Top 5 Things to Do in New England at Christmas
- Jeanette Robinson
- Nov 1, 2025
- 3 min read
Top 5 Things to Do in New England at Christmas
The holidays in New England feel like stepping into a storybook — historic villages glowing with lights, festive parades by the sea, and snow-covered landscapes that sparkle with charm. If you’re planning a holiday getaway, here are five Christmas experiences you won’t want to miss.
1. Boston’s Holiday Lights & Skating on Frog Pond
Boston transforms into a holiday postcard in December. The Boston Common Tree Lighting (with its towering tree gifted each year from Nova Scotia) kicks off the season, while Faneuil Hall’s Blink! Light & Sound Show fills the marketplace with music and twinkling lights. Top it off with ice skating under the stars at Frog Pond, and you’ll feel like you’re living inside a holiday movie.
2. New Hampshire’s Ice Castles in North Woodstock
Step into a frozen fairy tale at New Hampshire’s famous Ice Castles. Each year, artists sculpt massive walls of ice into glowing tunnels, slides, and fountains. At night, the entire castle lights up in dazzling colors. Families, couples, and photographers all flock here to experience one of the most magical winter attractions in the country.
3. Maine’s Coastal Christmas in Kennebunkport
The seaside town of Kennebunkport is nationally recognized for its Christmas Prelude festival — a two-week celebration filled with tree lightings, craft fairs, fireworks over the harbor, and lobster trap Christmas trees. Voted one of America’s top Christmas towns, it’s the perfect place to experience New England’s blend of maritime charm and holiday spirit.
4. Cape Cod’s Seaside Holiday Magic
On Cape Cod, Christmas comes with a coastal twist. In Falmouth, Santa makes his grand entrance by boat, cheered on by crowds along the harbor. The town follows with its beloved Main Street parade and tree lighting. Just up the road in Sandwich, Gardens Aglow at Heritage Museums & Gardens sparkles with nine miles of lights, marshmallow roasting, and festive music.
For your Cape Cod stay, book at Frederick William House in Falmouth — boutique accommodations right on the Shining Sea Bikeway, with easy access to the best holiday events on the Cape.
5. Vermont’s Classic Christmas Villages
Vermont is the ultimate white Christmas destination. Woodstock’s Wassail Weekend brings horse-drawn sleigh rides, historic home tours, and caroling by candlelight. In Stowe and Manchester, snowy streets, cozy inns, and holiday markets create the kind of Christmas charm you usually only see on postcards.
Make This Christmas One to Remember
From city lights to seaside parades, glowing ice castles, and snowy villages, New England is full of holiday traditions you’ll remember for years. Whether you’re chasing Christmas magic in Boston or looking for a cozy seaside base on Cape Cod, this is the season to make it happen.
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