▷ Christmas fair

November 3 - 5, 2017

1.1 miles SE

Shop from 300 craft artists and food vendors, and see a gingerbread house competition at the Boston Christmas Festival at Seaport World Trade Center.
 

▷ Attractions

November 3 - Dec. 31, 2017

multiple locations

These discount prices include all taxes and fees.

·         Aquarium + Museum of Science + Skywalk, etc.

CityPass is a package of 4 attractions for $57.

·         Old State House Museum (kids to age 18 free)

Discount adult tickets 2 for $12.

▷ Janet Jackson

November 5, 2017 (8 p.m.)

0.6 miles north

Hear living legend Janet Jackson (Rhythm Nation; Together Again; All For You) perform at TD Garden.

Discount tickets $25 in level 300.

▷ Film festival

November 8 - 20, 2017

Boston & Brookline locations

See films about the Jewish experience and vote for your favorites at Boston Jewish Film Festival (BJFF) at Museum of Fine Arts and Coolidge Corner Theatre. 

▷ Ski & snowboard show

November 9 - 12, 2017

1.1 miles SE

Shop for snow gear, vacation deals, and season lift tickets at Ski & Snowboard Expo, which includes live music, a beer garden, and a trampoline show at Seaport World Trade Center. 

▷ International dance

November 11, 2017 (6 p.m.)

0.5 miles SW

Watch high-energy dancing by teams in colorful costumes at Boston Bhangra Competition [website has sound] at Orpheum Theatre. Optional after-party. 

▷ French party

November 16, 2017 (6 to 9 p.m.)

0.3 miles south

Beaujolais Nouveau and Beyond features Beaujolais Nouveau wine tasting, dancing, auctions, a cash bar, and French hors d’oeuvres at Sullivan & Worcester. 

▷ Plymouth Thanksgiving

November 17 - 19, 2017

40 miles SE

America’s Hometown Thanksgiving features patriotic concerts, reenactments, a food festival, historic parade, and craft village in Plymouth. See schedule. 

▷ Thanksgiving scavenger hunt

November 18, 2017 (1 to 6 p.m.)

0.9 miles north

You must sign into Facebook to see the page for Cranksgiving, a scavenger hunt on your bicycle for Thanksgiving food you donate to a food bank, with 3 route options. Bring $15, a bag/pack, and a bike lock. 

▷ The Color Purple

November 21 - Dec. 3, 2017

0.9 miles SW

Based on the book and film, The Color Purple won a Tony Award for Best Musical Revival, with its story of hope featuring a joyous score of jazz, ragtime, gospel, and blues at Boch Center - Shubert Theatre.

Discount tickets $50 to $69.

▷ Thanksgiving race

November 23, 2017

Boston locations

Register to walk or run on Thanksgiving Day.

·         Brighton - Boston Volvo Village 5K

·         Salem - Wild Turkey 5-Mile Run

·         Somerville - Gobble Gobble Gobble

▷ Holiday jazz cruise

November 24, 2017 (board 8:15 p.m.)

0.5 miles SE

The Holiday Jazz Cruise features Christmas tunes performed by Benjamin Young Jazz Trio, with holiday beverages for sale and views of Boston Harbor aboard the decorated Northern Lights, leaving Rowes Wharf.

Discount tickets $28.

▷ Tree lighting ceremonies

November 24 - 30, 2017

Boston locations

Free lighting ceremonies start the holidays in Boston. [See our December page for more events.]

·         Nov. 24 (5 p.m.) - Macy’s Great Tree Lighting.

·         Nov. 25 (3 p.m.) - Holiday Tree Lighting Roslindale Village.

·         Nov. 27 (5 p.m.) - Copley Square Tree Lighting with the mayor, Santa, and chorus.

·         Nov. 30 (6 p.m.) - Boston Common Tree Lighting has the mayor, Santa, and fireworks.

·         Nov. 30 (8:30 p.m.) - Commonwealth Avenue Mall Lighting.

▷ ZooLights

November 24 - Dec. 31, 2017

8.2 miles north

See trees covered with lights, live reindeer, and Santa at ZooLights at Stone Zoo from 5 to 9 p.m. The last day with Santa is Dec. 23. Closed Dec. 25. 

▷ Lights in the garden

November 24, 2017 - Jan. 7, 2018

47 miles west

[Source from : https://www.events12.com/boston/]