Massachusetts invented the First Night celebration, and is also at the forefront of creating First Day activities for residents and visitors to enjoy on January 1st each year. From yoga to frisbee golf, and from road races to outdoor hikes, here is a selection of First Day activities in Massachusetts.
Relax with Yoga
The New Bedford Whaling Museum offers a meditation and yoga session appropriate for all levels.
Golf in January!
Check out the 8th annual New Year’s Day Disc Golf Tournament in Oaks Bluff, Martha’s Vineyard. It’s a growing sport that is played with a Frisbee, not a golf ball.
Have a Toast
White’s of Westford is offering a Champagne Brunch Buffet from 11am to 1pm to help jump start your New Year.
Cool Jazz & Ice Sculptures
Boston First Night continues through to First Day with live music, dance and magic performances starting at 11 am and continuing till 4pm in Copley Square, Boston Common as well as Berklee College of Music and the Prudential Center.
Sprint into the New Year
There are nine 5K road races in Massachusetts on January 1, in Whitinsviille, Sandwich, Norwood, Seekonk, Lowell, Westfield, Salisbury, Needham and North Falmouth.
Go Indie
The Gateway City Arts in Holyoke presents Rubblebucket, an Indie Music and Dance group from Brooklyn, to rock the house, starting at 8 pm.
First Day Hikes
The Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) has scheduled First Day Hikes in eleven state parks located in Boston, Uxbridge, Topsfield, Saugus, Milton, South Carver, Hull, Brewster, Waquoit, Lanesborough and Turners Fall.
Harbor Swim
If welcoming the New Year means diving into cold water, then check out the annual Polar Bear Plunge with the L Street Brownies in South Boston, or the hearty folks in Provincetown.
Art Exploration
Take a Gallery Tour at the Mass MoCA in North Adams, from 11 am to 5 pm. On display, Xu Bing’s monumental Phoenix, a display of birds fabricated from construction sites in urban China.
Historic Brunch
Combine the past and the future with a First Day Brunch at Old Sturbridge Village, a replica historic village from the 19th century.
Eastern States Exposition
West Springfield
Storrowton Village Museum
West Springfield
Josiah Day House
West Springfield
Only brick saltbox in the nation (1754). more
Table & Vine (W.Spfld)
W. Springfield
Table & Vine
West Springfield
Table & Vine is a fine wine, spirits, beer and specialty food location. more
Tee 2 Green Indoor Golf Club and Sports Lounge
West Springfield
Tee 2 Green features 2 High Def Golf Simulators, an Indoor Mini Golf Course, Sports Bar, 2 Lounge areas, a private room for... more
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Eastern States Exposition
1305 Memorial Avenue
West Springfield
800-334-2443 - B
Storrowton Village Museum
1305 Memorial Avenue
West Springfield
413-205-5051 - C
Josiah Day House
70 Park St.
West Springfield
413-734-8322 - D
Table & Vine (W.Spfld)
1119 Riverdale Street
W. Springfield
(413) 504-4436 - E
Table & Vine
1119 Riverdale Street
West Springfield
413-504-6091 - F
Tee 2 Green Indoor Golf Club and Sports Lounge
1010 Memorial Avenue
West Springfield
413-737-9200