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- Go Ice Skating at Boston Common's Frog Pond. Address. 38 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02108, USA. Get directions. Phone +1 617-635-2120. Web Visit website. The Boston Common is one of the city's top attractions, as it's America's oldest public park that connects several neighborhoods you'll want to explore when you're in town.
- Experience One of the City's Tree Lighting Events. Address. 139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111, USA. Get directions. Phone +1 617-635-4505. Web Visit website.
- Attend the Annual WBZ-TV Holiday Spectacular at Faneuil Hall. Address. Boston, MA 02109, USA. Get directions. Phone +1 617-523-1300. Web Visit website. Speaking of the tree at Faneuil Hall, this is also where you'll find another top holiday attraction, the Blink!
- Get in the Holiday Spirit at a Holiday Pops Concert at Symphony Hall. Address. 301 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA. Get directions. Phone +1 888-266-1200.
- The Nutcracker. The Nutcracker is one of the season’s most beloved traditions, enjoyed by generations, with dancing, glittering sets and holiday magic.
- Holiday Pops. This holiday tradition sees Keith Lockhart leading the Boston Pops in spirited performances of holiday classics and new arrangements. Performed in the seasonally-bedecked Symphony Hall, this year's schedule of Holiday Pops concerts includes shorter matinee performances (with a visit from Santa) for children, and even sensory friendly performances.
- Go ice skating. Things to do. Ice skating. Winter in the Commonwealth can be bracing, but if you bundle up and clutch a hot drink with your mittens, it can be downright charming.
- Downtown Holiday Magic. This outdoor winter celebration keeps the holiday traditions alive in Downtown Crossing. This year’s theme, Snowflake Crossing, will see festive decor and lights throughout downtown, the Harvard University Band playing holiday classics at One Summer Street, regular visits from Santa Claus and musicians, puppets, a holiday arts and retail market, and snack vendors on Summer Street Plaza.
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When you’re in Boston for Christmas, one of the top things to do is to see the dazzling holidayc lights that adorn the city. It may be cold out there, but the beautiful lights make it worth stepping outside. Let’s look at some of the best places in Boston to see these festive lights.
Nothing brings me more holiday cheer than a Christmassy performance. I’ve always loved The Nutcracker, A Christmas Carol, and the rest of those classic holiday tales. Luckily, you can find all of those and more in Boston during Christmas time! Here are some holiday shows in Boston that you should definitely consider adding to your itinerary:
If you’re in Boston in late November, you’re just in time for the city’s Christmas tree lightings. Here are a few choice ones not to miss:
Christmas markets aren’t only found in Europe! Boston is home to several great holiday markets, too, and these are among the best holiday things to do in Boston.
Nearly all of the Boston Christmas events included in this guide are family-friendly, but here are a few extra ideas of things to do with the kiddos:
Participate in SantaCon Crawl & Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl
One of the best things to do in Boston around the holidays is to go on a festive pub crawl. There are many different types of pub crawls during this time, but SantaCon and the Ugly Sweater crawlsare the most popular. For SantaCon, everyone dresses up in their best Santa suits and hops from pub to pub. The Ugly Sweater crawl is precisely what it sounds like: dig out your ugliest holiday sweater and put it on while visiting many pubs throughout the day!
Watch or run with the Santas in speedos
That’s right, theSantas in speedos. This annual charity run occurs at the beginning of December every year as a fundraiser for the Play Ball Foundation, a group that encourages sports participation in schools in Massachusetts. A little zany, and a whole lot of Boston Christmas fun for a good cause, the Santas in Speedos run less than a mile and running in a speedo only is not mandatory!
Enter a winter wonderland at Après…@ Deck 12
You might be surprised to find that one of Boston’s “hottest” spots is on a rooftop….in winter!. I love how festive restaurants and bars get for the holidays, and Après…@ Deck 12, located at YOTEL, has its own unique spin with an après Ski experience on their rooftop deck! Take in gorgeous views over Boston while you enjoy seasonal cocktails (we had the Adult Smores!) and yummy treats (cheese fondue 🫠🫠). They’re open weekends for brunch and also evenings, now until March 3, 2024! So you’ve...
Coming to Boston to celebrate the festival of lights? We got you! Here are some notable Hanukah celebrations around Boston.
Boston First Night
Boston First Nightis an event that happens on New Year’s Eve in the city. This is essentially made up of a wide variety of different celebrations that occur in various locations! Throughout the day, you can find the city hosting a wide variety of fun activities such as performances, crafts, ice sculpture making, and more. Finish the night off with free fireworks over the water!
Boston is home to so many fantastic hotels, inns, and vacation rentals. But if you’re wondering where you should stay in Boston in December, a few choice options stand out:
Visiting Boston during the holidays can be lots of fun, but there are some tips you should consider when planning your trip.
Oct 17, 2023 · Tuesday October 17 2023. The Christmas decorations are up, the lights are on the trees in the Common and the packages are arriving on the doorstep. The holiday season is fully upon us, and we're ...
Oct 21, 2016 · Discover how to enjoy the festive season in Boston, from staying at historic hotels to skating on the Frog Pond to seeing the Nutcracker. Find tips on where to shop, dine, and celebrate the season in the city.
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Dec 6, 2021 · Faneuil Hall | Boston Christmas Guide. In the Yankee magazine feature “Christmas in Boston,” senior editor Amy Traverso highlighted the best of Boston’s merry traditions, including where to eat and stay in town, plus favorite spots for enjoying twinkling lights, colorful markets, festive performances, and the event she considers the city ...
Dec 19, 2022 · The holiday season is far from over. The week leading up to Christmas is the jolliest one yet, and here in Boston, the festive spirit lasts for the week after, too. From nights sipping eggnog cocktails to days spent decking your halls with boughs of holly, there’s so many things to do in Boston around Christmas and New Year’s. Before 2023 strikes, make sure to celebrate Santa’s big visit ...
