The holiday season in Attleboro, Mansfield, Taunton, Franklin, Milford, Blackstone Valley, Norwood, Walpole, Sharon, Westwood, Foxboro, and the greater Boston Massachusetts area is pure magic. Twinkling lights, cozy cocoa, and family traditions make memories that last all year. Macaroni KID is your go-to guide for everything merry and bright, from festive events and dazzling light displays to Santa visits and local holiday fun.
Bookmark this guide. New holiday events and activities will be added throughout the season, so check back often.
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Must-See Holiday Attractions + Santa Photos
Featuring favorites around our Attleboro, Mansfield, Taunton, Franklin, Milford, Blackstone Valley, Norwood, Walpole, Sharon, Westwood, Foxboro communities.
Explore the best holiday attractions and Santa photo spots that families love returning to each year.
🎣 Bass Pro Shops Foxborough: Santa's Wonderland
Location: 📍 1 Bass Pro Dr, Foxborough
Why we love it: One of the most popular free Santa experiences in Massachusetts. A full North Pole setup with cozy decorations, festive displays, and kid friendly activities.
- Free digital photo with Santa
- Holiday crafts and games
- Lots to explore before and after photos
Advance reservations required on select days.
✨ Jordan's Furniture – Avon: The Enchanted Village + Santa Photos
Location: 📍 100 Stockwell Dr, Avon
Why we love it: Total New England nostalgia. A free walk through featuring classic animated displays, twinkling lights, and winter scenes.
Optional add ons:
- Rudolph + Winter Wonderland 4D
- Reindeer Games indoor play
- The Tube slide
- Enchanted Ice skating
- Laser LITE show
- Santa photos select dates
Mac Kid Tip: Weekdays are quieter. Weekends get crowded and kids want every add on, so plan time and budget ahead.
🚇 Natick Mall: Santa's Elevator Express
Location: 📍 1245 Worcester St, Natick
Why we love it: A full experience – families board the “Elevator Express to the North Pole” before meeting Santa.
- Immersive elevator ride
- North Pole themed Santa visit
- Professional photo packages
Tickets go on sale every July. Walk ups available, but lines get long.
🏙️ Prudential Center: Santa in the City
Location: 📍 800 Boylston St., Boston
Why we love it: Santa set up inside a cozy “Pru brownstone” scene. Perfect for families making a Boston day out of it.
- Classic city style Santa photos
- Close to Boston holiday attractions
- Photo packages from $30
Weekends from Black Friday through December.
🛍️ Emerald Square Mall: Santa Photos
Location: 📍 North Attleborough
Professional Santa photo packages. Quick lines and easy for little ones.
📅 Nov 28 to Dec 24
🕚 11AM to 8PM
🎁 Burlington Mall: Santa Photo Experience
Location: 📍 Burlington
Classic mall Santa setup near Lululemon.
Reservations recommended. Walk ups welcome.
🎅 Walpole Mall: Meet + Greet with Santa
Location: 📍 East Walpole
Free meet and greet. Take-your-own photos. Super budget friendly.
Fridays and Saturdays • Times vary
Holiday Light Displays
Walk through glowing displays, drive through light shows, and local spots that go all out for the holidays.
✨ La Salette Shrine Christmas Festival of Lights
Date Range: November 22 – January 4, 2026
Time: 5PM – 9PM
Location: Attleboro, MA
One of the most famous light displays in New England, with more than a million lights across the grounds, religious displays, and a peaceful walk through the Shrine.
Admission is free, donations are welcome.
Look for extra fun on select nights, including photos with Santa, food court treats, and carousel and hayride options.
✨ Southwick’s Zoo – Winter Wonderland
Date Range: November 22 – December 28
Days & Time: Fridays–Sundays • 5PM until close
Location: Mendon, MA
Walk through four million+ holiday lights and handcrafted displays throughout the zoo grounds for a magical evening family experience. Free parking included.
✨ Fatima Shrine – Festival of Lights
Date Range: December 11 – December 27
Time: 5PM – 9PM
Location: Holliston, MA
A peaceful, spiritual holiday light walk through the grounds of The Missionary Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima. Beautiful displays, quiet pathways, and a calming Christmas atmosphere the whole family can enjoy.
Tree Lightings & Parades
Town traditions, community tree lightings, and local parades that make the season magical.
