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Boston’s premiere Winter Carnival & Light festival located at The Yard Charlestown, nestled in Hood Park, just outside of downtown Boston.

DECEMBER 6-7, 12-14, 19-30 (Closed on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day)

5pm-9:30pm

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

ICE CASTLE

SANTA’S WORKSHOP

WARM UP WITH FOOD & DRINKS

OUR MENU

BEER & WINE

ARTISAN VILLAGE

SOCIAL MEDIA MOMENTS

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • No, There is a $5 cover charge to enter the festival.

  • 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.