Christmas in Rockport - Santa's Arrival & Tree Lighting 2025
Date and Time
Saturday Dec 6, 2025
11:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST
11 AM RHS Band Performs at Dock Square
1 PM Santa Arrives at T-Wharf
1:15 PM Photos with Santa at the Baptist Church
4 PM Holiday Carolers perform at Dock Square
4:15 PM Program & Tree Lighting at Dock Square
*This event is Rain or Shine! Please dress appropriately.
Fees/Admission
This event is FREE to the Public!
Contact Information
Colleen Murdock 978-283-1601
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Description
Celebrate Christmas in the quaint community of Rockport! Rockport does Christmas the way it was done back in the day....
Holiday fun and celebrations start the weekend of November 22nd with a kick off to Mistletoe Madness! A season long shopping program rewarding shoppers for purchases made at participating retailers, restaurants, galleries and Inns throughout town. For more information visit https://rockportusa.com/christmas-in-rockport/. The festivities continues right on through to New Year's Eve, where you can celebrate Rockport New Year's Eve in the town where First Night events started!
Below are the events and dates:
Friday, December 5th:
Holiday Shopping Event - including Mistletoe Madness! (11 AM - 8 PM)
After Party and Mistletoe Madness prize drawing at Fleur Cuisine Harborside (8:30 PM)
Saturday, December 6th:
Performances by Rockport High School Band (11 AM - 12 PM)
Santa’s Arrival by Boat (1 PM),
Photos with Santa (1:30-3:30 PM)
Tree Lighting Ceremony (4 PM)
Saturday, December 13th:
Strolling Musicians (Quintessential Brass 1-3 PM)
Carolers (Solstice Singers 1-3 PM)
Rockport 2nd Saturday's Art Walk (5 PM - 8 PM)3 pm)
Saturday, December 20th:
Last Minute Stocking Stuffer Weekend (All Weekend!)
North Shore Men's Christian Choir Concert (2:30 PM)
Annual Christmas Live Nativity Pageant (5 PM)
Tuesday, December 31st :
Rockport New Year’s Eve (4pm - Midnight)
