Last updated: November 11, 2024
The festive season is here, Beverly! Let our guide help you find all the holiday excitement. Whether you call Beverly home or are just passing through, this guide unlocks the city's seasonal secrets.
Popular events this time of year include Rockport's Annual Christmas Pageant, a delightful display of holiday cheer featuring local performances and traditional carols. Another highlight is Christmas in Rockport - Winter Lights, where beautifully illuminated displays create a festive atmosphere throughout the town. And the First Night Boston 2025 - New Year's Eve celebration is something you definitely don't want to miss, offering an array of entertainment as you ring in the new year. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Santa's arrival by lobster boat and festive light displays.
Rockport's Christmas celebration features Santa's arrival by boat, tree lighting, strolling musicians, and a live nativity re-enactment, offering a variety of holiday activities and shopping opportunities.
Where: Rockport | More Info: Christmas in Rockport - Winter Lights
Historical interviews about Rockport's tree lighting tradition.
The Dock Square Tree Lighting Ceremony is a historical event where the community comes together to learn about the history of Rockport's tree lighting tradition. Author Jean Woodbury will interview Mike Costello and Dot Stoffa, who have been involved in the ceremony since its beginning.
Where: Rockport | More Info: Dock Square Tree Lighting Ceremony
Last-minute shopping with unique, locally crafted gifts.
Downtown Rockport offers a Last Minute Stocking Stuffer Weekend with colorfully lit Christmas trees, local shops, and galleries featuring handmade gifts and creative displays.
Where: Rockport | More Info: Christmas in Rockport - Last Minute Stocking Stuffer Weekend
Holiday market featuring local artisans.
The Annual Fruitlands Museum Holiday Open House and Craft Fair offers a festive holiday market where visitors can shop for high-quality handmade local crafts, including jewelry, pottery, glass, wood, fiber arts, photography, and mixed media.
Where: Harvard | More Info: Annual Fruitlands Museum Holiday Open House and Craft Fair
Elegant holiday decorations and activities in the gardens.
Holidays on the Hill is an annual holiday event at Long Hill, featuring elegant decorations, holiday music, and activities in the gardens. Guests can warm up with hot cocoa by the fire pits before heading home.
Where: Ipswich | More Info: Holidays on the Hill
Decorated 1920s mansion with sensory-friendly hours.
Celebrate the holiday season at Castle Hill with vibrant decorations, sensory-friendly hours, and festive activities like Christmas teas, cozy cocktails, and artisan markets.
Where: Ipswich | More Info: Winter Holiday Celebrations at Castle Hill
Vibrant live music and fireworks displays.
First Night Boston 2025 is a family-friendly New Year's Eve celebration featuring live performances, ice sculptures, and fireworks displays across the Back Bay and waterfront areas.
Where: Boston | More Info: First Night Boston 2025 - New Year's Eve
Live nativity re-enactment with torch-lit procession.
The Rockport Art Association and Museum presents the 78th Annual Live Christmas Pageant, a torch-lit live re-enactment of the Nativity. The pageant begins with a torch lit procession from Dock Square to the Congregational Church, where the story of Jesus' birth is brought to life through a live narration.
Where: Rockport | More Info: Rockport's Annual Christmas Pageant
Live holiday music performances by local musicians.
Strolling musicians in Rockport perform a variety of holiday music, including traditional Christmas carols, Hanukkah songs, and holiday classics.
Where: Rockport | More Info: Christmas in Rockport - Strolling Musicians
An atmospheric concert with live music performed by candlelight.
This immersive concert transcends the traditional holiday experience with a live string quartet performing alongside a seasonal narrative. Attendees are enveloped in the warm glow of candlelight while enjoying beloved Tchaikovsky melodies that evoke festive cheer. The reinterpretation of "The Nutcracker" provides a fresh take on a holiday classic, making the performance a delightful treat for all ages.
Where: Boston | More Info: Candlelight: Holiday Special featuring The Nutcracker
Interactive holiday event with Santa, Buddy the Elf, and community activities.
Join Ipswich High School Interact for a holiday celebration featuring Santa's arrival at Ipswich Town Wharf, caroling with Buddy the Elf, and a festive Jingle Bell Walk to Town Hall. Enjoy face painting, festive games, and holiday crafts while supporting local charities.
Where: Ipswich | More Info: Ipswich Jingle Bell Walk
Charlie Brown Christmas themed event with sensory-friendly options.
Join Breakfast with Santa at the Community House in Wenham, Massachusetts, for a Charlie Brown Christmas themed event. Enjoy breakfast or brunch, visit Santa, and get your picture taken. Children under age 2 are FREE, and sensory-friendly options are available.
Where: Newburyport | More Info: Breakfast with Santa
Public lighting of a 9-foot Hanukkah menorah with community-wide celebration.
The Menorah Lighting in Rockport is a community celebration featuring music, Hanukkah-themed refreshments, and children's activities, culminating in the public lighting of a 9-foot Hanukkah menorah.
Where: Rockport | More Info: Christmas in Rockport - Menorah Lighting
Historic home tour with holiday decorations.
Explore historic homes in Salem's McIntire district, each beautifully decorated for the holiday season. This annual tour offers a glimpse into the city's rich history and architectural heritage.
Where: Salem | More Info: Christmas in Salem Holiday House Tour
Historic mansion decorated for the holidays.
Step back in time to explore The Old Manse, decorated for the holiday season, and learn how its residents created new traditions and ways to celebrate Christmas.
Where: Concord | More Info: Winter Holiday Celebrations at The Old Manse
