Town Tree Lighting Event Rentals in Massachusetts and New England

Perfect Parties USA does not sell a boxed tree lighting package, because no two town commons are the same shape. It builds one from its winter inventory instead: a Synthetic Ice Skating Rink that needs no refrigeration, the Enchanted Sleigh Train Ride to carry Santa in for the countdown, a Snow Machine timed to the switch and an Inflatable Snow Globe for the family photos, all delivered, set up and taken down by Perfect Parties USA. Recreation departments, select boards and downtown associations across Massachusetts and New England book the whole night as one order instead of calling five vendors.

This page lists the tree lighting rentals you can book and what each one needs from your site, how a package comes together, sample packages for crowds of 500, 1,500 and 3,000 or more, what every rental includes and how to book, all drawn from the winter rentals collection. For the minute-by-minute program that goes with it, from the first carol to the send-off, see the tree lighting ceremony script.

The Tree Lighting Rentals You Can Book

1. Synthetic Ice Skating Rink

Synthetic Ice Skating Rink: A synthetic ice rink with a smooth skating surface and no refrigeration, built from interlocking panels so it can be sized to your common, and delivered with fencing and multiple pairs of rental skates in assorted sizes. The smallest open skating layout is 20 by 40 feet for up to 25 skaters at a time, larger layouts hold more, and it works indoors or outdoors for guests of all ages. Ideal for: the hour after the lighting, when families decide whether to stay downtown. Requires: room for at least the 20 by 40 foot layout and a site check at booking; the page lists no dedicated circuits, and the surface needs no power to maintain. Rent the Synthetic Ice Skating Rink.

2. Ice Skates

Ice Skates: Extra pairs of rental skates, for beginners and pros alike, on top of the pairs that come with the rink. Ideal for: lightings that expect a long line at the rink gate. Requires: no dedicated circuits and a 30-minute setup per the product page; confirm sizes at booking, since the page does not list them. Rent the Ice Skates.

3. Enchanted Sleigh Train Ride

Enchanted Sleigh Train Ride: A trackless train styled as a classic horse-drawn sleigh, carrying 4 to 6 guests at a time and about 60 guests an hour. It brings Santa in for the countdown and then gives rides for the rest of the night. Ideal for: Santa’s arrival and rides around the common after the lighting. Requires: a 10 by 10 foot space, no dedicated circuits and a 60-minute setup per the product page, plus a route you confirm at the site check. Rent the Enchanted Sleigh Train Ride.

4. Snow Machine

Snow Machine: A professional theatrical snow machine that turns a fluid into falling snow that does not accumulate and will not damage the inside of a venue. The product page does not mention outdoor use, so confirm it at booking for a lighting on the common. Ideal for: the second the tree lights, and the photo that ends up in the local paper. Requires: one dedicated 20 amp circuit and about 15 minutes of setup. Rent the Snow Machine.

5. Inflatable Snow Globe

Inflatable Snow Globe: A giant inflatable snow globe with swirling snow inside, which families step into for a photo, about 60 guests an hour. Ideal for: a photo stop that keeps the crowd busy before and after the countdown. Requires: a 20 by 14 foot footprint with 10 feet of height, one dedicated 20 amp circuit and a 30-minute setup, with the extension cord, blower and safety stakes included. Rent the Inflatable Snow Globe.

6. SnowGlobe Live

SnowGlobe Live: A 15-foot-tall, life-size walk-in snow globe suitable for any age, which its product page names as a fit for municipalities and tree lighting ceremonies, at about 90 guests an hour. Ideal for: the headline photo moment at a larger lighting. Requires: a 25 by 25 foot space, no dedicated circuits and a 30-minute setup. Rent SnowGlobe Live.

7. Holiday Entertainers

Holiday Entertainers: A holiday entertainers package for the crowd while it gathers and while it waits in line afterward. The product page does not name the characters or say whether they work outdoors, so confirm both at booking. Ideal for: the pre-show and the lines after the lighting. Requires: no dedicated circuits and a 30-minute setup. Book the Holiday Entertainers.

8. Christmas Carolers

Christmas Carolers: Four costumed Victorian carolers who sing holiday favorites from the first arrival to the send-off. Ideal for: the pre-show and the sing-along before the countdown. Requires: no dedicated circuits and a 30-minute setup. Book the Christmas Carolers.

9. Santa Claus

Santa Claus: A Santa Claus appearance for the arrival, the countdown and the photo line afterward. Ideal for: every tree lighting, with a warm room out of sight before the arrival. Requires: a 15-minute setup per the product page and a site check at booking. Book Santa Claus.

