Boston Holiday Activities in December 2019

The Holiday season has arrived and there are plenty of fun things to do in Boston to celebrate. From shows in theaters, sports events with the Patriots, Celtics and Bruins in play, to Holiday cruises around the Boston Harbor. Also, there are beautiful decorations and lights all around the city, as well as skiing areas, ice skating rinks and winter markets. Here are some suggestions about the best events and activities in Boston this December.

Winter Holiday Markets

These Markets offer a variety of crafts, vintage products, art, gift ideas, tasty snacks and more! If you are looking to do shopping or just want to enjoy some wine and food and share with your family, don’t miss this opportunity! This link will tell you when & where to find them.

Cruises around the Boston Harbor

There are many special cruises that go around the Boston Harbor where you can enjoy the beautiful city skyline views. From New Year’s Eve Fireworks cruise to a more laid back cruise with romantic jazzy vibes. Here are numerous cruise options:

• New Year’s Day Brunch Cruise 

• An Irish Christmas Carol Cruise

• Cocoa & Carols Holiday Cruise

• Holiday Sunset Cruise

• Holiday Jazz Cruise

• Cocoa & Blues Holiday Cruise

Ice Skating and Snow in Boston

There are a few ski areas within 45-60 minutes from the city. If you are looking to make a snowman head to the Boston Common or the Rose Kennedy Greenway. Here are some other exciting places to go Ice Skating:

• Snowport Winter Village in Seaport
• Boston’s North End Steriti Ice Rink
• Kendall Square Community Ice Skating in East Cambridge

Gift Shopping in Boston

Shop, shop, shop! There are lots of pre-Christmas and after-Christmas sale opportunities you have to take advantage of. Some of the best places to check out in Boston are Faneuil Hall / Quincy Market , Newbury Street (look for the cute and unique boutique stores) and Prudential Center. You can also find many shops in the North End, the South End, Downtown Crossing, Beacon Hill, Seaport, and Harvard Square in Cambridge. Here are more tips on holiday shopping in Boston.

Theaters and Concerts

If you are not a fan of the cold weather and prefer to be inside a warm and entertaining venue then these shows, concerts and comedy performances will work for you! Some of them Include The Nutcracker and Disney on Ice. Here is a list of many other holiday-themed shows:

• Boston Ballet: The Nutcracker

• Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker

• Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker

• Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol

• Maria Carey: All I Want for Christmas

• A Christmas Celtic Sojourn

• Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

• Etienne Charles Creole Christmas

• Disney on Ice: Worlds of Enchantment

• Holiday Pops with Keith Lockhart – Boston Symphony Hall

• Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Save with these Boston ticket discount codes:

TicketLiquidator Discount Code – Enter TLWINTER to get $10 off orders of $250+

TicketNetwork Discount Code – Enter TNTIX to get $10 off orders of $300+

As for concerts, here is a link that will tell you when & where to find them.

Shows & Sports Events

A great place to spend some time with family and friends right in the center of the city. Here are some of the shows & sports events that are taking place at the TD Garden: 

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