Boston is kicking off the first month of the new year with a diverse array of exciting events! Immerse yourself in the winter wonderland of Winter Fest, celebrate MLK Day at a renowned Boston Museum, and experience the thrill of Dancing with the Stars live at the Wang Theater. Discover the top events in the Greater Boston area this January below.
Top Events in January
Back to Top of List- Seaport
- Recurring daily
Come visit Snowport's iceless curling lanes brought to you by The curling lanes will be open from November 8th - February 28th. Monday-Thursday: 3-8pm, Friday-Saturday: 11am-9pm, Sunday: 11am-8pm Each time slot booking will provide you with 1 curling lane reservation for a group…
- View Boston
- Recurring daily
View Boston is a 360 taste of the city, offering breathtaking indoor and outdoor views atop one of Boston’s most iconic buildings. Whether discovering famed landmarks and coveted hidden gems or meeting friends for a sunset cocktail, your unforgettable Bostonian experience begins…
- Deck 12 at YOTEL Boston
- Recurring daily
Deck 12 at YOTEL Boston in the Seaport District has transformed their heated rooftop for the season with gondolas, chair lifts, and ski-themed Adirondack chairs, inviting one and all to Apres @ Deck 12! In addition to the colorful Instagram and holiday card-worthy decor, the…
- Big Night Live
- Recurring daily
Step into a holiday-inspired escape at Winter Wonderland Boston! Open seven days a week, this enchanting space offers an unforgettable seasonal experience featuring weekly themed events, festive drinks, seasonal bites, and more. Plan your visit to enjoy a magical atmosphere…
- 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…
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
- Recurring monthly on the 1st Friday
Relax and unwind with MFA First Fridays, an exciting evening of music, dancing, art making, and more on the first Friday of select months. See art, meet new people, purchase cocktails and delicious bites, and let your hair down as you welcome the weekend at the MFA. Tickets are…
- Lyric Stage Company of Boston
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Adrift in Brooklyn during the racially charged 1950s, two teenage sisters Ernestine and Ermina live with their devout, recently widowed father, Godfrey, who follows the teachings of spiritual leader Father Divine. Almost to the point of obsession, Godfrey’s staunch beliefs cause…
- Hood Park, Charlestown
This season, Winter Fest debuts at Hood Park in Charlestown, transforming two acres into a stunning winter wonderland filled with twinkling lights, immersive experiences, and festive cheer. Winter Fest is Boston’s largest immersive winter festival of its kind, and features…
See the ballroom brought to life in this brand-new production featuring your favorite Dancing with the Stars pros, plus special guest stars! With dazzling routines in every style, jaw-dropping talent, and non-stop entertainment, it’s sure to be an unforgettable night full of all…
Join us for our annual MLK Day Open House, presented in partnership with Citizens. This year, the MFA offers free admission—including access to “Georgia O’Keeffe and Henry Moore”—for Massachusetts residents. Celebrate the legacy of Dr. King by surrounding yourself with art…
- Citizens Bank Opera House
- Recurring daily
This high-flying musical has been thrilling audiences of all ages for close to 70 years and is now being brought back to life in a new adaptation by celebrated playwright Larissa FastHorse, directed by Emmy Award winner Lonny Price and choreography by Lorin Latarro. The adventure…
The Dunkin' Women's Beanpot Championship will make its highly anticipated return to TD Garden for its second year on January 21, 2025, building on the success of a historic inaugural season last Winter. Be here to witness history and see defending champs Northeastern try to hold…
Impeccably tight and always in the pocket, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis returns, after a sold-out performance at Symphony Hall in 2024, to lend their old-school class and effortless polish to covers of jazz standards, 20th-century classics, originals…
- China Trade Center
- Recurring daily
Shop popular Chinese goodies and merch, flowers, and decorations at the Chinese New Year Pop-up Market from January 24-28, 2025. The pop-up store is inside the China Trade Center, across from the Chinatown Orange Line stop and CVS.
- Berklee Performance Center
Yamato’s new show, Hito no Chikara (The Power of Human Strength), is a thrilling, high-energy interpretation of the centuries-old Japanese taiko tradition that incorporates over 40 drums along with bronze cymbals, vocals, and bamboo flutes, showcasing virtuosity, strength…
- Boston Harbor Hotel
- Recurring weekly on Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Step into an evening of unparalleled elegance and indulgence at our Grand Dinners in the iconic Wharf Room. With sweeping harbor views as your backdrop and a setting steeped in timeless grandeur, these evenings promise to be nothing short of extraordinary. Imagine a night where…
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