New Year's Eve on the Waterfront Midnight Fireworks

First Night Boston and Conventures are thrilled for another year of the New Year’s Eve Midnight Fireworks celebration, taking place over the inner Boston Harbor between the North End and East Boston neighborhoods of the city. The nearly 40-year tradition returns to Boston Harbor, made possible through generous support from local businesses, waterfront organizations, and the City of Boston. As part of the First Night celebration, visitors are invited to explore the waterfront, complete with ice sculptures on display in East Boston, Charlestown, Downtown, South Boston, the Seaport, and Revere. As the year draws to a close, Boston Harbor Now, the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park, and others will ring in the New Year with a fireworks display that begins promptly at midnight. Public viewing is free and available along the Harborwalk at Fan Pier, Christopher Columbus Park, and the East Boston waterfront.<ul><li>When: December 31, 2024 11:59PM</li><li>Where: Boston Harbor between East Boston and Boston’s North End</li><li>Suggested viewing locations: Harborwalk at Fan Pier, Christopher Columbus Park, and the East Boston waterfront.</li></ul>Getting Here Ice sculptures are located close to transit stations across all major subway lines. Visit Courthouse (Silver Line), Aquarium (Blue Line), Maverick (Blue Line), Haymarket (Green / Orange Lines) or South Station (Red Line) for a short walk to ice sculptures and the Boston Harborwalk. Check out the MBTA website for service information. We highly recommend using public transportation, ride share, biking, or walking to view the Ice Sculptures and Midnight Fireworks, but some recommended parking locations are below:<ul><li><a href="https://www.atlanticwharfboston.com/directions-parking/">Atlantic Wharf Parking</a> – $15 (280 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210) $15 (280 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210) $15 for 24 hours if you enter after 1PM on 12/31 and leave by 3AM on 1/2/23. Customers will have to pay in the P1 garage office not at the ticket machine or kiosk to receive this discounted parking.  </li><li><a href="https://www.posquare.com/rates-hours/">Post Office Square Garage</a> – $9 (112 Congress St, Boston, MA 02110) </li><li><a href="https://www.parkwithabm.com/boston---lewis-wharf-parking-lot">Lewis Wharf Parking</a> – $24 (641 Lewis Wharf, Boston, MA 02110) </li></ul><a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/first-night-boston--3">See all First Night 2025 details and schedule</a>. -- List of NYE 2025 fireworks in Boston:<ul><li>7:00pm: <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/first-night-boston-2023-boston-common-new-year-s-eve-fireworks">Boston Common fireworks</a> </li><li>12:00am: <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/new-year-s-eve-on-the-waterfront-midnight-fireworks">Boston Harbor midnight fireworks</a> </li></ul>

Boston Waterfront & Harborwalk

Free Ferry Weekend Boston 2024

Celebrate Boston Harbor Islands opening weekend with a FREE trip to the Boston Harbor Islands. Explore historic Fort Warren on Georges Island. Catch the ferry to either island right from downtown Boston’s Long Wharf North… for free! Saturday, May 18 Sunday, May 19 Enjoy arts, music, and kids’ activities all morning near the Ferry Center at <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/PTgMWpH41SVNCb4N6">Long Wharf North</a>. Getting Tickets:<ul><li>Tickets are first come, first served, and can be picked up at the Boston Harbor City Cruises Ferry Center at <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/PTgMWpH41SVNCb4N6">Long Wharf North</a> beginning at 8:00am. No advance reservations. Arrive early, as this event will sell out fast!</li><li>This event cannot accommodate groups – 5 tickets allowed per adult</li></ul>

Long Wharf

New Moon Yoga

End your day at the Charlestown Navy Yard with a slow flow yoga class in honor of the new moon. Linda Wellness Warrior's "Yoga For All" class encourages you to show up as you are and experience the kind of practice that you need on any given day. This class explores how variations can make yoga accessible and adaptable for everyone regardless of age, size, or ability.

