The Maynard Business Alliance held its 12th annual Maynard Holiday Stroll on Saturday, December 6th beginning with the traditional Countdown to Light Up Memorial Park for the holiday season!  The large crowd was treated to traditional holiday classics performed by the Interlude Music Chorus and joined by the Maynard High School A Cappella Ensemble.  Representative Kate Hogan led the countdown to light up the park announcing the arrival of Santa on a Maynard Fire Truck!  The sidewalks were filled with people strolling throughout the festive downtown and enjoying refreshments, live music, and activities while holiday shopping.  Thanks to everyone who came out, we hope you enjoyed the evening!  

The businesses went all out decorating for the holidays this year and we’d like to congratulate this year’s winner of the annual window decorating contest. The winner in all four categories, Best Overall, Most Creative, Best Lighting, and Kid’s Choice is…The Bagel Table! We invite you to come back to shop, dine, stroll and enjoy ALL the wonderful holiday decor in Maynard.

The MBA Holiday Stroll Committee would like to thank Select Board Chair David Gavin for joining us, and State Representative Kate Hogan for leading the crowd in the countdown!  We’d also like to thank Santa for taking time to visit Maynard during his busiest season. 

Thank you to the Select Board & Town Administration, Department of Public Works, Maynard Police and Fire Departments, Joe Foster, Mike Basile and WAVM students Konrad Schluter and RJ Hobbs,Ella McGaunn Geiger & Devereux Geiger and the Interlude Music Chorus, Dr. Jeannette Jones and the Maynard High School A Cappella Group, Clayton DeWalt and the Maynard High School and Fowler School Jazz Bands, Cheryl Lucas and the Maynard Music Association, Ert Giese and Biz McConchie, Lorne Bell, Emily Thayer, Owen Thayer. 

We’d like to recognize the Holiday Stroll Planning Committee for their commitment: Mary Brannelly, John Cramer, Casey Davis, Deb Hledik, Sam McCormick, Lizza Smith, Megan Summers, Lynda Thayer, Bill Thornley.

Thank you to the following businesses and organizations for their participation and support: 6 Bridges Gallery, Action Unlimited, Art Signals Studio, ArtSpace Maynard, The Bagel Table, Barrels & Vines, Edward Jones Investments, Felixology, The Flower Pot, Hair in Harmony, Inspired Bliss, Interlude Music, Lo Tide, LOOK Optical, Maynard Outdoor Store, Metrowest Kung Fu, Platinum Physical Therapy, Resilience Body Arts, Second Hand News, Smith & Finley Homes, Sugar Snap, Thrifty Littles. 

Mark your calendar for our next event, the Third Annual Winter Celebration, Saturday, January 31, 2026, 12:30-5pm at Veterans Memorial Park! You can find more events at DiscoverMaynard.com or our Events Page.