TOWN EVENTS
12/6 from 1pm-4pm
Free community event with music, food, drinks, carolers, face painting, and so much more!
Town of Weymouth Christmas Tree Lighting
12/6 from 4pm-6:30pm, photos with Santa from 4pm-5:45pm
Weymouth Town Hall
Holiday Tree Lighting at Whitman Town Park
Starting 12/5 at 4:30pm through 12/7
12/5 4:30pm-7:30pm, 12/6 3pm-8pm, and 12/7 4:30pm-7:30pm
Family fun event, food trucks, raffles, vendors performers, and holiday fun
11/29 at Marina Bay starting at 4pm
Festive Lights, a visit from Santa, and holiday fun for all
11/30, event kicks off at 12pm
Duxbury Holly Days links the villages of Duxbury with activities for the whole family. This local celebration includes festive trolley rides taking participants to the different villages in Duxbury to enjoy photos with Santa, pony rides, face painting, and so much more!
Holiday Stroll Music and Light Spectacular:
Plymouth, Downtown Waterfront
Happening 12/5-12/7, music, tree and menorah lighting, visit Santa, cookie trail, and so much more! Head to the direct link for the full weekend itinerary.
Christmas in the Square, Hingham Downtown
12/5 from 5pm-9pm
Live performances, a DJ spinning all the Holiday classics, food trucks, and so much more.
Abington Celebrates at Island Grove, 36 Wilson Pl.
See full event details above. Santa and Mrs. Clause will be there in the Gingerbread Cabin, so much more fun is to be had!
ACTIVITIES FOR THE KIDS AND FAMILIES
Holiday Weekend at Split Rock Beer Garden
12/12 from 2pm-9pm in Scituate and 12/13 from 2pm-9pm in Cohasset
Think live music, seasonal cocktails, mulled wine, and plenty of snacks.
12/13 and 12/14 from 10:30am-3pm
Photos with Santa, festive drink specials, and letters to Santa
Brunch with Santa at Davios in Braintree
12/14 for brunch from 11am-2pm
Reserve a table, have brunch, and take photos with Santa
Cookies, Crafts, and Claus at The Crafty Place
185 Lincoln St. Hingham
Celebrate the Holiday Season with Cookies, Crafts, and of course Santa Clause on 12/6 ! Get your families picture with Santa, enjoy some hot coca, crafting, and cookie decorating with cookies from Black Bird Baking Co. They are offering several time slots on this day and reservations are required. The cost is $75, which includes family photos, holiday crafting, and one box of cookies to decorate. Additional boxes can be purchased for families with more than one child.
Candy House Decorating also at The Crafty Place:
This event is ages 4-10 years of age from 9:30am-11am on Sunday December 7th for $50 and this is a drop off event. So drop off the kiddos and go get your holiday shopping done or just take a nap! Each child will receive a pre-assembled candy house ready to be transformed with a wide assortment of festive candies, frosting, sprinkles, and other decorations. Spots are limited so reserve today.
Holiday Party and Photoshoot at Happy Hearts Playspace
Join Happy Hearts for a morning of festive music, cookie decorating, hot coca, and an on site mini photo session with MeriLee Photgraphy. Sunday 11/30 and 12/1, 9am -11am, pre registration is required. $35 not in addition to the photos.
For 2 digital pictures it is $50 for a single child and for 3 images it is $80 for a family.
Santa Visit at Happy Hearts Playspace:
Join Santa for an afternoon of laughter, stories, and cheers on Sunday December 14th from 3pm-4:30pm, $35 per a child, pre-registration is required.
Edaville Festival of Lights, 5 Pine St. Carver
Starts 11/28 through 12/28, pre-registration is strongly recommended because this event sells out! An 80 year tradition including, train rides, Santa, figure skating, and so much more! Head to their website for all information including pricing, special events, and specific hours.
The Gardner School of Braintree, Pancakes with Santa
Bring your family and friends for a delicious morning of pancakes, festive fun, and the chance to meet Santa. Event is free but please register ahead of time.
The Gardner School in Braintree, Wood Rd
12/19 from 8:30am-10:30am
South Shore Holiday Pops featuring the Atlantic Symphony Orchestra
12/4 at the Scituate Performing Arts Center
Show starts at 3pm
MARKETS
Bind Yoga Collective, Holiday Market
12/6 2pm-5pm at Bind Yoga Collective in Marshfield
14th Annual Artisan Fair, Scituate High School
11/15 from 10am-3pm
Enjoy a day of holiday shopping, raffles, kids crafts, live music, holiday photos, and shopping with over a 100 amazing local artisans.
