The festive season is here, Wakefield! Explore our guide for all the must-see holiday events and activities. From Wakefield regulars to first-time tourists, our guide highlights the season's top events.
This Christmas, immerse yourself in the enchanting performance of The Nutcracker, where the timeless tale unfolds with stunning choreography and beautiful music. Join the community for the delightful Iconic Jazz: Holiday with Pops, featuring a jazzy twist on classic holiday tunes that promises to lift your spirits. And the Lighting of the Lights is something you definitely don't want to miss, as the town transforms into a winter wonderland with vibrant displays. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Wakefield
- The Nutcracker (Weston)
- Iconic Jazz: Holiday with Pops (Salem)
- A Sinatra Christmas (Newburyport)
- Lighting of the Lights
- Winter Wonderland (Gloucester)
- December Vacation Week at Discovery Museum (Acton)
- Caroling with the Mayor (Gardner)
- Beauport Cruiselines Santa at Sea (Newburyport)
- Egg Hunt
See these and even more events listed below!
Wakefield Holiday Light Displays
Lighting of the Lights
What to Expect:
Holiday lights ceremony with hot chocolate and choir singing.
Description:
The Lighting of the Lights is an annual ceremony featuring the holiday season lights, hot chocolate, choir singing, and a visit from a certain snowman. This festive event brings the community together for a joyful evening.
Where: Wakefield | More Info: Lighting of the Lights
Wakefield Holiday Markets and Shopping
Winter Wonderland
What to Expect:
Family-friendly ice rink and festive markets.
Description:
Join us at Gloucester Quays for a delightful holiday season filled with festive markets, a family-friendly ice rink, and delicious dining options.
Where: Gloucester | More Info: Winter Wonderland
Wakefield Holiday Shows and Entertainment
The Nutcracker
What to Expect:
Fully staged ballet performance with elaborate sets and costumes.
Description:
The Nutcracker is a fully staged production featuring accomplished dancers from Commonwealth Ballet and guest artists. The performance brings Clara's holiday dream to life with elaborate sets and costumes, accompanied by the beloved Tchaikovsky score. Recommended for ages 4 and older, with group discounts available.
Where: Weston | More Info: The Nutcracker
A Sinatra Christmas
What to Expect:
Rich DiMare's 20-year experience in entertainment and his collaboration with Ron Poster.
Description:
Rich DiMare, an American jazz singer specializing in the Frank Sinatra songbook, brings "A Sinatra Christmas" to the Firehouse Center for the Arts. The event features holiday favorites like "Jingle Bells" and "White Christmas," mixed with Sinatra's iconic and beloved songs. Rich DiMare has 20 years of experience in entertainment and is joined by Ron Poster and the Sinatra Ambassadors, making this a memorable Old Blue Eyes experience for Rat Pack lovers.
Where: Newburyport | More Info: A Sinatra Christmas
Iconic Jazz: Holiday with Pops
What to Expect:
World-class holiday concert with American Idol star Michael Lynche.
Description:
Join the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra for a spectacular holiday concert featuring American Idol star Michael Lynche, the RSO Chorus, Guest Choruses, and the Roanoke Valley Children’s Choir. Conducted by David Stewart Wiley, this event promises an unbeatable holiday experience filled with traditional carols, timeless classics, and contemporary favorites.
Where: Salem | More Info: Iconic Jazz: Holiday with Pops
Wakefield Other Holiday Activities
Egg Hunt
What to Expect:
Interactive egg hunt in a hay bed setting.
Description:
The Egg Hunt is a fun annual event where children aged seven and younger, along with their parents, search for thousands of chocolate eggs in a fresh hay bed. The event is organized by age group, creating an exciting and chaotic atmosphere with prizes awarded to participants.
Where: Wakefield | More Info: Egg Hunt
Beauport Cruiselines Santa at Sea
What to Expect:
Holiday cruise with Santa and festive activities.
Description:
Join Beauport Cruiselines for a holiday harbor cruise in Gloucester Harbor. Sing holiday carols with elves, enjoy hot cocoa and cookies, and listen to a reading of "The Night Before Christmas." Meet Santa himself and bring a new, unwrapped gift for the toy drive.
Where: Newburyport | More Info: Beauport Cruiselines Santa at Sea
Caroling with the Mayor
What to Expect:
Community caroling with the Mayor at City Hall.
Description:
Join the Mayor for a heartwarming evening of caroling at City Hall, surrounded by the charm of Downtown Gardner.
Where: Gardner | More Info: Caroling with the Mayor
December Vacation Week at Discovery Museum
What to Expect:
Interactive science and art activities for all ages.
Description:
December Vacation Week at Discovery Museum offers a variety of interactive science and art activities, including hands-on experiments, creative crafts, and educational workshops designed to engage children and adults alike.
Where: Acton | More Info: December Vacation Week at Discovery Museum
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Reading (2 miles)
- Stoneham (2 miles)
- Melrose (3 miles)
- Saugus (4 miles)
- Woburn (4 miles)
- Winchester (5 miles)
- Malden (6 miles)
- Wilmington (6 miles)
- Burlington (6 miles)
- South Peabody (6 miles)
- Medford (6 miles)
- Everett (7 miles)
- Revere (7 miles)
- Peabody (7 miles)
- Arlington (8 miles)
- Chelsea (8 miles)
- Somerville (8 miles)
- Danvers (9 miles)
- Lexington (9 miles)
- Salem (9 miles)
- Cambridge (9 miles)
- Belmont (9 miles)
- Boston (10 miles)
- Beverly (10 miles)
- Billerica (11 miles)
- Watertown (11 miles)
- Tewksbury (11 miles)
- Beverly Cove (12 miles)
- South Boston (12 miles)
- Waltham (12 miles)
- Brookline (12 miles)
- Newton (14 miles)
- North Andover (14 miles)
- Jamaica Plain (14 miles)
- Lowell (15 miles)
- Dracut (16 miles)
- Chelmsford (16 miles)
- Methuen (16 miles)
- Needham (17 miles)
- Milton (18 miles)
- Quincy (18 miles)
- Wellesley (18 miles)
- Acton (18 miles)
- Haverhill (19 miles)
- Dedham (19 miles)
- Westford (19 miles)
- Salem (21 miles)
- Weymouth (21 miles)
- Natick (21 miles)
- Braintree (21 miles)
- Gloucester (22 miles)
- Norwood (23 miles)
- Framingham (24 miles)
- Framingham Center (24 miles)
- Randolph (24 miles)
- Canton (24 miles)
- Stoughton (26 miles)
- Marlborough (27 miles)
- Nashua (27 miles)
- Derry (29 miles)
- Derry Village (29 miles)
- Brockton (29 miles)
- Merrimack (33 miles)
- Easton (33 miles)
- Mansfield (34 miles)
- Franklin (34 miles)
- Milford (34 miles)
- Leominster (35 miles)
- Shrewsbury (36 miles)
- Fitchburg (38 miles)
- Bedford (38 miles)
- Manchester (39 miles)
- Attleboro (40 miles)
- Worcester (41 miles)
- Woonsocket (41 miles)
- Cumberland (42 miles)
- Taunton (42 miles)
- Portsmouth (43 miles)
- Middleborough (43 miles)
- Lincoln (44 miles)