Merry Maple & Holiday Traditions
The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce and the Amherst Business Improvement District invite you to ring in the holiday season with the Amherst area community with the Annual Lighting of the Merry Maple.
Countdown to the Lighting of the Merry Maple
Friday, December 3, 2021, at 5PM at the North Common in Amherst

Enjoy the Recording of 2020 Lighting of the Merry Maple
The Partners That Make This Event Possible...
Holiday Traditions
Sleighbell Fair Is On!
Amherst South Congregational Church Sleighbell Fair is on – online!
The Merry Maple Lights the End of 2020
The tradition continues in Amherst! The annual lighting of the Merry Maple will once again brighten up our downtown with a livestream of Santa arriving to flick the switch. In an effort to keep us all healthy and safe, our program is going virtual!
44th Lighting of the Merry Maple Photo Album Available
The Amherst Area Chamber celebrated the 44th Annual Lighting of the Merry Maple on Friday, December 6, 2019 on the Amherst Town Commons. View photo album. View Photo Album
