The Lighting of the Merry Maple

Annual Lighting of the Merry Maple

First Friday in December

3 - 6 PM

Amherst North Common

Join the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce, the Amherst Business Improvement District, and the Town of Amherst for a magical kickoff to the winter season! Downtown Amherst transforms into a festive winter wonderland for the Annual Lighting of the Merry Maple, co-presented by bankESB and Amherst College.

Join us for an evening of live performances, crafts, horse-drawn carriage rides, caroling, and the much-anticipated Lighting of the Merry Maple!