🦬 The Bison Observatory This mixed-media installation by INDIVIDUALS COLLECTIVE turns Winthrop Square into a story of cosmic mystery. Meet Bo, a bison explorer following strange signals east—where history and the unknown collide in Downtown Boston. individualscollective.com

🛑➡️ The Word on the Street This installation by Scott Froschauer flips street signs into messages of positivity, replacing phrases like “Stop” and “Do Not Enter” with affirmations that shift how we move through the city. Print the full map at: winteractive.org

✨ About the venue: The Collective Bar & Lounge at Winthrop Center sets the stage for TASTE, with an 18-seat bar, lounge seating, park views, and a breathtaking glass installation. An elevated space for an unforgettable night of food & drink. Learn more: winthropcenterevents.com/the-collecti...

🐋 Whale Tales This interactive sculpture by LeMonde Studio lets you hear whale sounds when you turn the crank. Find it at the New England Aquarium as part of WINTERACTIVE. Learn more: winteractive.org

🐎 Welcome to the Year of the Horse! Lunar New Year is today (Feb 17), and celebrations are happening across the city. Don’t miss Chinatown’s Lion Dance Parade on Sunday, March 1 at 10:30am, starting at Phillips Square. More info here: www.meetboston.com/event/lunar-...

🖤100 years of Black History Month this year. Downtown partners are marking the month with tours, talks, and exhibitions from Embrace Boston’s Everyone250 to programs at Old South Meeting House, African American Patriots tours, and more. Find Events Here: downtownboston.org/events/

🪐 Walruses on the Rings of Saturn by Robert Peters reimagines an earthly scene in a cosmic setting blending wood grain textures, stain, and acrylic into something otherworldly. Find it on Summer Street between Macy’s & Roche Bros. Learn More: winteractive.org

Big Other is watching 6️⃣👀 Six buildings across Downtown Boston are sporting giant eyes as part of this playful-yet-unsettling installation by pierreetmarie.ca. Find them at 6 Milk St, 9 West St, 151 Tremont, 28 State St, 1 Ave de Lafayette, and City Hall at Congress St!

💕Spend Valentine’s Day in Downtown Boston with dinners, events, and experiences. From gifting tickets to Taste of Downtown to viewing the artworks of WINTERACTIVE, there’s something to make the season feel special for everyone. Full Deal List: facebook.com/share/p/1Bzg...

👤 Artificial Humans At Shopper’s Plaza (Franklin & Washington), this glowing installation by Atelier Haute Cuisine blends AI-generated imagery with real human craft. Put the phone down and take it in. Curated by Light Art Collection and hosted with Millennium Partners.

e/motion by Olivier Landreville - Winteractive 2026[D840]📱 #art #publicart @downtownboston.bsky.social #boston #downtown #iloveboston #ilovethiscity #photography #mobilephotography #teampixel #googlepixel

Explore WINTERACTIVE on foot ❄️ Join a guided tour of Boston’s free, 18-site public art experience featuring interactive art, light, and sound across Downtown. Tours start at the Hyatt Regency Boston and run through March 29. 🎟️: eventbrite.com/e/guided-tou...

🌊e/motion by Olivier Landreville is a playful installation that invites you to dive into the joys and sensations of surging water. As you ride this infinite wave, the glowing liquid acts like a living entity that responds to your ups and downs. 🔗 winteractive.org

🧊 Iceberg Trail Six glowing icebergs by LeMonde Studio light up One Boston Place. Each of the icebergs is equipped with a state-of-the-art, human-powered mechanism that activates unique light displays and custom music. Bring a friend and create your own light show.

🌻 Trumpet Flowers is our next WINTERACTIVE spotlight. Step into a glowing garden of light, color, and sound by Amigo And Amigo at Dewey Square on the Rose Kennedy Greenway. Activate your own light show and linger in this floral forest.

