Haverhill Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Haverhill and surrounding areas
Haverhill kicks off the Christmas season with festive events, Christmas markets and family-friendly activities across the town center and community halls, creating a lively seasonal calendar. Highlights include the Haverhill Christmas Carnival and Haverhill Christmas Maker's Market where local makers, live music and seasonal treats combine under sparkling lights. From concerts and craft workshops to market browsing and children’s performances, Haverhill offers a cheerful lineup of things to do and festive attractions this winter.
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Christmas Markets
30 eventsFestive market, ice rink, maze, and big wheel on Parker's Piece.
Christmas Lights
21 eventsTown-wide Christmas light switch-on and festive fair
Christmas Parties
12 eventsFestive parties with drag queen entertainment and bottomless prosecco
Christmas Shows
11 eventsLegendary annual pantomime with a magical quest.
Christmas Activities
26 eventsTraditional Advent and Christmas services in a historic cathedral
Editor's Picks (6)
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Christmas in Cambridge
(Cambridge)
Festive market, ice rink, maze, and big wheel on Parker's Piece.
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Cambridge Botanic Lights 2025
(Cambridge)
Illuminated trail celebrating plants after dark.
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Bury St Edmunds Christmas Lights Event
(Bury St Edmunds)
Town lights up for St. Edmund's Day with festive stalls and characters.
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Sudbury Christmas Light Switch On & Fair
(Sudbury)
Town-wide Christmas light switch-on and festive fair
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Colchester Christmas Markets
(Colchester)
Festive market with Santa, live music, and funfair rides.
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Enchanted Trail of Light at Colchester Zoo
(Stanway)
A mile-long trail with a 40m light tunnel and festive road train.
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Haverhill Christmas Events Map
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Haverhill Christmas FAQ
The Jingle Bell Half Marathon & 5K and the Haverhill Christmas Stroll are among the city’s largest annual holiday events, drawing crowds for festive runs and downtown celebrations.
Haverhill’s Christmas Stroll and tree lighting ceremony are cherished traditions, often featuring local music, Santa visits, and community scavenger hunts.
Neighborhoods like Bradford and the downtown area are known for their festive Christmas light displays, with many homes and streets decorated each year.
Local Christmas markets and artisan vendors can be found at community centers, churches, and during the annual Christmas Stroll in downtown Haverhill.
Free holiday activities in Haverhill include the Christmas Stroll, tree lighting, and exploring neighborhood light displays. Many parks and public spaces also host festive events.
Families with kids enjoy the Christmas Stroll, Santa visits, holiday markets with crafts, and the annual Jingle Bell Half Marathon & 5K, which welcomes walkers and runners of all ages.