Boston's Holiday Season | Christmas and NYE Events

Boston: Your Hub for the Holidays

Boston’s Holiday Season offers a wonderful selection of activities, events and festive culinary choices. Boston’s luxury hotels and intimate boutique properties delight you with their holiday packages trimmed with seasonal specialties and exceptional service.

Hotel Packages & Deals

Get more value from your stay in the Greater Boston area with these hotel packages and great deals.

Holiday Dining & Take Away

Creative & gourmet offerings for the holiday season.

Celebrate the New Year

Usher in 2022 with First Night Boston, New Year's Eve dining, themed events and dance parties. No matter how you decide to celebrate - you can welcome in 2022 with a hearty brunch or lunch on January 1st!

New Year's Eve Events

First Night First Day

Celebrate as Boston welcomes 2022 with events and performances throughout the city!

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New Year's Eve Dining

Enjoy an evening of exceptional dining, champagne toasts, dancing, live entertainment, and more.

New Year's Day Dining

Enjoy a scrumptious brunch on New Year's Day.

Performing Arts

Boston's cultural calendar is bouncing back with live performances and cherished holiday traditions! You can also take in contemporary and classic plays, musicals, classical masterworks, jazz performances, rock concerts, and much more.

1776 The Musical

They knew they would make history, but not what history would make of them. Fed up with living under...

Ana Roxanne

Celebrating the final weeks of The Great Animal Orchestra: Bernie Krause and United Visual Artists,...

Flogging Molly & The Interrupters

Flogging Molly & The Interrupters will perform live at Leader Bank Pavilion on Jul 1, 2022.

Sea to Shining Sea

Kick off your Independence Day celebrations on Hammond Castle Museum's ocean-facing lawn as we...

Wicked

WICKED, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz...but from a different...

Global Jazz Club Presents: Ciara Moser

Join us for an exceptional musical performance featuring wildly talented female jazz players! The...

Sounds by Berklee at Prudential Center

Prudential Center is partnering with Berklee College of Music to bring you exceptional complimentary...

Summer Concert Series: Over the Bridge

Thursdays in July just got better thanks to four local bands who have teamed up to bring live music...

Fenway Porchfest

Get ready for Fenway Porchfest 2022: Music Everywhere—Porches Optional When: Saturday, July 9 from...

Elma Lewis Playhouse in the Park

The Elma Lewis Playhouse in the Park brings free concerts to the community for six consecutive...

10 Performances to See this Holiday Season in Boston

Boston's cultural calendar is seemingly infinite. Satisfy your love of 'the arts' and...

Special Events & Festivals

These family events spread cheer throughout the season!

Boston Harborfest 2022

With multiple activities over Independence Day weekend at Boston’s best landmarks, this...

Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular

The Boston Pops July 4th Spectacular is slated to take place at the Hatch Memorial...

2022 Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival

The Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival presented by Revere Beach Partnership is one...

112th Annual Fisherman’s Feast

The Madonna Del Soccorso Di Sciacca society is proud to announce that the 112th anniversary of the...

CineFest Latino Boston Film Festival

CineFest Latino Boston Film Festival is committed to using the power of film to break stereotypes,...

Caribbean Rum & Food Festival

We invite you to the fifth (5th) staging of Caribbean Rum & Food Festival to be held Saturday,...

Revere Beach Art Festival

To celebrate the beauty of America’s first public beach, The Revere Beach Partnership will be...

Holiday Markets

From artisan markets to farmers markets, food festivals and cultural celebrations, there is ample opportunity to experience locally sourced, and locally organized, events that showcase the best of Boston’s creative economy.

SoWa Vintage Market

The SoWa Vintage Market has reopened with new protocols! Please check their website for more...

Seaport Summer Market

On the heels of the success of The Holiday Market at Snowport, The Makers Show and WS Development...

Savor the Square

Savor the Square is a Saturday series on a city-owned lot in Nubian Square which brings together...

Seaport x Black Owned Bos. Outdoor Market

Seaport x Black Owned Bos. Market, returns for the third year with 54 vendors in total joining the...

Holiday Shopping in Boston and Beyond

Curate your holiday shopping checklist by visiting these Pop Ups shops, Malls, Outlets and strolling...

FOODIE FUN

Get festive this holiday season by gathering with family and friends for holiday dining at one of Greater Boston's diverse restaurants. Make it memorable with unique dining experiences such as a rooftop Igloo at the Envoy or in a bubble at 75 on Liberty Wharf. Or tantalize your taste buds at one of Boston's food halls such as the iconic Quincy Market or Time Out Market in the Fenway.

July 2nd Odyssey Fireworks Dinner Cruise

Includes - 3-hour fireworks dinner cruise on the Boston Harbor - Delicious three course plated...

July 2nd Spirit Fireworks Dinner Cruise

Includes - 3-hour Signature Dinner Cruise on the Boston Harbor - Delicious dinner buffet with...

4th of July USS Constitution Viewing Premier Lunch Cruise

Includes - Three-hour lunch cruise on Boston Harbor aboard Odyssey - Delicious lunch buffet with...