🐙 Kraken Crossing kicks off our spotlight on all 18 WINTERACTIVE sites. This massive sea creature has surfaced in Downtown Boston on Washington St across from T.J. Maxx. Designed by Filthy Luker + Pedro Estrellas via Designs In Air

🍺 Trillium has opened a winter beer garden at Winthrop Center’s Connector. Open Tues–Thurs, 4–7pm, through March 26. Cold weather, good beer. 🔗 trilliumbrewing.com/pages/the-co...

Explore WINTERACTIVE on foot ❄️ Join a guided tour of Boston’s free, 18-site public art experience featuring interactive art, light, and sound across Downtown. Tours start at the Hyatt Regency Boston and run through March 29. 🎟️: eventbrite.com/e/guided-tou...

Experience WINTERACTIVE with a stay at the Hyatt Regency Boston ❄️ This special package includes free valet parking, a WINTERACTIVE gift, and two tickets to the nearby WNDR Museum. Use code WINTER. Available through March. 🔗 hyatt.com/hyatt-regenc...

As part of this year’s WINTERACTIVE, Downtown Boston is also hosting a food festival. 🍽️ TASTE brings together bites from Downtown restaurants, featured drinks, and a lively indoor atmosphere perfect for making a night Downtown. Get Tickets: bit.ly/4r8KP7N

Went to downtown Boston to hang out with a friend last night and got to see some of the art up #winteractive

It’s official ❄️ WINTERACTIVE is back for year three! Explore Downtown Boston and experience public art across the streets—from playful to awe-inspiring installations. See what’s out there and plan your visit at winteractive.org

Great piece by @wbznewsradio.bsky.social & WBZ's Jay Willett re: #WINTERACTIVE 2026 by @downtownboston.bsky.social: wbznewsradio.iheart.com/content/down...

The 2026 WINTERACTIVE Outdoor Art Exhibit is kicking off this week.

Get ready! #WINTERACTIVE is back! www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/09/a...

Christmas Day at @downtownboston.bsky.social

🍳 This is Downtown: Café 26 — serving halal breakfast favorites like shakshuka, pancakes, crepes, French toast, smoothies & La Colombe coffee right in Downtown Boston. Watch Here: youtu.be/2fQ7y_frr6Q?... 📍 26 Temple Place 🔗 cafetwentysix.com #ThisIsDowntown #DTX

Thank you for celebrating 15 years of serving the Downtown community! 🎉 Mayor Wu shared exciting plans for office-to-residential conversions and SPACE grants driving innovation. Here’s to a vibrant future for Downtown Boston!💫 #DowntownBoston #15Years #Placemaking

Family Fest lit up #DowntownBoston with color, costumes, chowder, and community! 🧡 From pups in parade to funky beats, tasty bites, and hands-on fun — thanks for making it a joyful, family-friendly celebration! #ColorFlowsBoston 🔗 www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/25/m...

🏨 Big win for Downtown Boston! Hyatt Regency Boston & Hotel AKA Boston Common made Condé Nast Traveler’s Top 50 Hotels in the World! Proud to have these world-class stays in our district. 👏 🔗 www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/07/lifestyle/best-hotels-world-boston/ #DowntownBoston #BostonHotels #CondéNast

Tommy Mac, Emmy-nominated woodworker and TV host, is bringing his craftsmanship to Downtown Boston with the opening of his new furniture store at 155 Federal Street. A fresh addition to the Financial District! 🪵 #DowntownBoston #TommyMacFurniture

Al’s Café opens its newest location this Thursday, October 9, at 27 School Street. Known for its fresh-baked subs, Al’s also serves up hearty soups, crisp salads, and catering platters perfect for any gathering. 👉 Check out the menu: alscafes.com

Color Flows Outdoor Market hits Winter Street Oct 11! 🎨🛍️ 50+ vendors, DJs, food trucks & vintage finds 12–8PM | Downtown Boston In collab w/ Select Markets & The City of Boston 👉 Learn more: www.downtownboston.org/event/color-...

