Danvers FalconFest Christmas Tree Lighting
Visitors gather to celebrate the New Year around a Christmas tree bonfire with music provided by DJ Mike Gaeta and a fire show. The event features free yard games, kids' crafting and art, and a selfie photo backdrop. Food trucks offer comfort food favorites, alongside a carnival toss game with a prize every time.
What to Expect
Community celebration featuring a Christmas tree bonfire, DJ, and family activities.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Danvers
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Danvers FalconFest
Food & Drink
Food trucks are planned to offer comfort food favorites.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children
Vibe
Festive and communal
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free.
- Hours: 5:00-7:00pm; TBD performances from 5:15-6:15pm; Bonfire 6:15-7:00pm.
- Parking: Handicap parking is on the Porter Street access to the gravel lot.
- Accessibility: Handicap parking is located on the Porter Street access to the gravel lot.
Tips & Advice
- Stay to the end, because the Christmas tree bonfire comes after the performances and closes out the evening.
- Dress warmly, because this is an outdoor January evening in the park around a bonfire.
- Bring a little cash or a card for the carnival toss game, the one paid activity, where every player wins a prize.
- If you need handicap parking, use the Porter Street access to the gravel lot.
- If the weather is bad, remember that the rain date is the following Sunday.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do?
Yard games, a selfie photo backdrop and kids' crafts and art are all free. DJ Mike Gaeta plays music, and there's a fire show before the Christmas tree bonfire.
Is it good for kids?
Yes. It's billed as family fun, with kids' crafts and art, yard games and a carnival toss game where every player wins a prize.
Is there food?
Yes. Food trucks serve comfort food favorites.
Is anything extra to pay for?
The carnival toss game is the one paid activity, and you win a prize every time. The yard games, selfie backdrop and kids' crafts are free.
What happens if it rains?
There's a rain date the following day, Sunday.
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