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Frozen Fire Festival
Frozen Fire Festival continues to be a centerpiece for dynamic winter entertainment, artisan shopping, curling matches, and craft libations. Immerse yourself in mesmerizing fire and ice installations while taking in captivating fire and cirque performances. This vibrant destination offers an unforgettable experience for the senses.
Featuring a variety of local craft brews, wine, seasonal warm specials, as well as non-alcoholic options. Grab a spot by the fire and enjoy spectacular entertainment and good company while sipping your favorite beverage. A variety of in-house hospitality options are also available, including house-smoked BBQ from our Smoke Shake and newest additions, the Donut Pub and Soup Shed.
Location: The Anchor
Address: 1 Shipyard Park, Boston, Massachusetts 02129
Dates: Friday - Sunday, December 12 -14
Daily Times: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Black Business Holiday Marketplace
Celebrate the Season and Support Local Black-Owned Businesses December 12-14, in One Brattle Square (Old Eastern Bank)!
Hosted by the Cambridge-Somerville Black Business Network, in partnership with the Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts, and Cambridge Local First, invites you to the 4th Annual Black Business Holiday Marketplace! CSBBN is part of Cambridge’s “Shop Local - I’m Local” Small business campaign during the winter holidays.
Explore unique, hand-crafted gifts, soaps, sauces, bags, jewelry, and more from amazing vendors over three festive days! Don’t miss this opportunity to find one-of-a-kind holiday treasures while supporting Black-owned businesses. Sponsors include Beacon Capital Partners, City of Cambridge, Cambridge Savings Bank, and Harvard Square Business Association.
Location: Old Eastern Bank
Address: One Brattle Square, Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA 02138
Event Dates & Times:
Friday, Dec. 12, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Reception with light refreshments: 5–7 PM)
Saturday, Dec. 13, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Admission: FREE! RSVP here
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Holiday Season Tasting Event at The Market
Join us for this FREE event (pre-registration encouraged). Try new products, discover new favorites, and find creative recipes!
Don't miss this tasting event at The Market Pinehills. Get in the holiday spirit, try new products, discover new favorites and find creative recipes. This is a FREE community event but pre-registration is encouraged. Reserve your spot now!
Location: The Market
Address: 6 Purchase Street, Plymouth, MA 02360
Date: Saturday, December 13
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Boston Public Market Seasonal Cookbook - Recipe Demonstration & Tasting
Join us for a series of cooking demos featuring recipes from the Boston Public Market's seasonal cookbook!
Join us in our Demonstration Station for our cooking demo and sampling series featuring recipes from the Boston Public Market's latest seasonal cookbook! Enjoy a taste of New England seasonal bounty through recipes crafted with local ingredients from our amazing vendors. This cookbook features more than 80 recipes curated and tested with the help of our vendors, local chefs from top Boston restaurants, and BPM community members like you. Cookbooks are available for purchase at the Market or through the BPM website.
No RSVP needed! Samples available while supplies last.
Location: Boston Public Market
Address: 100 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02108
Date: Saturday, December 13
Time: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Festival Navideno
Ven al Festival Navideño! ✨🎄 Celebrate the magic of the season with sabor, ritmo, y comunidad.
Join us for an unforgettable holiday celebration featuring:
🎶 Live bomba, plena, and salsa music that will move your soul and feet
🍽️ Traditional Puerto Rican food that warms the heart and delights the palate
🍮 Authentic Spanish desserts to sweeten your holiday spirit
🎅🏽 Santa Claus and the Three Kings bringing joy to niños and families alike
This year, spread love beyond the festival gates. 🎁 The festival is collecting donations for Fuente De Vida Adult Day Care. Please bring:
🧩 Puzzles and games to spark joy and connection
🧤 Hats, gloves, and scarves to keep elders warm this winter
🧼 Hygiene items to support dignity and care
Get tickets here! Let’s celebrate culture, community, and compassion—together. ¡Nos vemos en el Festival Navideño!
Location: Florian Hall
Address: 55 Hellet Street, Boston MA 02124
Date: Saturday, December 13th
Time: 7:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Tickets: $44.52
Specialty Coffee Tasting
Stop by and sample some delicious, freshly roasted specialty coffee from around the world with Del from Del's Coffee Roasters.
I have been on a journey for quite a while to find the most delicious single-origin, fair-trade, organic specialty from around the world. Tuesday at 10 am, we will explore where specialty coffee comes from and what makes it so darn special. From week to week, we may look at coffees from a particular region, a particular roast style, as well as different brewing techniques. It is a very low-key gathering of anyone interested in coffee at any level.
Location: Del’s Coffee Roasters
Address: 100 Felton Street, Suite 105, Waltham, MA 02453
Date: Tuesday, December 16
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Admission: FREE
Chop Suey on Shabbat: How American Jews Embraced Chinese Food
From their earliest encounters with Chinese food at the beginning of the 20th century, American Jews have embraced, adapted, and sometimes refashioned the cuisine. Sharing her research into this fascinating culinary and social history, the Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center’s Curhan Scholar Shiyong Lu will explore the interactions between American Jews and Chinese food purveyors, and how adaptations arose in restaurants and home cooking in response to the cuisine’s tremendous popularity among Jews and its violation of kashrut (Jewish dietary laws). She will look at the similarities and differences between how this cross-cultural relationship played out in New York and Boston, and trace how American Chinese food became a bridge that linked two communities together.
Location: Online Webinar
Date: Wednesday, December 17th
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Registration: FREE! Register here for webinar link
Holiday Yoga and Hot Chocolate
Join us for a relaxing and cozy 1-hour yoga class, followed by a tour of the Taza Chocolate Factory with a cup of hot chocolate!
