Ring in the new year by showing your loved ones around your city! Massachusetts residents can take advantage of some of our tours and attractions for FREE when accompanied by a full fare adult paid guest with Hometown Pass!
Start the new year off right with a New Year’s Day Brunch Cruise aboard the yacht Northern Lights. While on the 2-hour cruise around the harbor, warm up with a cup of hot cocoa and enjoy the sights in 2026! A tasty and hot three-course brunch is included with your ticket, while beverages are available for purchase at the bar. See the historical sites and enjoy the panoramic views this New Year’s Day!
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11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
First Flag Ceremony
Every New Year’s Day, the city of Somerville commemorates an important moment of the American Revolution: The First Flag Raising. The event reenacts the one that took place on Prospect Hill on January 1, 1776. Numerous city officials, the Ancient & Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts based out of Faneuil Hall (Boston), and re-enactors participate in the ceremony and parade.
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Open Mic Night
Join us for Open Mic Night at Sam Adams Boston Brewery! Whether you’re an aspiring musician, a seasoned performer, or just love discovering new talent, this is the perfect opportunity to enjoy great drinks and incredible live performances. Grab a pint, relax with friends, and let the creative energy flow as local artists take the stage.
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Boston Celtic Festival
The 2026 festival will showcase Greater Boston’s deep tradition of music, song, and dance from Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton, Quebecois, and other Celtic communities. BCMFest features acts that are traditional as well as others that draw on contemporary sounds and ideas, and full-time, professional touring acts as well as local session musicians, highlighting performers from across the generations.
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MLK Boston: The Beloved Community Weekend
From January 16 to 19, communities across Boston will come together for moments of reflection, joy, and civic engagement. Powered by Everyone250, this weekend brings together partners dedicated to building a future rooted in equity and shared purpose, including Embrace, Roxbury YMCA, Project 351, Franklin Cummings Tech, Boston Children’s Chorus MLK Concert, and the MLK Jr. Memorial Breakfast Committee.
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Boston Wine & Food Festival
Dates: January 23, 24, 29, 30, 31. 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 exquisite wines and decadent cuisine come together in a symphony of flavor, expertly curated by world-renowned winemakers and our celebrated chefs.
