The 2026 Tree Lighting at Quincy Market will take place on Saturday, November 21, from 2:00-7:00 p.m. with the lighting of the 50ft holiday tree at 6:00 p.m. sharp! Join us for an afternoon and evening filled with holiday cheer as we officially kick off the season with festive treats, special guests, and live entertainment.

Santa Claus will make a special appearance accompanied by representatives from Make-A- Wish^® Massachusetts and Rhode Island, which grants life-changing wishes for local children with critical illnesses. This year, wish kid Olivia from Make-A-Wish will have the honor of helping to flip the switch, illuminating the beautifully adorned 50-foot holiday tree. 

The celebration is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy the performances, treats, and festivities leading up to the tree lighting, and to visit with Make-A-Wish representatives to learn more about the charity and ways to help make wishes come true for local wish children.