Framingham Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Framingham and surrounding areas
Framingham lights up for the holiday season with holiday activities, things to do and family fun around popular spots like Framingham Centre Common and the Holiday Stroll and Framingham's 33rd Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony & Holiday Block Party. Visitors can enjoy Holiday lights displays, festive events, seasonal markets and interactive activities that celebrate the community throughout December.
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Christmas Shows
33 eventsMikko Nissinen's acclaimed Nutcracker production
Christmas Markets
30 events20th annual holiday stroll with 50+ street vendors
Christmas Lights
10 eventsIlluminated public art installations on Worcester Common
Christmas Activities
24 eventsBoston's historic free New Year's Eve arts celebration
Editor's Picks (6)
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The Nutcracker
(Boston)
Mikko Nissinen's acclaimed Nutcracker production
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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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Pentatonix: Hallelujah! It's a Christmas Tour
(Worcester)
Pentatonix's 'Hallelujah! It's a Christmas Tour'
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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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Mannheim Steamroller at The Hanover Theatre
(Worcester)
Iconic holiday music concert
Events Happening Soon (6)
Latest News & Updates
Stay informed about holiday events and activities in Framingham
- Christmas Traditions and Abolition Connection Explored Published: Sat, Nov 22, 2025
- Celtic Christmas Show Comes to Boston Area Published: Thu, Nov 20, 2025
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Framingham Christmas FAQ
The biggest annual events include the Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Block Party at City Hall Plaza, as well as the Holiday Pop-Up at Saxonville Mills featuring local vendors and crafts.
Framingham’s traditions include the annual tree lighting with Santa arriving on a fire engine, and community events like the Holiday Block Party and Caroling on the Common.
Neighborhoods like Saxonville and downtown Framingham are known for their festive decorations and popular light displays during the holiday season.
Christmas markets and local makers can be found at the Holiday Pop-Up at Saxonville Mills, community centers, and various holiday events throughout the city.
Free activities include the tree lighting ceremony, holiday block party, caroling on the Common, and exploring neighborhood Christmas light displays.
Families enjoy the tree lighting with Santa, holiday markets with crafts and treats, and events like Caroling on the Common, which are welcoming for all ages.