Festival on the Common
Visitors can enjoy live musical performances of holiday music, watch live ice carvings, and attend a free art show presented by the Woburn Guild of Artists at the First Baptist Church. Children can meet Santa to share their holiday wish lists, experience The Polar Express with live entertainment, and enjoy Making Magic Character Storytime. The evening also includes a reading of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas by the mayor, followed by the Lighting of the Common.
What to Expect
Annual holiday celebration featuring the Lighting of the Common and Santa.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Festival on the Common Committee
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and community-minded
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 3-6:30 PM.
Tips & Advice
- Have the kids bring their Christmas wish lists, because Santa comes on duty partway through the festival to meet every child and hear their requests.
- Stay for Mayor Concannon's reading of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, since the Lighting of the Common follows right after it.
- Step inside the First Baptist Church for the Woburn Guild of Artists' free art show during your visit to the festival.
- Watch for the ice carvers, who work throughout the event, so you can see the carvings take shape as the evening goes on.
- Dress warmly, because the festival runs into the evening outdoors with live holiday music, ice carving and the lighting of the Common.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: Making Magic Character Storytime.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there for kids?
Santa meets every child to collect their Christmas wish lists. There is also The Polar Express with live entertainment, and the new Making Magic Character Storytime.
What's new this year?
Making Magic Character Storytime is new this year.
Is there an art show?
Yes. The Woburn Guild of Artists holds a free art show at the First Baptist Church.
What happens at the Lighting of the Common?
Mayor Concannon reads 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, and then the Common is lit.
Who runs the festival?
A committee of volunteers runs it. Most come from Woburn service groups, including the Lions Clubs, the Rotary Club, Kiwanis, the Elks and the City of Woburn.
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