Volunteer Expo at Prudential Center

The 18th Annual Volunteer Expo seeks to assist local nonprofit organizations in their search for volunteers. The event brings together locals, students and workers from the community and allows attendees to interact with representatives from nonprofit organizations looking for volunteers. This event is free and open to the public.

Prudential Center

Flight Club New Year's Eve Party

The social darts bar will ring in 2025 with 3 hours of Social Darts®, a live DJ, premium drink options, and a bottomless special events menu starting at 9:30 pm - 12:30 am. Grab a group of 6 or more to secure a dedicated oche space or guests can purchase individual tickets that include two drink vouchers and access to the bottomless special events menu. They will also be open on New Year's Day offering brunch with bubbles and bottomless flatbreads.

Flight Club

31 Nights of Light at Prudential Center

For the 16th consecutive year, Prudential Center will celebrate 31 Nights of Light to put a figurative spotlight on participating nonprofit organizations. Each night during the month of December, the top of Prudential Tower will be lit a different color in support of that night’s partner. By the time New Year’s Eve arrives, you will have seen the tower light up 31 times in celebration of 28 local nonprofits and 3 holidays.

Cultural Survival Bazaar at Prudential Center

The <a href="https://www.bazaar.culturalsurvival.org/">Cultural Survival Bazaars</a> are a series of cultural festivals, organized by Indigenous Peoples’ rights organization <a href="https://www.culturalsurvival.org/">Cultural Survival</a>, that provide Indigenous artists and artisans, cooperatives, and their representatives from around the world the chance to sell their work directly to the public. Each event features traditional and contemporary crafts, artwork, clothing, jewelry, home goods, and accessories from dozens of countries. In addition, the Bazaars offer cultural performances and presentations, including live music, storytelling, craft-making demonstrations, and the unique chance to talk directly with makers and community advocates. The Cultural Survival Bazaar will be held in Belvidere Arcade at Prudential Center from December 5th – December 8th.

Santa in the City at Prudential Center

Experience the magic of the holiday season by bringing the kids to visit Santa in his festive Back Bay living room! We’re excited to welcome the jolly man in red back to his Pru brownstone, located across from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.prudentialcenter.com/eat/directory/sweetgreen/">sweetgreen,&nbsp;</a>for a limited time this season. Be sure your little ones bring their wish lists, so Santa knows just what to bring them this year. You’ll leave with a special souvenir photo and a lot of holiday cheer! Photo packages begin at $30. DATES &amp; HOURS:<ul><li>Friday, December 6th from 12 PM – 6 PM</li><li>Saturday, December 7th&nbsp;​from 12 PM – 6 PM</li><li>Saturday, December 14th&nbsp;​from 12 PM – 6 PM</li><li>Saturday, December 21st from 12 PM – 6 PM</li></ul>

Holiday Wonderland at Prudential Center

On Saturday, December 7th kick off the holiday season with us as we transform Boylston Plaza into an immersive Holiday Wonderland for one day only! The festive fun begins at 12 PM when the jolly old man himself arrives at the Pru in the most spectacular way—aboard a holiday-themed <a href="https://www.prudentialcenter.com/shop/directory/boston-duck-tours/">Duck Boat</a>! Once you’ve waved hello to Santa, head over to our complimentary hot cocoa bar to warm up with a delicious cup of cocoa, topped with marshmallows and crushed candy canes—just the right treat to make the day extra sweet! As you sip and mingle, enjoy live performances, photo worthy moments and sweet surprises that will remind you why this is the most wonderful time of the year. This event is free and open to all, so bring your friends, family, and holiday cheer! Activities will take place outside on Boylston Plaza, right by <a href="https://www.prudentialcenter.com/eat/directory/del-friscos/">Del Frisco’s</a> exterior entrance. If the weather takes a turn, activities will take place inside of Prudential Center. After partaking in the festive fun at our Holiday Wonderland, be sure to head inside to explore all the Pru has to offer – shop for holiday gifts, enjoy delicious meals at our restaurants, and make the most of this special time of year!

Carolers & Cocoa at Prudential Center

What are two must-have ingredients to create holiday cheer? You’re right — caroling and cocoa. Find that unbeatable combination at Prudential Center this December! Just as the weekend arrives, get in the spirit with a cup of hot cocoa and a holiday a cappella quartet by <a href="https://www.songfulartists.com/">Songful Artists</a>. The carolers are all professional New York City and Boston-based singers with a full repertoire of winter and holiday songs, drawing from the spirit of the season. Carolers and cocoa will be located in Boylston Arcade adjacent to Aritzia on the following dates:<ul><li>Friday, December 6th from 4 PM – 6 PM</li><li>Friday, December 13th from 4 PM – 6 PM</li><li>Friday, December 20th from 4 PM – 6 PM</li></ul>

Oyster Festival at Legal Sea Foods

Come in and discover a world of oysters. From our $1 raw oyster Tuesdays to our limited-time menu of oyster dishes featuring Buffalo Fried oysters, Oyster Po’boy and our classic Oyster Rockefeller.  We locally source from oyster farms around the US, so you know they’re fresh. Choosing responsible producers also helps us play a part in supporting the regeneration of shellfish populations through considered cultivation, shell recycling and sea life advocacy. This means that every shuck and slurp helps the oceans that sustain us. *$1 raw oysters are available on Tuesdays in October, while supplies last, dine-in only and not available at airport locations. $1 raw oysters will be served chefs selection, max 2 dozen per table at a time (but you can order more as you go!).

