Free Admission to Museums

In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day museums all over Boston will be offering free admission. The participating museums are The MFA, The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, The ICA, The Peabody Essex Museum. Also The Franklin Park Zoo is having free admission. A perfect way to spend the day and learn something new…for FREE!

East Boston Chamber of Commerce Commemorates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Please join the Chamber in commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 19, 2026. The Chamber will pay tribute with an American flag display at the site outside the Chamber office at 464 Bremen Street in East Boston.  Plus, on Friday, you can join the Chamber and Kaori Cafe for coffee and networking featuring coffee from the newly opened Kaori Cafe. Friday, January 23, 2026, 8:30 to 10:30 am at 303 Meridian Street

Check out The Rink at The Tall Ship

Introducing The Rink at The Tall Ship! Boston’s most iconic waterfront destination is about to make waves – this time, on ice.❄️⛸ Navy Yard Hospitality Group, in partnership with the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport), is thrilled to announce the preview opening of The Rink at The Tall Ship, taking place this weekend, January 16. The preview marks the first phase of a new seasonal transformation of East Boston’s iconic waterfront venue. This initial soft launch offers guests an early look at the outdoor ice rink and select programming, with a full grand opening scheduled for February 11, 2026, when additional features, amenities, and experiences will debut.  Get all the details here! 

The Rink at The Tall Ship will offer a layered, immersive experience featuring:

• Outdoor Ice Rink with Skating Loop: Public skating for all ages, seasonal
  programming, special events, and group outings.
• Ice Bumper Cars: A unique, high-energy attraction for families, groups, and winter
  thrill-seekers.
•  Airstream Food Trailers: Serving elevated comfort and ski lodge fare such as hearty
  soups, grilled cheese sandwiches, tacos, and indulgent sweets like Belgian waffles, hot
  cocoa, and freshly baked goods.

Moon + Stargazing Night in Eastie!

Interested in gazing at the stars, the moon, the sky, and all that is above through a lens? @popscope_boston and the Friends of the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway will offer the community the opportunity to become an “astronomer” for one night at the East Boston Public Library. We welcome all ages to attend on Thursday, January 29th, 6:30-8:00 PM at the East Boston Public Library. Rain date is February 26th

Coming Soon to The Well Coffee House

Sandwiches are coming to The Well Coffee House menu!  Stop by and meet our dedicated chef, Ryan, and try these delicious new lunch offerings! Currently offering hot from the Panini Press: Turkey BLT with Chipotle Mayo 🥪 Chicken Pesto with sun-dried tomatoes and arugula 🥪
Grilled Hickory Ham with Havarti Cheese on sourdough. Boston (State Street) location only…coming soon to East Boston and Everett!

Have a wonderful week!