Christmas in Rockport - Santa's Arrival & Tree Lighting 2026
Rockport celebrates the 2026 holiday season with family fun and festive events throughout December. Kids can hunt for clues around town to solve Sammy the Seagull’s riddle and win prizes.🛍️ Holiday Shopping Night: Friday, 12/4/2026, with prizes and giveaways.
🎅 Santa’s Arrival by Boat: Saturday, 12/5/2026. Santa arrives at T-Wharf for photos, followed by the Dock Square Tree Lighting ceremony. 🎄
🌿 Mistletoe Madness: Begins Saturday, 12/5/2026. Shoppers earn entries toward a Grand Prize Drawing.
🎶 Strolling Carolers: Saturday afternoon, 12/12/2026, entertaining shoppers around town.
⭐ Christmas Pageant: Saturday, 12/19/2026, 5:00pm to 6:00pm, a torch-lit live nativity reenactment starting in Dock Square.
🧦 Last Minute Stocking Stuffer Weekend: Saturday and Sunday, 12/19/2026 and 12/20/2026, with special deals for late shoppers.
🎆 Rockport New Year’s Eve: Thursday, 12/31/2026, a full night of entertainment from 4:00pm until the ball drops at midnight.
Saturday, 12/5/2026 schedule:
1:00pm: Santa arrives by lobster boat at T-Wharf
1:30pm to 3:30pm: Photos with Santa at First Baptist Church
4:00pm: Tree Lighting Ceremony with carolers at Dock Square
This event is held rain or shine, so dress for the weather.
For more information, visit the Christmas in Rockport website or call 978-283-1601.
Find many more December Events in Boston in our holiday event guide.
| HOURS | ↑ top |
Santa’s Arrival by Boat: 1:00pm
Photos with Santa: 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Tree Lighting Ceremony: 4:00pm
| WEBSITE | ↑ top |
rockportusa.com/christmas-in-rockport/
| LOCATION | ↑ top |
T-Wharf & Dock Square, Rockport, MA, 01966 map
Phone: 978-283-1601
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- Looking for more Boston holiday lightings & celebrations? Check out our handy guide to family fun for lots more ideas.
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