Oak Square Tree Lighting
2025-12-06 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Oak Square in Brighton, 430 Faneuil St, Boston, MA 02135, Boston, MA, 02135, United States
The Oak Square Tree lighting in Brighton is part of Boston’s Mayor’s Enchanted Trolley Tour, now in its 29th year, and it’s designed to spread holiday cheer across neighborhoods.
Here’s a quick snapshot of what to expect:

Hot cocoa and cookies at 6:00pm: Sponsored by Brighton Main Streets, a cozy way to kick off the evening.
Santa visit: A chance for kids (and adults!) to share their holiday wishes.
Tree lighting ceremony: The highlight moment when Oak Square shines bright.
Mayor Wu and the Trolley at 6:45pm: The Enchanted Trolley rolls in, continuing the tradition of bringing holiday spirit across Boston.
Community sponsorship: Bank of America supports the event, helping keep the tradition alive.

It’s the kind of gathering where neighbors come together, kids get excited, and the whole square feels transformed into a holiday wonderland.

Porter Belly’s Live Entertainment
2025-12-06 21:30, 2025-12-13 21:30, 2025-12-20 21:30 | Porter Belly’s Pub, 338 Washington Street, Brighton, MA, 02135
🔥December Live Music Line-up🔥
We’ve live music every weekend this December,
Porter Belly’s is officially your go-to pub for live music this Holiday season🎄 – see you there🫡

Open Mic Night
2025-12-08 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-15 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-22 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-29 20:00 - 22:00 | Porter Belly’s Pub, 338 Washington Street, Brighton, MA, 02135

Holiday Glow Event
2025-12-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Cleo Salon, 1 Henshaw Street, Boston, MA, 02135
✨ You’re officially invited! ✨
Join us for the ultimate glow event of the holiday season at Demma Med Spa and @cleosalonboston. From glowing skin to holiday-ready confidence, this is the event you don’t want to miss.
Grab your BFF, tag them below, and RSVP today! 🎄✨

Sweet Stuff: New England’s Confectionary History
2025-12-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Faneuil Branch Library, 419 Faneuil Street, Brighton, MA, 02135
Faneuil Branch of the Boston Public Library
A chocolate mill opened along the Neponset River in the late 1700s, setting the stage for New England’s love affair with sweets.
Over the centuries, the region has become home to an extraordinary variety of baked, fried, dipped, sugared, and frozen confections.
Local Brighton author Susan Mara Bregman will share stories from her latest nonfiction book, New England Sweets: Doughnuts, Bonbons, and Whoopie Pies, about this sugary legacy – from Necco Wafers to whoopie pies.
Appropriate refreshments will be available to sample!
This event is sponsored by the Brighton-Allston Historical Society.

Trivia Night Holiday* Round(er)
2025-12-09 18:30 - 20:30 | Cafenation, 380 Washington Street, Brighton, MA, 02135
Trivia night is back! Holiday(ish) Round(er) edition!🎄
Grab some friends (or come as a solo agent to be matched up) and share your trivia knowledge at Cafénation, while munching on a Rounder sandwich.
✨ Tuesday, December 9
✨ 6:30 to 8:30 PM| Trivia starts promptly at 7:00 PM
✨Cafénation – 380 Washington St., Brighton
Entry fee of $15/person, which includes a rounder sandwich with your choice of bacon, sausage, or avocado. (It’s almost like it’s free avocado Friday.)
Pre-pay via Venmo to reserve your spot or come night of and will let friends in until capacity. 40 spots are available.
Tag your trivia Bestie below and will see you at 6:30 PM Tuesday night!🤩

Holy Gucamole
2025-12-10 16:30 - 17:30 | Brighton Branch Library, 40 Academy Hill Road, Brighton, MA, 02135
Be sure to register for our Holy Guacamole! program with Spanish Fun Program happening next Wednesday afternoon! Esther will teach participants Spanish vocabulary related to shopping for and purchasing the ingredients need and then we’ll all make guacamole together!

Call 617-782-6032 or stop by the front desk to sign up!

Registration closes Monday, December 8 so we can purchase ingredients.

