Santa Claus Arrives in Chelmsford Sunday

You know it’s the holiday season when Santa Claus arrives in town.

And he’s coming Sunday, Dec. 6 as part of Chelmsford Annual Holiday Prelude and tree lighting festivities.

All the fun begins at 4 p.m. on the Common when Santa Claus makes his appearance. Throughout the next several hours, there are a variety of activities planned in a few locations from 4-6 p.m., with the big tree lighting scheduled for 5 p.m. at the Common.

This year’s festivities, all free to the public, will include horse-drawn and tractor hayrides, family face painting, treats and more.

Check out the schedule below:

ON THE COMMON:

• 4:00 SANTA ARRIVES!!
• The McHugh Family Holiday Brass Musical Group
• 5:00 Lights turned on!!
• Free Hot Cocoa & Cookies
• Horse Drawn Hayrides
• Studio A Dance Company Performance
• Story Time in the Little Red School House
• Yummy Treats!

CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH

• Gingerbread House Display
• Face Painting
• 5:45 Live Nativity Scene with the Angel Choir

CENTRAL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

• Holiday Fair & Refreshments

OLD HOTEL PORCH

• 4:30 – 5:30 Quintessential Brass Band

IN THE VILLAGE

• “Piney & Poinsettia the Talking Trees”
• Tractor Drawn Hayrides
• Music, Hula Hoop & Dance Contests
• Free Hot Cocoa & Cookies
• Stop in to local restaurants and merchants!

CHELMSFORD CENTER FOR THE ARTS

• 2:00 Holiday Gift Shop 3:00 Festival of Lights