Charlestown Navy Yard

Half-day Ocean Therapy Retreat at Webb Memorial State Park

Slow down and awaken your senses on a 3-hour guided therapeutic experience at beautiful Webb Memorial State Park! Forest Bathing, inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, is a restorative sensory exploration that supports health and healing for all beings. From increased cerebral blood flow to stronger immune defenses, come discover for yourself what happens when we unplug, slow down, and open our senses to more of our natural surroundings. Forest Bathing is part of a global effort to tend to the stressful conditions of living in modern, industrialized civilization. All the prompts, invitations, sharing, and ways of participating are optional and open to interpretation. Information For Participants - Participants: This program is geared towards adults (18+) - Arriving and Parking: Webb Memorial State Park has free parking in a small lot. Please arrive early to ensure you are able to find a spot. - Bathrooms: There are free public bathrooms at Webb Memorial State Park. - What to bring<ul><li>A mask - Optional</li><li>Something to sit on such as a light camp chair, blanket, towel or small tarp. We will be sitting and the ground may be wet or cold.</li><li>Comfortable walking shoes and comfortable clothes with an extra warm layer. Be prepared for cooler temperatures and possible rain. This is a rain or shine event so unless there is a significant downpour or storm, we will still walk in the rain or snow so bring whatever you need to feel comfortable.</li><li>Bottle of Water, Bug Repellant, Sunscreen</li><li>A light backpack to carry whatever you bring so that your hands are free</li><li>A signed <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YTJzKUtvbeQMf3ump3MQf53ALBZ_wbUI9Ga2OHglRxY/edit?usp=sharing">liability &amp; release form</a> </li></ul>A﻿bout Tam Willey (they/them) Tam is a certified forest therapy guide, trainer, mentor and teacher with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy and founder of Toadstool Walks, a guiding practice based in Boston, Massachusetts. Tam has guided forest therapy in collaboration with The Arnold Arboretum, Harvard University, The Emerald Necklace Conservancy, Mass Audubon, Boston Harbor Now, Peabody Essex Museum, Lesley University, Boston University School Of Theology, and more. Tam is passionate about the ways that forest therapy can build collective empathy and compassion, broaden and heal relationships, human and beyond, supporting our re-membering of our own nature. For more information about Tam, check out <a href="https://www.toadstoolwalks.com/">ToadstoolWalks.com</a>

Webb Memorial State Park

Harborfit: Full Moon Yoga

Meet at Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park for a restorative 1 hour yoga class overlooking the spectacular views of the full moon rising over Boston Harbor! About the Series: Full Moon Yoga is part of Boston Harbor Now's HarborFit program, providing free fitness classes around Boston's waterfront, including yoga, cardio movement, dance, and more!

Christopher Columbus Park

Sunset Lobster Clambake on Spectacle Island

Hop on a Boston Harbor City Cruises ferry downtown, and in less than 30 minutes you will have a front-row seat for one of Boston’s best sunset views. Enjoy Gourmet Caterers' take on a classic New England clambake, sip a drink, walk on the beach, enjoy lawn games, and let the ocean breeze and sunset transport you. Your ticket includes: A roundtrip cruise to Spectacle Island Classic New England clambake including appetizer, main course, and dessert Games and other self-guided activities Stunning sunset views of the Boston Harbor and the skyline! Know before you go: Advance registration is required - no walk ups accepted. Complimentary water and lemonade will be provided, with additional beverages available for purchase during your meal No refunds Directions Arrive at Long Wharf (Gate 3) no later than 5:15pm to board the ferry and depart for Spectacle Island promptly at 5:45pm. The ferry will leave on time and WILL NOT wait for late guests. No refunds or exchanges will be issued for late guests who miss the boat. Return ferry departs Spectacle for Boston at 8:15, with an approximate return to Boston at 8:45pm. It is highly recommended to arrive on foot, bike, or public transportation, as parking in the area is limited and can be pricey. Some nearby parking options include: Atlantic Wharf Parking - $12 after 5pm - 12 min. walk to Long Wharf Lewis Wharf Parking - $23 - 6 min. walk The Chart House - $30 cash only - 1 min. walk Menu STARTER Chowdah Station: New England Clam Chowder, Oyster Crackers Zesty Gazpacho with Tortilla Chips: Vegan/Gluten-free/Non-dairy option available with *advance notice* MAIN COURSE Clambake: 1/4 Pound Steamed Lobster, Butter, Steamer Clams, Mussels, Potato, Corn, Linguica, Corn Bread, Butter [Gluten-free and Non-dairy except butter and roll] Pulled BBQ Chicken, Vinegary Cole Slaw, Pickles, Roll, Butter Sweet Potato Salad, Corn Salad [Non-Shellfish Option - Gluten-free and Non-Dairy, except butter and roll] Pulled BBQ Jack Fruit, served with Vinegary Cole Slaw, Pickles, Roll, Sweet Potato Salad, Corn Salad [Vegan Option - Gluten-free(except roll) and Non-dairy] DESSERT Coconut Macaroon Strawberry Crinkle Cookie Trio of Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies [Vegan] Flourless Chocolate Button Cake, Salted Caramel [Gluten-free] Trio of Macaroons [Gluten-free] BEVERAGES Complimentary, self-service water &amp; lemonade will be available to guests in addition to assorted beverages available for purchase Beer - $8 Wine Splits - $15 each Ready to Drink Cocktails - $15 Bottled Water - $3 Soda - $3 About Gourmet Caterers For 50 years, Gourmet Caterers has earned an unassailable reputation for creating exceptional food service experiences of every size and level of complexity. We strive every day to ensure Gourmet lives up to our name. Because you deserve nothing less. As New England’s leader in dining hospitality, Gourmet is renowned for our talented chefs, impeccable service, and for producing thousands of unforgettable corporate events, weddings, galas, mitzvahs, and every kind of social occasion. Gourmet is the exclusive caterer to the Artists For Humanity EpiCenter, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library &amp; Museum, Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate, the John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse, Peabody Essex Museum, and Boston Symphony Hall, and Tanglewood.

