Trees take center stage in Mount Auburn Cemetery’s Solstice spectacle

The light-and-sound installation at Mount Auburn Cemetery is fast becoming a holiday tradition.

ThotBot Implantation Center

ThotBot Implantation Center

A Sherlock Carol - Lyric Stage Boston

Open Studio & Pottery Sales | Mudflat

MICE | The Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo

The Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo (MICE) is the New England area’s premiere event dedicated to the exciting and accessible art form of independent comics and graphic novels.

Boston Festival of Indie Games 2025 | Sunday, December 7

Boston Festival of Indie Games 2025 | Sunday, December 7

Krampusfest by The Brighton Bazaar & Notch Brewing [12/06/25]

 In German folklore, Santa rewards the nice , while his associate Krampus punishes the naughty . On Dec. 6/7, Krampusfest celebrates this eclectic tradition at Boston's most authentic German brewery, featuring Boston's first & only dark Holiday market! Sat. 3-9pm: Krampusnacht w/ Krampus (by @elsathefool ). 6pm Krampuslauf courtyard parade & costume contest on stage w/ prizes 🥇 $100 gift card to @thebrightonemporium , 🥈$50 gift card to Notch Brewing, 🥉 $25 gift card to Notch Brewing Sun. 11am-5pm: Krampustag w/ @goatgirlofsalem Both days: 60+ vendors will pop up at The Charles River Speedway in Boston (525 Western Ave 02135) to sell wicked weird & witchy wares! @howbazaarexpo is an expanded oddities extravaganza - a curated collection of curiosities - a sensational selection of the boldly bizarre & mystically magical - featuring a vast variety of vendors with strange & spooky stuff!*** Features *** Entry: FREE, all ages Wizard Fight! @thedregsliquidlightshow   w/ @djnothingmeansnothing (Sat. 7-10pm) Experience Room: @abfantasyflairphotography immersive photo booth! Concessions: Sip ‘n Shop - carry @notchbrewing beverages around while browsing! Trucks - @bonetownburgers , @tandoorandcurryonwheels , @frios_southboston7  Stalls - @thirdtimetogether , @salsashackbos_ , @pizzaprojectboston , @rite.bos   , @the.koji.club  Pets: You + fur baby can eat outside & shop together inside! Poster by @claireburkeart - find their booth at the market, or more work online: https://tr.ee/N80jdm Afterwards, stop by our store @thebrightonemporium : 60+ more vendors, a 5-min walk away! 406 Western Ave 02135, open 11-7 every day through December. Directions - https://tr.ee/RM5be0*** Info *** Dates: Dec. 6/7 2025 Time: Sat. 3-9pm , Sun. 11am-5pmAddress: 525 Western Ave. Boston MA 02135 Location: @charlesriverspeedway complex  - 7 restaurants, indoor taproom, outdoor courtyard patio, big event hall (@garagebevents ) + a small one (annex) Weather: indoor + outdoor areas, rain or shine*** Getting There *** Bike: racks out front! Bus: 70, 86 Train: @boston_landing station, zone 1A (same cost as the T) Drive: right by the highway! Free parking:- lot next door behind 495 Western Ave , & 1245 Soldiers Fld Rd over footbridge*overflow: garage behind 280 Western Ave - $5 validation at @fidopizzaboston or @parkbagelry* Wheelchair Accessible*** Vendors ***Applications: https://linktr.ee/thebrightonbazaar Vendor List:@a.headfullofstars@abfantasyflairphotography@ailishshea@aimeebelangerart@[email protected]@alltheragevintage@beachwitchbars@beerexcrafts@[email protected]@catherine_jin010214@claireburkeart@corinnscreations@cryptic_croc@deathcapdecor@eliwest_metalworking@feralfawnart@fiddlehead_and_fungi ; @ metallicbitsandbobs@[email protected]@haleywoodtextiles@hand_tools_only@[email protected]@inksmith_apparel@inmourningcult@[email protected]@jaxolinetheartist@jillklydon@joshuakadeporterfield@kmcnamara_pottery@luminoom@lunaleenaart@maremetals@[email protected] @stef_caplen @relconic_@nave_accessories@nightshadeknots@nittlesart@[email protected]@rettahdaam@reveriehandmade@schadhauser@skeletonnursery@skullykouture@sneklacejewelry@spellboundcandlecomp@splendor_solis_books@[email protected]@thebanditbakery@thebonegardener@thebutteredtable@thedreameryy@therovinghouse@[email protected]@trashbirdshop@uniquely_james@unpredictablefinds@valentinaventuraxx@who_is_hypokrites@winthropindustries

Davis Square Holidate | City of Somerville

Shop, dine, and chill out all day and eve amid holiday lights and enjoy holiday specials, sales, giveaways, a raffle, and more throughout the Square as Davis Square merchants host the first ever Davis Square Holidate. 

Malden Winter Market

Celebrate the season with artisanal goods, creative gifts, delicious treats, and holiday sparkle!

