Event · Community

Boston Common Tree Lighting

When

Thu, Dec 3 · 6:00 PM–8:00 PMThursday, December 3, 2026, 6:00-8:00 pm; Commonwealth Avenue Mall lighting about 8:15 pm

Where

Boston Common (adjacent to the Visitor Information Center)139 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116Open in Google Maps ↗

Ages

Family friendly; no age wording

Cost

FreeOutdoor public park event; Park Street and Boylston MBTA stations nearby.

Organizer

City of Boston, Boston Parks and Recreation Department, and the Province of Nova Scotia

The City of Boston and the Province of Nova Scotia host the annual Tree Lighting on Boston Common, described as Boston's signature holiday celebration, next to the Visitor Information Center at 139 Tremont Street. Mayor Michelle Wu will be joined by Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston, marking the 55th year Nova Scotia has given a tree to Boston in thanks for relief efforts after the December 6, 1917 Halifax Harbor explosion. At about 8:15 pm, right after the Common ceremony, the Mayor joins the Friends of the Public Garden and the Committee to Light Commonwealth Avenue Mall to switch on the Mall's lights from Arlington Street to Charlesgate. Free and tagged family friendly.