Discover the Holidays on Main Streets

Discover a vast array of handcrafted and imported items from around the globe and find that perfect gift in one of the hundreds of stores throughout Boston's neighborhood shopping districts. When you need a break from shopping, discover the wide selection of culinary options awaiting you in the Boston Main Streets districts. With more than 450 eateries to choose from, you can eat your way around the world without leaving Boston's neighborhoods!

Allston Village
See the fabulous business holiday window decorations in Allston Village and cast your vote for your favorite. Ballots are available at participating Main Streets businesses.
For details - 617.254.7564

Bowdoin Geneva
Join Mayor Menino on December 24th for Bowdoin Geneva Main Streets’ Annual Christmas Eve Walk. Visit merchants along Geneva Avenue and Bowdoin Street, then celebrate with the Mayor as he hands out goodies and toys to the kids. Light refreshments will be provided at the Bowdoin Geneva Main Streets Office.
For details - 617.436.9980

Brighton
Brighton Your Holidays! Fun-filled festive events occurring throughout December include wreath making, a storefront window decorating contest, a holiday caroling stroll, holiday cookie and donut decorating, plus tree lightings in Oak Square and Brighton Center.
For details - 617.779.9200

Chinatown
Holiday Cheer in Chinatown! Join Chinatown Main Streets merchants and Mayor Menino on December 7th for the Enchanted Trolley Tour and Annual Holiday Tree Lighting at Phillips Square featuring Chinese cultural performances and a festive Lion Dance. Free giveaways for the kids!
For details - 617.350.6303

Dudley Square
Holly-days in Dudley Square! On December 6th from 1–4PM attend our free party for kids up to 17 at the Dudley Library. Enjoy music, food, and toys and a visit with our bi-lingual Santa. The evening is capped off by a tree lighting with Mayor Menino and the Enchanted Trolley Tour. On December 13th from Noon–5PM storefront holiday decorations will dazzle while local choirs carol. Visit with Santa as you shop the unique stores of historic Dudley Square.
For details - 617.541.4644

East Boston
East Boston Window Wonderland! During the week of December 1st, local artists will judge participating merchant’s holiday windows. Enjoy these spectacular displays as local storefronts compete to brighten up East Boston and don’t miss the tree lighting with Mayor Menino on December 7th in Central Square at 4PM.
For details - 617.561.1044

Egleston Square
Celebrate the Holidays in Egleston Square! On December 13th after 2PM, enjoy holiday business specials, music and artistic presentations, then join us at Washington and School Streets to light our tree and welcome Santa to the Peace Garden.
For details - 617.522.7752

Fields Corner
Attend “A Taste of the Holidays in Fields Corner” on November29th at 4PM, where participating businesses will offer free winter treats to shoppers. Show your Boston Community Change card (or sign up at the event), for a free gift and a chance to win a grand prize. Cap your evening with our annual tree lighting celebration
and a visit from Mrs. Claus.
For details - 617.464.1432

Four Corners
On December 13 at 12:30PM, attend Four Corners’ holiday tree lighting at Mother's Rest Park. Then let Four Corners help you prepare for your holiday celebrations - from full service beauty salons to fantastic ethnic restaurants with convenient take-out menus. And remember, MOD Boston offers high-end style for women and men at neighborhood-friendly prices. For details - 617.287.1651

Hyde-Jackson Square
Spend the Holidays in Boston's Latin Quarter! On Saturday December 6th, join us for a Tree Lighting & Toy Giveaway at the Hyde Square Rotary at 3PM for our Enchanted Trolley Tour with Mayor Menino.
For details - 617.522.3694

Hyde Park
Visit Hyde Park Main Streets on November 30 from 1-5PM for the Anderson Tree Lighting in Logan Square. At the event pick up special first annual Hyde Park Ornaments to trim your tree! Ornaments will also be on sale at Pure Joy Flowers, Essence of Thyme, Hyde Park Dance Academy, Salon Capri, TC Coffeehouse, Albert Winestein, Riverside Theatre Works, and O’Dwyer School of Irish Dance.
For details:617.361.6964

JP Centre/South
Join us for Holiday First Thursdays! 30 art openings ring in the holidays on December 4th from 6-8PM on Centre and South Streets. Then warm up at our art show and Boston Community Change card celebration at Loring Greenough House from 6-9:30PM. On December 6th from 12-4PM attend the Holiday Stroll & Tree Lighting on Centre & South Street as well as the Holiday Craft show at the Alchemist Lounge.
For details - 617.522.0300

Mission Hill
Join Mission Hill Main Streets and your neighbors at JP Licks on Saturday, December 6th from 10:00AM-Noon for festive wreath making and a continental breakfast. The wreaths will be hung at local businesses and entered into a neighborhood-judged contest for the best-decorated wreath. On December 9th Tree Lighting Brigham Circle at 5:30PM!
For details - 617.427.7399

Roslindale Village
Join your neighbors, carolers and Mayor Menino on Saturday November 29th as we kick off the holiday season with free hot cocoa and ornament and an unveiling of new decorations in Adams Park. On Sunday December 7th, visit The Bay State Model Railroad Museum (at 758 South Street), to see its internationally acclaimed model railroad sets in action and visit with Santa. Kids 12 and under free; adults $5.
For details - 617.327.4065

St. Mark’s Area
Add our dates to your holiday calendar! November 29th at 6:30PM. Peabody Square Tree Lighting and refreshments. November 29th - December 6th. "Healthy Holidays on Main Streets". December 13th at 7:00PM, "Winter Stars" Holiday Concert at St. Mark's Church, 1725 Dorchester Avenue. Boston City Singers, Dorchester Symphony Orchestra and Branches Pan Groove Caribbean Steel Orchestra Admission $10, or free with a fully punched Healthy Holidays on Main Streets card!
For details - 617.825.3846

Upham's Corner
Beginning December 5th, get your free "Passport to Upham's Corner!" at participating businesses or the UCMS office. Use it December 12th & 13th to search for hidden 'keys' at participating businesses - every key you find earns a stamp on your passport (Boston Community Change Card members receive 2 extra stamps!) The person collecting the most stamps wins an Upham’s Corner shopping spree!
For details - 617.265.0363

Washington Gateway
On Saturday December 13th from 10AM - 8PM & Sunday December 14th 10AM - 6PM the SOWA Holiday Market returns to the Cathedral High School Gym, 74 Union Park Street, in the South End. This event showcases 80 artisans offering wearable art, jewelry, pottery, home decor and unique gifts. Win gifts from market vendors and local stores through our "Cell Phone Santa" raffle!
For details - 617.542.1234

West Roxbury
Join West Roxbury Main Streets on Sunday December 7th from 1-5PM for the annual Parkway Holiday House Tour. Visit Monsignor Donahue Hall at St. Theresa’s School to shop for gifts offered by local retailers, enjoy yummy treats and refreshments and kick off Healthy Holidays on Main Streets
For details - 617.325.6400