Christkindlmarkt - German Holiday Market [12/06/25]

Join us for a magical day at GISB’s beloved Christkindlmarkt on Saturday, December 6! For one day only, our campus will transform into a festive winter wonderland filled with holiday cheer and fun for the whole family.Bring your family and friends and enjoy a festive afternoon filled with music, shopping, kids activities, and delicious food and drinks. Save the date—this is an event you won’t want to miss!Pending the license approvals by the City of Boston.Artisan VendorsOur German Holiday Market is back, and we can’t wait to share it with you! Come explore an amazing selection of talented artisans offering unique, handcrafted treasures—it’s the perfect place to find thoughtful, one-of-a-kind gifts for family and friends while enjoying a festive, cheerful atmosphere.By popular demand, GISB is also bringing back beautiful handcrafted decorations from Germany’s Erzgebirge region. These traditional ornaments are full of history and charm, adding a genuine touch of German holiday magic to any home. Plus, every purchase helps support GISB and our wonderful school community.Kids’ ActivitiesWe’ve got plenty of festive fun planned for kids again! Little ones can get creative in our two holiday-themed arts and crafts rooms, and toddlers will love the special play area in the gym. All kids can join a fun scavenger hunt with prizes, and our ever-popular petting zoo is back, giving everyone a chance to meet some adorable, friendly animals.Seasonal Sweets & SavoriesGet ready to dive into festive flavor! Bite into authentic German bratwurst, sip a steaming mug of spiced mulled wine, or enjoy a crisp, refreshing beer. Got a sweet tooth? Treat yourself to warm waffles, decadent cakes, and fluffy cotton candy that melts in your mouth. Hot coffee and cold drinks will be on hand to keep you cozy and refreshed. Come hungry and taste the magic of the season!Pop-Up Portrait StudioMake memories that last a lifetime! Join Natalie Nigito Photography at the Christkindlmarkt for a festive family portrait. The Holiday Photo Booth will be open on Saturday, December 6, from 2–4:30 PM. Spots go quickly, so reserve yours now and capture the magic of the season! Learn more and register here.Book FairStep into a world of stories and holiday magic! Our Book Fair is filled with books for all ages and is the perfect place to find gifts that inspire a love of reading. Every purchase helps support our GISB libraries, so we can grow and share even more wonderful stories. Come explore, discover, and make reading part of your holiday celebrations! Learn more here.CarolingLet your voice join the chorus of holiday joy! At 6:00 p.m., our students from both the Upper and Lower Campuses will gather on the stairs in the Holton Garden for a festive caroling sing-along. Join in the singing, take in the music, and enjoy a special moment of holiday togetherness. It’s a joyful Christkindlmarkt moment you won’t want to miss!Click here for important information about parking, accessibility and ID checks.

The Slutcracker - Somerville Theatre

The Slutcracker is back for its Eighteenth Season! Hailed by critics as both “the perfect legacy for Tchaikovsky” (The Boston Herald) and a show that “ruins the message of Christmas” (The Boston Herald) come see why people travel from across the globe to witness this homegrown holiday spectacular. This burlesque version of the Nutcracker is...Read More

Union Square Main Streets

Lexi's Tree Fort on Instagram: "SO excited for the 2025 Holiday Market coming up on Sunday Dec 7! 🌲💫✨I’m on the planning committee and we’re getting amped up about all the awesome vendors who will be joining us this year at our quirky artist complex! 🤩 Participating artist tenants & local artists/makers/vintage include: AZ STITCH @azstitch BEATRICE PEARLS VINTAGE @beatricepearlsvintage BECKY DONNER @beckydonner BIOME TERRARIUMS @biome_terrariums CAMBRIDGE COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER @cac_teen CAMBRIDGE HACKSPACE @hackcambridge CASS PAINTS @cass.paints CHARLIE WARREN @charliework617 CLEO BRIGHAM @sister.tidepool COURTNEY LICATA DESIGNS @courtneylicatadesigns CRAFTY SEJAL @craftysegal CRVIE ART @criveart CURIOKO STUDIO @meganfumiko D&Y JEWELLRY @danalicealice GIGI'S GENERAL @gigis_general GOLD BERRY STUDIO @goldberrystudio GREGORY PAUL ART @gregorypaulart GUTROT @burgerghost HACKER CREATIONS HAIR METALS @hair_metals HELLODRAMATIC @hellodramaticcrafts HOLY CROW @holy.crow J4 HANDMADE & VINTAGE @j4_vintage JMSMAGID CREATIONS @jmsmagid_creations LEATHER PIXIE @leatherpixie LEND A HAND DESIGNS @lendahanddesigns LEXI'S TREE FORT @lexistreefort LILY CHYLEK ART @lilyofthegallery LOVE & A SANDWICH @loveandasandwich MAKE A MESS @stephmakemess MARISA MCCARTHY JEWELRY @marisamccarthyjewelry MASON EVE @masoneve MATT RINGLER PHOTOGRAPHY @matt.r.photo MILKTOOTH CO @milktooth_co NEW ALLIANCE GALLERY [email protected] OHBOYART @ohboyart PAIGE MAKES POTS @paigemakespots SARAH WACHTER DESIGNS @rhymes_with_doctor STANK FACTORY RECORDINGS @hamstanky STODGE GALLERY @stodge_gallery SWEET GLAM @sweetglam670 TEENY WEENY THINGS @teeny.weeny.things THE LOFT @theloftsomerville TRUE BUGS GO! @truebugsgo WATS @we_are_the_safety WEINBERG DESIGN @weinbergdesign WITCH FINGER GENERAL STORE @cocoagogo YIP YIP HOORAY @yipyiphooray_ceramics AND MORE!!! . Flyer by @weinbergdesign . . . . . #holidaymarket2025 Somervillema#unionsquaresomerville#unionsq#somerville#artistmarket#bostonmarket#bostonartists#somervilleart#handmadeboston#handmadecambridge"

The Somerville Holiday Market is a must-visit event for art lovers and shoppers alike. On December 7, the Artist Studios will transform into a bustling marketplace filled with talented vendors, galleries, and artisans showcasing their handmade goods. From one-of-a-kind bags to thoughtful gifts, you'll find the perfect something for everyone on your list.