Kick off the holiday season at Taza Chocolate! Join Marena Sullivan and Taza Chocolate for a relaxing evening with all the things we love the most: yoga and chocolate! This event will include a 60-minute Slow Flow yoga class at 6:30pm followed by a tour of the Taza Chocolate Factory at 7:30pm. lease try and arrive at least 15 minutes early to get set-up. All are welcome, no experience required.
Marena's class will focus on postures to nourish your nervous system during the chaotic holiday season. Her classes are designed to harness the power of the breath and still the mind through functional and flowing movements.
Post yoga, Taza will satisfy your sweet tooth with delicious chocolate samples and a 30-minute tour of the Taza Chocolate Factory. You'll be more than ready to tackle some of your holiday shopping list at the end of the tour at the Factory Store with a cup of hot chocolate in hand.
Location: Taza Chocolate
Address: 561 Windsor Street, Somerville, MA 02143
Date: Wednesday, December 17
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Tickets: $38.85
What to bring: A yoga mat + water bottle
Holiday Cookies Pairing
Tis the season for delicious cookies! Join George Howell’s Coffee at the Boston Public Market as they pair select coffees with traditional holiday-season treats.
George Howell’s Coffee roasts the finest regional and single farm-sourced coffees for coffee lovers who share in the quest for the ultimate cup! They want customers to join in exploring the rainbow of coffee flavors. George Howell’s Coffee treats their coffees with precision and care, from export to storage to roasting to cup!
Location: Boston Public Market
Address: 100 Hanover Street, Boston, MA, 02108
Date: Tuesday, December 23
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Spice School: Blending Bar (Cambridge)
Discover the captivating world of flavor & take home your own, hand-made custom blend. In person in Cambridge, MA.
Start the New Year off right by stepping into our culinary bookstore and classroom for the debut of Curio’s Winter Spice School. In this densely-packed 75-minute workshop, Curio’s founder will guide you through a flavor journey, as well as show you how to create your own expressive & personalized spice mix!
Your evening includes:
An introduction to Curio’s rare, directly sourced spices
Complimentary spiced drinks and popcorn
Your own Curio Spice Flavor Wheel (with a lesson on how to use it)
A short lecture/slide show from Curio's founder and blender-in-chief Claire Cheney on flavor
Hands-on blending at our new "Spice Bar" which evokes the feeling of walking through a historic spice bazaar! Create and take home your own unique signature blend!
You’ll leave with Curio’s Spice Flavor Wheel and a beautiful jar of the blend you created — a lasting reminder of a wonder-filled evening.
✨ Limited to 20 participants for an immersive experience. Reserve your place today!
Location: 2267 Massachusetts Avenue
Address: 2267 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140
Date: Thursday, January 8th
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM
Class price: $45 per person (ages 12 and up)
Spice School: Blending Bar (Boston)
Discover the captivating world of flavor & take home your own, hand-made custom blend. In person in Cambridge, MA.
Start the New Year off right by stepping into our culinary bookstore and classroom for the debut of Curio’s Winter Spice School. In this densely-packed 75-minute workshop, Curio’s founder will guide you through a flavor journey, as well as show you how to create your own expressive & personalized spice mix!
Your evening includes:
An introduction to Curio’s rare, directly sourced spices
Complimentary spiced drinks and popcorn
Your own Curio Spice Flavor Wheel (with a lesson on how to use it)
A short lecture/slide show from Curio's founder and blender-in-chief, Claire Cheney, on flavor
Hands-on blending at our new "Spice Bar," which evokes the feeling of walking through a historic spice bazaar! Create and take home your own unique signature blend!
You’ll leave with Curio’s Spice Flavor Wheel and a beautiful jar of the blend you created — a lasting reminder of a wonder-filled evening.
✨ Limited to 20 participants for an immersive experience. Reserve your place today!
Location: Boston Public Market
Address: 100 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02108
Date: Thursday, January 8th
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM
Class price: $45 per person (ages 12 and up)
VIRTUAL Spice School
Join us online from the comfort of your home for a journey through a world of flavor. Start 2026 with a little magic in your spice cabinet. Cook along in your slippers or simply watch, sip tea, and take notes — both are welcome.
Join us for Virtual Spice School with Curio Spice Co. and spend 75 minutes with founder and “Blender-in-Chief” Claire Cheney, exploring how spices can transform everyday cooking into something extraordinary, sustainable, and deeply joyful.
In this live, interactive class you will:
Learn Curio’s flavor philosophy and how we use ethically sourced, farm-connected spices to support people and the planet
Taste through a selection of spices, guided by Claire’s tips on layering flavor, blooming, toasting, and balancing
Mix your own custom spice blend right in your kitchen, using our curated list of five spices (we’ll send a shopping list or you can order our optional class kit)
You’ll also tap into the why behind great flavor:
How freshness and direct sourcing affect taste and quality
The stories and science behind the spices you’re using
Simple ways to train your palate and cook more intuitively (no recipe stress!)
Before class, you’ll receive:
A Zoom link for the event
A reminder of what you’ll need on hand
Digital copies of our Spice Flavor Wheel, blending recipes, and a worksheet to design your own blend
Can’t make it live or want to revisit? About a week after class, we’ll send:
A link to the class recording (unlimited access)
Extra recipes and resources so you can keep exploring
The Chocolate Expo 2026
Come celebrate your love of chocolate and great local foods at the Shriners Auditorium in Wilmington, MA. Come celebrate your love of chocolate at The Chocolate Expo on Saturday & Sunday, January 24th - 25th, from 10 am - 6 pm both days.
The event will feature tastings & sales of chocolates, baked goods, specialty foods, cheeses, craft beverages (wines, spirits, mead, etc.), and more, along with chocolate. demonstrations/presentations and other entertainment. Our very own world-renowned balloon artist, Robbie Furman, will be presenting a spectacular balloon display unlike anything you've ever seen -- great for making memorable selfies!
