Quincy Market Holiday Tree Lighting 2026
| Venue: | Faneuil Hall Marketplace |
| Dates: | Saturday, November 21, 2026 - Saturday, November 21, 2026 |
| Hours: | 4:00pm - 7:00pm |
| In/Outdoor: | Outdoor |
| Cost: | Free |
| Category: | Seasonal Fun |
The most wonderful time of the year is almost here 🎶 Celebrate the start of the holiday season at the annual Tree Lighting at Faneuil Hall Marketplace’s Quincy Market on Saturday, 11/21/2026.
This festive evening welcomes the most wonderful time of the year with live entertainment, festive treats, special guests, and plenty of holiday cheer as the Marketplace lights up for the season.
Festivities run from 4:00pm to 7:00pm and include appearances by Santa Claus, an impressive lineup of live performances, guest speakers, and beautiful holiday décor throughout the Marketplace.
The highlight of the night comes at 6:00pm sharp, when Santa and Make-A-Wish help flip the switch to illuminate the 50-foot tree and its thousands of twinkling lights, one of the first holiday tree lightings in the city each season.
Gather family and friends to soak in the magic at one of Boston’s most beloved traditions. Whether you’re kicking off your holiday shopping or simply enjoying the festive atmosphere, Faneuil Hall Marketplace is the place to start the season and make lasting memories together.
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| WEBSITE | ↑ top |
faneuilhallmarketplace.com/do/faneuil-hall-marketplaces-annual-holiday-tree-lighting
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Quincy Market Colonnade, Boston, MA map
Phone: 617/523-1300
From The South - Drivers coming into Boston
Take I-93 North to Exit 23 (Government Center)
Stay in the left lane and turn left onto North Street at the end of the ramp.
Turn left at the dock square garage and follow signs toward aquarium to the Southbound Surface Artery.
Turn right at State Street.
Continue three blocks and turn left onto Broad Street.
The garage entrance for 75 State Street is on the right.
From The West - Drivers coming into Boston on the Masspike (I-90) Eastbound
Mass Pike to I-93
North (Exit 24B on left).
Merge onto I-93 Northbound to enter the Central Artery Tunnel and proceed North about 1/2 mile underground to Exit 23.
Stay in the left lane and turn left onto North Street at the end of the ramp.
Turn left at the dock square garage and follow signs toward aquarium to the Southbound Surface Artery.
Turn right at State Street.
Continue three blocks and turn left onto Broad Street.
The garage entrance for 75 State Street is on the right.
From the North - Drivers coming into Boston on 93 South
I - 93 South to Exit 24A (Government Center).
Follow signs for the Aquarium to Southbound Surface Artery.
Turn right at State Street.
Continue three blocks and turn left onto Broad Street.
The garage entrance for 75 State Street is on the right.
Ride the T
Blue line to Aquarium/Faneuil Hall, Green Line to Government Center, or Orange line to State Street http://www.mbta.com
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