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Boston's Winter Wonderland: A Fresh Look at Snowport 2025

Boston, USASun Nov 02 2025

Snowport, Boston's beloved winter market, is back for another season, offering a delightful mix of old favorites and exciting new additions. This year, the market kicks off on November 7 and runs through February 28, 2026, providing a variety of vendors, activities, and events to enjoy.

Expanded Food Scene

One of the standout features of Snowport 2025 is its expanded food scene. Visitors can look forward to six new food concepts, including:

  • French pastries
  • Wellness coffee
  • Japanese bento boxes
  • Neapolitan pizza
  • Duck fat fries

Additionally, there will be several holiday-themed bars to warm up with a festive drink.

Local Businesses and New Vendors

The Snowport Holiday Market will showcase over 130 local businesses, with a majority being minority and/or female-founded. New businesses this year include:

  • Citizens Crochet
  • Creation Jute USA
  • Starboard and Co.

These vendors offer a range of products, from handmade crochet kits to Fair Trade sourced baskets and home decor items.

New and Returning Experiences

In addition to shopping and dining, Snowport 2025 will feature several new and returning experiences:

  • Winter Wish Wall
  • The Warming Tent
  • The Stage
  • The Crafting Corner
  • Presents Place

Visitors can also enjoy:

  • Free iceless curling lessons
  • A ski-themed retail village
  • A massive new sports venue with an ice skating rink

Holiday Events and Celebrations

For those looking to celebrate the holidays, Snowport has plenty of events planned:

  • Annual tree-lighting ceremony featuring a 52-foot-tall tree with over 10,000 lights, musical performances, and a meet-and-greet with Betty the Yeti
  • Menorah Lighting celebration
  • Holiday Stroll
  • New Year's Eve Ice Sculpture Stroll

Visiting Snowport

Visitors can reserve a timed entry into the holiday market on the weekends through the Seaport Insider app. A portion of ticket proceeds will support Boston XChange, a non-profit organization geared toward supporting and empowering underinvested creators.

The market will be open daily, with extended peak hours starting after December 8.

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    Will Betty the Yeti finally get a day off this year, or is she contracted for 24/7 Yeti duties?
    Will the oyster bar have a 'shuck and jive' night, or is that too much of a pun?
    How does the timed entry system for the holiday market affect the overall visitor experience and accessibility?

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