Holiday Celebration
2025-12-11 17:00 - 20:00 | AC Hotel, 395 Chestnut Hill Avenue, Brighton, MA, 02135
Holiday Party with ABCOC, AVMS, BMS at AC Hotel
Thursday, December 11, ·2:00 – 5:00 PM

Celebrate the Holidays with the ABCOC, Allston Village Main Streets and Brighton Main Streets at the AC Hotel in Cleveland Circle across from the Reservoir T station.

Free onsite parking is available for the first 20 cars and there is additional parking nearby.

Please bring an unwrapped toy to donate to the toy drive.

RSVP Holiday Party

Entrepreneur Power Fair and Christmas Bazaar
2025-12-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Peka Restaurant, 304 Washington Street, Brighton, MA, 02135
INVITATION TO THE ENTREPRENEURS FAIR & CHRISTMAS BAZAAR AT PEKA RESTAURANT

Dear residents of Allston and Brighton,

The Christmas season is here, and at PEKA Restaurant, we want to celebrate it with you.

We are pleased to invite you to our 2025 Entrepreneurs Fair & Christmas Bazaar, a joyful event filled with music, holiday flavors, and the incredible talent of our local small businesses.

Thursday, December 11
Starting at 6:00 p.m.
PEKA Restaurant – 304 Washington Street, Brighton, MA

Admission is completely free.

During the fair, you will be able to explore a wide variety of local vendors offering unique holiday gifts: handmade crafts, accessories, clothing, gourmet products, home décor, Christmas sweets, and much more.

This event is the perfect opportunity to support local entrepreneurs and enjoy the true spirit of the season in a warm, family-friendly environment.
When we support local talent, we strengthen our entire community.

Later that evening at 8:00 p.m., we invite you to stay for the Mega Gaitazo “Salsa y Gaitas,” a vibrant celebration filled with music, flavor, and Venezuelan holiday tradition.
If you wish to attend, tickets can be purchased at the restaurant or through Eventbrite.

Be part of this celebration and enjoy a magical night where community, entrepreneurship, and Christmas come together in one place, PEKA Restaurant!

With appreciation,
Katiuska Valiente
PEKA Restaurant
304 Washington Street, Brighton, MA
(617) 953-4036
KValiente@pekarestaurant.com

Applications open for Small Business
2025-12-13, 2025-12-20, 2025-12-27 | MA
PROGRAM OVERVIEW

To help small businesses grow, innovate, and support their local communities, American Express is teaming up with Main Street America this Small Business Saturday® to launch the Amex Shop Small Grants Program. The Program will provide an initial $5 million to fund 250 grants of $20,000 each to eligible small business owners across the U.S. Plus, every time an American Express Card Member shops with their eligible Card at a qualifying U.S. small business on November 29, 2025, American Express will donate an additional $1 to fund additional grants.1
The Amex Shop Small Grants Program reflects the shared commitment of American Express and Main Street America to champion small businesses that strengthen communities and help local economies thrive.
Applications will be open from Small Business Saturday, November 29, 2025, to Friday, January 16, 2026 at 11:59 CT.

2026 Historical Calendar Sale
2025-12-13 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-20 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Brighton Post Office, 424 Washington Street, Brighton, MA, 02135
📅 Brighton Allston Historical Society 2026 Calendars
Here’s some information for you regarding/ the sales of the Brighton Allston Historical Society Calendar —2026 edition.
This is our 22nd year publishing this Historical Calendar, our only fundraiser.
Where to buy? At $10.00 per copy. The calendar is sold at:
Daniels Bakery, 395 Washington St, Brighton
“Dream Convenience” store, 108 Franklin St, Allston
Brighton Allston Heritage Museum at 20 Chestnut Hill Ave open on Thursdays and Fridays 11:00AM to 3:00 PM.
St. Col’s Rectory ( see Tricia McShane)
And also we sell the calendars on 5 Saturday mornings in front of the Brighton Post Office from 11AM until noon on November 29, December 6, 13, 20, and 27. These are sold by loyal members of the BAHS. We welcome anyone who wants to join these sellers for one of hour. Remember to wear hat and gloves!
If you or anyone you know wants to buy ten or more, then the calendar costs $7.00 each.
Email Contact: Nancy O’Hara (nohara3@verizon.net)

