Welcome to our Holiday Calendar page — your go-to guide for the festive season in and around Boston! Whether you’re planning gift shopping sprees, looking for holiday markets, or seeking seasonal shows and community gatherings, we’ve compiled key events, sales and experiences happening across the city. Browse through to find shopping deals, market openings, concerts, tree lightings and more—all mapped out so you can plan ahead and make the most of the holidays.
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| November 1-30 | Various (Boston Stores & Malls) | Black November Shopping Period Month-long deals on clothing, home items, electronics; starts weeks before Thanksgiving with pre-Black Friday sales at Macy's, Target, and local boutiques. |
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| November 7 – Dec 28 | Seaport Common 100 Seaport Blvd |
Snowport Winter Village European-style market with 100+ local vendors, crafts, jewelry, art, treats, food tent, cocktail bars, crafting corner. Open daily, free entry. |
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| November 11 | Various (Boston Stores) | Veterans Day Sales Discounts on clothing, home goods; free meals at restaurants like California Pizza Kitchen; parades and harbor cruises. |
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| November 11 | Various (Boston Malls & Online) | Singles' Day Sales Global online shopping event with deals on fashion, tech; early holiday previews at Amazon, Alibaba-inspired sales at local retailers. |
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| November 12 | Old South Church 645 Boylston St, Back Bay |
The Pipes of Christmas - A Celtic Christmas Concert World-class musicians, soloists, and performers from the US and UK celebrate the Celtic Christmas spirit with bagpipes, strings, and festive tunes. 7:30 PM. |
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| November 24 – Dec 31 | Boston Opera House 539 Washington St |
The Nutcracker 45 magical Boston Ballet shows. |
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| November 25, 11 AM | Frog Pond Carousel Boston Common |
Tree Arrival Nova Scotia gifts us our 50-ft tree! |
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| November 27 | Various (Online & Stores) | Thanksgiving Online Deals Sales start evening of Thanksgiving; pre-Black Friday offers at Amazon, Walmart. |
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| November 28 | Various (Boston Malls & Stores) | Black Friday Sales Massive in-store/online discounts on electronics, appliances; events at Copley Place, Prudential Center, Newbury Street; up to 60% off at Macy's, Target, Best Buy. |
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| November 28 – Dec 28 | SoWa Power Station 550 Harrison Ave Needham St, South End |
SoWa Winter Festival Largest winter market with 100+ artisans, handmade gifts, décor, gourmet treats, live music, performances, beer hall with seasonal drinks. Open daily, free. |
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| November 28 – 30 | Kilroy Square Quincy |
Kilroy Square Holiday Market (Weekend 1) Artisan popups with holiday gifts, jewelry, artwork, décor; live music, family activities, community vibe. Free. |
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| November 28 – Dec 21 | Downtown Crossing | Downtown Boston Holiday Market Small outdoor market with festive lights, music, unique gifts, handmade crafts, décor, jewelry, specialty foods near Boston Common. Thursdays–Saturdays 11 AM–4 PM. |
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| November 29 | Various (Local Boston Shops) | Small Business Saturday Support local businesses with events and deals at Newbury Street boutiques, Charles Street shops, Harvard Square; up to 50% off at independent stores. |
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| November 30 | Various (Online) | Cyber Sunday Deals Online sales bridging to Cyber Monday; tech and fashion discounts at Amazon, Best Buy. |
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| November 30 | Armory Somerville |
Boston Women's Holiday Market Celebrating women-owned businesses; handcrafted goods, jewelry, art, home décor, foods in historic setting with treats, music. 11 AM–5 PM, free. |
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| December 1 | Various (Online) | Cyber Monday Sales Online tech, fashion, beauty deals; early access at Ulta, Nordstrom; Boston travel discounts up to 40% off flights/hotels. |
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| December 1-7 | Various (Boston Malls & Stores) | Cyber Week Sales Extended Cyber Monday deals across tech, apparel; up to 70% off at Macy's, Nordstrom Rack in Copley Place/Prudential Center. |
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| December 2 | Various (Boston Nonprofits & Shops) | Giving Tuesday Charitable giving tied to retail donation programs; support local causes with matching gifts. |
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| December 4, 6 PM | Boston Common | Tree Lighting 84th annual — lights up the Common & Garden. |
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| December 4 – 30 | Symphony Hall | Holiday Pops Elf in Concert + kid matinees. |
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| December 4 – 30 | Symphony Hall 301 Massachusetts Ave |
Boston Pops Holiday Concerts Festive orchestra shows, including Elf in Concert. |
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| December 5 – 7 | Kilroy Square Quincy |
Kilroy Square Holiday Market (Weekend 2) Artisan popups with holiday gifts, jewelry, artwork, décor; live music, family activities, community vibe. Free. |
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| December 5 – 7 | Old South Church Downtown |
Old South Church Christmas Craft Fair 100+ artisans with handmade gifts, décor, gourmet treats; live music, holiday performances, beer hall. |
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| December 5 – 7 | The Lot Dorchester |
The Lot Christmas & Holiday Market Local vendors with handcrafted gifts, décor, treats; live music, lights, warm drinks. Free. |
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| December 6 | Schubert Theatre | Béla Fleck & Flecktones Grammy-winning holiday jazz. |
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| December 7 | Old South Church 645 Boylston St, Back Bay |
