The Ultimate 2025 Massachusetts Holiday Guide: Light Shows, Santa Visits, Holiday Markets & More

Your local resource for the best holiday events across Massachusetts!

If you love the holiday season in Massachusetts, you’re in the right place. Whether you’re looking for the best light displays, kid-approved adventures, festive markets, cozy date-night ideas, or the perfect Christmas tree farm, I put everything in one place so you can plan the most magical season yet.

This guide is designed for families, couples, and holiday lovers who want to skip the endless scrolling and go straight to the good stuff.

Below is your preview of the must-visit events and you can grab the complete guide with dates, times, and locations at the bottom of this post.

🎄 Must-See Holiday Activities

These are the seasonal favorites people look forward to year after year and for good reason!

✨ Zoo Lights

• Southwick’s Zoo, Mendon — A full Winter Wonderland experience with lights throughout the zoo.

⛸ Ice Skating Spots

• Worcester Common Oval

🌲 Night Lights at New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill (Boylston)
A stunning illuminated walk through the gardens — one of the most photographed holiday experiences in Central MA.

🛍 Holiday Markets

• Snowport in the Boston Seaport

🎅 Top Kid-Approved Holiday Spots

If you’ve got little ones, these are the places guaranteed to feel like magic.

🚂 Edaville Family Theme Park – Carver
Their vintage train ride and Festival of Lights are a New England holiday tradition.

🌲 Best Christmas Tree Farms in Central MA

From cut-your-own experiences to full-service farms with wreaths and hot cider, all of the local favorites are in the complete guide!

• Jim’s Christmas Trees (Charlton) – Pre-cut trees plus a large holiday lights display right across the street.

✨ The Most Magical Light Displays

Don’t miss these incredible shows lighting up Massachusetts and beyond:

• Fiesta Shows Celebration of Lights — Multiple locations including Lancaster.

❤️ Date-Night Holiday Ideas

Whether you want festive and cozy or fun and adventurous:

• Inn at Hastings Park (Lexington) — craft cocktails, private firepits, and holiday décor

🎅📸 Can’t-Miss Santa Spots

The guide includes the Santa visits families talk about (and post about) every year

⭐️ Want the Full Guide?

This post is just a preview, the full downloadable guide includes:

• Exact dates & schedules

• Ticket links

• Addresses

• Insider tips

• Photos

• Over 40+ curated local events, markets, and experiences

🎄 Get your FREE 2024 Holiday Guide here:
👉 https://annieoakman.myflodesk.com/holidayguide