Top Things to Do in Boston This December

• Harpoon Brewery
• Recurring daily

Come snow tubing at the Harpoon Brewery! Artificial Ice Events’ Stack Box Snow Slide utilizes strategically stacked shipping containers, a proprietary beam system, decking, railings and custom staircases to create the ULTIMATE snowy summit. There will be 3 lanes of snow tubing…

• Emerson Colonial Theatre
• Recurring daily

From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the six wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st-century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over!…

• Citizens Bank Opera House

Share the enchantment and joy with your loved ones this season and see for yourself why audiences love The Nutcracker. This signature holiday event offers an abundance of gifts that leave audiences dazzled by the beauty and cheer of the experience. Mikko Nissinen’s The Nutcracker…

• Boston Symphony Orchestra / Boston Pops / Symphony Hall

Enjoy the magic of the season with Holiday Pops. Get cozy with classics like “Jingle Bells,” “The 12 Days of Christmas,” and “Sleigh Ride.”

• The Outlets at Assembly Row

Nine ice sculptures of various shapes + sizes will be placed around The Row. Guests will use a holiday map to visit each location with perks and surprises along the way. Plus, enjoy holiday beats by DJ Jules Flava from JAM’N 94.5!

• Boston Common

Mayor Michelle Wu, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, and title sponsor The Province of Nova Scotia will host Boston’s signature holiday celebration, the 82nd annual Boston Common Tree Lighting, on Thursday, December 5, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Boston Common, adjacent to…

• Faneuil Hall Marketplace
• Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday

Visit the Freedom Trail in Downtown Boston with an expert guide, then enjoy an all-inclusive beer tasting and lunch of Boston favorites at a local brewery. A unique partnership between two local businesses—Hub Town Tours and Democracy Brewing—this 2.5-hour "Tour & Taste"…

• Boch Center Shubert Theatre
• Recurring daily

Christmas In July Presale: Wednesday, July 10, 10am – Wednesday, July 31, 11:59pm Group Sales / Super Groups / Boch Center Members: Wednesday, July 10, 10am Early Bird Offer: Thursday, August 1, 12:01am

• Charles River Boat Company

Enjoy the beauty of the Charles River at sunset with festive cocktails and holiday tunes to celebrate the season! Enjoy a full bar onboard this one hour event featuring delicious holiday cocktails for purchase such as Espresso Martinis, Mistletoe Margaritas and Jingle Juice! The…

• Boch Center Wang Theatre

Acclaimed singer-songwriter SMOKEY ROBINSON's career spans over four decades of hits. He has received numerous awards, including the GRAMMY Living Legend Award, NARAS Lifetime Achievement Award, Honorary Doctorate (Howard University), Kennedy Center Honors, and the National Medal…

• Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre
• Recurring daily

Journey back to Victorian England and experience Dickens’ heart-warming classic story brought to brilliant life! Commonwealth Shakespeare Company brings a dazzling new production of Dickens’ timeless tale to Boston’s Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre. Ebenezer Scrooge (Will Lyman…

• Boch Center Wang Theatre
• Recurring daily

Discover the magic of Dr. Seuss' classic holiday tale HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL as it comes to life on stage. Featuring the hit songs “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas,” The Grinch discovers there’s more to Christmas than he bargained for in…

• Museum of Science
• Recurring monthly on the 2nd Thursday

Feeling inquisitive? Looking for good conversation? Love science and books? The Book Club for the Curious is just the thing for you. Created at the Museum of Science, Boston and presented in partnership with the CIC, this reading group is designed especially for those who are…

• Museum of Ice Cream
• Recurring daily

Dive into a sweet adventure at the Museum of Ice Cream! The MOIC features over 14 interactive rooms, a café offering one-of-kind sweet cocktails and desserts, and best of all, unlimited ice cream! This museum is suitable for visitors of all ages!

• Boch Center Shubert Theatre
• Recurring daily

Anthony Williams’ URBAN NUTCRACKER, the modern Boston-centric holiday classic, returns to the Shubert Theatre for the 2024 holiday season! This classic dance theatrical will showcase winter scenes set in present-day downtown Boston, blending the rhythms of Duke Ellington with the…

• Agganis Arena at Boston University

‘Tis the Season! Deck The Hall Ball returns to Agganis Arena on Saturday, December 14th with a stacked lineup featuring Teddy Swims, The Fray, and Mark Ambor!

• Berklee Performance Center

London’s Kingdom Choir captured the world’s attention when they sang at the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 2018. With just one performance, the gospel choir wowed a global audience, and achieved a new level of fame and renown. As they perform all over Britain…

• Agganis Arena at Boston University
• Recurring daily

Join Mickey Mouse and his friends at Disney On Ice presents Mickeys Search Party, an adventure filled with world-class skating, high-flying acrobatics and unexpected stunts! Look for clues in the search for Tinker Bell through immersive, fantastic worlds. Explore the colorful…

• Fenway Park

Mark your calendars for the return of football to Fenway Park! Featuring teams from the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and American Athletic Conference (AAC), the Wasabi Fenway Bowl brings the excitement of post-season college football to New England. Purchase tickets at…

• Seaport Blvd next to the Icon Theater

Join us for our Grand Seaport Menorah Lighting & Spectacular LED Show at the Seaport. All are welcome! Here's what to expect: Kindling the giant 9' Menorah Live music Chanukah treats & more! Fun for the whole family Great holiday venue RSVP (appreciated) Click here

• City Hall, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, the Rose Kennedy Greenway, and more

Since 1976, Boston’s First Night has been a New Year’s Eve celebration of artistic performances, the wonders of the season, and the beginning of a new year. In keeping with this fantastic Boston tradition, the First Night celebration will open 2025 with an array of performances…