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Boston Frostival returns to reimagine winter with Ferris wheel, lodge, wine festival

The citywide winter festival continues this February with new activations in Copley Square and along the Rose Kennedy Greenway.

The Frostival Lodge furnished by Wayfair, located in Copley Square. Kyle Klein

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Winter is when Boston thrives — and Boston Frostival is just the beginning.

The inaugural Frostival returns in full force this February, transforming the city into a cold-weather playground complete with a Ferris wheel, a cozy winter lodge, and a women-led wine festival.

The Frostival kicked off at the end of November with a series of holiday-themed drone shows over Boston Common, and now the festival is expanding its winter programming across several iconic Boston locations.

Continuing the festivities, the Frostival Lodge furnished by Wayfair opens in Copley Square on Feb. 6, while a 75-foot Ferris wheel spins along the Rose Kennedy Greenway throughout the entire month. Together, these activations aim to be “an anchor,” drawing both locals and visitors outdoors, according to a statement shared by Meet Boston CEO Martha J. Sheridan.

“Frostival represents our dedicated effort to reimagine winter in Boston with new and interactive programming that is appealing to audiences of all ages,” Sheridan said.

Below, we’ve rounded up everything you need to know about Boston Frostival and its winter activities.

Frostival Lodge

Location: Copley Square
Date: Feb. 6-28

Visitors can warm up inside the Frostival Lodge furnished by Wayfair, a pop-up winter escape in the heart of Copley Square. While shops and restaurants line the outside, the interior transports guests into immersive, cold-weather destinations — from a Scandinavian retreat to a château in the Italian Alps or a cozy alpine lodge in Quebec.

Wayfair has outfitted the lodge with comfortable cabin-inspired furniture and decor, while Eataly will offer food and drinks worthy of a winter wonderland.

The lodge features six fully furnished living rooms, glass-enclosed fire pits with Adirondack chairs, and a full bar. The lodge also offers programming throughout the month:

Weekly trivia nights
Kids movie time with silent Disco headphones
Small-scale live musical performances
Curling lanes and cornhole boards
Table-top and group games such as Scrabble, Jenga, chess, and backgammon
Sports and Winter Games watch parties.
Winter Games-themed and Valentine’s Day-themed Kids Crafts
Pasta-making classes for foodies

A full event schedule of events and a preview of Eataly’s menu is slated to be posted on the Meet Boston website.

Eataly Boston served at the Frostival. – Kyle Klein

Frostival Ferris Wheel

Location: Rose Kennedy Greenway (near the carousel)
Date: Jan. 31 – March 1
Times: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Sundays, 12-8 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 12-9 p.m.

For a new perspective on the city, the Frostival Ferris Wheel offers sweeping views of Boston’s skyline and landmarks. Tickets are $4, and the 75-foot wheel will operate Wednesday through Sunday, installed next to the Greenway’s carousel — which, for the first time ever, will remain open on February weekends.

Meet Boston is partnering with the Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy to bring the attraction to the park for the duration of Frostival.

Femme Fête Wine Festival

Location: Boston Center for the Arts at Cycloroma, 539 Tremont St.
Date: Feb. 28

Femme Fête Wine Festival arrives in Boston on Feb. 28, celebrating women makers in wine and beverages. The festival features more than 40 female producers — all committed to responsible farming, fair labor practices and sustainable, low-intervention winemaking.

The festival begins at 12 p.m. with a grand tasting. For $60, guests can enjoy unlimited table tastings and receive a commemorative tasting glass.

The celebration continues with a late-night party starting at 9 p.m. Featuring DJ L’Duke and specialty cocktails from Boston’s veteran bartenders, visitors have a chance to dance off the day’s tasting.

For tickets and more information on the festival and the after-party, visit femmefeteboston.com.

Additional events

Several other events around Boston also fall under the Frostival umbrella: These include ice skating at the Canal District and Boston Common Frog Pond, a “Polar Playground” at the Boston Children’s Museum, curling at the Seaport and the Liberty Hotel, and more. See the full list at the Boston Frostival homepage.

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