Winter Events in Boston
As we wait for the first signs of spring to show, wintertime in Boston can be lots of fun despite the season’s cold, snowy weather. If cool temperatures make you shiver at the thought of leaving your Forest Properties apartment, warm up to our favorite winter events happening in Boston!
Winter Sightseeing Tours
Tours around Boston don’t stop simply because the snow has started! Here are a few popular seasonal tours that will get you out of your Landing 53 apartment and familiar with your historic city:
Boston in One Day Sightseeing Tour: This is a wonderful guided sightseeing tour that takes you to 20+ famous Boston sites, as well as iconic areas such as the North End, Beacon Hill, and some Freedom Trail locations. You’ll also see the historic towns of Lexington, Cambridge, and Concord where important Revolutionary War events took place.
Craft Brewery Beer Tour: We have a thing for breweries in Boston – so naturally we have to include a winter tour on our list! This specific tour is 3.5 hours and takes you behind-the-scenes of 3 local craft breweries. Talk about VIP treatment!
Boston Hop On, Hop Off Sightseeing Tour: Tour as you please! This narrated trolley tour highlights over 125 points of interest from the comfort of a fun, retro trolley. The tour itself lasts about two hours, but you can hop on and off the trolley as you please to check out specific attractions.
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Check Out a Sporting Event
The ice has never been cooler or the court hotter than the lineup at TD Garden this winter! Whether you prefer a Boston Bruins or Celtics game, you can take the T straight to North Station without having to step outside! There are plenty of home games scheduled throughout the remainder of winter, including these weekend games:
- Saturday, February 1st: Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers at 8:30pm
- Friday, February 7th: Boston Celtics vs. Atlanta Hawks at 7:30pm
- Saturday, February 8th: Boston Bruins vs. Arizona Coyotes at 3:00pm
- Saturday, February 15th: Boston Bruins vs. Detroit Red Wings at 1:00pm
- Friday, March 6th: Boston Celtics vs. Utah Jazz at 8:00pm
- Saturday, March 7th: Boston Bruins vs. Tampa Bay Lightning at 7:00pm
- Saturday, March 14th: Boston Bruins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs at 7:00pm
For ticket options, check out the rates for the Boston Celtics and Boston Bruins!
Ice Skate on Frog Pond
Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly activity or a casual date night to-do, ice skating at the famous Frog Pond is a favorite of Barclay on Beacon residents. Located on the Boston Common, Frog Pond has its own ice-making system, offers skate rentals, and serves up some pretty good hot cocoa at the Pond Cottage.
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Take the Kids to a Festival
Are your kiddos begging to get out of the house for an afternoon of fun? The Children’s Winter Festival returns to the Boston Common on Thursday, February 20th from 11am-2pm! Families are invited to an afternoon of music, arts & crafts, interactive games, special treats, and a photo booth. The event is free of charge for all – see more info on the Boston Parks & Rec website.
This Year’s Location: Parade Ground (at the corner of Beacon and Charles Street – and not far from The Fenway Portfolio!).
Take a Sip of the Boston Wine Festival
There’s truly no reason to miss this event – it’s a 10-week food and wine festival! From Friday, January 10th – Friday, March 27th, the Boston Harbor Hotel is hosting the famous Boston Wine Festival.
There are a ton of events taking place throughout the festival itself, so visitors can purchase tickets for specific dates as they please. You’ll feel as if you’re brought to the hills of Napa and Italy as you sip, snack, and learn about various wine types and the wine-making process.
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