General Admission tickets purchased online for The Chocolate Expo are $20/adult & $10/child (ages 5-12). Children under age 5 are free. Tickets purchased at the door, if available, are $30/adult & $15/child (ages 5-12), so be sure to get your tickets online to save money and guarantee admission.
"Timed-entry" tickets at this location help ensure a smoother flow of guests throughout the day. Please come during the time designated on your tickets, as priority entry will be given to these ticket holders. This entry procedure will enhance the experience for everyone! Once inside the event, attendees can stay for as long as they like.
Location: Shriners Auditorium
Address: 99 Fordham Road, Wilmington, MA 01887
Date: Saturday and Sunday, January 24 - 25
Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tickets: $20 adult | $10 child
2026 Local Food Trade Show
We are thrilled to announce we are opening registration for the 15th Annual Local Food Trade Show, Tuesday, January 27th (snow date 2/3), again at Russell’s Garden Center, with its beautiful lighting and welcoming atmosphere. The 2025 Local Food Trade Show was our biggest trade show since COVID, bringing together an incredible gathering of local food producers, buyers, and advocates. We had nearly 100 exhibitors from rich and creamy clam chowder to bold and spicy kelp relish, liquor-infused ice cream to wholesome farm-baking mixes, and African-imported cashews to decadent mini-cheesecakes. The air was filled with the delightful aromas of exhibitor samples, drawing attendees in for a taste of New England’s finest local offerings.
Attendees: We are looking for New England’s buyers! Whether you are purchasing for retail or grocery, distributors or dining, hospitals or schools, or more, we want to support you in finding amazing products and brands from across New England. Our exhibitors represent a vast array of foods and products, from fishing to chocolates, from apples to za’atar. Our exhibitors also represent businesses at every stage of the wholesale journey, from newly wholesale-licensed to well-established and ready for the big time. We vet every exhibitor to make sure they are wholesale-ready, and work to match buyers and exhibitors for an ideal experience for all. Register today! See more details here.
Location: Russell’s Garden Center
Address: 297 Boston Post Road, Wayland, MA 01778
Date: Tuesday, January 27
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Lunar New Year Night Market
Join us at Bow Market for a Lunar New Year Celebration as we welcome the year of the Snake! Brought to you by Maca Boston & Tiny Turns Paperie.
Enjoy food & drink specials from your favorite Bow Market restaurants. Shop our local Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders maker market in Upstairs at Bow. Featuring a courtyard performance by NüWa Lion Dance promptly at 7 pm (duration of the performance is 15 minutes, so make sure to arrive early as they will start right at 7 pm).
Location: Bow Market
Address: 1 Bow Market Way, Somerville, MA 02143
Date: Friday, January 30
Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
South Shore Food and Wine Expo
The South Shore Food & Wine Expo is back! Hosted at Plymouth Memorial Hall this annual event brings together your two favorite things!
Hosted at the Historic Plymouth Memorial Hall, this always-popular expo includes a Grand Tasting, The Vintner's Lounge, live music, and more! Come sample food from all over the South Shore and sample amazing wines from all over the world! The 2026 South Shore Food & Wine Expo is ready to amaze you!
Grand Tasting: Featuring wineries pouring hundreds of wines on both floors combined. Food is INCLUDED in your ticket price for the Grand Tasting. This is the perfect place to learn about your favorite wines and food or to make new discoveries. What do I get for my admission?
Ability to taste as many wines as you would like
2026 South Shore Food & Wine Expo commemorative wine glass
Food samples from some amazing restaurants and Chefs from around the South Shore!
Access to some of the latest and greatest products on Vendor Row
The Vintner's Lounge: New this year ALL TICKETS HAVE ACCESS TO The Vintner's Lounge (we will have staff regulating the number of guests in the space to keep the vibe right), where you can sample small production, and premium red and white wines from around the world. Paired with great food samples from some of New England's best restaurants, the Vintner's Lounge Experience offers wine enthusiasts a more intimate setting to sip, savor, and socialize all to the music of some excellent live Singer-Songwriters.
Tickets: Tickets are at an early bird price of $44.52 and go up to $53.07 on December 24th.
Wine Tasting
Location: South Shore Food & Wine Expo
Address: 83 Court St, Plymouth, MA 02360
Date: Saturday, February 7
Time: 1:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Tickets: Early bird $44.52 | Standard $53.07
New England Farm & Fiber Festival
Join us for a day full of ongoing presentations and demonstrations from wonderful guests who share their love and connection to agriculture, sustainable living, and the natural world! The 8th Annual New England Farm and Fiber Festival is sure to be a wonderful gathering. Featuring over 60 vendors, presentations, and demonstrations that highlight designers, agriculture, and fiber arts primarily in New England. Get tickets today!
Plan on finding everything you need for your craft projects and take home gorgeous, one-of-a-kind handmade or farm-sourced items of beauty and practicality. The gathering, in the round in the Cyclorama at the Boston Center for the Arts, is cozy, congenial, and enriching. Meet artists, agrarians, small business owners, and educators who are immersed in the world of farm and fiber. Held during the peak of sweater-weather, bundle up and make a day of it in Historic Boston, Massachusetts.
Location: Boston Center of Arts Cyclorama
Address: 539 Tremont St, Boston, MA, 02116
Date: Sunday, February 8
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tickets: Prices vary depending on time
Lunar New Year Sensational Street Food – Adult Cooking Class
Celebrate the vibrant flavors and traditions of the Lunar New Year with a street food-inspired cooking class! Together with event Chef Josh, you’ll cook, taste, and share the stories behind every dish. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll make Scallion Pancakes with Soy Ginger Dipping Sauce, Pork Panfried Dumplings, and Garlicky Longevity Noodles. This class is an utterly delicious way to welcome the new year with abundance and good fortune!
Included in this class:
Cooking demonstration and hands-on learning experience.
Instruction from an experienced, top-notch instructor.
