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.
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Northampton
Wycoff Country Club
Holyoke
Wyndhurst Manor & Club
Lenox
Xfinity Center
Mansfield
Musical concerts performed in 19,000-plus capacity amphitheater; covered and lawn seating. more
Yankee Candle - Lenox
Lenox
Yankee Candle Company Outlet Store
Wrentham
Yankee Candle Village
Boston
One of New England's most popular destinations! Yankee Candle Village offers a unique shopping, entertainment, and dining experience. Explore the... more
Yankee Deep Sea Fishing
Harwich Port
Yankee Fleet
Gloucester
A Yankee Line, Inc.
Boston
Yankee Postman
South Deerfield
Yankee Postman is a Gift and Gadget store. We carry as seen on TV and mail order specialty items, garden... more
YankeeGoods
Leominster
YankeeGoods.com is the online shopping destination for quality products, antiques and services from New England merchants and artists. This... more
Yara Chocolate
Melrose
The Yard
Chilmark
Dance performances and classes. more
Yarmouth Area Chamber of Commerce
West Yarmouth
Yarmouth Ice Club
South Dennis
Ye Olde Pepper Company
Salem
Ye Olde Tavern Tours
Boston
Ye Olde Tavern Tours offers historic tavern tours in Boston. You'll walk along the Freedom Trail and see historic sites... more
Yesteryears
Leicester
Yesteryears is located in a Circa 1890 house on Route 9 in Leicester Center. Here you will find a variety of items... more
Yoga Sanctuary
Northmapton
At Yoga Sanctuary our philosophy is woven into everything we do. From the light-filled physical space that holds and uplifts... more
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WRSI - Saga Communications of New England
15 Hampton Ave.
Northampton
(413) 586-7400 - B
Wycoff Country Club
233 Easthampton Rd.
Holyoke
413-536-3602 - C
Wyndhurst Manor & Club
55 Lee Road
Lenox
877-548-1537 - D
Xfinity Center
885 South Main St.
Mansfield
866-690-2370 - E
Yankee Candle - Lenox
475 Pittsfield Road
Lenox
413-499-3626 - F
Yankee Candle Company Outlet Store
1 Premium Outlet Blvd.
Wrentham
508-384-2942 - G
Yankee Candle Village
800 Boylston Street
Boston
617-236-8269 - H
Yankee Deep Sea Fishing
5 Homer Rd.
Harwich Port
508-432-2520 - I
Yankee Fleet
75 Essex Avenue
Gloucester
978-283-0313 - J
A Yankee Line, Inc.
370 W.first Street
Boston
617-268-8890 - K
Yankee Postman
222b Greenfield Rd
South Deerfield
413-665-0311 - L
YankeeGoods
288 Granite Street
Leominster
978-466-7637 - M
Yara Chocolate
134 West Emerson Street
Melrose
781-590-4171 - N
The Yard
Box 405
Chilmark
508-645-9662 - O
Yarmouth Area Chamber of Commerce
657 Rt. 28
West Yarmouth
800-732-1008 - P
Yarmouth Ice Club
Po Box 917
South Dennis
(508) 237-7272 - Q
Ye Olde Pepper Company
122 Derby St.
Salem
866-393-6533 - R
Ye Olde Tavern Tours
Freedom Trail
Boston
000-000-0000 - S
Yesteryears
1077 Main Street
Leicester
508-892-9420 - T
Yoga Sanctuary
150 Main Street
Northmapton
413-585-9642