Downtown Boston celebrated pets at the Blessing of the Animals! 🐾 Locals stopped by Summer Street for a joyful gathering. Full Photo Album: downtownboston.canto.com/b/QOQGR

Downtown denizens to get another late-ish night taco option www.universalhub.com/2025/downtow... #Boston #tacos #licensing

News -- GrowlGrowl is planning to open in Boston's Downtown Crossing. bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2025/09/grow... #restaurant #boston #dtx

#photos I took on my dads old digicam of downtown Boston’s fascinating variety of structures from different #historical periods and #architecture styles - love the juxtaposition of such different buildings in close proximity #photography #boston

Some scenes from my past few days in Boston #photography #boston

Downtown Boston celebrated pets at the Blessing of the Animals! 🐾 Locals stopped by Summer Street for a joyful gathering. Full Photo Album: downtownboston.canto.com/b/QOQGR

Color Flows is lighting up Winter Street! 🎨🕹️ Discover new mural work by Massiel Grullón, bites from jm Curley, games, lights & live performances—all part of a multi-week celebration in Downtown Crossing. 🔗 www.boston.gov/departments/...

🏨 The Godfrey Hotel in Downtown Boston ranks #6 on Tripadvisor’s Best of the Best Hotels in the U.S.! Stylish, central, and full of charm. Boston’s hospitality is shining! 🌟 tripadvisor.com/TravelersCho... #BostonHotels #TravelersChoice #DowntownCrossing

🏆 Nominations are open for Boston’s Legacy Business Program! Help honor local businesses that’ve shaped our city for 10+ years. All industries welcome—nominate a favorite today: boston.gov/LEGACY #BostonLegacyBusiness #CelebrateLocal

Boston’s economy is at a turning point. Join city leaders for a deep dive into the future of downtown, fiscal challenges, and new opportunities. 📅 Sept 24 🕗 8–10:30 AM 📍 MCLE Boston 🎤 Opening: @nicholsmj.bsky.social 🔗 events.humanitix.com/boston-at-th...

Boston Magazine featured our president Michael Nichols in “Inside South Station Tower, Boston’s Big Bet on Downtown Living.” He shared milestones in Downtown’s resurgence: record office-worker return, foot traffic, and retail occupancy. 📖 www.bostonmagazine.com/news/2025/09/17/south-station-tower/

👓 KAZOKU Optical is the latest feature in our This is Downtown spotlight series! KAZOKU brings designer frames + prescription lenses to Downtown Boston. 📍 49 Bromfield St 📽️ youtu.be/jMKafEiRjJY 🔗 instagram.com/kazokudowntown #ThisIsDowntown #DowntownBoston

Boston is ready for the WNBA! Our President @nicholsmj.bsky.social makes the case in Sports Business Journal for relocating the Connecticut Sun: “This move amplifies visibility and sets a new standard for women’s pro sports.” 📖Read More: www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/202...

🎉 Primark celebrates 10 years in the U.S. with a party at its first store in Boston! 🎈 Join the fun Sept 12, 2–8PM: giveaways, treats, live music, portraits, braids & more at 10 Summer St. #PrimarkUSA #DowntownBoston

@bostonmagazine.bsky.social featured Luke's Lobster in their latest article on the best Lobster Rolls in Boston! Grab a roll (or two) at our Downtown Crossing location: 📍 290 Washington St., Boston, MA 02108 🔗 Read more: www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/...

🚲 Bike Town Pop-Up at City Hall Plaza! Kids under 12 can learn to ride and build safe biking skills through fun, on-bike games and activities. Free drop-in event with bikes & helmets provided! 🔗 www.boston.gov/calendar/bik...

You don’t want to miss Bakey, featured in @bostonmagazine.bsky.social roundup of where to eat this September! 🍽️ Visit them in Downtown at 151 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02111 for fresh babka! 🔗 Read More: bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/...