December Activities in the Boston Area
There are many December activities for families to enjoy in the Boston area this year. Check out our list of December activities and events happening in the Boston area.
Copley Square Tree Lighting & Grand Reopening 2025
Monday 12/1/25
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department, and The Friends of Copley Square will welcome revelers to the annual Copley Square Tree Lighting. The celebration will feature appearances by Santa Claus and Rudolph.
A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland
Tuesday 12/2/25
Direct from its Off-Broadway season, A Taste of Ireland – The Irish Music and Dance Sensation – brings its holiday spectacular A Celtic Christmas to Boston for the very first time.
A Christmas Carol: North Shore Music Theatre
Thursday 12/4/25 through Sunday 12/21/25
Ebenezer Scrooge and (assorted ghosts) discover the true spirit of the holiday in this North Shore Music Theater favorite, featuring dazzling special effects and traditional songs like God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman and more.
Boston Common Tree Lighting 2025
Thursday 12/4/25
The holiday lights throughout both parks will light up in sequence shortly before 8 p.m. when Mayor Wu is joined onstage by Santa Claus and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. A sampling village will feature a photo-op.
Boston Pops – Holiday Pops Sensory Friendly Concert
Saturday 12/6/25
The show is designed for all families with children or adults diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder or sensory sensitivities. Enjoy a shortened 60-minute version of our standard Holiday Pops concert.
Hanukkats by Talking Hands Theatre
Saturday 12/13/25 through Sunday 12/14/25
How do you play dreidel and why? Join Ziva the cat as she goes back to the time of the first Hanukkah to recover the missing letters on her dreidel!
Annual Grand Menorah Lighting on the Boston Common
Sunday 12/14/25
Join us as we kindle New England’s tallest Chanukah Menorah at Brewer Fountain on the Boston Common next to the Park St. T stop on Tremont street. The grand ceremony includes live music ensemble, warm beverages and more.
Winter Solstice Celebration
Thursday 12/18/25
Join us as we celebrate the season on the first day of winter. We’ll gather with a fire, hot chocolate, and treats to mark the start of winter and celebrate the holiday season.
Allison Green
Boston Tutoring Services