Major Town-Wide Celebrations
…[Our full calendar here has hundreds of local kid-friendly events!]
Bass Pro Santa’s Wonderland: Patriot Place, Foxboro & Cabela’s, Hudson
2023: Nov 4 through Dec 24
Reservations Required
Free photo with Santa. Kids can mail their letter to Santa and bring home a craft kit. All activities + photo are free. Additional packages available for purchase. Details here
Reserve in advance online. Each day opens 7 days in advance. Bass Pro spots fill almost immediately. Cabela’s spots tend to last longer before filling. Walk-ins may be accommodated if space allows– this will be more likely at Cabela’s.
Festival of Lights: La Salette Shrine, 947 Park St, Attleboro
2023: Daily Nov 23 through Jan 1
Illuminated 5-9 PM Daily
A very popular extensive walk-through light display that has a religious emphasis. Free admission and parking, but donations are welcome. S’more supplies for sale, hot cocoa, and a mini-carnival with carousel for a fee. Can be extremely crowded on weekends. Lights will be on for Christmas Night as well. Details here
Festival of Trees: Easton Country Club, South Easton
2023: Nov 25 – Dec 10
Thursdays – Fridays 4 – 8 PM
Saturdays – Sundays 12 – 8 PM
70+ themed trees to admire indoors. “Attendees are welcome to take a chance on winning one of the trees or simply bask in their glow while enjoying a delicious club snack or drink.” $15/adult, children 12 and under are free. Details and tickets here
Winterlights: Eleanor Bradley Cabot Estate, Canton
2023 Nov 24 – January 6
Wednesdays – Sundays 4:30 – 8:30 PM
Enjoy thousands of shimmering and artfully designed holiday lights. $25-$30/adult, $12/child, Free for 2 and under. Details and tickets here
Winter Wonderland, Southwick’s Zoo, Mendon
2023: Nov 18 through Dec 31
Closed most Mondays & Tuesdays
Advance tickets recommended
Walk through the winter wonderland and watch a musical show by the Queen of Arendelle and her sister the Spirit Queen. Visit with Santa and enjoy a holiday show while sipping hot chocolate or a hot toddy. Walk-through only; no drive-through. $21-$25 for adults; $16-$18 for kids. Everyone pays kids’ pricing on Thursdays and Sundays. Ages 2 and under free. (Last year’s Festival of Illumination lanterns will not be at this year’s event, nor will the train ride through the deer enclosure). Details and tickets here
Enchanted Village: Jordan’s Furniture in Avon
2023: Nov 10 through Jan 1
Mon-Thurs: 11-7, Fri: 11-8, Sat: 10-8, Sun: 11-6
Free admission for indoor holiday display with intricate figurines and decorations. Pictures with Santa at select hours daily through Christmas Eve. Additional activities listed below require advance registration. Details and registration here.
- The Tube: $3 (must 40+ inches)
- LITE Laser show, $8 all ages. Reservations Required!
- Enchanted Ice indoor skating park, $8 includes rental
- Polar Express 4D Experience ride, $9 (riders must be 40+ inches) Reservations Required!
Christmas Festival of Lights: Edaville, Carver
2023: Nov 9 – Dec 31
Th-Fri: Opens at 4 PM
Sat-Sun: Opens at 2 PM
Advance tickets required
Over 17 million lights illuminate the park, and the long train ride passes through vast fields of lights, plus amusement rides. $13 admission to see the lights only, or $30 to include a train ride, or $43 to also include theme park rides. Details and tickets here, and check FB for updates
Pawtucket Winter Wonderland: Slater Park, Pawtucket, RI
2023: Festival Dec 2, 3, 9, 10
4 – 8 PM (check the link to confirm times)
Also open for drive-through or walk-through every night in December
The park is filled with more than 600 decorated trees and many displays including 20 Victorian houses and light displays. Free admission and parking. Very affordable hay rides, train rides, Santa visit, and Historic Looff Carousel. In past years, hot dogs and hot chocolate for sale. Some attractions are cash-only. Details here
Drive-Through Holiday Light Show: Marshfield
2023: Nov 24 through Dec 30
5 PM – 9 PM Advance tickets highly recommended
1 mile drive-through light display with music through the car radio. Purchase tickets in advance for $22-$30/car.] Check for 2023 updates here
Map of Light Displays: The Best Neighborhoods Near You
We here at Community Kangaroo have gathered a treasure trove of recommendations for jaw-dropping light displays in just about every town west and southwest of Boston. We put them all on one big map! See our map here
Our List of Santa Pictures: Local Malls, etc
We’ve put together a list of all the local stores and malls that have ongoing Santa pictures, plus one-time events with St. Nick. Find Santa photo ops here
Hanukkah Celebrations: See the Events Near You
Local menorah lightings and other Hanukkah celebrations from our calendar: Find Hanukkah celebrations here
Big Christmas Events: Train Rides and Nutcracker Shows
We’ve pulled together all the Christmas Train Rides in this part of New England, plus the local Nutcracker shows, from Boston Ballet down to the local ballet around the corner. See train rides and Nutcracker shows here
Major Town-Wide Celebrations
…[We’ve only listed select major holiday events above, but our full calendar here has hundreds of local kid-friendly events!]
Keep Track of What’s Coming Up Near You!
Community Kangaroo is a team of 20 local moms scattered across Boston’s Metrowest and South. We scour the internet for fun family-friendly outings so you don’t have to!
Check out what’s happening today on our local event calendar, and be sure to sign up for our e-newsletter of the best upcoming events each week!
