Things to do in Boston in January mostly first week

Award winning hot chocolate at LA Burdicks near copley sq and harvard sq

ice skating at boston common frog pond

Prospect Hill flag raising

On January 1, Prospect Hill Somerville recreates the flag raising that George Washington did at the highest point in the city in the 1700s

Drinks and desserts at cafe in North end (Cafe Vittoria)

Walk around Beacon Hill

Get a warm coffee or hot chocolate and walk around the cute streets and shops

Ice skate

If it’s too cold outside there is cheap indoor skating at Steriti Memorial Rink in the north end

for any poor weather days, kick back in recliner chairs and have meals brought to your seat while enjoying new releases or old goodies at Alamo Draft house theater in boston

Stone Zoo: Holiday Zoo Lights

Seaport Holiday Village

last minute local gifts in this adorable and photo worthy holiday village

See theater, musical, broadway, or ballet

Boston has a rich theater scene and discounted tickets may be available through bostix or if you have massachusetts SNAP (food stamps)

Boston new year’s eve parade