Literally! “Light Up Seaport” returns with a grand tree lighting, live entertainment, deals at all of your favorite Seaport stores, and the debut of Boston’s pinkest and fluffiest Yeti, Betty.
On Friday, December 1, the Seaport welcomes yet another reason to be visited. The magical modern neighborhood, home to Snowport, will host its 7th annual “Light Up Seaport.” The showcase is not just exclusive to the winter village, but nearly all retailers and restaurants in the neighborhood will host some kind of special, giveaway, or exclusive offer!
In addition, the star of the show is the sparkling 50-foot holiday tree adorned with 10,000 twinkling lights! The tree lighting takes place at the Seaport Common at 7:30 PM on Friday, December 1. But that’s only a small part of the fun!
‘Light Up Seaport’ and Holiday Stroll
The Seaport’s neighborhood-wide “Holiday Stroll” runs from 6 PM through 9 PM, where you can enjoy some of the exclusive events in every corner of the Seaport, and Snowport won’t be going anywhere, so make sure to stop by the market if you haven’t already! Below is a full rundown of the schedule of events:
‘Light Up Seaport’ 2023 schedule
Want to know exactly what to expect at the Seaport’s seventh annual holiday celebration? There will be everything from hot cocoa to aerial performances. Make sure to get that coffee in an IV!
Holiday Stroll: 6 PM to 9 PM
- 60+ vendors offering tastings, discounts, and giveaways
Select tastings:
- Complimentary crinkle cut fries with the purchase of a milkshake in-shack at Shake Shack
- Complimentary churros available for dine-in at Borrachito Taqueria & Spirits
Complimentary Indian hot chocolate with any in-store purchase of $10+ at Madras Dosa Co. - Receive 10% off (up to $20) of food purchased at ZaZiBar
Select retail offers include:
- Aēsop, 15% off all products in-store; complimentary samples and skincare workshop
- Brave Daughters, Complimentary $10 gift card with any in-store purchase over $100
- Fjällräven, 20% off any in-store purchase (excluding Kanken)
- Helly Hansen, Receive 20% off any in-store purchase
- Heyday, Receive 20% off any product in-store; complimentary enhancement to any service booked on 12/1
- injeanius, Receive 20% off any 1 item in-store
- Outdoor Voices, Receive 20% off any in-store purchase
- P448, Complimentary gift with your in-store purchase
- rag & bone, Receive 15% off your in-store purchase
- Rhone, Complimentary Reign Short Sleeve with your in-store purchase over $250+ (while supplies last)
- Stio, Receive 20% off your in-store purchase
- Sh*t That I Knit, Receive 20% off your in-store purchase
- Todd Snyder, 15% off your in-store purchase for all first time shoppers. Receive 10% off your in-store purchase for existing clients
The Holiday Stroll is neighborhood wide in the Seaport
CeleBETTY Sighting: 6 PM to 9 PM
Head to the Suprette Courtyard for photo ops with Betty the Yeti! Meet her at Betty’s Blizzard Bluff within The Superette Courtyard and enjoy cotton candy and popcorn by Puffy Clouds, and beats by DJ Suge. Betty’s ice throne will be surrounded by 60+ lit faux evergreen trees and icebergs!
Find Betty at The Superette, 70 Pier 4 Blvd
Live Performances: 6 PM to 9 PM
- Aerial performers
- Boston Children’s Chorus
- Coral Moons
- Miranda Rae
- The Gracenotes, a featured headlining band from Grace by Nia
Performances will take place at One Seaport Courtyard
Snowport Holiday tree lighting: 7:30 PM
The main event! Boston’s tallest tree gets “lit!”
- Hosted by “Cheermeisters” Amina Smith and Segun Oduolowu
Menorah Lighting: Thursday, December 10 at 6 PM
There will also be a Menorah lighting on December 10!
The tree will be lit at 85 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA 02210 inside of Snowport