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New England Christmas Strolls and Village Holiday Celebrations 2026: Dates, Costs and How to Plan Each Trip

New England's town-wide Christmas weekends and candlelit historic-village evenings for 2026, side by side: the Kennebunkport Prelude, Nantucket Stroll, Strawbery Banke, Christmas in Edgartown, Old Sturbridge Village, the Newport Mansions, Blithewold, Wassail Weekend and St. J Sparkles, with dates, costs and booking tips.

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New England Holiday Light Shows 2026: Drive-Through and Walk-Through Displays, Dates and Prices

A side-by-side guide to New England's 2026 holiday light shows: Gardens Aglow in Boothbay, Bright Nights in Springfield, ZooLights in Stoneham, the free La Salette Festival of Lights in Attleboro and Sparkling Lights at The Breakers in Newport, with dates, prices and ticket rules.

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Holiday Craft Fairs & Christmas Markets in Maine 2026: Weekend-by-Weekend Guide

Maine's 2026 holiday craft fairs and Christmas events, weekend by weekend from November 7 to December 20: the Augusta shows, the Society of Southern Maine Craftsmen circuit, the FEZtival of Trees, the Wabanaki Winter Market and more, with dates checked against organizers.

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Holiday Craft Fairs & Christmas Markets in Massachusetts 2026: A Weekend-by-Weekend Guide

A weekend-by-weekend guide to Massachusetts holiday craft fairs, Christmas markets and light festivals for November and December 2026, with dates, hours and admission checked against each organizer's site.

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Holiday Craft Fairs & Christmas Markets in Connecticut 2026: A Weekend-by-Weekend Guide

Connecticut's 2026 holiday craft fairs and Christmas markets, grouped by weekend from early November through December 20: dates, hours and admission checked against each organizer in late September 2026.

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Holiday Craft Fairs & Christmas Markets in New Hampshire 2026: A Weekend-by-Weekend Guide

New Hampshire's 2026 holiday craft fairs, Christmas markets and tree lightings, from the Silver Bells fair in Tilton on October 31 to the Holly Jolly Craft Fair in Nashua on December 19, with dates, hours and admission checked against each organizer.

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Holiday Craft Fairs & Christmas Markets in Rhode Island 2026: Weekend-by-Weekend Guide

Rhode Island's 2026 holiday craft fairs, Christmas markets and tree lightings, weekend by weekend, from the Fayerweather early holiday fair on November 7 to the Whiskey Wonderland Bazaar in mid-December. Includes the Ocean State Artisans market's new 2026 location.

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Holiday Craft Fairs & Christmas Markets in Vermont 2026: A Weekend-by-Weekend Guide

Vermont's 2026 holiday craft fairs, Christmas markets and village holiday weekends, from the Williston Craft Show on November 7 to Woodstock's Wassail Weekend in mid-December, with dates, hours and admission checked against each organizer.

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Nantucket Christmas Stroll 2026: Ferries, Santa's Arrival, the Marketplace and Where to Stay

The 52nd Nantucket Christmas Stroll runs December 4–6, 2026, and it's free. Here's the schedule the Chamber has published, when Santa arrives, the Saturday Stroll Marketplace, and how to handle ferries, parking and lodging for the island's signature holiday weekend.

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Christmas in Edgartown 2026: Dates, Parade and Planning Your Martha's Vineyard Holiday Weekend

The 45th Christmas in Edgartown runs December 10–13, 2026 on Martha's Vineyard. The dates are confirmed; the 2026 schedule isn't out yet. Here's what the weekend has included, from the lighthouse lighting to the parade and the Art & Crafts Festival, plus how to get there.

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Gardens Aglow 2026: Tickets, Dates and Tips for the Boothbay Light Show

Gardens Aglow lights up Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay from November 14, 2026 to January 2, 2027. Here are the 2026 ticket prices, hours, the advance-only ticket rule, parking and shuttle details, and what to wear.