4th of July USS Constitution Viewing Signature Lunch Cruise

Includes - 2.5-hour lunch cruise on the Boston Harbor - Delicious buffet lunch with freshly prepared...

TOURS & TRAILS

Follow Boston's Holiday Lights Trail or take a Historic Holiday Stroll complete with a tour of holiday lights and Christmas trees along the Freedom Trail, and more.

July 2nd Odyssey Fireworks Dinner Cruise

Includes - 3-hour fireworks dinner cruise on the Boston Harbor - Delicious three course plated...

July 2nd Spirit Fireworks Dinner Cruise

Includes - 3-hour Signature Dinner Cruise on the Boston Harbor - Delicious dinner buffet with...

4th of July USS Constitution Viewing Premier Lunch Cruise

Includes - Three-hour lunch cruise on Boston Harbor aboard Odyssey - Delicious lunch buffet with...

4th of July USS Constitution Viewing Signature Lunch Cruise

Includes - 2.5-hour lunch cruise on the Boston Harbor - Delicious buffet lunch with freshly prepared...

Boston's Holiday Lights Trail

Explore Boston’s beautiful array of festively festooned landmarks!

Ice Skating

Boston and the area offer a range of outdoor skating arenas.

Museums & Exhibitions

Boston museums offer a remarkable selection of exhibitions.

Raúl de Nieves: The Treasure House of Memory

Raúl de Nieves (b. 1983, Michoacán, Mexico) is a New York–based interdisciplinary artist,...

Simons Theatre at New England Aquarium

The Simons Theatre is open seven days a week. Hours are the same as Aquarium hours, with the last...

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Shop Small® in Boston

Now is the time to support the places you love. Find places on the Shop Small Map.

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Our Main Streets need our love, more than ever. Now is the time to find your local.

Sports & Recreation

This season promises to be one of the best ever for sports fans; New England Patriots are firing up crowds at Gillette Stadium while the Boston Bruins and Boston Celtics heat up the TD Garden.

Also at the TD Garden, the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters will dazzle audiences on December 28. And on December 29, The Fenway Bowl marks the first college football bowl game to be played at the historic home of the Boston Red Sox, and the first Division 1 bowl game to be held in New England.

Canoe, PADDLEBOARD & KAYAK Rentals

Explore all our rental locations and you'll find a wide range of paddling experiences and...

Encore Boston Harbor

Indulge in the excitement of our stunning Boston casino. Immerse in the tranquility of our luxurious...

Plainridge Park Casino - Now Open

Plainridge Park Casino has reopened! We're open 24/7. SOCIAL DISTANCING Casino Hours: 24/7 We will...

Virtual Fenway Park Tour

Tour Fenway Park through the dynamic lens of our team Drone. We will take you on the first ballpark...

The New England Revolution vs. FC Cincinnati

The New England Revolution are excited to welcome fans to Gillette Stadium for the 2022 season....

Big Sports Card & Autograph Show

Join us for the Big Sports Card & Memorabilia Show, Monday, 4th of July, 8:30 am to 2:30 pm,...

Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays

On July 4, the Boston Red Sox host the Tampa Bay Rays. For accessibility information and other...

Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays

On July 5, the Boston Red Sox host the Tampa Bay Rays. For accessibility information and other...

Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays

On July 6, the Boston Red Sox host the Tampa Bay Rays. For accessibility information and other...

Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees

On July 7, the Boston Red Sox host the New York Yankees. For accessibility information and other...

Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees

On July 8, the Boston Red Sox host the New York Yankees. For accessibility information and other...

Lion Fight Promotions Presents Lion Fight 74

Muay Thai has a rich culture and long history in which many traditions have been incorporated into...

Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees

On July 9, the Boston Red Sox host the New York Yankees. For accessibility information and other...

Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees

On July 10, the Boston Red Sox host the New York Yankees. For accessibility information and other...

The New England Revolution II vs. NYCFC II

The New England Revolution II are excited to welcome fans to Gillette Stadium for the 2022 season....

Premier Lacrosse League 2022 All-Star Game

The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) powered by Ticketmaster announced today that Gillette Stadium will...

WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN

SEE SMACKDOWN WOMEN’S CHAMPION RONDA ROUSEY UNDISPUTED TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS THE USOS! Plus, Drew...

The New England Revolution vs. Toronto FC

The New England Revolution are excited to welcome fans to Gillette Stadium for the 2022 season....

The New England Revolution II vs. Toronto FC II

The New England Revolution II are excited to welcome fans to Gillette Stadium for the 2022 season....

Revere Beach Partnership Great Pumpkin Dash

The Revere Beach Pumpkin Dash presented by the Revere Beach Partnership will be back and in person...

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Boston: Your Hub for the Holidays

Holiday Highlights

Celebrate the New Year

New Year's Eve Events

Performing Arts

Special Events & Festivals

Holiday Markets

FOODIE FUN

TOURS & TRAILS

Museums & Exhibitions

EXPLORE LIKE A LOCAL

Sports & Recreation

GREAT DEALS