While the days are shorter and colder weather is setting in, there’s still so much to see and do on your waterfront!
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 all winter long. Whatever you choose, go ahead and #BundleUpBoston, and enjoy your waterfront!
Events & Activities
Art & Lights
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 2024 | 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 2024 | LEARN MORE
Hatchling 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 2024 | 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
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
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.