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Santa Arrives Atop Salem's Hawthorne Hotel For Witch City's Night Of Holiday Cheer
Santa's arrival will cap a night of caroling, a holiday stroll from Salem Common and the annual tree lighting at Lappin Park.

Santa's arrival will cap a night of caroling, a holiday stroll from Salem Common and the annual tree lighting at Lappin Park.

Officials are advising residents that there has been a venue change for the town’s Holiday Market.
The annual festival will be held Dec. 4 through Jan. 3, 2026, with the tree lighting ceremony planned for 5 p.m. Dec. 4. See details here.
In Fredericksburg, kids have several chances to see jolly old St. Nick in person.
In Fairfax City, kids have several chances to see jolly old St. Nick in person.
In McLean kids have several chances to see jolly old St. Nick in person.
Kids in Reston have several chances to see jolly old St. Nick in person.
In Arlington, kids have several chances to see jolly old St. Nick in person.
There are plenty of holiday light shows, parades, fairs and festivals to attend in the Stratford area. Here are some to consider…
Community holiday celebrations are a great way to celebrate the season with your neighbors, friends, and families.
"We are extraordinarily grateful for the Westport residents and organizations who step up year after year to support families..."
Community holiday celebrations are a great way to celebrate the season with your neighbors, friends, and families.
Community holiday celebrations are a great way to celebrate the season with your neighbors, friends, and families.
It will include a visit with 'Santa Claus' in a pop-up Winter Wonderland, as well as carolers, holiday crafts, and bowling specials.
The event heralds the start of the holiday season.
Jump right into the Christmas spirit or give your spirit a boost with the Chamber of Commerce's annual celebration.
Plainfield will usher in the holiday season with the beloved events, which coincide with Small Business Saturday.
More than 11,000 square feet of displays will be showcased.
The downtown tree lighting is also being held on Saturday with an appearance from Santa.
Again this year, there are many very creative trees and wreaths, with all kinds of gifts and prizes, at the annual Shriners event.
The parade will depart from Fire Station No. 3 at 4 p.m. on Dec. 6.
Wednesday through Saturday, head to Old Town Temecula nightly for carolers, hot cocoa, cruisin', and yes, even Santa Visits.
Alexandria's small businesses will have two days of shopping events with promotions for holiday shoppers to support.
The Thanksgiving holiday will prompt closures around Arlington, and some will continue into Friday.
The Thanksgiving holiday will prompt closures around McLean, and some will continue into Friday.
Free parking will begin today until January 1 on designated roads.
The Thanksgiving holiday will prompt closures around Reston, and some will continue into Friday.
A Patch guide to finding some fun holiday events in Novato.
The City is also rolling out its own bonus deal rewarding shoppers.
The downtown event will also feature 15 storefronts "reflecting how beloved this celebration has become."
Santa will also be making an appearance.
For 14 years, SHU’s student government has organized a turkey drive to ensure local families enjoy a hearty Thanksgiving meal.
“Nuncrackers,” the Nunsense Christmas musical; Rebecca Donahue and ‘What a Dickens’ by Stranger than Fiction provide laughs; holiday tea.
Merry Day & Jolly Nights is "a festive calendar of holiday events honoring the city’s rich diversity of cultures, faiths, and traditions."
Holiday tree decorating is open to all who wish to sponsor a special tree. Here are the details for getting in on holiday fun.
Hundreds of dollars in prizes will be awarded.
Westborough residents are invited to two holiday events planned for Sunday.
There are plenty of holiday light shows, parades, fairs and festivals to attend in the Brookfield area. Here are some to consider…