Here's our list of local Christmas and Hanukkah holiday events in Lowell, Billerica, Tewksbury, Chelmsford, Dracut, Tyngsboro, Westford, Littleton and Groton in 2023.
I'll be updating this list frequently so be sure to check back! If you know of any other local family-friendly holiday events that I missed, please email me or submit the details using our Submit an Event form.
Thanks to our sponsor Apex Entertainment Marlborough! The support of our sponsors allows us to continue to offer Lowell Macaroni KID at no cost to you!
Reserve your table at Apex Saturday, December 9th for Breakfast with Santa!
Check our other holiday guides for regional activities too:
Take a Holiday Train Ride! See our Polar Express & Holiday Train Ride Guide for MA, NH & Beyond
Cut down your own Christmas tree at a local Christmas tree farm. See our Christmas Tree Farm Guide
Make a Thanksgiving, Hanukkah or Christmas craft or recipe. See our round-up of years of holiday crafts, recipes and tips articles.
Visit a holiday light display or festival of trees. See our Christmas Attractions and Things to Do in Massachusetts and Beyond Guide
Get a free personalized Letter from Santa
Ongoing Events
Billerica Home for the Holidays Tree Display November 18 to December 10
The Amazing Decorated Winter Tree Scavenger Hunt November 22 to January 1
Annual Littleton Little Town Tree Hunt November 24 to January 1
Tyngsborough Festival of Trees November 24 - December 2
Polar Express at O'Neil Cinemas December 1 - December 7
Westford Family FunFest - Festival of Trees, Wreaths, Gingerbread and More at Westford Regency December 8 - January 2
Merrimack Valley Celebration of Lights November 24 - December 30 (Thursday-Sunday)
Saturday November 18
Christmas Craft Fair (Dracut)
Home for the Holidays Tree Display (Billerica)
Parent's Night Out: Thanksgiving Themed Workshop at Snapology (Ages 5-12) ~ Register in advance
Groton's Thanksgiving Farmers Market
Wednesday November 22
Day Before Thanksgiving Walk (Chelmsford)
Home for the Holidays Tree Display (Billerica)
The Amazing Decorated Winter Tree Scavenger Hunt in Chelmsford
Friday November 24
The Amazing Decorated Winter Tree Scavenger Hunt in Chelmsford
Home for the Holidays Tree Display (Billerica)
Annual Littleton Little Town Tree Hunt
Tyngsborough Festival of Trees
Merrimack Valley Celebration of Lights
Saturday November 25
Holiday Lights Fest at Good Pickin' Farm (All ages) ~ Purchase tickets in advance
The Amazing Decorated Winter Tree Scavenger Hunt in Chelmsford
Annual Littleton Little Town Tree Hunt (Billerica)
Home for the Holidays Tree Display
Tyngsborough Festival of Trees
Annual Lowell City of Lights Celebration
City Of Lights Holly Jolly Trolley
City Of Lights Magic by Bonaparte
Photos with Santa at Lowell City of Lights
Annual Lowell City of Lights Holiday Cookie Decorating
City Of Lights Holiday Movie Screening
Annual City Of Lights Holiday Parade
Lowell Down-Home Holiday Concert
Merrimack Valley Celebration of Lights
Sunday November 26
35th Annual Westford Holiday Tree Lighting with Santa
The Amazing Decorated Winter Tree Scavenger Hunt in Chelmsford
Annual Littleton Little Town Tree Hunt
Tyngsborough Festival of Trees
Home for the Holidays Tree Display (Billerica)
Merrimack Valley Celebration of Lights
Friday December 1
Tewksbury Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting (meet Santa!)
Polar Express at O'Neil Cinemas
A Christmas Carol at Liberty Hall (Ages 8 and up) ~ Purchase tickets in advance
J.T. Turner - A Christmas Carol (Ages 8 and up) ~ Purchase tickets in advance
Annual Littleton Little Town Tree Hunt
The Amazing Decorated Winter Tree Scavenger Hunt in Chelmsford
Home for the Holidays Tree Display
Tyngsborough Festival of Trees
Merrimack Valley Celebration of Lights
Saturday December 2
Winter Farm Nights at Good Pickin' Farm ~ tickets in advance
Dunstable's Journey & JingleFest
Billerica Winter Festival & Tree Lighting
Billerica Holiday Laser Light Show
Groton Walk of Lights & Community Tree Lighting
North Chelmsford Tree Lighting
Westford Academy Annual Holiday Bazaar
Holly Fair (visit with Santa!)