Recipes to take home.
At the end of each class, the opportunity to enjoy the food you created.
This is an adults-only course. If you would like to bring an adult beverage to class, please feel free. Pre-registration is required. Registration closes 24 hours prior to class. A minimum of 6 people are required for the class to take place. Please Note: Powisset is NOT a nut-free or gluten-free kitchen.
Questions? Want to become a Trustees member and enjoy free and/or discounted programs? Contact powissetfarm@thetrustees.org
Cancellation Policy: In the event The Trustees cancels a program due to severe weather, low enrollment, or other circumstances, we will notify registrants by email and issue a full refund or transfer to another scheduled program within two weeks of the cancellation. To cancel a reservation, please contact Powisset Farm 7 days prior to the start of the program to receive a full refund. Refunds and transfers will not be granted for cancellations placed fewer than 7 days before the start of the program.
Location: Powisset Farm
Address: 37 Powisset Street, Dover, MA 02030
Date: Saturday, February 21
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Tickets: Member: $80 | Nonmember: $95
Spice Blend Workshop
Create your own unique spice and seasoning blend in this hands-on workshop! Led by Green City Growers.
Join us in the Pioneer Room for a FREE workshop led by Green City Growers. Pop in during the 2-hour block to explore a variety of spices and create your own unique spice and seasoning blend. Discover the plants spices come from and the flavors they bring to dishes around the world. PLUS learn tips for using spices from an Urban Farmer with Green City Growers.
Class is FREE to attend, but space is limited. Registration required. Each RSVP counts for one person; additional guests need to be registered to participate in the class.
Location: The Pioneer Room
Address: 355 Main Street Cambridge, MA 02142
Date: Tuesday, December 9
Time: 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Specialty Coffee Tasting
Stop by and sample some delicious, freshly roasted specialty coffee from around the world with Del from Del's Coffee Roasters.
I have been on a journey for quite a while to find the most delicious single-origin, fair-trade, organic specialty from around the world. Tuesday at 10 am, we will explore where specialty coffee comes from and what makes it so darn special. From week to week, we may look at coffees from a particular region, a particular roast style, as well as different brewing techniques. It is a very low-key gathering of anyone interested in coffee at any level.
Location: Del’s Coffee Roasters
Address: 100 Felton Street, Suite 105, Waltham, MA 02453
Date: Tuesday, December 9
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Admission: FREE
Bake it Till You Make It: Live Cooking Demo!
Join us for a FREE in-person cooking demonstration and mental health program where mental health advocate Dayna Altman shares her story of struggle and healing. Leave with some tools for your mental health and your new favorite recipe.
Dayna Altman is an energetic and dynamic mental health speaker, entrepreneur, and advocate. The full force and sole operator of Bake it Till You Make it LLC, Dayna harvests her passion for mental health advocacy by using food and baking to create an authentic recipe for vulnerable storytelling. Bake it Till You Make it LLC is a community based organization that uses food and baking to harvest authentic mental health conversation in the kitchen, around the table, and beyond. Dayna is the author of five mental health cookbooks (self-published) , the facilitator of a variety of mental health presentations, and the subject of an award-winning documentary. Dayna is a sought-after storyteller. She has been invited to speak at national conferences, in community kitchens, on the news, and most notably, at the White House in 2022. With experience working in both clinical and advocacy mental health settings, Dayna’s breadth of knowledge in the field informs her work, as does her own recovery. Today, Dayna lives with major depressive disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and is in lifelong eating disorder recovery. When she’s not testing out new recipes in her kitchen or quoting her therapists, Dayna is in pursuit of creating art as a means to explore new ways to change the world using her own story.
Location: Thomas Crane Public Library, in the Community Meeting Room
Address: 40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA 02169
Date: Monday, December 8
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Curated Cuisine: Holiday baking with Dorie Greenspan and Joanne Chang
It is that time of year when we are planning our holiday meals and baked goods take center stage. Join two of the most renowned bakers – James Beard Award-winning author Dorie Greenspan and James Beard Foundation Award-winning chef Joanne Chang – who will share their favorite recipes, best tips and why they love to bake. WBUR senior correspondent and host Deborah Becker moderates.
Curated Cuisine is a monthly series examining all things edible, from the chefs cooking the food to the writers reviewing the recipes. Meet the people shaping the food industry, both local and national and enjoy a post-show bite inspired by the conversation.
Copies of Greenspan’s newest cookbook, “Dorie’s Anytime Cakes,” will be available for purchase from our bookstore partner Brookline Booksmith and she will sign following the conversation. Guests will also enjoy baked goods from both chefs. This event is co-produced by Boston University Metropolitan College Programs in Food & Wine.
Location: WUBR CitySpace
Address: 890 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215
Date: Monday, Decmber 8
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Holiday Food Drive for the Salem Pantry
(LAST DAY) This holiday season, PEM is proud to host a food drive benefitting the Salem Pantry! From November 10 through December 7, visitors are invited to drop off a non-perishable food donation at the Admissions desk and receive a voucher for a free cookie at the Atrium Café, courtesy of Gourmet Caterers.
Accepted items include:
Local grocery store gift cards (in $5, $10, or $15 increments)
Holiday sides: Stuffing mix, canned gravy, canned cranberry sauce, canned pumpkin, shelf-stable pie shells, baking mixes
Pantry staples: Canned goods, spices, cooking oil, flour
All items must be non-perishable, unopened and non-expired.
Visitors who donate will also have the opportunity to enter a raffle to win a free one-year family membership to PEM. Members who donate may enter a raffle to win a mystery prize.
Location: Peabody Essex Museum
Address: 161 Essex St Salem, MA
Dates Every Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from Nov 10 to Dec 7 (LAST DAY)
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Love Local Fest (Holiday Edition)
On Saturday, December 6th, the Main Street Stroll offers family fun with petting zoos, pony rides, and Santa sightings. Find unique gifts at the 13th Annual Love Local Fest, featuring 120+ local makers. End the day with the Harbor Boat Parade lighting up the waterfront. Whether you’re shopping local, entertaining the family, or soaking in the holiday spirit.
