Event · Seasonal/Holiday

Lighting of the Commonwealth Avenue Mall & Charlesgate Park

Name: Lighting of the Commonwealth Avenue Mall & Charlesgate Park
Start: 2026-12-03T20:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-12-03
Location: Commonwealth Avenue Mall at Arlington Street

Special Events · All ages · Free

Continue the holiday evening in the Back Bay as the Commonwealth Avenue Mall lights come on, stretching from Arlington Street toward Charlesgate. This free, all-ages celebration follows the Boston Common Tree Lighting. The dedicated city event page lists an 8 PM start near Arlington Street, with 15 Commonwealth Avenue given as an approximate location. The Boston Common page mentions approximately 8:15 PM for the switch-on, so allow for the transition between celebrations. No end time is published.

When: Thursday, December 3, 2026 · 8:00 PM
Price: Free
Ages: All ages
Where: Commonwealth Avenue Mall at Arlington Street, Commonwealth Ave at Arlington St, Boston, MA, 02116

Organized by Boston Parks and Recreation Department

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