Find Joy This January: Free Fitness, Winter Wonders, and Boston Events 🤗☃️
This is your sign to beat "Quitter's Day"! Keep your New Year's high by finding joy around the city: a free group fitness program, a hidden holiday gem, and 5 events! (Jan 6 - Jan 12, 2025)
WHAT'S POPPIN'
Beat Quitter's Day: Free Parks Fitness Series in Boston This Winter ❄️🏃♀️
Did you know the first Friday of January is formally known as "Quitter's Day"? It's when people are most likely to give up on their New Year's resolutions. Well, Quitter's Day is right around the corner, so here's some extra motivation that makes prioritizing your well-being more fun and accessible for you!
🏃🏽 What Is It? – The Boston Parks Fitness Winter Series is a free program that offers a mix of in-person and virtual fitness classes led by certified instructors. It's a free program run by the City of Boston to keep Bostonians energized and motivated during the colder months. Free daily classes are offered until April 5th 2025.
✨ What Makes It Special? – The best part about this program is its unique range of fitness classes, offered both in-person in various neighborhoods, and also virtual to take from the comfort of your home. Classes include Strength & Balance, Line Dancing, Zumba®, HIIT, Yoga, and more. The class format includes low-impact and high-impact variations, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.
🎟️ How to Join – No fees or memberships are required! Simply visit the class schedule and sign up for the classes you are interested in.
Beat "Quitter's Day" and don't miss this opportunity to try a free fitness program. Whether it leads to new experiences or gets you closer to your New Year's resolutions, it's worth a shot!
Weekly In-Person Classes 🏋️♀️
Strength & Balance | Every Monday at 10am | East Boston
Zumba® | Every Tuesday at 5:45pm | Dorchester
Fit for Life | Every Wednesday at 1pm | Brighton
Line Dancing | Every Thursday at 6:30pm | Hyde Park
Latin Fusion HIIT | Every Friday at 9am | Roslindale
Weekly Virtual Classes 🏃♀️
HIIT | Every Sunday at 8am & Every Monday at 6 pm
Yoga | Every Tuesday at 5:30pm & Every Wednesday at 6 pm
Dance Fit | Every Thursday at 6pm
Chair Yoga | Every Friday at 12pm
Zumba® | Every Saturday at 10 am
Start off your New Year with new challenges and new people! You got this.
HIDDEN GEM
Boston’s Hidden Gem for Cozy Cocktails and Seasonal Bites 🍷💝
The holidays may be over, but holiday drinks are still standing strong!
❄️ What Is It? – Winter Wonderland at Big Night Live is a free entry seasonal pop-up in the heart of Downtown Boston. We all know Big Night Live to be the spot for after-hour fun, but this holiday-inspired escape is open every day from 5pm to 9pm.
✨ What Makes It Special? – Even though the holidays are over, Winter Wonderland keeps the festive vibes alive! Their holiday menu offers both naughty and nice cocktails, a curated seasonal menu (think: chicken pot pie and clam chowder), and enchanting decor. It's the perfect hidden spot for after-work drinks or date night this weekend.
📍 Getting There – Conveniently located steps from The Hub on Causeway and minutes from the North End, Winter Wonderland is easily accessible. Take the Green Line or Orange Line to North Station.
🎟️ Plan Your Visit – This is the last weekend for this experience, as Winter Wonderland ends on January 12th.
Winter Wonderland at Big Night Live ✨❄️
When: Open Daily Until January 12th from 5pm to 9pm
Where: Big Night Live, 110 Causeway Street, Boston
THIS WEEKEND
New England Boat Show 🛳️
Check out hundreds of yachts and boats at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center with on-water activities.
When: January 8th to 12th | 12pm to 8pm
Where: Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, 415 Summer St, Boston
Free Yoga at DICK's 🧘🏻
Join DICK's House of Sport for a free yoga flow class promoting flexibility, strength, and mindfulness. After the class, enjoy complimentary refreshments and an exclusive DICK's coupon.
When: Saturday, January 11th | 9am to 10pm
Where: DICK'S House of Sport, 760 Boylston St, Boston
No-Cover Apres Ski Night at Sam Adams 🥂
NO-COVER Apres Ski themed series featuring local house DJs with two floors of vibrant dance music! Enjoy Cold Snap Beer Skis and Beer Opener Giveaways.
When; Saturday, January 11th | 5pm to 9pm
Where: Sam Adams Downtown Boston Taproom, 60 State Street, Boston
Free Ice Skating at Larz Anderson Park ⛸️
Join NHL Hall of Fame/Olympic Gold medalist David Silk for a free open skating night. Enjoy a figure skating show at 6:30pm and free pizza & hot cider.
Free
When: Saturday, January 11th | 5:30pm to 9:30pm
Where: Ice Rink @ Larz Anderson Park, 25 Newton Street, Brookline
Winter Fest at Hood Park 🎄
Winter Fest is bringing all the cozy, winter magic you could want to Charlestown’s Hood Park. This FREE dazzling winter wonderland features ice skating, twinkling lights, live performances, and a ton of festive food and drink options.
When: December 5th to January 25th | Time Varies (See Calendar)
Where: 100 Hood Park, Charlestown, MA
