Waltham Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Waltham and surrounding areas
Waltham welcomes Winter 2025 with Holiday lights and neighborhood activities concentrated along Moody Street and the downtown square. Events like the Waltham Show Choirs' Christmas Tree Fundraiser & Sale and Handmade for the Holidays Crafts Fair bring festive events, holiday markets, and winter festivals to the community. Enjoy lights displays, seasonal performances, and family-friendly activities that make downtown feel warm and inviting throughout the holiday season.
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Christmas Markets
36 eventsAward-winning baked goods for corporate gifting.
Christmas Shows
24 eventsMikko Nissinen's acclaimed Nutcracker production
Christmas Lights
9 eventsOutdoor light and sound artworks in a historic cemetery
Other Christmas Activities
28 eventsMagical train ride with Santa and festive entertainment.
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The Nutcracker
(Boston)
Mikko Nissinen's acclaimed Nutcracker production
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St. Augustine School North Pole Express
(Woburn)
Magical train ride with Santa and festive entertainment.
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First Night Boston
(Boston)
Boston's historic free New Year's Eve arts celebration
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Andrea Bocelli Concert
(Boston)
World-renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli performs live.
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Midwinter Revels: A Scandinavian Story for Christmas
(Cambridge)
Scandinavian-themed holiday production based on Gregory Maguire's 'Matchless'.
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Winter Cookie Class
(Brighton)
Hands-on winter cookie decorating class
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Waltham Christmas FAQ
Some of the biggest annual events include the ChristmasTime musical at Reagle Music Theatre and the Waltham Holiday Fair at the American Legion. These events draw large crowds and offer a mix of entertainment, shopping, and festive activities.
Waltham’s holiday traditions include the long-running ChristmasTime production featuring a living nativity and Victorian Christmas scenes, as well as community-driven neighborhood light displays that bring residents together each year.
Several residential neighborhoods in Waltham are known for their festive light displays, with families decorating homes in creative and colorful ways. These areas offer great walking trails to enjoy the neighborhood displays up close.
Christmas markets and local artisan vendors can be found at events like the Waltham Holiday Fair and various craft fairs held at community venues throughout the city, especially during late November and December.
Enjoying neighborhood light displays, attending free community markets, and visiting public holiday events like tree lightings are some of the best budget-friendly ways to celebrate the season in Waltham.
Families often enjoy the ChristmasTime show at Reagle Music Theatre, visits to markets with Santa, and walking or driving through local holiday light displays. These activities offer fun and festive experiences suitable for children of all ages.