To Do List: Ringing in the new year with winter and art events
BOSTON - We made it to 2024! How about ringing in the new year with a celebratory bonfire at a local farm, an open art studio and a farmers market?
NEW YEAR'S BONFIRE AT WEIR RIVER FARM
Warm up with some hot drinks and food by the fire at Weir River Farm in Hingham on Saturday. Enjoy a night under the stars to celebrate the new year and even bring your Christmas tree to toss into the bonfire. Just make sure to pre-register first online! The fun starts at 5 p.m.
When: Saturday Jan. 6 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: Weir River Farm, 140 Turkey Hill Lane, Hingham
Cost: Member adult $9, member child $6, non-member adult $15, non-member child $10. Children under 2 free
JANUARY OPEN ART STUDIOS
If art is part of your New Year's Resolution, an open art studio in Lowell might just be for you. With live artists, hands-on workshops, drinks and a food truck, it's the perfect way to embrace your creative side for 2024. Don't miss it on Saturday from 12 to 5 p.m.!
When: Saturday Jan. 6 from 12 to 5 p.m.
Where: Western Avenue Studios and Lofts, 150 Western Avenue, Lowell
Cost: Free
MAXWELL'S WINTER FARMERS MARKET
It's first Maxwell's Winter Farmers Market of 2024 on Saturday. Enjoy the day in Chelmsford before the snow arrives, shopping dozens of vendors in a heated greenhouse with fresh produce, pastries, winter wear, wine and more. If you can't make it this Saturday, stop by every Saturday through the end of February.
When: Saturdays in 2024 starting Jan. 6 through Feb. 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 24 Maple Road, Chelmsford
Cost: Free