Merrimack Other Christmas Activities 2026

This community gathering brings neighbors together right on Main Street to celebrate the season. Visitors come together to watch the lighting of the tree in the center of the village.

Grammy Award winner Dan Zanes, jazz vocalist and music therapist Claudia Zanes, and multi-instrumentalist Elena Moon Park lead an intergenerational communal sing-along. Audience members receive a songbook featuring traditional carols like “Silent Night” and “Let it Snow” alongside songs from...

Participants create their own unique coastal or Grinchy style sea glass Christmas tree in an instructor-led workshop. All tools and materials required to finish one tree are provided. Attendees also sample light snacks and a holiday wine tasting featuring four...

Participants use glass frits to assemble and decorate their own fused glass holiday sweater ornament with whimsical accents like snowflakes. Nancy from True Colors Glassworks guides guests through the art and science of glass fusing. During the session, visitors also...

Participants run or walk through scenic New England landscapes and rural roads along the Merrimack River, with the 5K covering a campus loop and the half marathon tackling a figure-eight course. After crossing the finish line, runners can celebrate at...

Visitors can enjoy live musical performances of holiday music, watch live ice carvings, and attend a free art show presented by the Woburn Guild of Artists at the First Baptist Church. Children can meet Santa to share their holiday wish...

This annual ceremony marks the lighting of the holiday season lights. Guests can enjoy choir singing, sip hot chocolate, and welcome a visit from a special snowman.

The evening begins with holiday carols and the countdown to the lighting of the tree and menorah. Attendees can stroll through town to enjoy live music, refreshments, and decorated storefronts.

Passengers take a round-trip train ride featuring conductor-led games, Christmas carol singing, letter writing to Santa, and a reading of The Night Before Christmas. Each guest receives a Christmas cookie on board and visits from holiday characters including Rudolph, Frosty,...

Passengers embark on a festive round-trip train ride featuring storytelling of the night before Christmas alongside song and dance performances by Wakefield music and drama students. Children meet Santa Claus and his elves, receiving their own special silver jingle bell,...

Participants learn how to paint with multi-colored wool roving onto a felt canvas to create layered, textural winter landscapes. Inspired by the New England scenery, attendees craft three-dimensional scenes that can be displayed as home decorations or hung as tree...

Participants take a brisk winter hike along the Fruitlands Trails to gather natural materials. The group then moves indoors to sip bubbles and craft a festive, sustainable wreath to hang at home. An experienced instructor provides guidance throughout the workshop,...

Merrimack invites you to celebrate the start of the holiday season at their 33rd Annual Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting. The parade begins at 3:00 PM, traveling from Commons Shopping Plaza to Town Hall. Immediately following, gather at Abbie Griffin...

The City of Lights Festival returns to light up the holiday season! This beloved annual event welcomes Mr. and Mrs. Claus with a spectacular parade, culminating in the ceremonial lighting of JFK Plaza and the historic Wannalancit smokestack. Families can...

Join the community for a beloved holiday tradition that has been enchanting attendees for over 25 years. Witness the magical moment the town's Christmas tree is illuminated, accompanied by carols and the exciting arrival of Santa Claus via fire truck....

Concord Dance Academy members will participate in the local Holiday Parade. Competition Team members must participate; all other members are invited to walk or ride on a float.

Step back in time at The Old Manse for a captivating holiday tour. This historical colonial home is beautifully transformed for the season, offering an enchanting journey through New England's festive traditions. Discover the magic of Christmas as it was...

Embark on a magical journey aboard the North Pole Express, a festive train adventure that sold out last year! This enchanting experience departs from the Anderson Woburn Transportation Center, offering a delightful escape filled with holiday music, entertainment, and a...