Long Weekend in Boston: Free Zoo & Museum Access, Luxe Movie Nights, and Can't-Miss Events! 😎🍻
Here’s how Boston is celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Visit the MLK Monument, enjoy free entry to zoos and museums, and explore other free events throughout the weekend! (Jan 13–Jan 20, 2025)
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Here's How Boston is Embracing MLK Day ❄️🫂
This long weekend, celebrate the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a civil rights leader who advocated for nonviolent resistance to racial segregation in the United States. While you reflect on King's legacy, commitment, and relentless fight for equity, we hope you can also enjoy a well-deserved day off. Consider visiting the MLK Monument or take advantage of free admission to many of Greater Boston’s zoos and museums in celebration of the occasion.
MLK Monument in Boston Commons 🫂
Visit the permanent MLK monument located in the Boston Commons. The Embrace sculpture recalls the hug between Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King after he won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.
Where: 139 Tremont St, Boston
Free Admission to Franklin Zoo 🐼
When: Monday, January 20th | 9am to 4pm
Where: 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston
Visit Website (Last Admission at 3pm)
Free Admission to Stone Zoo 🦁
When: Monday, January 20th | 9am to 4pm
Where: 149 Pond St, Stoneham
Visit Website (Last Admission at 3pm)
Free Admission to Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) 🎭
When: Monday, January 20th | 10am to 5pm
Where: 25 Harbor Shore Drive, Boston
Visit Website (Advanced Booking for Free Ticket Required)
Free Admission to Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) 🖼️
Free Admission to Peabody Essex Museum 🎨
Happy long weekend!
HIDDEN GEM
Boston’s Hidden Gem for Luxury Movie Nights with Gourmet Seat-Side Service 🍷🍿🎬
This cinema will make your winter movie nights so much more interesting!
🍿 What Is It? – Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is a one-of-a-kind theatre in Boston that's perfect for a weekend date night or an outing with friends! It's an incredibly stylish theater chain known for playing new & classic films and features an insane cocktail menu & creative bites served seat-side.
🎭 What Makes It Special? – This luxury cinema makes watching movies a gourmet experience with its movie-themed seat-side menu. For example, this weekend the theatre is showing "Wicked" during brunch hours, serving their limited-time specials off the WICKED Holiday Wonderland Menu. This includes Shiz University Chicken Wraps, Yellow Brick Burgers, the Defying Gravi-Tea with Jameson Irish Whiskey, and the Witch’s Brew horchata with Malibu Coconut Rum. For more unique movie experiences like this, check out their website.
📍 Getting There – Conveniently located in Seaport, take the Silver Line to "Courthouse" or walk 10 minutes from Orange Line's "State" t-stop.
🎟️ Tickets – Movie tickets for adults go for $10.99. Cheaper than some AMC shows!
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema - Seaport 🍿🎬
THIS WEEKEND
WINTERACTIVE Walkable Art Experience 🎉
Enjoy a free, walkable art experience featuring more than 15 artworks and interactive play elements as you stroll the streets of Downtown Boston.
When: January 15th to March 30th | All Day
Where: Winthrop Center, 115 Federal Street, Boston
Free Beer Fest Party 🍻
Head to Time Out Market Boston for an unforgettable Beer Fest with the finest locally crafted beers from New England breweries. Sample brews all day for free while dining in Time Out's various kitchens. This event includes a photo booth, a live DJ, and a free swag giveaway!
When: Saturday, January 18th | 1pm to 5pm
Where: Time Out Market Boston, 401 Park Drive, Boston
Frog Pond Yoga on Ice Class ⛸️
Focus on breathing and enjoying the present moment as you stretch and glide to music. (no downward-facing dog or triangle pose!)
When; Sunday, January 19th | 7:30am to 8:30am
Where: Boston Commons, Frog Pond
Winter Weekend Bazaar 🛍️
Shop art, vinyl, vintage, & more!
When: All Weekend | 11am to 6pm
Where: The Charles River Speedway, 525 Western Ave, Boston
Winter Fest at Hood Park 🎄
Winter Fest is bringing all the cozy, winter magic you could want to Charlestown’s Hood Park. This 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