10. Santa Photos

Santa Photos: A Santa photo set with a Santa chair, red carpet, stanchions, photo equipment and holiday props, in front of a holiday backdrop or a green screen, with an instant printed photo for every guest. The page notes that Santa is priced separately based on availability. Ideal for: the line after the lighting, at about 45 guests an hour. Requires: a 10 by 10 foot footprint with 12 feet of height, one dedicated 20 amp circuit and a 60-minute setup. Book Santa Photos.

How a Tree Lighting Package Comes Together

A tree lighting package has four jobs, and every rental above does one of them. The pre-show gathers the crowd with carolers, holiday entertainers and a photo stop. The lighting creates the moment with Santa’s arrival on the sleigh train, the countdown and snow on the cue. The after-lighting attractions keep families downtown with the rink, the sleigh rides and a warm table for the kids, and the photo stops run all night. Build the package from your site plan rather than the other way around: the rink needs the largest open area, the snow machine and the photo sets need dedicated circuits, and the sleigh train needs a clear loop. Send the site plan with your quote request, and the package is sized to the ground you have.

Sample Tree Lighting Packages by Crowd Size

For a crowd of about 500 on a small common, book the Christmas Carolers for the pre-show, Santa Claus arriving on the Enchanted Sleigh Train Ride, the Snow Machine on the countdown, Santa Photos afterward and a Hot Chocolate station. That lineup needs two dedicated circuits, one for the snow and one for the photo set, and fits beside a bandstand.

For about 1,500, add the Synthetic Ice Skating Rink in its 20 by 40 foot layout or larger, run in timed sessions because that layout holds up to 25 skaters at a time, plus SnowGlobe Live at the entrance, the Holiday Entertainers for the crowd at the rope and the Gingerbread House Making Station in a tent or the library.

For 3,000 or more, size the rink up with more panels, add the Inflatable Snow Globe and the Santa Sleigh Selfie as extra photo stops so the Santa line does not swallow the night, and give older kids Snow Mazing. At that size, assign a volunteer captain to every attraction and plan the power with your Party Pro before you finalize the site plan.

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11. Hot Chocolate

Hot Chocolate: A hot chocolate station for the crowd after the lighting. The product page does not list what the station includes or how many cups it serves, so confirm both at booking. Ideal for: the rink fence and the Santa line. Requires: an 8 by 3 foot space, no dedicated circuits and a 60-minute setup. Rent the Hot Chocolate station.

12. Santa Sleigh Selfie

Santa Sleigh Selfie: A Santa sleigh photo prop where families take their own holiday picture, about 60 guests an hour. Ideal for: a second photo stop so the Santa line stays short. Requires: a 15 by 12 foot footprint with 12 feet of height, one dedicated 20 amp circuit and a 60-minute setup. Rent the Santa Sleigh Selfie.

13. Mrs. Claus

Mrs. Claus: A Mrs. Claus rental that its product page describes as a festive rental piece with a warm, inviting design. Ideal for: a festive touch beside Santa; confirm at booking what the Mrs. Claus rental includes. Requires: a 30-minute setup per the product page and a site check at booking. Book Mrs. Claus.

14. Gingerbread House Making Station

Gingerbread House Making Station: A gingerbread house station stocked with graham crackers, candies and white icing for guests of all ages, about 60 guests an hour. Ideal for: the library, a heated tent or the community room. Requires: a 10 by 10 foot space, no dedicated circuits and a 60-minute setup. Rent the Gingerbread House Making Station.

15. Snow Mazing

Snow Mazing: A timed passport maze: guests get a passport with their start time, find the checkpoints, punch a letter at each to spell a word you choose and race for the exit, with up to 75 people inside at one time. Ideal for: older kids and teens after the lighting. Requires: a 40 by 50 foot space, two dedicated 20 amp circuits and a 60-minute setup. Rent Snow Mazing.

16. World’s Largest Snowman Bounce

World’s Largest Snowman Bounce: A covered snowman bounce that its product page rates for up to 15 bouncers at once; confirm the occupancy limit for your group at booking, since the site-wide manufacturer limit for bounce houses is 5 to 6 kids of equal size. It stands out above a crowd, its scarf can carry sponsor branding, and its page says it pairs well with ice rinks and that quantities are limited. Ideal for: the kids zone beside the rink, with a sponsor on the scarf. Requires: a 25 by 25 foot footprint with 30 feet of height, two dedicated 20 amp circuits and a 45-minute setup. Rent the World’s Largest Snowman Bounce.

17. LED Letters

LED Letters: Customizable light-up letters that spell the town’s name or the year beside the tree, easy to arrange and colored to match your theme. Ideal for: the news camera’s shot of the tree. Requires: a 60-minute setup; the page lists no dedicated circuits, and indoor or outdoor use depends on the setup. Rent the LED Letters.

