Get a snapshot of the holidays in Easton! Our guide covers all the key festive events and activities. Whether you're a local or a visitor, our guide helps you enjoy the festive charm of Easton.
Popular events this season include the enchanting Easton Festival of Trees, where beautifully decorated trees light up the town and bring the spirit of the holiday alive. With delightful activities for families, Breakfast with Santa at Tidewater Inn offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a meal with Santa himself. And the Santa 5K Fun Run & Walk is something you definitely don't want to miss, combining holiday spirit with fitness. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Easton
- Easton Festival of Trees
- Breakfast with Santa at Tidewater Inn
- Santa 5K Fun Run & Walk
- Christmas Tree Lighting in Thompson Park
- For All Seasons Frosty Stroll
- Ebenezer Holiday Market
- Skate with Santa
- Enchanted Village in Avon (Avon)
- Santa’s Holly Jolly Hayrides at Wards Berry Farm (Sharon)
- Winter Wonderland Holiday lights at Southwick zoo (Mendon)
See these and even more events listed below!
Easton Holiday Light Displays
Winter Wonderland Holiday lights at Southwick zoo
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration in a zoo setting
Description:
Southwick's Zoo transforms into a dazzling display of over 4 million illuminated lights and handcrafted displays, featuring enchanting polar bear and singing penguin exhibits, a holiday carousel, and a larger-than-life fairytale castle.
Where: Mendon | More Info: Winter Wonderland Holiday lights at Southwick zoo
Taunton Green Holiday walk thru
What to Expect:
Historic town center transformed into a holiday lights spectacle.
Description:
The historic Taunton Green is transformed into a spectacular holiday lights display with live music and activities at over 30 downtown locations. Visitors can stroll through the beautifully decorated streets, enjoy festive window displays, and see Santa at his house on the Green.
Where: Taunton | More Info: Taunton Green Holiday walk thru
Holiday Lights at the Park Middleboro
What to Expect:
Vibrant light displays in a scenic park setting.
Description:
Holiday Lights at the Park Middleboro features festive light displays illuminating Battis Field on select evenings, creating a beautiful and serene atmosphere.
Where: Middleboro | More Info: Holiday Lights at the Park Middleboro
Easton Holiday Markets and Shopping
Ebenezer Holiday Market
What to Expect:
Handcrafted gifts and fine wine in a historic setting.
Description:
Ebenezer Holiday Market offers a curated selection of holiday essentials, including ornaments and fine wine, in the historic Ebenezer Theater.
Where: Easton | More Info: Ebenezer Holiday Market
Easton Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Breakfast with Santa at Tidewater Inn
What to Expect:
Meet Santa Claus while enjoying a breakfast in a historic inn.
Description:
Join us at Tidewater Inn for a delightful Breakfast with Santa, where children can meet Santa Claus while enjoying a delicious breakfast in a charming setting.
Where: Easton | More Info: Breakfast with Santa at Tidewater Inn
Easton Holiday Giving Opportunities
Patriot Place Annual Tree Lighting
What to Expect:
Unique holiday celebration with pyrotechnic firework display and charity component.
Description:
Join us at Patriot Place for the annual Holiday Giving Tree Lighting, where we light the tree at 6:00 PM on Friday, November 17. The event benefits Cradles to Crayons, featuring ornaments with special holiday requests from children in need. Enjoy appearances by Santa, Mrs. Claus, Pat Patriot, and the New England Patriot Cheerleaders, along with a pyrotechnic firework display and performances by the 215th Army Band and holiday carolers.
Where: Foxborough | More Info: Patriot Place Annual Tree Lighting
Easton Other Holiday Activities
Easton Festival of Trees
What to Expect:
Community-driven holiday celebration with decorated trees and local artisans.
Description:
The Easton Festival of Trees is a community-driven event featuring decorated artificial Christmas trees, a marketplace with local artisans, and various workshops and special events. Proceeds support local charities.
Where: Easton | More Info: Easton Festival of Trees
Santa 5K Fun Run & Walk
What to Expect:
Benefits Talbot Hospice through festive community run.
Description:
The Santa Fun Run & Walk is a 5K event benefiting Talbot Hospice, part of the annual Festival of Trees. Participants run or walk through Idlewild Park and down Rails to Trails, with festive attire encouraged. The event includes onsite registration, wicking material T-shirts for pre-registered participants, light refreshments, and a pet-friendly environment.
Where: Easton | More Info: Santa 5K Fun Run & Walk
Christmas Tree Lighting in Thompson Park
What to Expect:
Santa's arrival and tree lighting kick off the festive evening.
Description:
Santa arrives at Thompson Park at 5:30 PM, followed by a tree lighting ceremony at 6:00 PM, setting the stage for the Easton Holiday Parade.
Where: Easton | More Info: Christmas Tree Lighting in Thompson Park
For All Seasons Frosty Stroll
What to Expect:
Holiday village with professional photos and crafts.
