The Charles Hotel's 40th Tree Lighting: Hosted by comedian, Jimmy Tingle!

Schedule

Sat Nov 29 2025 at 04:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

The Charles Hotel | Cambridge, MA

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Join us at The Charles Hotel for a literary-inspired 40th Annual Tree Lighting: a Storied Night in Harvard Square!
About this Event

Step into a magical storied night at The Charles Hotel in Harvard Square with actor/comedian Jimmy Tingle as host, as our 40th Annual Tree Lighting Celebration takes on a literary twist inspired by the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss!

This year’s celebration offers even more reasons to gather and glow — including a life-sized gingerbread house, festive drinks and snacks, cozy lounges, and special appearances that will warm even the Grinch’s heart. Enjoy live holiday music filling the air, and celebrate community, creativity, and a touch of magic as we light up Harvard Square for the holiday season!

Here’s what to look forward to:

🎁 Toys for Tots collection – bring a new, unopened toy to donate to our collection box

💌 Mailbox for Santa – bring your letter to drop off to the North Pole

Lighting of The Charles Hotel’s holiday tree

🎨 Craft table for kids by the Harvard Square Business Assocation

📚 Holiday market featuring Lovestruck Books, The COOP, and Pet Wants

🎅 Photo opportunities with Santa himself

🍭 A life-sized gingerbread house that looks sweet enough to step into

Festive drinks and seasonal snacks to warm you from the inside out

🎶 Live holiday music to fill the air with cheer

🎤 Jimmy Tingle hosting an evening full of laughter and community spirit

🎅 Special appearances and surprise guests you won't want to miss

Attendance close to 4pm is highly encouraged for guests to enjoy all the festivities!


Agenda
The official lighting of The Charles Hotel’s holiday tree
Holiday book market featuring Lovestruck & the COOP
Life-sized gingerbread house
Festive drinks and seasonal snacks
Special appearances and surprise guests
Actor/comedian Jimmy Tingle as host
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The Charles Hotel, 1 Bennett Street, Cambridge, United States

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