Workshops and Events
Celebrate the season at SoWa Christmas Market with festive experiences, creative workshops, special guests, and holiday happenings for the whole family.
Photos with Santa
Make holiday memories with a festive visit to Santa and capture a special photo to remember your SoWa Christmas Market experience.
Opening Day Friday – November 20 (5pm-8pm)
Black Friday – November 27 (3pm-6pm)
Tuesday – December 1 (5pm-8pm)
Sunday – December 6 (4pm-7pm)
Tuesday – December 8 (5pm-8pm)
Sunday – December 13 (4pm-7pm)
Tuesday – December 15 (5pm-8pm)
Sunday – December 20 (4pm-7pm)
Tuesday – December 22 (5pm-8pm)
Meet the Grinch
Add a little mischief to your holiday shopping, as the Grinch roams the Christmas Market floor. Perfect for fun photos and festive family memories.
November 20th (5PM-8PM)
November 28th (12PM-3PM)
December 5th (4PM-7PM)
Gift wrapping by Paper Dragon
Give your holiday gifts an extra-special touch with beautifully wrapped presents from local SoWa stationery shop Paper Dragon, making your finds ready to gift.
Dates TBD
West Street Music Performance
Enjoy the sounds of the season with a live musical performance by West Street, bringing festive energy and holiday cheer to the market.
December 20th
Cheese-Making workshop
Presented by DIY Cheese Maker
Get hands-on and discover the art of cheesemaking in this interactive workshop where you’ll learn something new and enjoy a deliciously creative experience.
December 17
Puppy Kissing booth with Last Hope K9 Rescue
Learn about the efforts of Last Hope K9 Rescue as they work to bring abandoned, neglected, and abused dogs to their happy and stable forever homes. Maybe get a smooch from one of their adoptable pups as well!
November 20
Caricatures with Santanafirpo
Meet José Santana Firpo, a Boston-based multidisciplinary artist bringing his live caricature skills to the SoWa Christmas Market. Stop by to get a one-of-a-kind caricature drawn on the spot—a fun, personalized keepsake and a memorable gift for yourself or someone special.
November 20 – 6pm-9pm
Written in the Stars: A Constellation Ornament Workshop
Presented by The Science Boutique – Create a meaningful addition to your holiday décor by designing a personalized constellation ornament inspired by the stars.
November 24 – 6:30pm
December 1 – 6:30pm
December 8 – 6:30pm
SEVEN HILLS FARMSTEAD
Join Seven Hills Farmstead at the SoWa Christmas Market for a free, hands-on cooking demonstration to learn traditional pasta-shaping techniques!Discover the art of artisanal pasta-making inside the festive SoWa Power Station in the heart of Boston’s South End. Whether you are completely new to pasta or a seasoned home chef, this interactive indoor class introduces you to the fundamentals of traditional Italian cooking, focusing on simple techniques, regional food traditions, and the agricultural stories behind them.
November 27th (2PM-6PM)
December 2nd (4-9pm)
December 10th (4-9pm)
December 22nd (4-9pm)
WILDFLOWER TRUCK
Take a creative break during the holiday season. Learn a few simple flower arranging techniques, then build your own bouquet to take home.
They will introduce the flowers selected for the workshop and share tips for preparing and caring for them, along with a few simple techniques for creating a beautiful, balanced bouquet. Then you’ll have about 25 minutes to choose your stems and build your own.
No floral experience is needed. Flowers and materials are provided, and you’ll leave with a fresh bouquet to enjoy at home or give as a gift.
Your $50 ticket includes:
An introduction to the flowers, with prep and care tips
A guided bouquet-building demonstration
Flowers and materials for your arrangement
One bouquet to take home
Holiday Wreath Workshop
Hosted by Swanova Studio – Get into the holiday spirit and create your own festive wreath, adding a handmade touch to your seasonal home décor.
December 1st
Camp Harbor View
Camp Harbor View envisions an inclusive, equitable Boston where every young person and family has the opportunities and resources to succeed. To pursue this mission, CHV empowers a thriving community of future leaders and their families through three key pillars: free summer camp, year-round leadership development, and comprehensive family services. Since CHV’s founding nearly two decades ago, the organization has nurtured meaningful relationships with more than 10,000 young people and their families.
December 3rd and December 17th
