Westfield Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Westfield and surrounding areas
Westfield celebrates Winter 2025 with glowing Christmas lights and Holiday lights around the Canal Park and downtown cultural landmarks, offering family fun and community gatherings. Attend seasonal concerts, shop local markets, and enjoy Christmas celebrations like Christmas With Kane's amid festive displays and neighborhood activities. With holiday attractions ranging from town parades to weekend markets and live performances, Westfield provides many things to do for visitors and families seeking seasonal cheer.
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Christmas Markets
35 eventsLargest decorated Christmas Tree in the area
Christmas Shows
15 eventsAward-winning dancers and Broadway-level sets
Christmas Lights
12 eventsThree-mile drive-thru with over 750,000 lights
Christmas Activities
33 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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Connecticut Ballet's The Nutcracker
(Hartford)
Guest principal dancers from NYC Ballet and ABT with live orchestra.
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Bright Nights at Forest Park
(Springfield)
Three-mile drive-thru with over 750,000 lights
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A Christmas Carol
(Pittsfield)
Classic holiday theater production of A Christmas Carol.
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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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Westfield Christmas FAQ
The biggest annual Christmas event in Westfield is Westfield in Lights at Grand Junction Plaza, featuring a tree lighting ceremony, live entertainment, and family activities. This event marks the official start of the holiday season in the city.
Westfield’s unique holiday traditions include the community-focused Westfield in Lights celebration and neighborhood displays that foster a strong sense of local spirit and togetherness during the season.
Several neighborhoods in Westfield are known for their festive displays, with residents decorating homes to create inviting light displays that are perfect for walking or driving tours during the holidays.
Christmas markets and local makers can be found at community centers, plazas like Grand Junction Plaza, and seasonal artisan markets hosted throughout Westfield during the holiday season.
Free or budget-friendly activities include visiting the Westfield in Lights event, exploring neighborhood light displays, and attending local holiday markets with free admission and affordable vendor offerings.
Families with kids will enjoy Westfield in Lights, which offers winter-themed games, visits from holiday characters, and live entertainment. Many markets also provide kid-friendly crafts and activities to keep little ones engaged.