Chelmsford Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Chelmsford and surrounding areas
Chelmsford lights up for the festive season with Christmas lights and holiday activities across the town center and around the historic First Parish and parks where seasonal entertainment fills local venues. Attend the Tyngsborough Festival of Trees, try the Winter Wreath Decorating Workshop, browse the Central Congregational Church Holiday Craft Fair, and enjoy winter festivals and festive events that bring lights, music, and community cheer.
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Christmas Markets
38 eventsAnnual holiday art showcase with over 30 local artists
Christmas Shows
19 eventsA classic holiday tale brought to life on stage.
Christmas Lights
12 eventsLongest drive-through light tunnel in New England.
Christmas Activities
27 eventsMagical train ride with Santa and festive entertainment.
Editor's Picks (6)
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St. Augustine School North Pole Express
(Woburn)
Magical train ride with Santa and festive entertainment.
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Doubletree Hilton Danvers Hoppin' New Year's Eve Party
(Danvers)
Hoppin' New Year's Eve party at Doubletree Hilton
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A Christmas Carol at Merrimack Repertory Theatre
(Lowell)
A classic holiday tale brought to life on stage.
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Midwinter Revels: A Scandinavian Story for Christmas
(Cambridge)
Scandinavian-themed holiday production based on Gregory Maguire's 'Matchless'.
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First Night Boston
(Boston)
Boston's historic free New Year's Eve arts celebration
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Andrea Bocelli Concert
(Boston)
World-renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli performs live.
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Christmas Parties Near Chelmsford
Festive dining experiences, holiday parties, and Christmas-themed food and drink events in Chelmsford.
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Latest News & Updates
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- Amherst German Christmas Market in New Hampshire Published: Sat, Nov 22, 2025
- Amherst German Christmas Market in New Hampshire Published: Fri, Nov 21, 2025
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Chelmsford Christmas FAQ
The Vinal Square tree lighting and the Holiday Prelude in the Town Center are Chelmsford’s signature events, featuring live music, food, and community activities. The Christmas Fair & Toy Drive is another major draw for holiday shoppers and families.
Chelmsford’s Holiday Prelude includes a live Nativity, horse-drawn carriages, hayrides, and a gingerbread village, blending classic New England charm with local touches. The town’s tree lightings and festive storefronts also help create a distinctive seasonal atmosphere.
The Town Center and Vinal Square are focal points for organized light displays, while many residential areas throughout Chelmsford feature impressive home decorations worth exploring by car or on foot.
The Chelmsford-Lowell Elks Lodge hosts the Christmas Fair & Toy Drive, and local churches and community centers often hold craft fairs and artisan markets during the season. These are great places to meet local makers and find unique gifts.
Tree lighting ceremonies, neighborhood light displays, and many holiday markets are free to attend. Family-friendly activities like hayrides, visits with Santa, and festive music are often included at no cost.
Families will enjoy the Holiday Prelude’s hayrides, photos with Santa, and story times, as well as the Christmas Fair’s crafts, music, and visits from Santa. These events are designed to be welcoming and engaging for children of all ages.