On Nov. 23, Waltham will officially kickoff several holiday celebrations.

After the tree lighting on the City Common, a Holiday Prelude to kickoff several activities across the city will be held at 6 p.m., according to a press release.

Gore Place and The Lyman Estate will be lighted in holiday themes as well as the Paine Estate, according to the release. The Waltham Philharmonic Orchestra is scheduled to play performances throughout the city. 

Also, the Downtown Waltham Stroll, an event during which some downtown businesses will be holidngs raffles and sales, will be held on Nov. 24 from 4 p.m. 6 p.m. Click here for more information.