What Every Tree Lighting Rental Includes

Every rental from Perfect Parties USA includes delivery (fees based on your address), professional setup, trained attendants and prizes for staffed games, and complete teardown. Every unit is cleaned and sanitized before it arrives, the inflatables come with an extension cord, a blower and safety stakes, and the rink comes with its fencing and rental skates in assorted sizes. If rain threatens an outdoor date, you can reschedule at no extra cost with 24 hours notice, and a certificate of insurance is available for the town or the venue. You supply the site, a standard outlet within 50 feet of each inflatable, the dedicated circuits listed above and the volunteers who manage the lines. Delivery fees are calculated for your address at checkout.

How to Book Tree Lighting Rentals for Your Event

Start with your crowd estimate and a site plan of the common: where the tree stands, where the largest open area is for the rink, where the power is and where the sleigh train can loop. Then pick the sample package closest to your crowd and add from the list. The synthetic ice rink rental guide covers rink sizing, surface prep and staffing, and Artificial Ice Events builds synthetic ice rinks for tree lightings, mall displays and other large special events. The tree lighting ceremony ideas list and the snow machine rental guide fill in the rest of the night, and the Christmas festival ideas guide shows how to grow it into a full festival.

As a rule of thumb, plan one after-lighting attraction per 150 to 200 guests, one photo stop per 500 and enough rink sessions that every skater gets 15 minutes. Book six to eight weeks out, or as soon as your date is set, because towns across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut and Rhode Island hold their lightings on the same few weekends after Thanksgiving, and December weekends fill early, so the rink and the sleigh train are worth reserving first. Send the date, the crowd estimate and the site plan through the quote request form, and a Party Pro builds the package around your common.

Rent Your Town Tree Lighting Package From Perfect Parties USA

Perfect Parties USA is based in Peabody, Massachusetts and owns hundreds of attractions, including every rentable item on this list, so the games you book are the games that arrive, maintained and ready to play. Every rental includes delivery (fees based on your address), professional setup, trained attendants and prizes for staffed games, and complete teardown. We are fully insured, with a certificate of insurance available for venues and schools, and we have produced events of every size across New England and the Northeast for decades, from Massachusetts, Boston, Connecticut and Rhode Island to New Hampshire and New York.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What rentals do you need for a town tree lighting?

A town tree lighting needs four kinds of rental: performers for the pre-show, such as carolers and holiday entertainers, a Santa arrival with a snow effect for the lighting, an after-lighting attraction such as a synthetic ice rink or sleigh train rides, and a photo stop. Perfect Parties USA builds that package from its winter inventory for towns across Massachusetts and in neighboring states.

Does Perfect Parties USA offer a tree lighting package?

Perfect Parties USA does not list a single packaged tree lighting product; it builds the package from its winter rentals, such as the Synthetic Ice Skating Rink, the Enchanted Sleigh Train Ride, the Snow Machine, the Inflatable Snow Globe, Santa Claus and the Christmas Carolers. You choose the pieces by crowd size and site, and one quote covers the whole order.

How big is a synthetic ice rink for a tree lighting?

The Synthetic Ice Skating Rink’s smallest open skating layout is 20 by 40 feet for up to 25 skaters at a time, and because it is built from interlocking panels, larger layouts hold more skaters. It needs no refrigeration and comes with fencing and rental skates in assorted sizes. Artificial Ice Events also builds synthetic ice rinks for tree lightings and other large special events.

What is included with a tree lighting rental?

Every Perfect Parties USA rental includes delivery (fees based on your address), professional setup, trained attendants and prizes for staffed games, and complete teardown, with units cleaned and sanitized. Inflatables come with an extension cord, a blower and safety stakes, and the rink includes fencing and rental skates. You can reschedule an outdoor date for rain at no charge with 24 hours notice, and a certificate of insurance is available.

Who are tree lighting event rentals for?

Tree lighting rentals suit town recreation departments, parks departments, chambers of commerce and downtown associations hosting a free public event for families with kids of every age. The rink and SnowGlobe Live suit guests of all ages, Snow Mazing works for kids and adults, and the photo stops work for everyone from toddlers to grandparents.

Where does Perfect Parties USA deliver tree lighting rentals?

Perfect Parties USA delivers tree lighting rentals across Massachusetts, including Boston and the North Shore, and serves towns in Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and New York. The company is based in Peabody, Massachusetts, delivery fees are calculated for your address at checkout, and you can confirm delivery to your town with the quote.

How far in advance should a town book tree lighting rentals?

Book tree lighting rentals six to eight weeks ahead, or as soon as the date is set, because many towns hold their lightings on the same weekends after Thanksgiving, and the synthetic ice rink, the sleigh train and Santa are worth reserving first. Booking early with Perfect Parties USA also leaves time for a site check and a power plan for the snow machine and photo sets.