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Paradise City Arts Festival Marlborough 2026: Your Guide to the Pre-Thanksgiving Art and Craft Show

Paradise City Arts Festival's winter show brings about 175 artists and makers to Marlborough, MA on November 20–22, 2026, the weekend before Thanksgiving. Here are the hours, admission prices, parking and tips for holiday gift shoppers.

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SoWa Christmas Market 2026: Hours, Admission and What to Know at Boston's SoWa Power Station

The SoWa Christmas Market, formerly the SoWa Winter Festival, runs November 20 through December 27, 2026, at the SoWa Power Station in Boston's South End. Here are the full hours, admission, parking and house rules.

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Kennebunkport Christmas Prelude 2026: Tree Lightings, Santa's Lobster Boat, Parking and the Full Schedule

The 45th Kennebunkport Christmas Prelude runs December 3–13, 2026. Here are the dates and times for the Dock Square tree lightings, Santa's lobster boat arrival, the fireworks and parades, plus parking, shuttle and street-closure details.

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Christmas at Blithewold 2026: Hours, Admission and Holiday Programs in Bristol, RI

Blithewold's Manor in Bristol, Rhode Island is decorated for Christmas from November 24, 2026 to January 3, 2027, with the theme Gifts of Nature. Here are the hours, admission prices, holiday programs and accessibility details.

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Salem Holiday Market 2026: Your Guide to the December Gift Show at Old Town Hall

The 10th annual Salem Holiday Market fills both floors of Salem's Old Town Hall on Sunday, December 20, 2026, with 60+ juried artists, makers, collectors and dealers. Here are the hours, admission and what to know before you go.

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Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village 2026: Dates, Tickets and What to Expect

Old Sturbridge Village's Christmas by Candlelight runs Friday through Sunday from November 27 to December 27, 2026, 2 to 8 pm. Here are the evenings it's open, how tickets and the Candlelight Club pass work, and what to know before you go.

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La Salette Christmas Festival of Lights 2026: Free Nightly Lights in Attleboro, MA

The National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette in Attleboro lights its grounds with more than a million lights from November 21, 2026 to January 3, 2027. Entry is free. Here are the hours, weekend attractions, the creche museum, food and traffic tips.

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Strawbery Banke Candlelight Stroll 2026: Dates, Arrival Windows, Tickets and Parking

Strawbery Banke Museum's Candlelight Stroll returns to Portsmouth's Puddle Dock neighborhood on three December weekends in 2026. Here are the dates, arrival windows, 2026 ticket prices, parking and what to expect.

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ZooLights at Stone Zoo 2026: Dates, Hours and What to Know Before You Go

ZooLights lights up Stone Zoo in Stoneham, Massachusetts, from November 20, 2026 through January 3, 2027. Here are the hours, closed dates, what's new, how tickets work, parking and the Hot Chocolate with the Reindeer add-on.

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Holidays at the Newport Mansions 2026: Hours, Tickets and Sparkling Lights at The Breakers

The Breakers, Marble House and Chateau-sur-Mer are decorated for the holidays from November 21, 2026 to January 3, 2027. Here are the hours for each house, daytime ticket prices, and what to know about Sparkling Lights at The Breakers.

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Bright Nights at Forest Park 2026: Dates, Per-Car Prices and Tips for Springfield's Drive-Through Light Show

Bright Nights at Forest Park is a three-mile drive-through light show with more than 750,000 lights in Springfield, Massachusetts. The 2026 season runs November 25 through January 3. Here are the dates, hours, per-car prices and what to know before you go.

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Cape Cod & Berkshires Craft Fair Circuit 2026: Complete Regional Guide

Cape Cod and the Berkshires host over 20 craft fairs annually, from spring markets in Chatham to October foliage festivals. This comprehensive guide covers seasonal calendars, venue logistics, pricing, and insider tips for discovering regional craft artists across both regions.

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Old Deerfield Craft Fairs: Vendors & Visitors Guide

Old Deerfield Craft Fairs represent some of the finest curated craft exhibitions in New England. With three shows annually—spring, fall, and holiday—these meticulously juried events showcase contemporary fine craft. Discover what to expect, how to prepare, and how Old Deerfield fits into your New England craft fair circuit.

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