Nashua Winter Stroll
Downtown Nashua transforms into a festive holiday destination filled with live music, theater acts, community performances, and local food vendors. Visitors can join Santa and the Mayor for a stroll to Renaissance Park for the lighting of the 25-foot tree on the Riverwalk. Throughout the evening, families can visit Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Nashua Center for the Arts and explore entertainment across multiple downtown venues.
What to Expect
Nashua's holiday kickoff with live performances, Santa, and a tree lighting.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Nashua
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Downtown Nashua Association
Food & Drink
Local food vendors are part of the stroll.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children and holiday-music fans
Vibe
Festive and community-focused
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Parking: Limited downtown parking is available. The page recommends free event parking shuttles operating from 4:00–9:30 PM, departing every 15 minutes from Holman Stadium, Crown Street Park and Ride Lot, and Rivier University Memorial Hall.
Tips & Advice
- Take the free event shuttle from Holman Stadium, Crown Street Park and Ride or Rivier University Memorial Hall, since Main Street is closed and downtown parking is limited.
- Have your child bring their Santa letter so they can drop it in the mailbox for delivery straight to the North Pole.
- Leave political signs and petitions at home, because political tabling, petitioning and paraphernalia aren't allowed inside the event grounds.
- Dress warmly for an evening outdoors on Main Street and the Riverwalk, where the 25-foot tree is lit in Renaissance Park.
- If you want to sell, perform or help out, fill in the vendor form, performer form or volunteer application for the 2026 Stroll.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I park for the Winter Stroll?
Main Street is closed for the Stroll and downtown parking is limited. Use the free event shuttles instead. They leave every 15 minutes from Holman Stadium on Amherst Street, the Crown Street Park and Ride Lot, and Rivier University Memorial Hall on South Main Street.
Is the Stroll good for kids?
Yes, it's a night of family fun. Kids of all ages love seeing Mr. and Mrs. Claus on their annual visit downtown. Bring your Santa letter to drop in the mailbox for delivery to the North Pole.
What is there to do at the Stroll?
Main Street fills with music, festive performances and food vendors. Santa leads the Stroll to the lighting of the 25-foot tree in Renaissance Park on the Riverwalk.
How can I take part as a vendor, performer or volunteer?
There's a vendor form and a performer form, plus a volunteer application for the 2026 Stroll. Businesses that want to table or sponsor can contact Alyssa O'Mara.
Are there any rules I should know about?
Disorderly conduct, harassment of vendors or attendees, and unauthorized filming or photography are prohibited. Political tabling, petitioning and political paraphernalia aren't allowed inside the event grounds, though political conversations and signature gathering are fine outside the gates. Breaking the rules can get you removed and barred from future events.
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