The Boston Camerata: Christmas in the Boston Workshop Joyful early American hymns, carols, and anthems from New England tune books; vocal soloists and instrumentalists. 4 PM. |
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| December 7 – Jan 4 | Jamaica Plain | JP Holiday Light Show Free nightly projection magic. |
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| December 7 – 21 | Symphony Hall | Handel’s Messiah 170-year Boston tradition. |
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| December 7 | Vilna Shul | Hanukkah A Cappella Noon & 4 PM — free! |
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| December 8 | Various (Online) | Green Monday Deals Last-minute online sales on electronics, toys, fashion; eBay, Target offers. |
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| December 12 | Old South Church 645 Boylston St, Back Bay |
The Pipes of Christmas - A Celtic Christmas Concert Celtic holiday celebration with bagpipes, strings, and performers from US/UK. 7:30 PM. |
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| December 12 – 14 | Harvard Square Cambridge |
Harvard Square Holiday Fairs (Weekend 3) Longest-running market; local artisans with jewelry, artwork, clothing, gifts; eclectic vibe. Free. |
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| December 12 – 14 | ICA Watershed Boston Harbor |
Watershed Community Holiday Bazaar Local artisans, crafters; handcrafted jewelry, artwork, décor, treats; holiday music, welcoming atmosphere. Free. |
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| December 13 | Hynes Convention Center 900 Boylston St, Back Bay |
Boden Sample Sale Up to 80% off designer clothing, accessories; women's, men's, kids' apparel in festive holiday styles. 10 AM–4 PM. |
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| December 13 | St. Leonard Church North End |
St. Leonard Choral Society Christmas Concert Annual choral and orchestral performance of holiday classics in the historic North End church. 4 PM. |
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| December 14 | Agganis Arena | Deck The Hall Ball Teddy Swims + The Fray. |
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| December 14 | Fairmont Copley Plaza | Gifted Holiday Market 100+ vendors with handcrafted jewelry, artwork, home goods, décor, foods; holiday lights, music. 11 AM–4 PM, $10 adults (kids free). |
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| December 14 | Natick High School Auditorium Natick, MA |
We See His Glory Christmas Concert Daughters of St. Paul choral performance with holiday hymns and seasonal music. 3 PM. |
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| December 14 – 22 | Various (Boston Neighborhoods) | Hanukkah Celebrations Menorah lightings at Boston Common, Faneuil Hall; family events, music, treats. |
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| December 17 | Boch Center Wang Theatre | Christmas with CeCe Winans Gospel holiday concert featuring CeCe Winans, Angie Winans, Debbie Winans with festive Christian music. 7 PM. |
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| December 19 | Old South Church 645 Boylston St, Back Bay |
Back Bay Chorale: A Boston Christmas Festive choral program with Vaughan Williams' Fantasia on Christmas Carols, audience sing-alongs, organ, brass, percussion. 8 PM. |
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| December 19 | Various (Boston Malls & Stores) | Super Saturday Sales Last-minute holiday shopping deals at Copley Place, Prudential Center, Newbury Street; up to 50% off toys, apparel at Macy's, Nordstrom. |
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| December 19 – 21 | Harvard Square Cambridge |
Harvard Square Holiday Fairs Longest-running market; local artisans with jewelry, artwork, clothing, gifts; eclectic vibe. Free. |
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| December 20 | Old South Church 645 Boylston St, Back Bay |
Back Bay Chorale: A Boston Christmas Festive choral program with Vaughan Williams' Fantasia on Christmas Carols, audience sing-alongs, organ, brass, percussion. 4 PM. |
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| December 21 | First Church in Cambridge 11 Garden St, Cambridge |
The Boston Camerata: Christmas in the Boston Workshop Joyful early American hymns, carols, and anthems from New England tune books; vocal soloists and instrumentalists. 4 PM. |
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| December 22 – 23 | Wang Theatre | Elf in Concert Live orchestra with the movie. |
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| December 24-25 | Various (Boston Stores) | Christmas Eve/Day Last-Minute Sales Final holiday gift deals; after-Christmas clearances begin Dec 25 evening. |
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| December 26 | Various (Boston Malls & Stores) | Boxing Day Sales Post-Christmas clearances at Macy's, Nordstrom; UK-inspired deals on home goods up to 70% off at Copley Place, Prudential Center. |
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| December 26-31 | Various (Boston Stores) | Post-Christmas Clearance Sales Deep discounts on holiday inventory; up to 75% off apparel, toys at Newbury Street boutiques, Copley Place. |
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| January 1 | Various (Boston Stores) | New Year's Day Sales Holiday inventory clearances at Target, Best Buy; resolutions kick off fitness deals. |
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| January (Throughout) | Various (Boston Department Stores) | White Sales Discounts on linens, bedding, bath items; up to 70% off at Macy's, Bed Bath & Beyond. |
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| January (Throughout) | Various (Boston Gyms & Stores) | Fitness/Wellness Sales New Year's resolution deals on equipment, gym memberships; up to 70% off at Groupon, local gyms. |
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| January 24 | Senate Garage 4 N Front St, Kingston, NY (near Boston) |
Boden Sample Sale Extension Up to 80% off designer clothing; holiday leftovers and winter apparel. 10 AM–4 PM. |
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| January 29 | Chinatown & MFA Boston | Chinese New Year (Year of the Horse) Lion Dance Parade, cultural festival at MFA with art, music, performances. |
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