Boston’s premiere Winter Carnival & Light festival located at The Yard Charlestown, nestled in Hood Park, Boston’s newest neighborhood.

THANK YOU BOSTON!

(CLOSED ON DECEMBER 30th DUE TO WIND ADVISORY.)

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

ICE CASTLE

SANTA’S WORKSHOP

WARM UP WITH FOOD & DRINKS

BEER & WINE

MINI HOLIDAY MARKET

SOCIAL MEDIA MOMENTS

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • No, This is a ticketed event. You must purchase tickets prior to arrival.

  • PARKING IS FREE FOR 3 HOURS AT THE HOOD PARK GARAGE! LOCATED AT 100 HOOD PARK DR.

  • ALL BAGS WILL BE SUBECT TO SEARCH. ONCE CLEARED BY SECURITY YOUR BAG WILL BE ABLE TO BE BROUGHT ONTO THE FESTIVAL GROUNDS.

  • OF COURSE! YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO SHOW VALID ID AND MUST BE 21 YEARS OR OLDER TO DRINK. YOU MAY NOT PASS OFF A DRINK TO ANY OTHER GUESTS UNDER 21 OR YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE .

  • YES. SECURITY WILL BE USING A METAL DETECTOR AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE FESTIVAL FOR THE SAFETY OF THE FESTIVAL GUESTS. PLEASE BE PREPARED TO BE SEARCHED IF APPROPRIATE.

  • FOOD IS NOT ALLOWED INTO THE PARK WITH THE EXCEPTIONS OF MEDICALLY DIETARILY OR FOR ALLERGY PURPOSES.

    NO ALCOHOLIC DRINKS ARE ALLOWED INSIDE THE PARK.

  • OF COURSE! CHILDREN 16 YEARS AND YOUNGER WILL BE REQUIRED TO BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT SUPERVISOR.

  • PLEASE NOTE WE ARE A CASHLESS FESTIVAL. WE DO ACCEPT CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS.

  • YES! WINTER FEST IS THE PERFECT SPACE TO HOST THE MOST UNIQUE HOLIDAY GATHERING WITH FRIENDS, FAMILY, OR CO-WORKERS. OUR EVENT COORDINATORS, CAN BE CONTACTED AT EVENTS@THECHARLESTOWNYARD.COM WE LOOK FORWARD TO HOSTING YOU!

  • ABSOLUTELY! SERVICE ANIMALS ARE ALLOWED ON THE FESTIVAL GROUNDS.

  • ONCE YOU ARRIVE TO THE FESTIVAL YOU CAN ADD YOUR NAME TO THE WAITLIST WITH OUR ONSITE HOST. GONDOLAS SEAT UP TO 4 PEOPLE AND ARE $15 PER 30 MINUTES.