Local food trucks and vendors will be offering grilled scallops, burgers, BBQ, pizza, and more! And there will be plenty to satisfy your sweet tooth on Gingerbread Lane at the Harbor Overlook. There be a craft beverage garden in the bandstand and at the Snack Shack, where you will find local brews and wine.
Hyannis Holiday has something for everyone. Join us for a weekend of joy and wonder as downtown Hyannis is transformed into Cape Cod's winter wonderland! See here for more details!
Location: Hyannis Village Green
Address: 367 Main Street, Barnstable, MA
Date: Saturday, December 6
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tickets: It is FREE! There is a suggested $10 donation at the entrance.
ShopAAPI Holiday Night Market
Celebrate the season, support local, and experience the flavors, stories, and creativity of the AAPI small business community! Admission is FREE — bring your friends, family, and holiday cheer.
Enjoy:
✨ 30+ AAPI Vendors with handmade goods, gifts, art, and treats
🍱 Pop-up food stations from local AAPI chefs and bakers
📚 Books and book signings by AAPI authors
🛍️ Limited-edition #ShopAAPI merch (while supplies last)
📸 Photos, a photobooth, giveaways, and family-friendly fun
Whether you're shopping for the perfect gift or discovering your new favorite dish, this festive market is your chance to support AAPI-owned businesses and celebrate community.
Meet our Vendors!
Bites & Delights: Boston Little Saigon, Broken Cup Teahouse, Fork on a Road, Kay's Curries, Matcha Loves Boba, Mei Mei Dumplings, PAGU, PureniTea, Room4 Sweets, Shanti, The Real Chai, Wei To Go
For the Home: Banyan & Birch, Chu Charms, Matt Hassan Art, Sodateru Towel USA, Wax & Scent, Wusong Road, Yuu & Choy
Gifts for Little Ones: Handmade eun, Lotus Leaf Books, Mommy Goes To Work®, Tangerine and Jade Press
Handcrafted Gifts: Cass Paints, Catfish Cult, Divine Art Decorations, Juju.Bee
Style for All: Zuvan
Tiny Treasures & Creative Finds: Coshico, KEOI Art
Location: 10 Saint James Avenue
Address: 10 Saint James Avenue, Boston, MA 02116
Date: Wednesday, December 3
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tacos & Tequila Tuesday
Get ready for a fiesta with the best tacos and tequila in town, it's a Tuesday you won't forget!
Hey, taco and tequila lovers — the fiesta is on every Tuesday, all day long at Reunion BBQ! Enjoy mouthwatering $4 tacos (mix & match your favorites) and sip on refreshing margaritas in great company. Feeling festive? Grab our 3 Tacos + 3 Margaritas combo for only $30! It’s the perfect way to spice up your Tuesday — come hungry, bring your friends, and let’s taco ’bout a good time!
Redefining BBQ in the heart of New England, Reunion BBQ is Boston’s first true BBQ house — serving up smoky perfection with a side of local pride. Forget what you know about Southern ‘cue — we’re not imitating Texas or Memphis. We’re building Boston BBQ from the ground up, using local ingredients, bold regional flavors, and a whole lot of love. From Sam Adams beer-brisket to smoked lobster tail glazed in brown butter, every plate tells a story of innovation rooted in tradition. Our slow-smoked meats, scratch-made sauces, and seasonal sides bring together the city’s diverse spirit in one unforgettable bite. At Reunion BBQ, it’s not where you’re from — it’s how you smoke it. Welcome to the new BBQ capital — proudly Boston, always made with purpose.
Location: Reunion BBQ
Address: 439 Tremont Street, Boston, MA
Date: Tuesday, December 2
Time: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Specialty Coffee Tasting
Stop by and sample some delicious, freshly roasted specialty coffee from around the world with Del from Del's Coffee Roasters.
I have been on a journey for quite a while to find the most delicious single-origin, fair-trade, organic specialty from around the world. Tuesday at 10 am, we will explore where specialty coffee comes from and what makes it so darn special. From week to week, we may look at coffees from a particular region, a particular roast style, as well as different brewing techniques. It is a very low-key gathering of anyone interested in coffee at any level.
Location: Del’s Coffee Roasters
Address: 100 Felton Street, Suite 105, Waltham, MA 02453
Date: Tuesday, December 2
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Admission: FREE
Le Petit Gâteau Pop-Up Tasting
Get ready to indulge in a delicious variety of mini cakes at our Le Petit Gâteau Pop-Up Tasting!
Join us for a delightful afternoon of indulgence at Brothers Kafe Kreyol! Indulge in a variety of exquisite petit gâteau creations that will tantalize your taste buds. This in-person event is a must for all dessert enthusiasts. Come taste, savor, and enjoy the sweetness with us! Reserve a spot today!
Location: Brother Kafe Kreyol
Address: 299 Main Street, Everett, MA 02149
Date: Saturday, November 29
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Admission: FREE
Newton Thanksgiving Market
Mark your calendar for Tuesday, November 25th! You can pick up everything we need for your Thanksgiving feast at Newton’s 4th Annual Thanksgiving Market at The Allen Center in West Newton. There’ll be a local farm with fresh produce, pies, pre-made side dishes ready to pop in the oven, bread, cheese boards, appetizers, chocolates, fresh flowers, pantry products, hostess gifts, and a couple more surprises. Everything but the turkey!
Location: The Allen Center
Address: 25 Webster St, Newton, MA
Date: Tuesday, November 25
Time: 12:00 - 4:00 PM
Susan Sells PIE GIVE-BACK - 14th Annual - Pie + Food Donations
Join us for our 14th year at Susan Sells Pie Give-Back. Sign up for your choice of pie or donate your family's pie to somebody in need.
