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Holiday & New Years Events Calendar 2025-26


New England’s lively cities, snug towns, and snow-swept mountains are a perfect backdrop for holiday celebrations and traditions at the end of 2025. Come enjoy classic favorites, like stage performances of A Christmas Carol or The Nutcracker, or local traditions such as the festive lighting of the Nubble Lighthouse in Maine. Lodgings offer plenty of ways to combine a holiday getaway with pastimes like skiing, shopping, or theater-hopping.


Christmas in Stowe - Visit New England Holiday Events Calendar 2024-25

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Arts & Crafts Shows

Jamaica Holiday Market 2025

Dec 13, 2025 - Dec 14, 2025 3735 Vermont Route 30 Jamaica, VT 05343

Celebrate the holiday season at the Jamaica Holiday Market, featuring handmade treasures from local artisans including pottery, jewelry, photography, textiles, and more. Enjoy a festive day of creativity, community, and craftsmanship while supporting small businesses and local makers in the heart of New England.

Children & Families

Carolmania! An Immersive Concert Sing-Along Extravaganza

Dec 21, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025 122 Hourglass Drive Stowe, VT 05672

Celebrate the holiday season with a brand-new musical concert experience from Koolist Entertainment! From the creators of Koolulam—the global singing sensation—this world premiere tour invites audiences to join Carol, Carole, and Caroline on an immersive, fun-filled musical journey, singing all your favorite holiday songs together.

Perfect for music lovers and families looking to share in the joy of the season.

Holidays

Burlington Shine with Winter Lights

Nov 21, 2025 - Jan 5, 2026 60 Main Street, Suite 100 Burlington, VT 05401

Experience the wonder of the season at Winter Lights at Shelburne Museum, where dazzling light displays, festive cheer, and Vermont’s cozy charm come together for an unforgettable holiday event. ✨

Now in its fourth year, this beloved tradition transforms the museum’s historic landscape into a glowing winter wonderland—perfect for families, couples, and friends alike.

🌟 What’s New This Year:

Whimsical circus display inspired by Shelburne’s own collection, illuminated beneath a Big Top of lights. Steamboat Ticonderoga surrounded by sea creatures “floating on a sea of lights.” Sawmill and Covered Bridge lit up for the very first time!

🎉 Special Experiences:

Drive-Around Nights – See the lights from the comfort of your car.
Sensory-Friendly Evenings – A calm, low-sensory experience for guests with sensory needs.
Ice Bar Night (21+) – Enjoy seasonal cocktails, live music, and glowing lights in an adults-only night of fun.

Whether you're planning a festive family outing, a romantic evening, or a night out with friends, Winter Lights at Shelburne Museum is a must-see Vermont holiday tradition!

Music

Tartan Terrors: XMAS

Dec 6, 2025 - Dec 6, 2025 122 Hourglass Drive Stowe, VT 05672

Tartan Terrors bring their Celtic Invasion to festivals and shows across North America, blending the energy of a rock show with humour and step dance. With a distinctive sound and proud tradition of making Celtic music fun and accessible to any audience, the Terrors have played stages across North America, including The Iridium, Times Square, NYC, Daryl’s House Club, Pawling, NY, Freeman Arts Pavilion, Selbyville, DE, Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival, Florence, MA, and The Celtic Music & Craft Beer Festival in Dunedin, FL.

Seán Heely’s “Celtic Christmas”

Dec 16, 2025 - Dec 16, 2025 122 Hourglass Drive Stowe, VT 05672

Celebrate the season with Champion Scottish fiddler Seán Heely and a cast of nationally acclaimed artists in a festive journey through Scotland and Ireland. Featuring fiddle, bagpipes, and traditional dancers, this holiday performance brings Gaelic carols, lively Irish tunes, and familiar Christmas melodies with a Celtic twist.

Kilts, tartan, and spirited music combine to lift your holiday spirits and warm your heart in a magical Celtic experience for the whole family.

Blind Boys of Alabama Christmas Concert

Dec 19, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025 122 Hourglass Drive Stowe, VT 05672

Celebrate the season with the Blind Boys of Alabama in a festive holiday performance! This joyful show blends beloved holiday standards with selections from their Grammy-winning album Go Tell It On The Mountain and the spirited Talkin’ Christmas album.

Get ready to sing, clap, and spread holiday cheer alongside this legendary gospel group.