Polar Express at O'Neil Cinemas
2nd Annual Sullivan Middle School Holiday Craft Fair
A Christmas Carol at Liberty Hall (Ages 8 and up) ~ Purchase tickets in advance
The Amazing Decorated Winter Tree Scavenger Hunt in Chelmsford
Annual Littleton Little Town Tree Hunt
Home for the Holidays Tree Display
Tyngsborough Festival of Trees
Pet Photos with Santa at Maxwell’s of Chelmsford
Merrimack Valley Celebration of Lights
Visit with Santa & Story Time at Wamesit Lanes
Sunday December 3
Visit with Santa at Weston Nurseries (Chelmsford)
Chelmsford Holiday Prelude and Tree Lighting
Christmas in the Country at the Maker Farm (Pepperell)
Hanukkah Story Lantern Walk (register) - rescheduled 12/10
Polar Express at O'Neil Cinemas
How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2023 Re-Release) at O'Neil Cinemas
A Christmas Carol at Liberty Hall (Ages 8 and up) ~ Purchase tickets in advance
Chelmsford Community Band Holiday Concert (All ages)
Community Christmas Chorus Concert (Westford)
Gingerbread Village 2023 (Chelmsford)
The Amazing Decorated Winter Tree Scavenger Hunt in Chelmsford
Annual Littleton Little Town Tree Hunt
Home for the Holidays Tree Display (Billerica)
Merrimack Valley Celebration of Lights
Friday December 8
Tewksbury Hospital’s Annual Christmas Craft Fair
3rd Annual Christmas Market at The Barn Door (Pepperell)
Chelmsford Community Band Pops Holiday Concert
A Christmas Carol at Liberty Hall (Ages 8 and up) ~ Purchase tickets in advance (Lowell)
The Amazing Decorated Winter Tree Scavenger Hunt in Chelmsford
Home for the Holidays Tree Display (Billerica)
Annual Littleton Little Town Tree Hunt
Merrimack Valley Celebration of Lights
Saturday December 9
Breakfast with Santa at APEX Entertainment ~ purchase tickets in advance
Free Pictures with Santa in Billerica
Winter Farm Nights at Good Pickin' Farm ~ tickets in advance
Westford Fire Sleigh Santa Tour
2nd Annual Christmas Fair Sip & Shop (All ages) (Chelmsford)
The Nutcracker at Littleton High School
3rd Annual Christmas Market at The Barn Door
Chelmsford Center Village Holiday Gift Stroll
Christmas Movie Night: "The Muppet Christmas Carol" (Billerica)
A Christmas Carol at Liberty Hall (Ages 8 and up) ~ Purchase tickets in advance
The Amazing Decorated Winter Tree Scavenger Hunt in Chelmsford
New American Christmas Party at ACE Lowell ~ register in advance
Home for the Holidays Tree Display
Annual Littleton Little Town Tree Hunt
Merrimack Valley Celebration of Lights
Sunday December 10
Brunch with Santa (All ages) ~ Register in advance at Chelmsford Elks
Hanukkah Story Lantern Walk ~ register in advance at Sunny Meadow Farm
Visit with Santa at Weston Nurseries (Chelmsford)
Chelmsford Community Band Holiday Concert
A Christmas Story at O'Neil Cinemas
3rd Annual Christmas Market at The Barn Door
A Christmas Carol at Liberty Hall (Ages 8 and up) ~ Purchase tickets in advance
Annual Littleton Little Town Tree Hunt
The Amazing Decorated Winter Tree Scavenger Hunt in Chelmsford
Home for the Holidays Tree Display
Merrimack Valley Celebration of Lights
Monday December 11
Annual Littleton Little Town Tree Hunt
The Amazing Decorated Winter Tree Scavenger Hunt in Chelmsford
Hanukkah Storytime with PJ Library (register)
Wednesday December 13
The Amazing Decorated Winter Tree Scavenger Hunt in Chelmsford
Annual Littleton Little Town Tree Hunt
Holiday Sing Along with Steve Blunt at J.V. Fletcher Library (register)
A Christmas Story at O'Neil Cinemas
A Christmas Carol at Liberty Hall
Friday December 15
The Amazing Decorated Winter Tree Scavenger Hunt in Chelmsford
Annual Littleton Little Town Tree Hunt
Holiday Make-N-Take at Billerica Library
Merrimack Valley Celebration of Lights
Santi and Perch: Countdown to Christmas at Chelmsford Center for the Arts
A Christmas Carol at Liberty Hall
Saturday December 16
Brunch with Santa at Westford Regency ~ schedule reservation in advance
Winter Farm Nights at Good Pickin' Farm ~ tickets in advance
Annual Littleton Little Town Tree Hunt
The Amazing Decorated Winter Tree Scavenger Hunt in Chelmsford
Holiday Delivery Truck Workshop at Lowes Lowell (register)
Pictures with Santa, Storytime & Broken Toy Drive at Valley Wild Books
Holiday Make-N-Take at Billerica Library
A Charlie Brown Christmas at Lowell Memorial Auditorium
Merrimack Valley Celebration of Lights
Parent's Night Out: Holiday Make and Take at Snapology (register)
Santi and Perch: Countdown to Christmas at Chelmsford Center for the Arts
A Christmas Carol at Liberty Hall
Sunday December 17
Brunch with Santa at Westford Regency ~ schedule reservation in advance
Annual Littleton Little Town Tree Hunt
The Amazing Decorated Winter Tree Scavenger Hunt in Chelmsford
Santi and Perch: Countdown to Christmas at Chelmsford Center for the Arts
Boston POPS - Holiday POPS 2023 at Lowell Memorial Auditorium
Merrimack Valley Celebration of Lights
Monday December 18
Build a Snowman at Dracut Library (register)
Holiday Crafternoon at J.V. Fletcher Library (register)
Sock Snowman at Dracut Library (register)
Thursday December 21
Winter Solstice Walk 2023, Hawk Valley Farm Lowell (register)
Story Time with Santa at Reuben Hoar Library (register)
Merrimack Valley Celebration of Lights
A Christmas Carol at Liberty Hall ~ Purchase tickets
Do you know of other fun holiday events, whether online or in-person? Let me know at mackidlexingtonlowell@macaronikid.com!
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