📅 Tuesday, November 25th
📅 Friday, November 28th
📅 Saturday, November 29th
📅 Sunday, November 30th
📅 Wednesday, December 3rd
📅 Friday, December 5th
📅 Saturday, December 6th
📅 Sunday, December 7th
🎁 Festival of Trees & Christmas Bazaar
Time: 10AM – 3PM
Location: Saint Catherine of Siena School, Norwood
Upcoming Holiday Events + Santa Visits
Parades, tree lightings, Santa photo ops, and holiday markets across our local communities.
Looking for family friendly ways to celebrate the season? Explore the upcoming events by week below, or view our full calendar (look for the 🎁 icon to quickly spot holiday fun).
Week of November 24 to 30
Quick view: Foxboro • Sharon • Franklin • Bellingham • Plainville • Wrentham • North Attleboro • Norwood • Norfolk • Medway • Mendon
Kick off the season with local tree lightings, Santa visits, and early holiday fun.
📅 Tuesday, November 25
🕒 4PM • 📍 Foxboro, MA
🕒 5PM • 📍 Foxboro, MA
📅 Friday, November 28
🕒 9:30AM • 📍 Sharon, MA
🕒 4:30PM • 📍 Franklin, MA
📅 Saturday, November 29
🕒 9AM • 📍 Bellingham, MA
🕒 9:30AM • 📍 Sharon, MA
🕒 10AM • 📍 Mendon, MA
🕒 10AM • 📍 Plainville, MA
🕒 10AM • 📍 Wrentham, MA
🕒 11AM • 📍 North Attleboro, MA
🕒 12PM • 📍 Bellingham, MA
🕒 3PM • 📍 Foxboro, MA
🕒 4PM • 📍 Foxboro, MA
🕒 3PM • 📍 Attleboro, MA
🕒 4:30PM • 📍 Franklin, MA
📅 Sunday, November 30
🕒 9:30AM • 📍 Sharon, MA
🕒 10AM • 📍 Mendon, MA
🕒 1:30PM • 📍 Norwood, MA
🕒 3PM • 📍 North Attleboro, MA
🕒 3:30PM • 📍 Norfolk, MA
Week of December 1 to 7
Quick view: Medfield • Foxboro • Walpole • Sharon
Early December brings cozy dinners, Santa visits, and classic local traditions.
📅 Tuesday, December 2
🕒 5PM • 📍 Medfield, MA
🕒 5PM • 📍 Foxboro, MA
📅 Wednesday, December 3
🕒 4PM • 📍 Walpole, MA
📅 Saturday, December 6
🕒 9AM • 📍 Sharon, MA
🕒 10AM • 📍 Walpole, MA
🕒 12PM • 📍 Walpole, MA
🕒 7PM • 📍 Sharon, MA
📅 Sunday, December 7
🕒 9AM • 📍 Foxboro, MA
🕒 12PM • 📍 Walpole, MA
Week of December 8 to 14
Quick view: Westwood • Foxboro • Sharon
Mid December is packed with crafts, concerts, and Nutcracker magic.
📅 Monday, December 8
🕒 3:45PM • 📍 Westwood, MA
📅 Tuesday, December 9
🕒 5PM • 📍 Foxboro, MA
📅 Wednesday, December 10
🕒 4PM • 📍 Sharon, MA
📅 Friday, December 12
🕒 5:30PM • 📍 Westwood, MA
📅 Saturday, December 13
🕒 1PM • 📍 Foxboro, MA
🕒 4PM • 📍 Foxboro, MA
📅 Sunday, December 14
🕒 1PM • 📍 Foxboro, MA
🕒 4PM • 📍 Foxboro, MA
Week of December 15 to 21
Quick view: Westwood • Foxboro • Westwood
The last full week before Christmas is filled with crafts, theater, and special events.
📅 Monday, December 15
🕒 3:45PM • 📍 Westwood, MA
📅 Tuesday, December 16
🕒 5PM • 📍 Foxboro, MA
📅 Friday, December 19
🕒 7:30PM • 📍 Foxboro, MA
📅 Saturday, December 20
🕒 1PM • 📍 Foxboro, MA
🕒 1PM • 📍 Westwood, MA
🕒 7:30PM • 📍 Foxboro, MA
📅 Sunday, December 21
🕒 1PM • 📍 Foxboro, MA
Week of December 22 to 23
Quick view: Westwood • Foxboro
Last minute crafts and Santa stories to take you right into Christmas.
📅 Monday, December 22
🕒 3:45PM • 📍 Westwood, MA
📅 Tuesday, December 23
🕒 5PM • 📍 Foxboro, MA
We do our best to verify event details, but always double-check before heading out as organizers may change plans without notifying us.
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