Stacey Marcus

This year’s Lunar New Year begins on Saturday, February 10 but there are plenty of ways to celebrate The Year of the Dragon in Boston before, during, and after its official launch. Boston joins cities around the country in hosting colorful festivities including parades, performances, feasts, and festivals. February is a busy month in Boston with Super Bowl watch parties and Valentines (and Galentines) events,  but the Lunar New Year offers a plethora of aways to celebrate the Year of Dragon. In celebration of the luckiest sign of the zodiac we curated a few ways to celebrate the Chinese New Year in Boston. 

We may have turned back the clocks, but the city is lighting up. Boston’s Christmas tree arrived early this year heralding in the holiday season ahead of schedule. Time to stroll through the twinkling streets and weave in and out of Boston bars and restaurants to get in the holiday spirit. We’ve curated a list of spots decked out for the holidays. And perhaps afterward you will be in a festive mood to check out the best Christmas lights in town, find a spot for holiday tea or go ice skating and we have the inside scoop on those as well. 

Can you imagine a better destination than Boston to celebrate tea this holiday season? This year marks the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party. We all know the story about the colonists tossing 340 chests of tea weighing over 92,000 pounds into Boston Harbor. But do you know the best spots to enjoy tea in town today? We’ve curated a list of spots for everyone who wants to don their holiday best and enjoy a spot of tea with scrumptious seasonal sweets from the top tearooms in and around the city. And perhpas afterwards you will be in a festive mood to check out the best Christmas lights in town or go ice skating and we have got you covered on those fronts as well! RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best things to do in Boston