It’s time to bring on the Christmas cheer! Mark your calendar for the events below to jumpstart your holiday spirit!
Boston Holiday Lights Schedule:
Monday, November 25, 5–6 pm | Lighting of the Trellis
Thursday, December 5, 6–8 pm | Boston Common Tree & Comm Ave Mall Lighting
Friday, December 6, at 5 – 9pm | Light Up Seaport
Friday, December 6, at- 3:30pm | Annual Tree Lighting at the USS Constitution
Lighting of the Trellis at Christopher Columbus Park
Monday, November 25, 5–6 pm
Christopher Columbus Park
Located on Boston’s historic waterfront and stewarded with help from the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park, the site will be transformed into a beautiful holiday display when the park’s 260 feet of trellis are illuminated with 50,000 blue lights along with 14 decorated trees throughout the park.
Boston Common Tree & Comm Ave Mall Lighting
Thursday, December 5, 6–8 pm
Boston Common & Commonwealth Avenue Mall
The City of Boston and the Friends of the Public Garden will light the trees on the Commonwealth Avenue Mall on December 5th at 8 p.m., following the Boston Common Tree Lighting.
For decades, the iconic holiday light display along the Commonwealth Avenue Mall was made possible by the all-volunteer Committee to Light the Commonwealth Avenue Mall. The Friends of the Public Garden are honored to continue this cherished holiday tradition and are excited to partner with the community to expand support for the Mall.
Light Up Seaport
Friday, December 6, at 5 – 9pm
The Superette Courtyard
Join in celebrating the most magical season of the year in Boston’s Seaport District. Celebrate the season in Seaport on December 6th with holiday tunes, a celeb appearance by Betty the Yeti, and more.
Annual Tree Lighting at the USS Constitution
Friday, December 6, at 3:30pm
Charlestown Navy Shipyard
Join the USS Constitution crew in the Navy Shipyard in Charlestown for their annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony. The free event will include a visit and photo opportunities with Santa Claus, free hot chocolate and cookies, holiday music, ship tours, and remarks from the ship’s commanding officer.
Guests are invited to view the ship’s gun firing in observance of evening colors, a ceremony for lowering the American Flag on the ship at sunset, which will be at 4:11 p.m. The tree lighting ceremony will begin at 4:30 p.m. and photos with Santa Claus will be available after the ceremony.
Entry to board USS Constitution will end at 5 p.m. and guests will be permitted to remain on the ship for free tours until 6 p.m.