12/10/22 with new events!
Here's our list of local holiday events in Andover, Boxford, Methuen, North Andover, Georgetown, Groveland, Haverhill, Lawrence, and Middleton in 2022. I'm happy to say that many annual events are back in 2022. Have a magical holiday season!
I'll be updating this list frequently so be sure to check back! If you know of any other local family-friendly holiday events that I missed, please email me or submit the details using our Submit an Event form.
Click on the event name to see all the details.
Check our other holiday guides for regional activities too:
Take a Holiday Train Ride! See our Polar Express & Holiday Train Ride Guide for MA, NH & Beyond
Cut down your own Christmas tree at a local Christmas tree farm. See our Christmas Trees & Holiday Decor Guide
Visit a holiday light display or festival of trees. See our Christmas Attractions and Things to Do in Massachusetts and Beyond Guide
See a special holiday show. See our Holiday Shows and Experiences to Book Now Guide.
🌲 Methuen Festival of Trees (Methuen)
🌲 2022 Festival of Trees at the Buttonwoods Museum (Haverhill)
Friday, December 9th
🌲 Christmas Trees at Smolak Farms (North Andover)
🌲 Andover Holiday Events (Andover)
🌲 2022 Festival of Trees at the Buttonwoods Museum (Haverhill)
✨ Merrimack Valley Celebration of Lights
🎅🏽North Andover Makers Market, Holiday (North Andover)
🌲A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens (Haverhill)
Saturday December 10th
🎅🏽 Christmas Storytime & Pictures with Santa - (Boxford)
🌲 2022 Festival of Trees at the Buttonwoods Museum (Haverhill)
🌲Chippsmas Sing & Dance Along (North Andover)
✨ Merrimack Valley Celebration of Lights
🎅🏽North Andover Makers Market, Holiday (North Andover)
🌲A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens (Haverhill)
Sunday, December 11th
🎅🏽10th annual Jingle Bell Half Marathon & 5K (Haverhill)
🎅🏻 5th Annual Jingle Ball Crafts & Vendor Fair (Chelmsford)
☃️ Winter Wonderland Festival of Trees & Holiday Market. (Andover)
✨ Merrimack Valley Celebration of Lights
✨ Winterlights (All ages) ~ tickets in advance (North Andover)
Friday December 16th
✨ Merrimack Valley Celebration of Lights
☃️ Cervizzi's Snowbowl Children's Karate Night (Andover)
🌲 Christmas Trees at Smolak Farms (North Andover)
🕎 Chanukah Night of Music (Andover)
Saturday, December 17th
✨ Merrimack Valley Celebration of Lights
Sunday, December 18th
🕎Community Chanukah Celebration (Andover)
Friday, December 23rd
🕎Erev Christmas Eve Chinese Shabbat Dinner (Andover)
Holiday Photographers
Do you know of other fun holiday events, whether online or in-person? Let me know at cheryllachendro@macaronikid.com!
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