Springfield Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Springfield and surrounding areas
Springfield gears up for the holiday season with Bright Nights at Forest Park, the Springfield Festival of Trees, and Grinchmas at the museums bringing things to do, Holiday lights, and festive events to the Riverfront and Forest Park areas. Neighborhoods around downtown host seasonal concerts and family celebrations. From illuminated walkways to holiday performances and hands-on activities, Springfield offers a rich lineup of festive events and family fun that capture the warmth of the season.
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Christmas Markets
32 eventsShowcase of over 50 uniquely decorated Christmas trees
Christmas Shows
19 eventsAward-winning dancers and Broadway-level sets
Christmas Lights
12 eventsThree-mile drive-thru with over 750,000 lights
Christmas Parties
5 eventsFree Christmas concert with hundreds of decorated trees
Other Christmas Activities
31 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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Bright Nights at Forest Park
Three-mile drive-thru with over 750,000 lights
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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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First Night Northampton 2026
(Northampton)
New England's premier alcohol-free New Year's Eve arts festival.
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Santa Express Train Ride
(Thomaston)
Visit with Santa Claus on a festive train ride.
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Christmas Giving Opportunities Near Springfield
Give back this holiday season with volunteering and charitable opportunities in Springfield.
Operation Santa 2025
Community-driven holiday assistance program for local families.
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The Mayor’s Tree Lighting, FEZtival of Trees, and Bass Pro’s Santa’s Wonderland are among the largest and most popular annual Christmas events in Springfield.
Springfield’s Mayor’s Tree Lighting in Park Central Square and the FEZtival of Trees are long-standing traditions that bring the community together each year.
Neighborhoods like the area around Bagwell Lights and the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden are known for their festive light displays and attract many visitors.
Christmas markets and local makers can be found at the FEZtival of Trees, Park Central Square, and various pop-up vendor stalls throughout the city.
Free activities include visiting Bagwell Lights, attending the Mayor’s Tree Lighting, and enjoying holiday markets with free admission around downtown Springfield.
Families with kids enjoy Bass Pro’s Santa’s Wonderland, Gardens Aglow, and the FEZtival of Trees, all of which offer interactive and festive experiences for children.