SoWa Winter Festival 2025

Mark your calendars for the 10th Anniversary SoWa Winter Festival!   Step inside the historic SoWa Power Station and experience one of Boston’s favorite holiday traditions — now celebrating 10 incredible years! This year, the SoWa Winter Festival transforms the iconic South End landmark into a twinkling winter wonderland with thousands of sparkling holiday lights. The SoWa Winter Festival Opens Black Friday 11/28! ·       125+ Local Vendors ·       Handmade art + Holiday gifts ·       Specialty foods + holiday themed cocktails! ·       Brewery and distillery takeovers ·       Onsite Parking Available 2025 Winter Festival Vendors See the full list <a href="https://www.sowaboston.com/sowa-winter-festival/sowa-winter-festival-vendors/">here</a> 11/1. This Season’s Fun Highlights:<ul><li>🤠Country Nights Every Thursday! Dust off your boots for line dancing, country tunes, and a ride on our mechanical bull — a fan favorite!</li><li>🎅Special Visits from Buddy the Elf &amp; The Grinch! Catch them on select days spreading holiday cheer (and a little mischief!).</li><li>🎶Live Music by Local Musicians — Enjoy daily festive performances at our Sleigh Bar while you shop and sip on something warm.</li><li>📸Festive Photo Ops — Capture the perfect holiday memories in our beautifully decorated themed spaces on the 3rd Floor.</li><li>🌟Wish Trees Activation — Write down your hopes and dreams for the season and hang them on our glowing Wish Trees — a heartfelt experience that brings the magic of the holidays to life.</li><li>🍴15+ Food Vendors to Enjoy! Savor delicious eats from crowd favorites like Matilda’s heart-shaped empanadas, Eataly Boston with their cheese wheel pasta and panettones, the warmth of Ben’s Raclette melting over crusty bread, Moyzilla’s handmade dumplings, Pieson’s wood-fired pizza, sizzling sausages from The Butcher Block Grill, and many more serving up warm bites all season long.</li><li>🎁Shop Local — Discover unique gifts, handmade treasures, and delicious seasonal treats from your favorite local and regional vendors that you find ONLY at SoWa!</li></ul>Whether you come to shop, dance, or snap a photo with Buddy and The Grinch, there’s something for everyone this holiday season! 10th Annual SoWa Winter Festival: Address: SoWa Power Station, 550 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118 Dates: November 28 – December 28, 2025   Hours of Operation: Opening Day – Friday, November 28th: 10AM – 8PM Tuesday – Thursday: 4PM – 8PM Friday: 4PM – 9PM Saturday: 10AM – 9PM Sunday: 10AM – 7PM Mondays: CLOSED Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: CLOSED   Parking Parking is available on-site for only $10!   Accessibility The parking lot at 540 Harrison Ave. is wheelchair and stroller friendly   What else is there to do in the area? Discover SoWa — Boston’s Art + Design District — home to the SoWa Vintage Market, largest concentration of working artist studios and contemporary galleries in New England, design showrooms, and one-of-a-kind retail shops. Nestled in the Boston’s South End, the neighborhood is also renowned for its award-winning restaurants and lively, creative atmosphere. What are the nearest restaurants? Capri Italian Steakhouse, Burro Bar, Bar Mezzana, Shore Leave, Yellow Door Taqueria, Kaia, Baleia, Kava, Louis’ Corner, Desnuda, Myers + Chang, Coppa, Toro, Boston Chops, Picco, Barcelona Wine Bar, The Beehive   Where can I grab coffee? SoWa Cafe, The Buttery, Tatte, Cuppa Coffee   Payment types Cash is preferred, but all major credit cards and Apple Pay are accepted   Is this event stroller / kid friendly? Yes!   Are dogs permitted? Unfortunately, per City of Boston regulations, only service animals are permitted   Is re-entry permitted? Unfortunately, due to Fire Department capacity restrictions, re-entry is not permitted

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