Location: North Andover Historical Society
Address: 800 Massachusetts Avenue, North Andover, MA 01845
Date: Monday, November 24
Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Free parking
Rescue Eats Popup
Welcome foodies! Come join us at the Rescue Eats Popup @fitchburgpublicmarket for delicious food and a good cause!
Join us at the Rescue Eats Popup happening at @fitchburgpublicmarket. Indulge in delicious bites and support a great cause. Come hungry and leave happy! See you there!
Rescue Eats was founded by eight college students with a vision: create a more affordable, accessible, and sustainable way to connect people with real food. Started at Chico State’s Center for Entrepreneurship, Rescue Eats has grown into a platform that supports natural food stores, local restaurants, and farms by helping them reach more customers and reduce food waste. Natural food stores use Rescue Eats to sell fresh items with short shelf lives. Farms share imperfect produce and freshly harvested goods that might otherwise go unsold. Restaurants offer discounted meals to increase foot traffic and help us complete the food circle—ensuring good food is shared, not wasted. Their ultimate goal? Complete the food circle—by making good food available to more people and donating meals to those in need. At Rescue Eats believes food should be shared, not wasted. They’re there to make sure no meal gets left behind!
Location: 35 Main Street
Address: 35 Main Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Date: Sunday, November 23
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fizzy Frost Fest: A Winter Pop-Up at Time Out Market
Boston’s coziest winter pop-up is here. Fizzy Frost Fest transforms Time Out Market into a sparkling wonderland of craft cocktails, artisanal finds, and festive fun.
Sip your way through seasonal seltzers, RTDs, and spirits from top beverage brands, then stroll through a curated market of local makers and artists featuring unique gifts, handmade goods, and winter essentials. Warm lights, lively music, and the buzz of clinking glasses set the perfect scene for a day of sipping, shopping, and celebrating the season.
Feeling festive? Throw on your best (or worst!) holiday sweater for our Ugly Sweater Contest — prizes await the most spirited styles. Between tastings, grab a bite from Time Out Market’s award-winning kitchens and snap a few photos in our cozy winter-themed setup.
🎟️ Tickets include sampling, access to the artisan vendors in the market, and entry into the Ugly Sweater Contest.
21+ event.
✨ About the Experience
A festive afternoon featuring seasonal cocktails, seltzers, and RTDs.
Shop from local artisans for unique gifts and Winter finds.
Enjoy a lively, light-filled atmosphere perfect for photos and socializing.
Compete in the Ugly Sweater Contest for fun prizes and bragging rights.
Different time slots to choose from — grab your crew and make it a day to remember!
Location: Time Out Market Boston
Address: 401 Park Drive
Date: Saturday, November 22
Times: 1:00 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:00 PM (12, 2, 5, 7 PM added as needed)
Tickets: Special pricing now, then tickets go up to $59. See details here!
Apple-y Ever After: Annual Apple Festival
Fall in love with apple season at the sweetest celebration yet — Apple-y Ever After! Join us for a weekend filled with crisp orchard flavors, cozy treats, and community cheer. From spiced cider and warm apple pie demos to apple-themed offerings from 15+ vendors, we've got something for everybody in the family!
Grab a ticket to buy a bushel of apples and access to a chef apple pie demo, or just walk in to spend time with our vendors and in the space.
Location: First Street Market
Address: 59 First Street, Cambridge, MA, 02141
Date: Saturday, November 22nd
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Tickets: FREE to walk through or $12.51 for a ticket to buy a bushel of apples and access to a chef apple pie demo.
Thanksgiving Shopping Market
Shop for your holiday table with the Boston Public Market’s permanent vendors and pop-ups featuring artisan food and beverages, host gifts, home decor, and more!
Make this holiday dinner your best one yet at the Boston Public Market’s Thanksgiving Shopping Market! 🍂🥧Whether you're gathering loved ones at your table this year or just looking for the perfect host gift, this market’s got you covered!
🥕 Local food essentials: produce, fish, meat, dairy, baking mixes, and more
🥣 Homewares to level up your serving game
🎁 Host gifts from artisan chocolates and local beer and wine to upcycled serving platters and hand-poured candles
The Thanksgiving Shopping Market will run from 11:00am-6:00pm on November 21, 22, and 23. This Market is free to attend and no registration is required.
Location: Boston Public Market
Address: 100 Hanover Street, Boston, MA
Date: Friday, November 21 to Sunday, November 23
Time: 11:00 - 6:00 PM
Coffee & Community
Coffee has been bringing us together for centuries! Join George Howell Coffee for a communal tasting where we invite you to bring coffee from your favorite coffee roaster to brew alongside ours. Taste what others in the industry are doing and talk about the coffee community at large.
George Howell was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Specialty Coffee Association of America in 1996, for having raised specialty coffee quality standards to a new level through his Massachusetts-based company The Coffee Connection (1974 – 1994). He had grown The Coffee Connection into 24 company-owned stores in the Northeast, and sold his high-quality, popular coffee company to Starbucks in 1994. He returned to coffee-traveling world-wide, and in 1997 worked on models of economic sustainability for coffee farmers under the United Nations and the International Coffee Organization. This led directly to the founding of the precedent-setting Cup Of Excellence program in 1999; it established the world’s first international estate coffee competition and international internet auction that mightily contributed to breaking the commodity/price cycle for craftsman farmers in the specialty coffee industry.
Location: George Howell Coffee
Address: 505 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111
Date: Thursday, November 20
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Admission: FREE
Bardo’s x B-Side Pizza Making Class
Let's get together at Bardo's and Castle Island Brewery and have a blast making our own delicious pizzas!
