December

Local Residents Ride Free

Spend the holiday season with friends and family exploring all that Boston has to offer! Massachusetts residents can enjoy the Old Town Trolley tour and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum for FREE when accompanied by a full fare adult paid guest with Hometown Pass.

Go to Hometown Pass for more information.

2021 Events Coming Soon

ZooLights

ZooLights, presented by National Grid, is set to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season! This winter wonderland will take you on a one-way stroll through the Zoo, along tree-lined paths lit by twinkling lights. Spanning the Zoo’s 26 acres, walk through the beautifully lit Yukon Creek and see black bears, a bald eagle, Canada lynx, arctic foxes, and even reindeer! 617-541-LION (5466).

SOWA First Friday

On the First Friday of every month, the artists, galleries, shops and showrooms of the SoWa Art + Design District open their doors to the public for an evening of art, culture and inspiration. Meet the artists in their element, view the latest gallery exhibitions, shop small, and dine at one of SoWa’s world-class restaurants. Sowa First Fridays are family friendly and free.

SantaCon Bar Crawl

Enjoy more than 12 bars of Christmas this winter – visit BostonSantaCon.com to claim your tickets today and be a jolly old Saint Nick for a night! Boston is heavily overlooked when thinking about holiday nightlife and daytime festivals. BostonSantaCon.com is here to change that!

Pasta and Wine Pairing

Dates: December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28.
Start your week off on the right foot with Viale’s Sunday and Monday night pasta special. Chef Greg Reeves will be pairing half portions of his house-made pasta with a glass of wine for only $15. Grab a seat at the bar to warm up with baked paccheri with lamb ragu and caramelized fennel, or saffron fettuccini with lobster and tomato to pair accompanied by a selection from their international wine list.

Book Club for the Curious

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 and presented in partnership with the CIC, this reading group is designed especially for those who are interested in science and technology and how it impacts our society.