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Holiday events, programs and discounts from the City of Boston.

 
     
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6th Annual SoWa Holiday Market
Looking for unique gifts this holiday? Look no further than the SoWa Holiday Market. A unique holiday gift show featuring 80 artists and designers from all around New England!
Saturday & Sunday December 12th and 13th at 74 Union Park Street, Boston MA

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Downtown Crossing Holiday Market
The First Annual Downtown Crossing Holiday Market will be open from November 28th through December 24th on Summer Street in Downtown Crossing. The holiday market will have everything you need for everyone on your list. Find unique and local handcrafted jewelry, holiday ornaments, oil paintings, and more!
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Winter Brochure 2009 / 2010
Tree lighting, performances and activities throughout the city from November to February.
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Holidays on Main Streets
Learn about all the festive neighborhood happenings taking place this holiday season as part of the City's annual Holiday on Main Streets initiative!
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Tree Lightings
2009 tree lighting celebrations including Boston Common, Copley Square, Columbus Park lightings as well as the Macy's Enchanted Trolley Tour.
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  Mayor's Holiday Special  
     
Mayors Holiday Special
Enjoy Boston to the fullest this holiday season.  Only here: all of Boston's holiday box offices in one place, plus glorious shopping, festive meals, relaxing hotel packages, and info on tree lightings and celebrations.
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Mayor Menino’s ReadBoston Top 10 Gift Picks for the Holidays
Need a holiday gift idea for a child age 4-7? How about a book?
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Toys For Tickets
In keeping with a successful holiday tradition in Boston, Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced that any driver issued a non-public safety parking ticket on Boston’s streets on December 1, 2 and 3, 2009, has the option of resolving their ticket by providing a toy of equal or greater value than the fine on the ticket.
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Healthy Food on a Budget Blog
Just in time for Thanksgiving, Mayor Menino and the Boston Public Health Commission have launched a new blog featuring advice on how to trim food costs while maintaining a healthy diet.
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(ahts): the magazine
In this issue are events for the Fall 2008 and early Spring 2009 in Boston's neighborhoods. Also, features articles on the Mayor's Holiday Special, the emerging voice of Iyeoka, new public art and much more.
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Give a Green Gift for the Holidays!
Are you looking for a gift that can help your community and the environment? Well, look no further. This year, the City of Boston is offering the gift of trees, a gift that could ultimately last a lifetime.
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First Night Boston

On December 31st the city comes to life with an incredible variety of arts on show as the countdown to 2010 begins. Highlights include the Grand Procession and the fireworks.
First Night 2009 buttons are available for $18 each at retail locations throughout the city and include admission to 12 hours of programming and indoor activities plus discounts before and after First Night.

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Christmas Tree Collection - First Two FULL Weeks in January
Public Works will collect Christmas trees for composting for two weeks, beginning January 4 and ending January 15. Residents should remove all ornaments, decorations, and stands from trees and place trees at the curb on their recycling day. Do not put trees in plastic bags.
 

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Boston Offers Two Hours Of Free Metered Parking For The Holiday Season
In keeping with a popular tradition, the City of Boston is offering two hours of free metered parking at each of the city’s parking meters on Friday, November 28, and on five consecutive Saturdays beginning on November 29 and running through December 26, 2009.
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Calendar
City CalendarSee a listing of events happening in Boston throughout the holiday season.
 
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