Peabody Holiday Tradition Returns With Downtown Tree Lighting

PEABODY, MA — Downtown Peabody will host a holiday celebration centered on City Hall, local businesses and community groups the Saturday after Thanksgiving that includes caroling and the annual tree-lighting at City Hall.

The seasonal kickoff event will include a 4:30 p.m. tree lighting, as well as City Hall offering cider, cookies and apples during the afternoon.

Santa's Workshop will run from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, with performances, crafts, games, a snack bar and more.

The Peabody Chamber students are set to host an indoor snowball fight, while the Peabody Federation of Teachers will run a Letters to Santa station.

At the Peabody Institute Library, story time with Santa and Mrs. Claus is scheduled for 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

A Festival of Trees is planned at Olio Event Space.

The Peabody Fire Department will be open to the public and host holiday activities.

Granite Coast Brewing is scheduled to host Tiffany's Tasty Treats Trailer and a Mixed Metals Permanent Jewelry pop-up.

From noon to 2 p.m., visitors can stop for Elfie Selfies with Buddy the Elf. Holiday tunes with John Sacco are scheduled there from 2 to 5 p.m.

Free trolleys will be available to take riders around downtown to visit all areas.

The Nov. 28 event is designed to bring residents together in the spirit of the season and to support downtown businesses.