Prepare to Recycle those Christmas Trees

Recycle those dried-out Christmas trees this week! The City of Boston will be collecting them for the first two full weeks in January! Place trees at the curb by 6am on trash day. No decorations, bags, stands or lights on the tree. The tree will be shredded up to be used as compost. The compost will be distributed in various Boston parks o help new things grow! You can learn more here! 

Meet Betty the Yeti at the Children’s Museum

Betty the Yeti is fresh off the plane from the Himalayas for her Snowport vacation. Betty likes long walks along the water in subzero temps., curling with friends, and brunch dates in Seaport. We know mythical creatures are hard to find, but Betty is making  in her Blizzard Bluff at The Superette Courtyard on select dates in December, January, and February. Betti will also be making a special guest appearance at the Children’s Museum on Tuesday, December 30th 10:30am-12:30pm.

NYE in the Neighborhood

Let’s celebrate the end of 2025 and ring in 2026! Here’s who’s hosting celebrations in the neighborhood!  (We will update daily, so check back for new additions.) Check out our roundup here! 

Jump in – 2026 – L Street Brownies Polar Plunge

We can’t think of a more shocking way to start off the new year by jumping into the frigid waters of Boston Harbor – talk about a jolt! Many believe it is good for one’s health, where one’s immune system can benefit from regular cold water plunges. This belief is part of the foundation of the L Street Brownies – the oldest “polar bear” club in America, and for over 100 years, the polar plunge has been part of the neighborhood culture on New Year’s Day! Get all the details here! 

Handlebar Gift Card Sale Continues – Prepare for the New Year

Give love, get love with Handlebar.  Take part in their sale through January 1st. Every $50 you give, they’ll sending $15 back your way!

✨ GIVE $50 → GET $15

✨ GIVE $100 → GET $30

✨ GIVE $250 → GET $75

How it works:

1️⃣ Purchase an E-gift card online or a physical gift card in-studio

2️⃣ Forward your receipt to [email protected]

3️⃣ They’ll add the HB rewards straight to your account