Whether you’re planning a scenic New England getaway, looking for seasonal food and drink, or getting into the holiday spirit, Boston has something to offer from city to suburb! From fall adventures and Thanksgiving traditions to festive markets, sparkling lights, and New Year’s Eve celebrations, explore a handful of our favorite events and activities happening around the city and beyond as we celebrate the season!
Fall 2026
Events, Music & Hikes
The Trustees
Fall 2026
New England Tours
Various Locations
Fall 2026
Wine & Food Events
Marzae Wine + Provisions
Fall 2026
Best Pumpkin Patches
Various Locations
Fall 2026
Fall in Love
Boston Events
Opens November 20
ZooLights
Stone Zoo, Stoneham
November 22
Santa Paws Parade
Toomey Jr. Park, Cambridge
November 13–26
Friendsgiving
The Fed at The Langham
Fall 2026
Fall Cocktail Roundup
Various Locations — Boston Chefs
November 20–22
Thanksgiving Market
Harbor Festival
Fall 2026
Give Back. Get Pie.
Pie in the Sky
November 21
Thanksgiving Celebration
Plymouth, MA
Fall & Holiday Season
New England Open Markets
Various Locations
November 27 – December 24
Gingerbread Holiday Brunch
75 Chestnut, Beacon Hill
Through December 27
Snowport Holiday Market
Seaport Boulevard
November 23
Trellis Lighting
Christopher Columbus Park
Holidays 2026
Ice Skating
Frog Pond, Boston Common
December 2
Music in the Courtyard
Holiday Concert, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
December 6
Holiday Pops Kids Matinee
Symphony Hall
November 20 – December 27
SoWa Christmas Market
SoWa Power Station, South End
Holidays 2026
Christmas in Boston
Complete Holiday Guide
December 31
First Night
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