Boston Frostival 2026: Ferris Wheel, Winter Lodge & Must-See Cold-Weather Fun

The city of Boston is embracing the cold winter weather and giving visitors something to celebrate.

Hosted by Meet Boston, a destination marketing organization, Boston Frostival gives residents and visitors a chance to "see the Hub as never before."

With a medley of events and activities to enjoy, there's no reason you need to let the winter blues get you down.

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Featured Events

• Ferris Wheel on the Rose Kennedy Greenway (Feb 2 – Feb 28)
• Immersive Winter Lodge in Copley Square (Feb 6 – Feb 28)
• Wine Festival featuring Women-Owned Wineries (Feb 28)

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The Winter Lodge features a cozy aesthetic, six firepits, food and drink from Eataly and more.

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Experience a view of the city like never before while taking a ride on the Ferris wheel. Talk about a perfect photo op.

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With so much to enjoy, you may want to save yourself a few commutes and make a weekend out of it.

Hotel specials at nearby accommodations are also available throughout Frostival.

More to Look Forward To

With so much in store, winter of 2026 will be one of the most exciting seasons in Boston yet.

• Weekly trivia nights
• Kids movie time with silent Disco headphones
• Small-scale live musical performances
• Curling lanes and cornhole boards
• Table-top and group games such as Scrabble, Jenga, chess, and backgammon
• Sports and Winter Games watch parties
• Winter Games-themed and Valentine's Day-themed Kids Crafts
• Pasta-making classes for foodies