Legal Sea Foods

PruBoo at Prudential Center

Get your costumes ready and join us for a spooktacular day of fun at our 30th annual PruBoo event! Prudential Center will host our much-anticipated Halloween festivities on Sunday, October 27th from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Parents, bring your children to trick-or-treat at 40+ participating stores and restaurants. Other activities include character photo opps at View Boston, face painting, pumpkin decorating, <a href="https://www.robertclarkemagician.com/">magic shows</a> and a <a href="https://www.vanessatrien.com/">musical performance!</a> All activities are free and open to all. Visitors are encouraged to purchase a Prudential Center trick-or-treat bag for a $5 donation benefitting our charitable partner. Check the PruBoo map day of for a listing of participating stores! Activities will take place throughout Prudential Center on the day of the event, so wear your walking shoes and be sure to explore to discover all the spooky fun! Activities include:<ul><li>Trick-or-Treating</li><li>Face painting</li><li>Magic Shows by <a href="https://www.robertclarkemagician.com/">Robert Clarke</a> (11:30 AM &amp; 12:30 PM)</li><li>Musical performance by <a href="https://www.vanessatrien.com/">Vanessa Trien and the Jumping Monkeys</a>(12:00PM) sponsored by <a href="https://child-care-preschool.brighthorizons.com/ma/boston/prudential">Bright Horizons</a> </li><li>Pumpkin Decorating (while supplies last)</li></ul>We hope to see you there!

National Lobster Day at Legal Sea Foods

Join us in celebration of National Lobster Day on September 25th with a $25 1.25lb steamed lobster dinner, complete with buttered corn and potatoes. Available exclusively for Net Rewards members only. Enroll in Net Rewards, find your nearest Legal Sea Foods, and enjoy the fresh taste of New England Lobster with us*. &nbsp;*Available for one day only, while supplies last. Not available at airport locations. Net Rewards members, please present your membership to redeem.

Eataly Floral Workshop

Grab your green-thumb amici for a floral arranging event with Allison Hassard from&nbsp;<a href="https://justbloomdweddings.com/" target="_blank">Just Bloom'd Weddings</a>, one of the talented local floral artists creating a floral mannequin as part of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fleursdevilles.com/event-page/boston-artiste-2024" target="_blank">Fleurs de Villes ARTISTE</a>&nbsp;exhibition at Prudential Center from September 18 - 22. Allison will teach you how to pick your flowers and pair with a vase, create your desired aesthetic, and combine different sizes, shapes and colors of flowers for the best final result. She will also share her creative process and the inspiration behind her&nbsp;Fleurs de Villes ARTISTE&nbsp;floral mannequin design. In this one-of-a-kind class you will sip Prosecco, enjoy some Eataly bites, chat with friends, and build your own custom floral creation to take home. In this class, guests will:<ul><li>Learn how to make professional quality flower arrangements</li><li>Create your desired aesthetic, and combine different sizes, shapes and colors of flowers</li><li>Enjoy prosecco and&nbsp;delicious italian snacks.&nbsp;</li><li>Make new friends, and take home your floral creation!</li></ul>Class duration is approximate and may vary by 10-15 minutes. All guests planning to consume alcohol must be able to produce valid government-issued identification to prove they are 21 or older.&nbsp;

Eataly - Prudential Center

Treehouse Brewing Company Pop Up at Prudential Center

Head to Prudential Center every Thursday in August to check out the Treehouse Brewing Company Pop Up located in the South Garden, the 1.3 acre open-air park located directly inside the Center. Starting from 3 pm to dusk this seasonal pop-up will feature a rotating selection of Tree House’s premium fresh beer, non-alcoholic cocktails, and a variety of live music entertainment. This beer garden is open to the public.

Prudential Center's Berklee Summer in the City Concert Series

All summer long performers from <a href="https://college.berklee.edu/">Berklee College of Music</a> will take stage Thursdays at 12 PM to showcase their musical stylings in South Garden. These performances brought to us by Boston’s premier institute of music and the performing arts are complimentary and welcome to all to attend. Concerts will run June 6th through August 29th, so grab a blanket and enjoy Berklee Summer in the City! 2024 Performance Schedule Thursday, June 6: Dispea Flower Thursday, June 20: LEX Thursday, June 27: Yae-Seul Kim Thursday, July 11: Henry Patterson Thursday, July 18: Jessie Starnes Thursday, July 25: Lourde Childs Thursday, August 1: Advaitha Thursday, August 8: Zara Thursday, August 15: Niké Vopalecká  Thursday, August 22: Mehrpouya Thursday, August 29: Makena Tate

Prudential Center - South Garden

The Overlook Rooftop Grand Opening Fiesta!

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo weekend at the grand unveiling of the newly remodeled top level of Legal Sea Foods Harborside! Be among the first to experience The Overlook – featuring a revamped bar and lounge, retractable roof, and ample indoor and outdoor seating, all overlooking Boston Harbor. Join us for a lively celebration featuring DJ Mikey V from Kiss 108, complimentary passed bites (Lobster Guacamole, Fish Tacos, Tuna Tostada, Verde Chicken Torta, Oysters, and more!), and samplings from Ghost Tequila. Plus, each reservation includes 2 drink tickets, valid on our signature cocktails, brews, and select wines. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable fiesta overlooking the harbor! Tickets are $75/ea. 21+ only. Doors open at 6:30PM, party ends at 10PM. Ticket allows admission – seating is first come first served.

Legal Harborside

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