This event is sponsored by SHORE, which is an incredible organization that provides financial support to staff and students of Scituate High School through fundraising and applied grants to enhance the experiences in academics, athletics, and the arts.
Holiday Spirit Market, Hosted by White Pine Market at Barrel House Z
This event is happening from 12/5 through 12/7
Hours are as follows: 12/5 6pm-9pm; 12/6 1pm-6pm ; 12/7 1pm-6pm
For three days BHZ will be transformed into a magical holiday experience. Shopping from local artists and makers, fresh pours, and so much more!
The Root Holiday Market, 405 Parish Rd. Scituate
12/13 from 10am-4pm
Pop up local vedors, crafts for all ages, and unique gifts. Santa will also be making an appearance.
South Shore Holiday Shops– 1401 Washington St. Hanover
Kickoff to the Market is Black Friday, this market runs every Saturday and Sunday until December 2025. Featuring over 30 incredible vendors, live music, raffles, giveaways and holiday fun! Shop local this holiday season!
The 5th Annual Merry Market is happening 12/14 at 10am-4pm at the Red Lion Inn Barn in Cohasset.
60 plus local vendors, live music, Santa phots, kids’ crafts, coca, food trucks and so much cheer. Another chance to shop local this holiday season. Most importantly though, every ticket supports A Place to Rise and helps South Shore families facing temporary hardship. Shop local. Give Back. Rise. Together.
Tickets are available NOW!
The Beehive Holiday Market presented by Bootay by Brabants
11/20 and 12/5 from 5pm-8pm, pre-registration is requested by not required
Marshfield Christmas Craft Show, Marshfield Elks Lode
Happening Sunday December 7th at 11am
Scituate Christmas Craft Fair, Scituate High School
Fewer vendors at this event which makes it perfect for finding unique holiday gifts without the crowds. Enjoy festive music and complimentary cider as you browse.
PETS
Dog Photos with Santa, Seoane’s Garden Center in Abington
12/4 & 12/11 5pm-7pm
PHOTOS WITH SANTA
Brunch with Santa at Davio’s in Braintree
12/14 from 11am-2pm, reservations are required
Seoane’s Garden Center, Abington
11/29 and 11/30 & 12/6,12/7, 12/13, 12/14
11am-2pm
Pictures with Santa, Benefitting the Flutie Foundation for Autism and Caudwell Children, Hingham Community Center
12/14 from 10am-1pm
Bring the whole family for a morning filled with cookies, pictures with Santa, face paining and hot coca. Tickets are $50, please register in advance.
Pictures with Santa at Paragon Carousel, 205 Nantasket Ave, Hull
12/7 from 12pm-3pm
They will be collecting toys for Campbell’s Christmas Angels.
Dinner with Santa at Chick-fil-A in Hanover
12/9 from 5pm-7pm
EVENTS FOR ADULTS
Holiday Floral Arrangement Workshop at Davio’s in Braintree
Join Davio’s on 12/13 at 12pm for a festive, hands-on workshop. Create your own holiday floral arrangement to take home and enjoy. $75 per a ticket which includes. antipasto, sliders, prosecco, and all supplies.
Reserve your spot ahead of time.
Sip and Shop, Downtown Hingham
Friday 11/14 from 7pm-9pm at the Hingham Community Center
Holiday Sip and Shop with South Shore Sleepers, Shop The Cue in Norwell
Happening 11/19 from 5pm-7pm at the Cue in Norwell
Holiday Wreath Making, The Crafty Place
Thursday 12/11 from 7pm-9pm at the Crafty Place, 185 Lincoln St in Hingham
This event costs $95 and includes complimentary holiday drinks.
Holiday Wreath Workshop, The Beth Kitchen and Bar
Happening 12/4 from 6pm-8pm
$103.25 for the workshop, registration is required.
Ladies Night Out, DIY Holiday Doormats at Little Hands Crafts Corner in Hanover
11/26 from 5:30pm-7:30pm
$48 for one person, $85 for two adults, or $125 for three adult
HOLIDAY LIGHTS
South Shore Celebration of Lights, Marshfield Fair Grounds
Starts 11/28 through January 4th
WinterLights at the Bradley Estates, Canton
A little bit of a drive but worth it, this is a lights festival where you do get out and walk