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2026 Lighting of the Commonwealth Avenue Mall
- When
- Thu, Dec 3 · 8:00 PMThursday, December 3, 2026, 8:00 p.m., immediately following the Boston Common Tree Lighting
- Where
- Commonwealth Avenue MallApproximate location: 15 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02116Open in Google Maps ↗
- Ages
- Check age guidance
- Cost
- Free
- Organizer
- City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department with the Friends of the Public Garden
The City of Boston and the Friends of the Public Garden light the trees along the Commonwealth Avenue Mall immediately after the Boston Common Tree Lighting. The Friends of the Public Garden and a volunteer committee raise funds for the holiday display and the Mall's ongoing care. The City lists an approximate location of 15 Commonwealth Avenue. Free.
Visit the official site ↗Official sources checked2026-10-13
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The Mall lighting page says 8 p.m.; the Boston Common page says about 8:15 p.m. Address is an approximate location as printed.