Almost immediately after the Boston Common tree lighting, the city will light up the Commonwealth Avenue Mall and Charlesgate Park on Thursday, Dec. 5 at 8:15 p.m.

2024 Trellis Lighting at Christopher Columbus Park. Boston — FREE. Monday, November 25, 2024. ... The best holiday lights ...

For the 20th year, the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park is partnering with the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and Mayor Michelle Wu for its annual holiday trellis lighting.

When: Lightings in the city will take place on various dates: Nov. 25 at Christopher Columbus Park, Nov. 26 at Quincy Market and Dec. 5 at the Boston Common and Public Gardens.

When: Lightings in the city will take place on various dates: Nov. 25 at Christopher Columbus Park, Nov. 26 at Quincy Market and Dec. 5 at the Boston Common and Public Gardens.

Santa and the Grinch will arrive by boat in Fort Point Channel at 5 p.m., and the park’s Play Ship lights will be illuminated at 5:30 p.m. Boston Common Tree Lighting Nov. 30 from 6 to 8 p.m.