Looking to have a bit of fun before all the stress of the holidays? We’ve got you covered. From ugly sweater parties to hanging tough with the Wahlbergs, here are the best things to do in Boston this week.
5 fun things to do in Boston this week
Wahlburgers Dorchester Block Party
The Wahlbergs are coming home for the holidays! In honor of the new Wahlburgers location opening in their hometown of Dorchester on Monday, the famed Boston family is throwing an epic block party to celebrate. The festivities will include food from the Wahlburgers food truck, Santa’s sleigh and maybe an appearance by a Wahlberg or two. Wahlburgers will also be collecting unwrapped toys for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester. Dec. 17, 4:30 p.m., Boston South Bay, 8 Allstate Rd., Boston, wahlburgers.com
Brewers at Christmas Kick-Off Party
Join City Tap House for a special holiday party on Monday night. The event will include Christmas carolers, contests, plus a raffle featuring a swag bag of prizes from each of the breweries that’ll be on tap during the venue’s Brewers of Christmas series throughout the holiday season. Proceeds will go to benefit the Pine Street Inn Homeless Shelter. Dec. 17, 5 p.m., City Tap House 10 Boston Wharf Rd., Boston, boston.citytap.com
Sexy Santa Party
The Grand is throwing a sultry take on a holiday party with their bash set for Monday night. Festive attire is encouraged, while TriAngels will be on hand to bring the beats. Dec. 17, 10 p.m., The Grand, 58 Seaport Blvd. Suite 300, Boston, free with RSVP, 21+, thegrandboston.com
Ugly Sweater Party
The holidays are here, which means it’s time to break out your ugly sweaters. Join the Boston Children’s Museum for their Boston Grown-Ups Museum night on Wednesday. Enjoy trivia, games, plus a chance to win prizes if you decide to enter the ugly sweater contest. Dec. 19, 6:30 p.m., Boston Children’s Museum 308 Congress St., Boston, $30, 21+, bostonchildrensmuseum.org
Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker
For one night only, the Moscow Ballet will be in Boston for a special performance of the Nutcracker. See this breathtaking holiday show when it takes over the Wang Theatre on Wednesday night. Dec. 19, 7 p.m., Wang Theatre, 270 Tremont St., $43.75+, bochcenter.org
