Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas
Visitors explore a New England village adorned with twinkling lights and festive holiday wreaths. Highlights include vintage automobiles lining Main Street, a decorated Christmas tree in Norman Rockwell's former studio window, and performances by Victorian carolers and high school musicians. Families can enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides, face painting, children's crafts, and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus alongside their reindeer sheep.
What to Expect
Recreates Norman Rockwell's iconic holiday painting with vintage automobiles.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Stockbridge
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Stockbridge Chamber of Commerce
Food & Drink
On Sunday, the Red Lion Inn pop-up courtyard booth offers seasonal food and beverages, with fires to warm by.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and fans of norman rockwell
Vibe
Nostalgic and festive
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Parking: On Sunday, park at Marian's at Eden Hill (2 Prospect Hill Road) and take the shuttle. No parking or drop-off on Main Street during the recreation.
- Accessibility: Permit-required accessible parking is available at 50 Main Street, though some tour properties have limited mobility access.
- Pets: No animals on the Sunday shuttles except certified service animals.
Tips & Advice
- Double-check how many tickets are in your cart before checkout, because tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable and changes can't be made.
- Allow extra time on Sunday to park at Marian's at Eden Hill and ride the shuttle, since Main Street is closed to traffic and drop-offs.
- Buy a Main Street at Christmas ticket to get early access to Winterlights at Naumkeag tickets before they go on sale to the general public.
- Warm up at the Red Lion Inn pop-up courtyard booth, which serves seasonal food and drinks beside open fires during Sunday's recreation.
- Leave pets at home if you plan to use the Sunday shuttle, since only certified service animals are allowed on board.
Special Events & Promotions
- Historic Holiday Property Tour on Saturday, self-guided (separate ticket)
- Holiday Concert and Group Sing-Along on Saturday evening at the First Congregational Church with Cantantes Pro Musica, back for a second year (separate ticket, general admission seating)
- Sunday recreation admission includes a commemorative button while supplies last, and children under 12 get in free
- Horse-drawn wagon rides by Clay Hill Farm on Sunday for an extra fee (weather permitting; heavy rain cancels rides)
- New this year: ticket buyers get exclusive pre-sale access to Winterlights at Naumkeag tickets on December 5 and 6
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens at Sunday's Main Street recreation?
Main Street closes to traffic and recreates Norman Rockwell's painting. More than 25 vintage cars line the street, and a decorated tree fills the window of Rockwell's former studio. Victorian Carolers and Monument Mountain Regional High School students perform. There's also Roger the Jester, a fire truck to explore, face painting, children's crafts, and Santa and Mrs. Claus with their reindeer sheep.
What's on the Historic Holiday Property Tour?
It's a self-guided tour on Saturday. Merwin House has festive decor and seasonal refreshments, and Ventfort Hall Mansion & Gilded Age Museum has holiday music. The tour also includes The Inn at Stockbridge, Chesterwood and the Tappan House at Tanglewood.
Where do I park on Sunday?
Park at Marian's at Eden Hill, 2 Prospect Hill Road, and take the continuous shuttle to Main Street. Get there by entering on Vine Street near the Fire Department and driving straight to Vine and Pine Streets. The entrance is on your right. You can't park, drop off or pick up on Main Street during the recreation.
Where can we eat?
The Red Lion Inn has a pop-up courtyard booth on Sunday with seasonal food and drinks and fires to warm up by. The town's restaurants are open too.
Can I show my antique car?
Yes. Antique car owners are invited to line Main Street during Sunday's recreation, but you need to register in advance.
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