Dec 14, 2024
A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year card with red, green, and white decorations and gifts. - Jack Madden Ford Norwood, MA

It’s the time of year to get in your Ford Bronco or Expedition and join in the Christmas celebrations. From the winter festivals in Boston to light extravaganzas in Marshfield, we bring you our favorite family-friendly events being hosted near Norwood, MA this holiday season.

Celebrating Christmas Near Norwood, MA

Boston’s Winter Fest

A short drive in your Mustang will bring you to Hood Park in Charlestown, the venue of Boston’s 2024 Winter Fest. This two-acre farm transforms into a magical wonderland throughout December and January, filled with immersive activities for the whole family.

Try your hand at ice skating, introduce the kids to Santa, explore the ice castle, visit the toy workshop, and enjoy decadent hot chocolate sprinkled with crushed peppermint or marshmallows. With so much to experience, the Winter Fest is guaranteed to bring a smile to everyone’s faces.


Southwick’s Zoo Winter Wonderland

Take Route 495 to 2 Southwick Street in Mendon and see Southwick’s Zoo as you’ve never seen it before. Of an evening the zoo comes alive with more than four million twinkling lights and larger-than-life dazzling displays.

Although many of the animals hide away during the chilly winter days, you may glimpse some of the zoo’s residents as you stroll around this winter wonderland. With installations including singing penguins, enchanting polar bears, and variety shows, Southwick’s Zoo is a day out the whole family will love.


South Shore Celebration of Lights

There’s no need to get out your Ford Escape to enjoy Marshfield Fairgrounds’ South Shore Celebration of Lights at 140 Main Street, where more than a million LED lights illuminate the roadways. Take in the spectacle from the comfort of your own car as you drive through the fairy tale landscape and a mesmerizing multicolored tunnel.


Frozen Fire Festival, 2024

Even after the big day is over, there are still events to enjoy, including the Frozen Fire Festival 2024. Held between December 26 and January 1 at Charlotte Forten Park in Salem, this festival is guaranteed to keep you warm on cold days.

Live music and fire performers entertain the crowds as they gather around firepits to toast marshmallows or get cozy in an igloo. If you’re after even more fun, challenge the family to a curling match or learn how to ice sculpt during live demonstrations.

Whether you head to Boston, Marshfield, or Salem for some festive fun, you’ll want to get there in style. Visit Jack Madden Ford Sales Inc in Norwood, MA today, and find the perfect Ford to take you and your family wherever you want to go this winter.