Join us for an evening of pizza with the pros — Bardo’s chefs will walk you through the magic of the craft, and of course, you’ll get to enjoy your pizza fresh out of the oven. While you wait for your pie, enjoy crafts and a chance to meet fellow pizza lovers and B-Siders. The best part? If you’re a B-Side member, your $15 ticket comes with a free drink!
Location: Bardo’s Pizza Bar
Address: 10 Old Colony Ave, Boston, MA
Date: Tuesday, November 18
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Ticket Price: $28.52
Cranberry Latte
Cranberry Latte
Join George Howell Coffee as they pair a homemade, sweet, and fruity cranberry sauce with our Alchemy espresso and steamed milk, perfect for the season!
George Howell was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Specialty Coffee Association of America in 1996, for having raised specialty coffee quality standards to a new level through his Massachusetts-based company The Coffee Connection (1974 – 1994). He had grown The Coffee Connection into 24 company-owned stores in the Northeast, and sold his high-quality, popular coffee company to Starbucks in 1994. He returned to coffee-traveling world-wide, and in 1997 worked on models of economic sustainability for coffee farmers under the United Nations and the International Coffee Organization. This led directly to the founding of the precedent-setting Cup Of Excellence program in 1999; it established the world’s first international estate coffee competition and international internet auction that mightily contributed to breaking the commodity/price cycle for craftsman farmers in the specialty coffee industry.
Location: Boston Public Market
Address: 100 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02108
Date: Tuesday, November 18
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Admission: FREE
GET LIT Thanksgiving Cook-Off 2025
Join the Fight to Illuminate Minds at the 3rd Annual GET LIT Thanksgiving Cook-Off! A powerful gathering of the community’s heart and soul to feed our Elders and unite to tackle one of the most urgent issues of our time: literacy.
Thanksgiving Cook-Off Showdown: This year’s competition carries even greater weight as the Boston Police and Boston Firefighters go head-to-head in a battle to claim the Thanksgiving Cook-Off Boxing Belt! The tie-breaker match of the year will unfold right before your eyes—celebrating not just culinary skill, but community spirit and unity in the fight to empower every young mind through education.
This event is more than a cook-off. It’s a rallying cry. Every sizzling dish and every cheer fuels our collective mission—to break the cycle of illiteracy, to give every child the tools to read, learn, dream, and succeed.
This is your call to action. Join us at Florian Hall, where laughter, food, and fierce competition come together to create lasting impact. Bring your passion, your voice, and your hope. Because literacy is not a luxury—it’s a right. And every step we take, every dish we share, is a step toward a future where every child can thrive.
Let's , GET LIT Boston — for education, for equity, for the bright futures waiting to be unlocked. Your presence matters. Our cause demands urgency. Together, we are unstoppable. See you on November 15th—ready to fight for literacy, one plate and one champion at a time.
Location: Florian Hall
Address: 55 Hallet Street Boston, MA 02122
Date: Sunday, November 16
Time: 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Wicked Bess Pop-Up
Come on in to meet Will Caines, the founder of Wicked Bess, taste some deliciously complex shrubs, and go home with a 4oz bottle, 8oz bottle, or gift set of your favorites!
Wicked Bess crafts small-batch vinegar-based mixers that fuse New England fruits with Caribbean spices. Our shrubs allow you to make perfectly balanced, deliciously complex cocktails and mocktails at home with ease.
Four signature shrubs will be featured at the pop-up:
Pineapple Lime Mandarin Habanero
Grapefruit lime ginger
Pear lime ginger jalapeño
Blackberry orange mango ginger
Tasting pours will be available for all flavors, and 4oz bottles, 8oz bottles, and gift boxes will be available for purchase.
Location: The Lab @ Curio
Address: 2267 Mass Ave in Cambridge
Date: Saturday, November 15
Time: 12:00 - 4:00 PM
Cost: Free!
Age: Open to all ages!
Location & Parking: Metered parking available along Mass Ave or outside of Davis Square.
Questions? Email diana@curiospice.com
NOTE: This is an open house - tickets are available but not required to attend!
Women on the Water Documentary Screening
Join us for an evening about the ocean! Learn about local seafood, fishing, and the environment, and how these intersect with the food you eat in this documentary and discussion with the cast and filmmakers. We are going to screen Women on the Water. Also enjoy fruit, cheese, and seltzer water on us! The Capital Theater also has concessions (plus beer & wine).
In honor of International Fisher Women's Day, we've set ticket price to an optional donation the Boston Local Food Program. Or Program collaborates with local businesses, nonprofits, government agencies, and individuals to elevate the local food makers across the food system. We appreciate any donation amount. May of these businesses are women owned. All donations help us to continue to support and help our local small businesses. Every donation from the documentary screening is put towards our Technical Assistance Pilot Program. We understand that starting and running a local food business presents unique challenges, and opportunities. The Technical Assistance Pilot Program is designed to provide targeted support to address these needs.
Women on the Water tells the stories of six women in New Hampshire who have overcome personal and societal challenges to establish themselves in lobstering, oyster farming, tuna fishing, and seafood distribution on their own terms. Discover what independence, determination, and grit look like for women making a name for themselves on the water in the Granite State.
We are going to welcome the producer of Women on the Water and two of the fisherfolk behind the camera. You’ll have the chance to ask them your burning questions and dive deeper into the reality of life on the water.
Location: Capital Theater
Address: 204 Massachusetts Ave. Arlington, MA
Date: Thursday, November 13
Time: 7:30-9:30 PM
Tickets: FREE, optional donation
Holiday Food Drive for the Salem Food Pantry
This holiday season, PEM is proud to host a food drive benefitting the Salem Pantry! From November 10 through December 7, visitors are invited to drop off a non-perishable food donation at the Admissions desk and receive a voucher for a free cookie at the Atrium Café, courtesy of Gourmet Caterers.
