Hingham Christmas in the Square Returns this Weekend

It’s going to look a lot like Christmas in Hingham this weekend as the annual Christmas in the Square returns this weekend.

A Hingham tradition for over three decades, the festivities start Friday night with holiday music, the Festival of Trees, outdoor movies, and an appearance by Santa Claus at 6:30 p.m.

Held by the Hingham Mothers’ Club, the Festival of Trees will feature over 20 trees and raffles provided by individuals, groups, and businesses will be on display to the public and available for silent auction and raffle.

The money raised benefits the Friends of the Homeless of the South Shore and the Hingham Mothers’ Club Scholarship Fund.

Saturday’s schedule of events includes horse-drawn hay rides, a showing of Polar Express at the Loring, caroling, and plenty of shopping.

The weekend ends on Sunday with a Christmas concert.

Due to the Friday activities, please be advised of the following road closures:

• 4 p.m. - South Street will be closed in Hingham Square between Main and Central Streets
• 4:30 p.m. - Main Street will be closed at Elm Street to North Street. Traffic will be detoured down Water Street or Elm Street to Hersey Street to South Street

5 p.m - the remainder of the road closures will take effect:

• North Street will be closed at Lincoln Street (Lincoln statue) and at Fearing Road (St. Paul’s Church). Traffic will be detoured Fearing Road to Burditt Avenue onto Lincoln Street.
• South Street will be closed at Hersey Street (it will be open for residents along Hersey Street and adjoining roads but closed at CVS to all traffic).
• Central Street will be closed at Elm St. to North St. Traffic will be detoured either to Hersey Street or to Main Street to Water Street

Those traveling through this area are advised to remain on Route 3A to avoid these delays. All roads will be open by 9 p.m.