Description:
For All Seasons Frosty Stroll offers a holiday village experience with professional photos, holiday crafts, and complimentary treats.
Where: Easton | More Info: For All Seasons Frosty Stroll
Skate with Santa
What to Expect:
Family-friendly holiday skating with Santa and activities.
Description:
Join Hockey Santa for public skating sessions in Dublin, Easton, and North locations. Enjoy holiday music, free cookie decorating, and create a great family memory.
Where: Easton | More Info: Skate with Santa
Enchanted Village in Avon
What to Expect:
Historic holiday display with mechanical figures and attractions.
Description:
The Enchanted Village in Avon is a historic holiday display featuring 59 mechanical figures and 18 vignettes, originally created in 1958. It includes attractions like the Tube, an inner tube slide, and Enchanted Ice, an indoor skating rink. Visitors can also take pictures with Santa and enjoy blueberry muffins.
Where: Avon | More Info: Enchanted Village in Avon
Santa’s Holly Jolly Hayrides at Wards Berry Farm
What to Expect:
Seasonal hayrides with festive activities.
Description:
Join us for Santa’s Holly Jolly Hayrides at Wards Berry Farm, where festive hayrides and seasonal activities create a joyful atmosphere amidst the picturesque farm scenery.
Where: Sharon | More Info: Santa’s Holly Jolly Hayrides at Wards Berry Farm
Holly Jolly Hingham Hayrides & Holiday Fun
What to Expect:
Horse-drawn hayrides and festive activities in downtown Hingham.
Description:
Downtown Hingham hosts a variety of holiday festivities, including horse-drawn hayrides, live music, and visits with Santa. The event features a festive atmosphere with activities like dropping off letters to Santa and taking photos with Holly Jolly character cut-outs.
Where: Hingham | More Info: Holly Jolly Hingham Hayrides & Holiday Fun
Cookies with Santa at Buttonwood Zoo
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration in a zoo setting
Description:
Celebrate the holiday season at Buttonwood Park Zoo with Cookies, Paws & Santa Claus. Decorate your own sweet treats, enjoy animal encounters, unlimited rides, and indulge in delicious hot cocoa. Bring your letter to Santa and share your holiday wishes as he makes a special visit.
Where: New Bedford | More Info: Cookies with Santa at Buttonwood Zoo
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
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- Mansfield (5 miles)
- Brockton (7 miles)
- Stoughton (7 miles)
- Taunton (9 miles)
- Canton (9 miles)
- Attleboro (10 miles)
- Randolph (11 miles)
- Norwood (12 miles)
- Braintree (14 miles)
- Franklin (14 miles)
- Middleborough (14 miles)
- Dedham (15 miles)
- Milton (16 miles)
- Cumberland (16 miles)
- Pawtucket (16 miles)
- Weymouth (17 miles)
- Quincy (17 miles)
- Lincoln (17 miles)
- Needham (19 miles)
- East Providence (19 miles)
- Jamaica Plain (20 miles)
- Woonsocket (20 miles)
- Providence (20 miles)
- Wellesley (21 miles)
- North Providence (21 miles)
- Natick (21 miles)
- Brookline (21 miles)
- Milford (21 miles)
- South Boston (22 miles)
- Newton (22 miles)
- Fall River (22 miles)
- Smithfield (23 miles)
- Framingham (23 miles)
- Cranston (23 miles)
- Boston (23 miles)
- Johnston (24 miles)
- Watertown (24 miles)
- Cambridge (24 miles)
- Framingham Center (25 miles)
- Waltham (25 miles)
- Bristol (25 miles)
- Somerville (25 miles)
- Belmont (26 miles)
- Chelsea (26 miles)
- Everett (27 miles)
- Warwick (27 miles)
- Arlington (27 miles)
- Revere (27 miles)
- Medford (27 miles)
- Malden (28 miles)
- New Bedford (29 miles)
- Winchester (30 miles)
- Lexington (30 miles)
- Melrose (30 miles)
- West Warwick (30 miles)
- Saugus (31 miles)
- Marlborough (31 miles)
- Woburn (31 miles)
- Stoneham (32 miles)
- Burlington (33 miles)
- Wakefield (33 miles)
- Reading (35 miles)
- South Peabody (35 miles)
- Shrewsbury (35 miles)
- Acton (35 miles)
- Wilmington (36 miles)
- Salem (36 miles)
- Peabody (36 miles)
- Coventry (36 miles)
- North Kingstown (37 miles)
- Billerica (38 miles)
- Newport (38 miles)
- Worcester (38 miles)
- Beverly (39 miles)
- Beverly Cove (39 miles)
- Danvers (39 miles)
- Tewksbury (41 miles)
- Westford (41 miles)
- Chelmsford (42 miles)
- Lowell (43 miles)
- South Kingstown (45 miles)