Free festivals, parades, markets and light shows for Nov 6–8 — and the free dates coming up after. Pulled from the dates in Whosly's Boston Festivals & Events list and updated every day.
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The B.A.A.'s 13.1-mile race loops the Emerald Necklace past Jamaica Pond and the Arnold Arboretum, starting and finishing in Franklin Park. Free to cheer along the parkways.
The waterfront park by the North End lights its 260-foot trellis for the season, with music, Santa, Rudolph and warm drinks. Free, 5–6 p.m., steps from the Aquarium T stop.
Santa arrives by boat to light the ship-shaped playground at Martin's Park in Fort Point, wrapped in 1,500 feet of blue and white lights. Free, with music, crafts and a fire truck.
Copley Square lights its tree and celebrates the park's renovation with Santa, Rudolph, music and crafts. Free, 5–6 p.m.; the Copley T stop is on the corner.
Boston lights the tree Nova Scotia sends each year in thanks for help after the 1917 Halifax explosion, with live performances. Free, 6–8 p.m.; the Comm Ave Mall lights follow.
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