Spectacle Island

Harborfit: Cardio Dance with TRILLFIT at Carson Beach

Start your day at Carson Beach with an upbeat fitness class overlooking spectacular views of Boston Harbor! Grab a friend, get outside, and enjoy a *free* TRILLFIT's signature dance class that blends Beyonce-worthy choreography with multiple rounds of HIIT to help you sweat your way to a healthier you. Classes are free, but require advanced registration. Sneakers Required. All levels welcome. Meet near Carson Beach at the Ed McCormack Bathhouse. Participants should bring the following: Mat or towel Water bottle Sunscreen TRILLFIT is Boston's original hip hop workout party. We believe that fitness should be fun, inclusive, and set to the illest soundtrack. Squad up and make it TRILL today. About the series: TRILLFIT Cardio Dance is part of Boston Harbor Now's HarborFit program, providing free fitness classes around Boston's waterfront, including yoga, cardio movement, dance, and more! This program is presented by Boston Harbor Now as part of the commemoration of the Boston Harbor Islands' 25th anniversary as a National Park and 50th anniversary as a State Park.

Carson Beach

Vintage Baseball: Providence Grays vs. Mountain Athletic Club

Step back in time and watch a 19th Century baseball game with original rules and uniforms! There’s no better place to watch a vintage ball game than inside the walls of historic Fort Warren on Georges Island in Boston Harbor! Come out &amp; watch a game this season — played under Civil War-era rules — and witness history unfold before you. SCHEDULE: Saturday July 22: Mudville vs. Boston Union Saturday August 5: Mudville vs. Dirigo Saturday August 26: Providence Grays vs. Mountain Athletic Club

Georges Island

Climate Cart with the Stone Living Lab

Join the Stone Living Lab for fun activities and learn about climate change! Come to Downtown Boston this summer to learn about climate change, research, and ecology through fun, hands-on activities led by the <a href="https://stonelivinglab.org/">Stone Living Lab</a>! The Climate Cart will be at the Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center on the Rose Kennedy Greenway every other Friday from June 16th through August 25, 2023. Activities &amp; Schedule:<ul><li>Beach Erosion: Experiment with the effects of stormy waves on a sandy beach, and see if you can construct an effective erosion mitigation device using a variety of materials</li><li>Warming Oceans: Explore how warming ocean temperatures will influence which native marine species thrive or struggle under changing conditions. How will lobsters fare under climate change? Will we see any new arrivals in our Harbor?</li></ul>About the <a href="https://stonelivinglab.org/">Stone Living Lab</a>: The Stone Living Lab is an innovative and collaborative initiative for testing and scaling up nature-based approaches to climate adaptation, coastal resilience and ecological restoration in the high-energy environment of the Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park. A “Living Lab” brings research out of the lab and into the real world by creating a user-centered, open, innovative ecosystem that engages scientists and the community in collaborative design and exploration. The Stone Living Lab is a partnership of the City of Boston, UMass Boston School for the Environment, Boston Harbor Now, the National Parks of Boston, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, and the James M. and Cathleen D. Stone Foundation that engages scientists and the community in research, education, and the promotion of equity. The Stone Living Lab is conducting projects at a collection of outdoor spaces in and around Boston Harbor, including baseline monitoring at Rainsford Island and a pilot project at Fallon Pier at UMass Boston, to answer critical questions such as:<ul><li>How can we ensure nature-based solutions will work in weather conditions that are more volatile and unpredictable than we’ve ever experienced?</li><li>How can the public help lead in implementing resilience solutions, and how can we ensure these solutions help address issues of climate justice and inequality?</li><li>What are the best next-generation solutions we should start investing in across the world?</li><li>How do we engage and collaborate with the regulatory and development community to streamline permitting and financing so that we solve these problems before it’s too late?</li></ul>As a Living Lab, the partnership also engages the larger community – including students, civic organizations, and advocates– to co-develop solutions to problems alongside scientists, including challenges related to permitting, financing, and community benefits necessary for implementing the solutions we need.

The Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center

Ocean Therapy Retreat

Take some time to slow down, and awaken your senses on a daylong Ocean &amp; Forest Therapy Retreat on Peddocks Island! Your Ticket Includes:<ul><li>Round- trip ferry ticket from Hewitt's Cove in Hingham</li><li>Daylong workshop on forest bathing</li><li>Time for personal exploration and reflection</li></ul>

Peddocks Island

Night Sky Camping

Join Boston Harbor Islands National &amp; State Park for the return of Night Sky camping on Peddocks Island! Learn how to use a telescope, admire the cosmos, tell stories around a campfire, and enjoy an overnight excursion to on the second largest island in Boston Harbor! Tickets include:<ul><li>Roundtrip ferry ride from the Seaport to Peddocks Island</li><li>Camping site for one night in the group camping area</li><li>Night Sky ranger-led programs</li><li>Additional evening programming</li></ul>

S22: conversations

Wondering what to do in Boston? Places to eat? Free activities? Good for a group? Date night spot? Girls night out? The best things to do? Ask Joyraft!

Best places to go in Boston? Things to do? Places to eat?

Questions & answers about things to do in Boston

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S4: top picks

The most fun, cool and unique things to do in Boston. Can’t miss events, shows and experiences. Concerts, restaurants, bars, free things in Boston and beyond.

The most fun and cool events happening around Boston

Hot and new things to do in Boston

Hot & new

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S11: happening this weekend

What to do in Boston this weekend? From festivals, concerts, performances, free events, screenings and more, Joyraft has the best things to do in Boston.

25+ things to do in Boston/Cambridge/Somerville this weekend

Things to do in Boston this weekend

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S21: roundups

Our top picks: outdoor dining, free events, spring festivals, best bars, upcoming concerts, museum parties - the latest in and around Boston.  Slug: joyraft-top-picks-best-things-to-do-boston-ma

Top picks of the best things to do in and around Boston

Joyraft picks: Boston’s best things to do

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S28: calendar experiences

This week in Boston

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S20: c+d experiences

Discover new, unique events and experiences happening in and around Boston. Perfect for date night, good for a group or with a friend. Be the first to know.

The newest events happening in and around Boston

The newest events on Joyraft

Just added

Just added to Joyraft

S16: editor picks

The most unique and can’t miss things coming up in Boston / Cambridge / Somerville and beyond. Festivals, food, drinks, fairs, concerts, art and free activities.

Unique and Can’t Miss Things to Do in Boston

Can’t-miss things to do in Boston 🚨

Can't-miss things to do 🚨

S2 (A): top experiences

The most popular things to do on Joyraft. Concerts, restaurants, bars, events, parties, openings, kid friendly, date ideas, free things in Boston and beyond.

Top 20 things to do in Boston

Top 20: Joyraft’s most popular

Top 20

Top 20 on Joyraft

S3 (A): trending experiences

Discover can’t miss events and things to do in Boston. The most fun, unique and cool events coming to the Boston area this spring and summer.

The hottest events happening in Boston

Trending events on Joyraft

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S17: interest based

Your guide to everything free in and around Boston. From events, to fairs, to festivals, to outdoors. Joyraft has all the free events happening near you.

100+ free things to do in Boston and beyond

Free things to do in Boston

Free things to do

S19: interest based

Discover kid-friendly fun in Boston, Massachusetts, and surrounding areas! Enjoy hands-on exhibits at the Boston Children’s Museum, explore the New England Aquarium, and visit the Franklin Park Zoo. Find parks, playgrounds, and seasonal events perfect for families across Massachusetts.

Top 20 kid-friendly things to do in Boston, MA

Kid-friendly things to do in Boston

Kid-friendly events

S18: interest based

Where to eat and drink in Boston? Joyraft has Boston’s newest bars, restaurants and specials. Drinks and pre fixe dinner menus. Cambridge & Somerville too.