidays.
Location: Monmouth St at Saint Marys St., Beacon Hill
Time: 1pm - 6pm
Cost: FREE |
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December 2
Holiday
Stroll
Description: Enjoy the island all decked out for the
holidays as well as carolers, live entertainment, a Magical
talking Christmas tree, and of course Santa.
Location: Downtown (48 Main St.) Nantuckett
Time: Varies
Cost: FREE
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December 2
Christmas
Parade
Description: See floats, lights, bands, and Santa -- all
on parade.
Location: Main Street to Village Green, Falmouth
Time: 1pm
Cost: FREE
Wow!
A Custom Letter
From Santa |
December 2 - 3
Christmas
in Salem House Tour
Description: Tour 13 historic residences, all decorated
for the holidays.
Location:
Meet at House of Seven Gables, Derby Street, Salem
Time: Saturday: 10am - 4pm, Sunday: Noon - 4pm
Cost: Varies
December 3
The
Nutcracker
Description: See the classic ballet performed.
Location: Dance Prism Performing Arts Center, 56 Kings
St., Littleton
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies
December 7
Holiday
Open House
Description: Celebrate the holidays with the residents of
Concord with a holiday parade, shopping, caroling, and a tree
lighting.
Location: Downtown Concord; the tree lighting is at
Monument Park.
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Cost: FREE
December 7 - 31
Radio City
Spectacular
Description: See this traveling version of the New York
City classic.
Location:
Wang Center
Time: Varies
Cost: $20 - $77.50
Great Gifts!
As Seen On TV products. |
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December 8
A
Mediterranean Christmas
Description: The Sharq-Arabic Music ensemble plays a
selection of holiday music from 1200-1900 Spain, Provence,
Italy, and the Middle East.
Location: Church of Immaculate Conception, 775 Harrison
Time: 8pm
Cost: Varies |
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December 9
El
Jolgorio Navideño
Description: Enjoy a traditional family Christmas party,
sponsored by the Hispanic Writers Program of Boston.
Location: Boston Convention Center
Time: 8pm
Cost: Varies |
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December 9
Holiday
Sing
Description: Enjoy an afternoon of traditional holiday
music and song.
Location:
Symphony Hall
Time: 3pm
Cost: Varies
Wow!
A Custom Letter
From Santa |
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December 9 - 16
The Mouse
who was Stirring
Description: See this one act holiday tale, designed for
kids ages 3-9.
Location: Center for the Arts, Natick
Time: Varies
Cost: Adults $8, Kids $5 |
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December 9, 16
Santa's
Tea
Description: Kids, and parents, can sit down with Santa
and Mrs. Claus for a traditional 19th century tea.
Location: Gore Estate, 52 Gore Place, Waltham
Time: 11am
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December 10
Vienna
Boys Choir
Description: Hear the world-famous choir sing holiday
music.
Location:
NEC's Jordan Hall
Time: 3pm
Cost: Varies
December 11-31
Holiday Pops
Boston Symphony Hall
Description: Boston Pops Conductor Keith Lockhart opens
the 2006 Holiday Pops season at Symphony Hall on Monday ,
December 11, kicking off the 32nd season of Boston's favorite
Christmastime tradition. The Holiday Pops season features 39
concerts running through New Year's Eve including the addition
of 4 post Christmas Holiday Swing nights.
Location:
Symphony Hall
Time: Varies by performance
Cost: Varies by performance
December 15
Holiday
Pops Concert
Description: Enjoy an evening of traditional holiday
music.
Location: Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell
Time: 8pm
Cost: $38 - $124
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December 15 - 30
Christmas
Concert
Description: Enjoy an evening of traditional Christmas
music.
Location: Firehouse Center for the Arts, One Market Sq.,
Newburysport
Time: Varies
Cost: Adults $15, Seniors/Students $12
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December 15 - 30
Christmas
Revels
Description: Enjoy an evening of holiday music and
caroling.
Location: Sanders Theatre, Memorial Hall, 45 Quincy St.,
Cambridge
Time: 730pm
Cost: Varies
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December 16 - 17
Candlelight Carols
Description: Enjoy traditional holiday music in a
spectacular, historic setting.
Location: Trinity Church, Copley Square
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies |
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December 17 - 20
Baroque
Noel
Description: Enjoy an evening of 17th and 18th Century
Christmas music.
Location:
NEC's Jordan Hall
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies |
December 22 - 23
Noel Noel:
A French Christmas
Description: Hear traditional French Christmas music,
from medieval chants to Provencal carols.
Location: First Church of Cambridge, 11 Garden St.,
Cambridge
Time: 8pm
Cost: Varies
December 27
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Description: Enjoy an program of Christmas music from
this favorite holiday band, who combine rock music with
traditional carols.
Location: DCU Center, Worcester
Time: 3pm, 8pm
Cost: Varies
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December 31
First
Night Beverly
Description: Enjoy a family-friendly, non-alcoholic New
Year's Eve celebration, with fireworks, music, and live
entertainment.
Location: Grand Procession Station, Cabot St., Beverly
Time: 6pm - Midnight
Cost: Varies |
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December 31
First
Night Chatham
Description: Enjoy a family-friendly, non-alcoholic New
Year's Eve celebration, with fireworks, music, and live
entertainment.
Location: Chatham Lighthouse, Chatham Harbor, Chatham
Time: 6pm - Midnight
Cost: Varies |
December 31
First
Night Boston
Description: Enjoy a family-friendly, non-alcoholic New
Year's Eve celebration, with over 1000 artists, fireworks,
music, and live entertainment.
Location: Copley Square, Boyleston St., Boston
Time: 11am - Midnight
Cost: Varies
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