The Hall-iday Bazaar
2025-12-13 11:00 - 2025-12-14 18:00 | Faneuil Hall-Quincy Market Building, S. Market Street, Boston, MA, 02109
Please swing by next weekend Dec. 13 & 14 to check out 80 amazing vendors and their unique mix of beautifully crafted goods which would make even Santa blush! 😍
🗓️ Date(s): Dec. 13/14 2025
⏰ Time: 11am-6pm
📍Address: S Market St. Boston MA 02109
🗺️ Location: Quincy Market Building – Enter 1st floor through the glass atrium off the cobblestones, or 2nd floor (where I will be!) from the central food court seating area, upstairs under the dome.
☔ Weather: inside, rain or shine
*** Getting There ***
🚇 T: walking distance from Green, Orange, Blue, & Red Lines
🚌 Bus: 93, SL4, 92, 504
🅿️ Parking: ~10 parking garages in walking distance!
♿️ Wheelchair Accessible

Jingle & Mingle Pub Crawl
2025-12-13 14:00 - 18:45 | Brighton Center and Oak Square Shopping Districts
Happy Holidays everyone!!!
If you’re looking to spread holiday cheer, while support local businesses look no further!!!
Brighton Main Streets is hosting their first annual Brighton Main Streets Jingle Mingle Pub Crawl! Tickets can be purchased through [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jingle-mingle-pub-crawl-tickets-1976246559659?aff=oddtdtcreator]
They are $50 and include one drink at each location, plus appetizers, a santa hat and an exclusive souvenir cup!
DM me with any questions
Hope to see you there!!

Rep Michael Moran's Annual Brighton/Allston Toy Drive
2025-12-14 12:00 - 16:00 | Corrib Pub & Restaurant, 396 Market Street, Brighton, MA, 02135, United States
Please join us Sunday, December 14th from 12pm-4pm at the Corrib Pub & Restaurant for the Annual Allston Brighton Toy Drive!!

Artist Holiday Matket
2025-12-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Cafenation, 380 Washington Street, Brighton, MA, 02135
For the first time, we’re hosting an Artist Holiday Market here at Cafenation!🎄
Come sip festive beverages (our coffee bar will be open) while shopping from local artists and businesses in the cozy warmth of Cafénation.
✨Sunday, December 14 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM✨
Yes, we are opening our doors on a Sunday, so you know this has to be good!
Share this with somebody you know loves Cafénation and/or supporting local and we can’t wait to see you there! Stay tuned for a preview of who our vendors will be.

District 14 Community Compstat
2025-12-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Avenue, Allston, MA, United States
Boston Police Department District D-14

Below you will find a link to the pre-survey in preparation for our Community Compstat meeting in December at the Harvard Ed Portal. So that we better understand attendee expectations, preferences and needs to ensure increased engagement and satisfaction attendees are asked to fill out ahead of time. Any questions feel free to contact the Community Service Office at (617) 343-4376.
https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSe4Vpi…/viewform

BMS Board Meeting
2025-12-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Presentaion School Foundation, 640 Washington Street, Brighton, MA, 02135

Grand Chanukak Hummer Parade
2025-12-18 17:00 - 18:00 | MA
Shaloh House of Brighton is hosting a Chanukah Parade before the annual menorah lighting!

Brighton Bazaar - Holiday Stroll
2025-12-20 11:00 - 2025-12-21 18:00 | The Charles River Speed Way, 525 Western Avenue, Brighton, MA, 02135

Devlin's Holiday Toy Drive
2025-12-21 13:00 - 16:00 | Devlin’s
Our friends at @devlins02135 are into the Holiday Spirit and they want us to join them for an afternoon of cocoa, Santa and cheer!
Bring a toy or canned goods to support our local community and celebrate the holidays!!!
#brightonma #brightonmainstreets #holidays #supportsmallbusiness

Dash Cafe will be closed December 24 through January 5
2025-12-25 - 2026-01-05 | MA
Dash Café will be closed December 24 through January 5. We wish everyone happy holidays and see you in the new year!
