Holyoke Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Holyoke and surrounding areas
Holyoke's Christmas 2025 illuminates the city's historic High Street and Paper Mill District with dazzling Holiday lights, festive events, and holiday attractions suitable for the whole family. Performances like Christmas Show! at the Log Cabin Banquet and Meeting House and Christmas on High Street bring music, theater, and community markets to the season. From lights displays to seasonal shopping and theater performances, there are plenty of things to do in Holyoke during the festive season, offering memorable evenings and daytime holiday activities near local landmarks.
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Christmas Markets
29 eventsAnnual fundraiser featuring over 250 artists' work.
Christmas Shows
19 eventsAward-winning dancers and Broadway-level sets
Christmas Lights
12 eventsThree-mile drive-thru with over 750,000 lights
Christmas Activities
33 eventsNew England's premier alcohol-free New Year's Eve arts festival.
Editor's Picks (6)
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NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet
(Pittsfield)
Award-winning dancers and Broadway-level sets
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Pentatonix: Hallelujah! It's a Christmas Tour
(Worcester)
Pentatonix's 'Hallelujah! It's a Christmas Tour'
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Connecticut Ballet's The Nutcracker
(Hartford)
Guest principal dancers from NYC Ballet and ABT with live orchestra.
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Bright Nights at Forest Park
(Springfield)
Three-mile drive-thru with over 750,000 lights
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A Christmas Carol
(Pittsfield)
Classic holiday theater production of A Christmas Carol.
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First Night Northampton 2026
(Northampton)
New England's premier alcohol-free New Year's Eve arts festival.
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Latest News & Updates
Stay informed about holiday events and activities in Holyoke
- Holyoke Holiday Traditions Return with Tree Lighting Published: Mon, Dec 1, 2025
- Candlelight Christmas Carols on Strings in Hartford Published: Sat, Nov 29, 2025
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Holyoke Christmas FAQ
The Wistariahurst Holiday Open House and Festive Market, Mount Holyoke College's Holiday Vespers, and the Children's Museum holiday events are among the most popular annual celebrations in Holyoke.
Holyoke hosts several community-driven traditions, including neighborhood light displays, local toy drives, and festive markets that bring residents together each December.
The Highlands and Cabot Street neighborhoods are known for their festive decorations and are popular spots for holiday light walks in Holyoke.
Wistariahurst Museum hosts a major holiday market, and local merchants often organize vendor stalls and craft fairs throughout the city during the season.
Free activities include neighborhood light walks, the Wistariahurst Holiday Open House, and holiday concerts at Mount Holyoke College. Many parks and public spaces also feature festive decorations.
Families enjoy the Children's Museum holiday events, Wistariahurst's festive market, and seasonal activities at the Holyoke Mall, including photos with Santa and holiday crafts.