Boston Common has transformed into a holiday destination with lights, winter activities and cheer.
This season, the Holiday Drone Show on the Common has added a new light to the park’s long‑standing holiday traditions, drawing crowds eager to watch hundreds of LED‑lit drones across the night sky. With shows every Saturday evening, the park showcases canvas of holiday imagery like snowflakes, festive shapes and winter scenes, all set to music.
But the holiday magic doesn’t stop overhead.
At the heart of the Common is Boston’s classic outdoor skating rink Frog Pond. When winter arrives, the Commons open up for public skating and other events.
Each year, Boston’s official Christmas tree returns to the Common, a luminous focal point of the holiday season. Wrapped in thousands of twinkling lights, surrounded by smaller lit trees and festive décor, the tree becomes a hub for photos, strolls and community gatherings.
The tree lighting also marks the official start of Boston’s holiday season.
What makes Boston Common such an ideal holiday destination is how it blends tradition and innovation. Historic landmarks, open spaces and centuries of public history ground the park in Boston’s past.
At the same time, the addition of the drone shows this year demonstrates how the city is reimagining winter fun for a modern crowd.
If you’re searching for a magical yet accessible winter outing in Boston, the Common delivers, all in the heart of the city. See more of what’s going on at the Common here.