It is the vacation week that there are many local happenings you won't want to miss.
1. Winter Wonderland in MFA
Celebrate the snowy
season during vacation week at the MFA by making art inspired by winter. Enjoy
free activities all week long.
Adults' MFA First Fridays
- September 6, 2013 – December 4, 2015 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
- Ruth and Carl J. Shapiro Family Courtyard ( 130.9)
- Ticket Required；MEMBERS: Click “Tickets” and log in to order free tickets
- ELIGIBILITY: 21+
- Occurs every month on the first Friday.
MFA First Fridays: Enjoy a festive cocktail and music with friends!
MFA First Fridays is on the first Friday of each month from 6:00–9:30 pm. Join us for fine art, music, cash bars featuring signature cocktails, and delicious tapas available for purchase.
Art-Making Activities | 10 am–4 pm
- Winter Scenes | Druker Family Pavilion, Room 159
- Beaded Snowflakes | Gallery 265
- Indoor Games | Gallery 278A
- Weather Vanes | Gallery 237
Always Available
- Family Art Cart | Shapiro Family Courtyard, Saturday and Sunday, 10 AM–4 PM
Family Art Cart is made possible with
endowment support from the Germeshausen Foundation Fund for Youth and Family
Learning, the John and Dorothy Wilson Fund. Additional support for self-guiding
materials provided by The Lowell Institute.
- Art Connections | Sharf Visitor Center
Pick up an Art Connections card and explore
powerful figures, arms and armor, chocolate, and other themes throughout the
Museum.
- MFA Guide: Kids' Tour | Available at all ticket desks, Sharf Visitor Center, and Gund Gallery, LG31 MFA Guide Assistive Listening System Audio Description Sign Language Interpretation
The Kids’ mobile tour introduces young
visitors age 6 to 10 to the Art of the Americas and Contemporary collections.
The galleries are brought to life with the help of three quirky characters:
Lucia, a high school reporter; Steve, an adventurous 10-year-old; and Malone,
an art detective. Together they help kids look at art in new, creative ways.
Members $5; nonmembers $6; kids 17 and under $4. Free for visitors who are Deaf
or blind.
- A Guide to Family Fun at the MFA | Sharf Visitor Center
Pick up one of our free pocket-sized
informational guides on visiting and exploring the Museum with kids. Includes
tips, gallery games, and ideas for looking at and discussing art together.
- Behind the Scenes Galleries | Art of the Americas Wing Galleries 125 and 225
Peek behind the scenes to learn about all
the hidden work that happens every day at the MFA. Watch a video, explore the
interactive kiosks, or just relax on the couches to enjoy views of Boston.
2. Downtown Boston Holiday Market
- Time: Tuesday, Dec 02, 2014 11:00am - Saturday, Jan 10, 2015 7:00pm
(11 am to 7 pm Mon. ~ Sat.; 11 am to 5 pm on Sundays) - Location: Downtown Crossing 449-463 Washington Street, Boston , MA 02111
- FREE Admission
The Downtown Boston Holiday Market is in Downtown
Crossing. Across from Macy's.
Get all of your holiday
shopping done and support local artists and food vendors. Vendors including: Alex's Ugly
Sauce, Golden Rule Honey, Karol Peralta Jewelry, Mao Sim Silk, Recycled Glass
Jewelry, Epoca Amber Jewelry, Billy's Botanicals, McCrea's Candies,
Swissbakers, and more!
Santa Claus
also at the market daily from noon to 2 pm and an additional hour of 3 to 4 pm on weekends. It is free to take pictures with Santa. Don't forget bring your own camera.
Night Lights
A free
holiday-themed light show of projected images and coordinated music, running
from Dec. 18th starting at 4:30 pm with half-hour shows daily from 4:30 - 8:30
pm through January 1st, 2015. Snowflakes dance, colors swirl, and music will
play.
The Night Lights show is in the plaza in
front of Walgreens Emporium, at the corner of School and Washington streets at
Readers Park/Irish Famine Memorial. There are alternating shows every
half-hour.
3. Blue State Coffee: Weekly Free Coffee Tasting!!
- Time: Monday, Dec 29, 2014 3:00pm - 12:00pm
- Location: Blue State Coffee 155 Seaport Boulevard, Boston, Massachusettes 02210
- FREE Admission
Each week, Blue State Coffee hosts free coffee cuppings and
tastings. Run by Coffee Director
Nate, tastings range from trying new microlots to seeing how different
brewing temperatures affect the coffee taste and flavor. It's informative and
fun (and free!)
4. Free Screening: Winter’s Bone
- Time: Monday, Dec 29, 2014 6:00pm - 8:30pm
- Location: Brattle Theatre 40 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA 02138
- FREE Admission
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