Accepted items include:
Local grocery store gift cards (in $5, $10, or $15 increments)
Holiday sides: Stuffing mix, canned gravy, canned cranberry sauce, canned pumpkin, shelf-stable pie shells, baking mixes
Pantry staples: Canned goods, spices, cooking oil, flour
All items must be non-perishable, unopened and non-expired.
Visitors who donate will also have the opportunity to enter a raffle to win a free one-year family membership to PEM. Members who donate may enter a raffle to win a mystery prize.
Location: Peabody Essex Museum
Address: 161 Essex St Salem, MA
Dates Every Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from Nov 10 to Dec 7
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Broken Cup Teahouse Pop-Up
Broken Cup Teahouse is a Greater Boston-based, Asian woman-owned small business that specializes in sourcing single-origin, traditionally handcrafted, small-batch teas directly from tea makers in East Asia, and brings people together to experience beauty in a cup.
They will be featuring a selection of our single-origin teas at the pop-up, with free cold brew samples.
Date: Sunday, November 9
Time: 11:00 - 4:00 PM
Cost: FREE!
Location: The Lab @ Curio
Address: 2267 Mass Ave in Cambridge
Age: Open to all ages!
Location & Parking: Metered parking available along Mass Ave or outside of Davis Square.
Questions? Email us at diana@curiospice.com
NOTE: This is an open house - tickets are available but not required to attend!
Cranberry Discovery Tour
We invite you to join the tour of a family-owned cranberry farm nestled in Middleboro, Massachusetts, that utilizes regenerative and organic farming practices. With 45 acres of vibrant cranberry bogs, the Cranberry Bog Discovery Tours allow you to step into a unique working landscape and delve into the world of cranberry cultivation. Discover the intricate process of cranberry growing as you explore the bog side, where you’ll learn about different cranberry varieties and the fascinating nuances of each growing season.
Cranberry Bog Discovery Tours are guided tours featuring a leisurely walking portion around the bogs, with accessible options available. Engage in captivating discussions about the rich history of this native Massachusetts fruit, tracing its roots back through generations of agricultural tradition. Experience firsthand the tools of the trade as they showcase their specialized equipment, unique to cranberry farming. Afterwards, unwind on our outdoor patio overlooking the picturesque farm, where you’ll indulge in refreshing cranberry drinks and snacks.
Tickets are 25$ per person. This includes a snack and drink for tasting. There is a cranberry-themed farm store on site.
Date: Thursday, Oct 16th
Time: 2:00-3:30 PM
Location: Benson’s Pond
Address: 6 Pine Street, Middleboro MA 02346
About Sweet & Salty: Bay Scallops Abound
Learn how to identify a harvestable adult bay scallop. Then prepare this Vineyard holiday staple multiple ways with Chef Charlie Granquist from Slough Farm. Unlock the mysteries of the perfect pan-sear or a delicate crudo. Enjoy a family-style meal with winter harvests from land and sea. This program is for adults.
This program series is a collaborative effort between MV Shellfish Group, The Farm Institute, and Slough Farm. The aim of the series is to connect aquaculture to agriculture and to increase access to local shellfish.
Location: The FARM Institute
Address: 14 Aero Ave, Edgartown, MA 02539
Date: Thursday, November 6
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Andrew Zimmern at The Brattle Theatre
presenting The Blue Food Cookbook: Delicious Seafood Recipes for a Sustainable Future in conversation with Barton Seaver
Harvard Book Store welcomes Andrew Zimmern—Emmy-winning and four-time James Beard Award–winning TV personality, chef, writer, and social justice advocate—for a discussion of his newest cookbook The Blue Food Cookbook: Delicious Seafood Recipes for a Sustainable Future. He will be joined in conversation by his co-author Barton Seaver—co-creator of the The Blue Food Cookbook and one of the world’s leading sustainable seafood experts and educators.
There are two ticket options for this event.
Book-Included Tickets: Includes admission for one and one hardcover copy of The Blue Food Cookbook pre-signed by Andrew Zimmern. ($53.49)
Admission-Only Tickets: Includes admission for one. ($13.59)
Note: Books bundled with tickets may only be picked up at the venue the night of the event, and cannot be picked up in-store beforehand. Ticket holders who purchased a book-included ticket and are unable to attend the event will be able to pick up their book at Harvard Book Store up to 30 days following the event. This offer expires after 30 days. Please note we cannot guarantee signed copies will be available to ticket holders who do not attend the event.
Location: The Brattle Theatre
Address: 40 Brattle St. Cambridge, MA 02138
Date: Tuesday, November 4
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 PM
November Wine Tasting
Join us for a cozy afternoon of sipping and swirling delicious wines at Reynolds Flowers’ November Wine Tasting event!
Sample a variety of exquisite but affordable wines and mingle with fellow wine enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned sommelier or just enjoy a casual glass, this event is perfect! Arrive early and get a little seasonal decor and holiday shopping in! Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your palate and discover new favorites. Grab your friends and make it a day to remember!
Location: Reynolds Flowers
Address: 410 Plymouth Street, Middleboro, MA 02346
Date: Saturday, November 1
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Tickets: FREE
Needham Rotary Pancake Breakfast
Pancakes! Games! Prizes!
This year's Needham Rotary Pancake Breakfast will be on Saturday, November 1 , from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Newman Elementary School in Needham. All you can eat pancakes, sausages, and drinks for $8. Order your tickets online now to avoid long lines on the day of the event.
Join us for kids games like the Lollipop Tree, the Hockey Shoot, the Fishing Pond, the Wheel of Wow, and more... You can pre-order tickets for the kids games: 40 tickets for $20. Pre-order now and you’ll be handed the tickets when you sign in -- no need to wait in a second line!
Location: Newman Elementary School
Address: 1155 Central Avenue Needham, MA 02492
Date: Saterday, Novemebr 1
Time: 8:00 - 11:00 AM