Holiday Lights in Boston
Boston Yacht Haven has your guide on where to find holiday lights this winter.
Start by stepping out onto your private balcony and taking in the lights of the boston city skyline. Gaze over the harbor and watch the reflection twinkle. It is a magical time of year!
Boston Common Tree Lighting
Thursday, December 4th, 2025
6:00 PM
The province of Nova Scotia provides Boston with a wonderful holiday tree each year. See this year's become illuminated in a celebration on December 4th. Mayor Michelle Wu, Santa Claus, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, and more are all expected to make an appearance!
Tree Lighting at Quincy Market
Saturday, November 22nd, 2025
An afternoon of fun awaits at Faneuil Hall on November 22nd! In addition to the tree lighting, look forward to a lineup of performances, festive treats, guest speakers, and more. And don't forget to take a photo with Santa Claus!
Holiday Ship Lighting at Martin's Park
Saturday, November 29th, 2025
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
The two-level accessible play ship at Martin's Park invites the public to feel connected to the area's maritime history and imagine themselves aboard a vessel of their own. Look forward to appearances from Santa and Betty the Yeti, as well as acapella performances and holiday beverages.
Christopher Columbus Park Trellis
Monday, November 24th, 2025
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
One of the most photogenic spots in Boston will glow this holiday season. See the Christopher Columbus Park Trellis light up on November 24th and enjoy sing-alongs, clam chowder, cookies, a visit from Santa Claus, and more!
Light Up Seaport
Friday, December 5th, 2025
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Seaport Common tree will be illuminated on December 5th, and the celebration will be complete with musical performances, treats, and sightings of Seaport's mascot, Betty the Yeti.
Seaport Menorah Lighting
To Be Announced
Chabad of Downtown Boston invites you to join them for the lighting of the 9' tall Menorah in Seaport.
31 Nights of Light at the Prudential
Every Night in December
5:00 PM
For the 17th year in a row, the Prudential Center will show its support for nonprofits in Boston by illuminating the top of their tower in different colors to represent the organizations.
Commonwealth Avenue Mall
Friday, December 4th, 2025
8:00 PM
Immediately following the lighting of the Boston Common Tree, the Commonwealth Avenue Mall will become illuminated thanks to the Friends of the Public Garden.
Copley Square Tree
Monday, December 1st, 2025
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Celebrate the lighting of the Copley Square Tree with tours of the newly renovated Copley Square, live music performances, and cookies and photo with Santa Claus.
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