Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Marblehead for 2026. The Christmas Walk tree lighting glows outside National Grand Bank on Friday, December 4, and on Saturday, December 5, Santa pulls into State Street Landing on a lobster boat before the parade. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Massachusetts Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Marblehead
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Marblehead
- Tree Lighting: Friday, December 4, lighting at 7 pm, free
- Santa by lobster boat: Saturday, December 5, about 9:30 am
- Christmas Walk parade at 11:45 am from State Street Landing
- Every date checked on the Marblehead Chamber site on Nov 11
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Christmas Walk Holiday Tree Lighting
- When: Friday, December 4, 2026, festivities from 5:30 pm, tree lighting at 7 pm
- Where: National Grand Bank, 91 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA 01945 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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The Marblehead Christmas Walk opens its 2026 weekend with a community Holiday Tree Lighting outside National Grand Bank on Pleasant Street.
Festivities start at 5:30 pm and the tree switches on at 7 pm, and the chamber invites families to take part in the countdown.
Parent tip: The chamber’s own advice is to get there early, since Pleasant Street fills up well before 7 pm.
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- Marblehead Chamber of Commerce (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- National Grand Bank, 91 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA 01945 (opens in maps)
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Santa’s Arrival by Lobster Boat and Christmas Walk Parade
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, Santa arrives around 9:30 am, parade at 11:45 am
- Where: State Street Landing, 81 State Street, Marblehead, MA 01945 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Santa skips the sleigh in Marblehead and comes ashore at State Street Landing on a lobster boat, by The Landing Restaurant.
Later that morning the Christmas Walk parade steps off from the same landing at 11:45 am, and holiday activities continue around town through Sunday.
Parent tip: Santa’s boat timing depends on wind and tides, so arrive a little before 9:30 am and be ready to wait at the harbor.
- Host
- Marblehead Chamber of Commerce (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- State Street Landing, 81 State Street, Marblehead, MA 01945 (opens in maps)
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
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We check every event above on the host’s own page for the date, time and cost, plus the things parents ask about, like sign-ups and ages. Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our Massachusetts Christmas train rides page.
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When each Marblehead Christmas event for kids happens
Watch the tree light up Friday night, then be at State Street Landing early Saturday for Santa’s boat and stay for the late-morning parade.
- Christmas Walk Holiday Tree LightingMarblehead · Dec 4
- Santa’s Arrival by Lobster Boat and Christmas Walk ParadeMarblehead · Dec 5
Looking further afield? Our Massachusetts Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Boston, Hingham, Andover and Weymouth. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Marblehead Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Marblehead this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Marblehead for 2026, both part of the Marblehead Chamber of Commerce Christmas Walk: the Holiday Tree Lighting on December 4 and Santa’s lobster boat arrival and parade on December 5.
When is the Marblehead Christmas Walk in 2026?
Thursday, December 3, to Sunday, December 6, 2026, with the main family moments on Friday night and Saturday morning.
When is the Marblehead tree lighting?
Friday, December 4, 2026. Festivities begin at 5:30 pm and the tree lights at 7 pm at National Grand Bank, 91 Pleasant Street.
What time does Santa arrive in Marblehead?
Around 9:30 am on Saturday, December 5, 2026, by lobster boat at State Street Landing. Timing depends on wind and tides. The parade begins there at 11:45 am.
Who do I contact about the Marblehead Christmas Walk?
The Marblehead Chamber of Commerce at info@marbleheadchamber.org or 781-631-2868.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Massachusetts?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Massachusetts Christmas train rides page.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked Marblehead on November 11, 2026. Rally is also contacting each organizer to confirm details like parking, restrooms and bad-weather plans.
Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.