Newbury Street Will Have Car-Free Days During December
Newbury Street will extend its Open Newbury event into December for some holiday fun in the Back Bay.
Open Newbury: Holiday Stroll will take place on Sunday, December 1 and Sunday, December 8. The street will be car-free for eight blocks from Berkeley Street to Massachusetts Avenue on these says from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced the holiday expansion of Open Newbury earlier this year. She said in a statement, “I am thrilled to present the holiday edition of Open Newbury to Back Bay this winter for all of our residents to enjoy. The tradition of Open Newbury that we enjoy during the summer brings so much opportunity for community gathering and economic growth for our small businesses. I am looking forward to seeing the city gather together again for Open Newbury this holiday season.”
A press release from the city notes, “Parking will be restricted on Newbury Street and certain cross streets, with enforcement beginning at 6:00 a.m. Signs will be posted informing drivers of the change. The intersections of Fairfield Street, Gloucester Street, and Hereford Street will be car-free. The remaining intersections will be open to vehicular traffic for public safety access and general vehicular traffic flow.”
Seaport Announces the Return of Snowport
Boston’s Seaport has announced the return of Snowport, the neighborhood’s holiday market that’s also packed with a bunch of events and activities.
Per a press release, Snowport opens on November 8 and will feature The Holiday Market, which will be open seven days a week through December 29. The hours for The Holiday Market are as follows:
- Monday through Thursday: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Sunday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
During peak holiday season hours from December 9 through December 29, the hours are:
- Sunday through Thursday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
The Holiday Market is made up of over 120 businesses and 17 food and beverage retailers. The Snowport Tree Market is also returning and will be open from November 22 through December 23. Hours of operation are:
- Monday through Thursday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Friday through Sunday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- (Note: The Tree Market is closed on Thanksgiving.)
Shopping isn’t the only highlight of Snowport; there are also plenty of events and activities for everyone. “Light Up Seaport,” the annual tree lighting ceremony, will take place on December 6, and the annual Menorah Lighting will take place on December 29.
Additionally, Snowport Curling Lanes will be part of the fun this season. The sporting area opens on November 8 and runs through February 28, 2025.
As for admission, a free general admission line is available seven days a week. For those wanting to cut the line, timed-entry reservations are available Friday through Sunday for the following prices:
- $12 per adult
- $6 per Veteran
- $6 per child (ages 6-17, children under the age of 5 are free)
- $1 per ticket sold benefits Boston XChange (BXC)
Complete details on Snowport can be found at BostonSeaport.xyz/Snowport.
