Last updated: November 11, 2024
The festive season is here, Randolph! Let our guide help you find all the holiday excitement. From locals to visitors, our guide showcases the best of Randolph's festive season.
Kick off your holiday celebrations with the dazzling "Mariah Carey's Christmas Time," a concert that brings joy and classic tunes to the stage. Experience the uplifting sounds of the season with the "Boston Pops Holiday Pops," featuring talented musicians playing beloved holiday favorites. And don't forget the "Trans-Siberian Orchestra," an electrifying performance that combines rock and classical music in a spectacular way. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Holiday tree lightings in multiple neighborhoods.
Boston's Enchanted Trolley Tour is a beloved holiday tradition where holiday trees are lit throughout the city, bringing festive spirit to children and families. The event includes visits with Santa and various tree lightings.
Where: Boston | More Info: Boston's Enchanted Trolley Tour
Holiday celebration in a zoo setting with synchronized light and sound displays.
Southwick Zoo transforms into a dazzling spectacle with over 4 million illuminated lights and handcrafted displays, featuring enchanting polar bear and singing penguin exhibits.
Where: Mendon | More Info: Winter Wonderland at Southwick Zoo
Holiday light display in a zoo setting.
At Stone Zoo, Zoolights transforms the zoo into a vibrant display of twinkling lights, featuring tree-lined paths and festively decorated areas like Yukon Creek, home to black bears, Canada lynx, and reindeer.
Where: Stoneham | More Info: Zoolights at Stone Zoo
Synchronized light display with a local radio station playlist.
Christmas on Runaway in Lancaster features a spectacular light show at 24 Runaway Brook Road, synchronized to music. Tune your radio to 90.1 for the playlist. The event runs nightly from 6-10 pm and includes a donation bin to raise funds for charity.
Where: Lancaster | More Info: Christmas on Runaway
Community-driven holiday market with local artisans and baked goods.
The First Parish of Bolton Annual Holiday Bazaar features local vendors selling handmade crafts, jewelry, and baked goods, along with themed baskets and a variety of seasonal items.
Where: Bolton | More Info: First Parish of Bolton Annual Holiday Bazaar
Community-driven holiday market with volunteer opportunities.
The Maynard Elks Lodge #1568 hosts a holiday market featuring Christmas trees, with volunteers needed for cooking breakfast, unloading trees, and selling trees starting November 29th.
Where: Maynard | More Info: Holiday Market at Maynard Elks
Classic holiday music performed by the Boston Pops.
The Boston Pops Holiday Pops concert series at Symphony Hall in Boston, MA, features classic holiday tunes like Jingle Bells, The Twelve Days of Christmas, and Sleigh Ride, with special performances and surprises.
Where: Boston | More Info: Boston Pops Holiday Pops
World-class ballet performance with elaborate sets and costumes.
Commonwealth Ballet presents a fully staged production of The Nutcracker, featuring accomplished dancers and guest artists. The performance is set before a magical tree and accompanied by the beloved Tchaikovsky score. Recommended for ages 4 and older, with group discounts available. The show lasts approximately 2 hours, including one intermission.
Where: Weston | More Info: The Nutcracker - Commonwealth Ballet
Interactive stage production with iconic songs and nostalgic set designs.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical brings the beloved holiday classic to life on stage, featuring all your favorite characters from the special, including Santa, Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius, and Rudolph. This heartwarming story teaches us that what makes us different can be what makes us special.
Where: Boston | More Info: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical
Unique blend of classical ballet and diverse dance forms.
Anthony Williams' Urban Nutcracker is a modern Boston-centric holiday classic that blends classical ballet with diverse dance forms like tap, hip hop, flamenco, and jazz. Set in present-day downtown Boston, it showcases winter scenes to the rhythms of Duke Ellington and Tchaikovsky.
Where: Boston | More Info: Urban Nutcracker
African-American retelling of the Nativity story with music, dance, and poetry.
Langston Hughes' Black Nativity is a holiday musical production that tells the story of the Nativity through scripture, poetry, dance, and song from an African-American perspective. This 54th season features a dynamic blend of traditional and contemporary elements, celebrating familial love, faith, and cultural heritage.
Where: Boston | More Info: Black Nativity
Whimsical holiday show with aerial circus acts and original music.
Cirque Dreams Holidaze is a dazzling holiday spectacular featuring a world-renowned cast of performers, aerial circus acts, and whimsical storytelling. This Broadway-style production combines contemporary circus arts with original music and seasonal favorites, creating a fantastical cast of holiday storybook characters that come to life on stage.
Where: Boston | More Info: Cirque Dream: Holidaze
Global superstar's holiday classics and chart-toppers.
Mariah Carey's Christmas Time is a grand holiday spectacle featuring timeless holiday classics and fan-favorite chart-toppers, celebrating the 30th anniversary of her legendary album 'Merry Christmas' and its record-shattering single "All I Want For Christmas Is You."
Where: Boston | More Info: Mariah Carey's Christmas Time
Live orchestral score accompanying a classic Tim Burton film.
The Boston Pops Orchestra, led by conductor Keith Lockhart, performs the iconic score of Tim Burton's 1993 animated classic, The Nightmare Before Christmas, alongside a screening of the full feature film. The film follows Jack Skellington, Halloween Town's beloved Pumpkin King, as he longs to try something new and enlists three mischievous trick-or-treaters to kidnap Santa Claus.
Where: Boston | More Info: The Nightmare Before Christmas
World-class ballet performance with elaborate sets and costumes
This annual performance by the Boston Ballet brings to life the classic tale of Clara and her journey through a winter wonderland. Featuring exquisite choreography, stunning costumes, and a beautiful score, the ballet captivates audiences of all ages. The production showcases the incredible talent of the company's dancers in a cherished holiday tradition that thrills the senses.
Where: Boston | More Info: The Nutcracker - Boston Ballet
Hands-on science and art activities for all ages.
December Vacation Week at Discovery Museum offers a variety of interactive science and art activities, including engineering workshops, nature exploration, and creative projects.
Where: Acton | More Info: December Vacation Week at Discovery Museum