While the days are shorter and colder weather is setting in, there’s still so much to see and do on your waterfront!
Boston’s harbor and waterfront are an open and accessible resource you can safely enjoy – either in person or virtually from home. Explore miles of Boston’s Harborwalk, warm up at a local business, or tap in to virtual events at home. Take our recommendations for dining, art & light installations, and activities to help you make the most of the Waterfront these next few months, and check the Bundle Up Boston map for ideas on how to enjoy your waterfront now and all winter long. Whatever you choose, go ahead and #BundleUpBoston, and enjoy your waterfront!
Events & Activities
Art & Lights
Greenway Winter Pop Up Market
The Greenway Winter Pop Up Market will take place on Dewey Square on Tuesday-Thursday from 11a-7p and Friday from 11a-6p, starting December 10th through December 20th. Come support local artisans curated by UpNext and find something special this holiday season inside heated Flexetail retail units!
- December 10-20, 2024 | LEARN MORE
Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park Holiday Trellis Lights
Bundle up and enjoy the the ambiance of the Christopher Columbus Parks iconic trellis ablaze in blue lights to commemorate the Holiday Season!
- Through January 2025 | LEARN MORE
Ship Lights at Martin’s Park
Martin’s Park at the Smith Family Waterfront is a climate-resilient park built in memory of eight-year-old Martin W. Richard, the youngest victim of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. The accessible park provides play opportunities for children, families, and visitors of all abilities. The wooden play ship is the centerpiece of the space that will be lit for the holidays.
- Through February 2025 | LEARN MORE
Hatchling 2025 on The Greenway
Created by interdisciplinary design team Studio HHH, Hatchlings is a 100% solar-powered installation that pays joyful homage to one of Boston’s architectural gems and envisions a brighter, more environmentally sustainable future for our city. This creative activation will provide Bostonians with an experiential destination during the coldest months of the year while showcasing an innovative and sustainable approach to holiday lights.
- Through February 2025 | LEARN MORE
ICA Free Thursday Nights
The ICA is free for all visitors every Thursday evening. Tickets for Free Thursday Nights will be available at 10 AM on that Thursday morning.
- Every Thursday | RESERVE TICKETS
Harbor at Home: Virtual Programs
Revolutionary Harbor Lecture Series
Join the National Parks of Boston for this special winter lecture series, which runs monthly from January through March.
- Honeybees and the Impacts of Colonialism on Insect Lives Thursday, January 23, 2025| 11:00pm -3:30 pm | REGISTER for
- February and March program descriptions, dates, and registration information coming soon
Fitness and Wellness
Winter Harbor Hikes or Runs
Start your year off on the right foot with a self-guided walk along Boston’s Waterfront. Check out one of four recommended routes around the harbor to get outside and get moving!
- Castle Island – Dorchester Heights – 2 miles
- Paul Revere House to Bunker Hill Monument – 1.3 miles
- Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center to Seaport – 1.3 miles
- Maverick Station to Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor – 1.5 miles
Parks Fitness Series
Join the Boston Parks Department for free virtual fitness classes led by certified instructors from January – March.
Support our programs!
Boston Harbor Now is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our programs would not be possible without the support of our generous donors. We hope you will consider joining your neighbors with a gift in support of our community programming.
