Things to Do
Outdoor Ice Skating Around Boston, Winter 2026-27
MarketStreet opens Nov 13, the Tall Ship Nov 27. Frog Pond, Kendall and Kelly have not announced 2026-27 hours. Which to pick, and how to get there.
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Out and about around Boston
Lights, markets, shows and weekend plans, with dates, prices and what to know before you go.
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Winter Walks North of Boston: Six Trails and Parking
Six winter walks north of Boston, the Fells to Halibut Point, with where to park, what it costs now, and the dog rules at each.
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Tree Lightings on the Calendar, by Date
Confirmed 2026 tree lighting ceremonies in Boston, Salem, Stoneham and nearby: dates, times, prices and tips, each linked to the official page.
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Holiday Lights Around Boston, 2026
37 drive-throughs, gardens, zoos and town lightings with 2026 dates on the organizer’s own page, sorted by kind, with hours, prices and what needs booking.
Holiday lightsHoliday Lights Around Boston, 2026: drive-throughs, garden walks and tree lightings, with dates, hours and prices
Calendar
This weekend and the weeks ahead
Music · Tue, Nov 10
Geoff Tate: Operation: Mindcrime, The Final Chapter
Music · Tue, Nov 10
The Music Box Open Mic
Community · Wed, Nov 11
Melrose Veterans Day Ceremony
Family · Thu, Nov 12
Creative Kids, Jr.: Pipe Cleaner Fall Corn
Museum · Fri, Nov 13
Drop-In Art Making: Noguchi-Inspired Light Sculptures
Music · Fri, Nov 13
Dweezil Zappa: DZ20, Like Father Like Son
Music · Fri, Nov 13
Mamma Mania: The American Tribute to ABBA
Talk · Fri, Nov 13