The Boston Common Frog Pond

Skating with Friends
2020-02-09 10:00 - 18:00 UTC | MA
Looking for a fun way to warm up on a cold February day? The Friends of the Public Garden invites you to join us for a magical day of Skating with Friends on the Frog Pond. The event will feature free skate rentals (while supplies last), and delicious cookies! There will be free cocoa thanks to our partner the Skating Club of Boston. Skating assistants will be on hand, and Frog Pond Freddy will make an appearance!
Skating is FREE, tickets available only on the day of the event. The day will have 5 different 90-minute skating sessions at 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm, and 6 pm and we can accommodate up to 250 skaters per session.
Come experience the magic of ice skating surrounded by the sights and sounds of the City, and help us celebrate our 50th year of renewing, caring, and advocating for Boston’s historic parks!

College Night
2021-11-23 18:00 - 21:00 | Boston Common Frog Pond, Beacon Street, Boston Common, Boston, MA, United States
Calling All Students!

Every Tuesday during ice skating season ALL college students receive half price admission, 6-9pm! Frog Pond will also feature surrounding colleges with FREE ADMISSION, so check out the schedule below to see when your school gets in for FREE! Just show your current college ID at the entry booth.
Also, remember to check out what the Frog Pond Café is serving! Who doesn’t want waffles and hot chocolate? Mac & Cheese and hot chocolate? Or grilled cheese and hot chocolate. Did we mention the awesome hot chocolate?
2021-2022 College Night Schedule
November 23: GENERAL COLLEGE NIGHT
November 30: Suffolk University, Bay State Fisher, Merrimack College
December 7: Emerson College, MGH Institute of Health Professions, Bridgewater State University, Lasell College
December 14: University of Massachusetts, Quincy College, Urban College, Lesley University, Emerson College
December 21: GENERAL COLLEGE NIGHT
December 28: GENERAL COLLEGE NIGHT
January 4: Boston College, MCPHS University, Eastern Nazarene College, Stonehill College, Brandeis University
January 11: Boston University, Wentworth Institute of Technology, MassBay Community College, Babson College
January 18: Northeastern University, Framingham State University, Endicott College, MassArt, Pine Manor College
January 25: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Regis College, Bunker Hill Community College, Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology
February 1: Harvard University, Berklee College of Music, Boston Conservatory, North Shore Community College
February 8: Tufts University, New England Conservatory, Wellesley College, Curry College, Bentley University
February 15: Emmanuel College, Simmons University, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Cambridge College, Roxbury Community College, Emerson College
February 22nd: NO COLLEGE NIGHT
March 1st: GENERAL COLLEGE NIGHT
March 8th: GENERAL COLLEGE NIGHT

Free Summer Yoga Classes
2022-07-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Boston Common Frog Pond, Beacon Street, Boston Common, Boston, MA, United States

Downtown Movie Night
2022-09-01 19:30 - 21:00 | Boston Common Frog Pond, Beacon Street, Boston Common, Boston, MA, United States

Fall-O-Ween Children's Festival 2022
2022-09-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Boston Common Frog Pond, Beacon Street, Boston Common, Boston, MA, United States

College Night
2022-11-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Boston Common Frog Pond, Beacon Street, Boston Common, Boston, MA, United States

Frog Pond Skating Spectacular at the Boston Common Tree Lighting
2022-12-01 17:00 - 18:00 | Boston Common Frog Pond, Beacon Street, Boston Common, Boston, MA, United States
The Frog Pond Skating Spectacular will be held on Thursday, December 1st, at 5:00 pm! Join the City of Boston and The Skating Club of Boston for a FREE ice show featuring competitive figure skaters from The Skating Club of Boston and special guest star – Olympic Medalist, Ashley Wagner!
Immediately following the show, Boston’s Mayor Michelle Wu, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, and title sponsor The Province of Nova Scotia will host Boston’s signature holiday celebration, the 81st Annual Boston Common Tree Lighting, from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm adjacent to the Visitor’s Information Center at 139 Tremont Street.
The Frog Pond will be open for public skating after the show until 9:00 pm.
About the Show
The Frog Pond Skating Spectacular is a free, annual figure skating show produced by The Skating Club of Boston at the Boston Common Frog Pond. The Club produces two shows each year, at the Boston Common Tree Lighting ceremony and also during First Night Boston. The outdoor shows offers the public a chance to see national and international competitive figure skaters, soloists, groups, wee skaters, and Team Excel Synchronized Skating and Theatre On Ice of Boston teams all in the middle of the historic and iconic Boston Common.

Frog Pond Skating Spectacular at First Night Boston
2022-12-31 18:00 - 19:00 | Boston Common Frog Pond, Beacon Street, Boston Common, Boston, MA, United States
Ring in the new year with family and friends, and join The Skating Club of Boston and the City of Boston for the Frog Pond Skating Spectacular! An annual tradition of First Night Boston, this free outdoor show offers the public a chance to see national and international competitive figure skaters, soloists, groups, Team Excel Synchronized Skating and Theater On Ice of Boston teams in the center of the historic and iconic Boston Common Frog Pond.
The show will begin at 6:00 pm. Immediately following the show, fireworks will take place on the Boston Common at 7:00 pm.

Frog Pond Skating Spectacular at the Boston Common Tree Lighting 2023
2023-11-30 17:00 - 21:00 | Boston Common Frog Pond, Beacon Street, Boston Common, Boston, MA, United States
The Frog Pond Skating Spectacular will be held on Thursday, November 30th at 5:00 pm! Join the City of Boston and The Skating Club of Boston for a FREE ice show featuring The Haydenettes from The Skating Club of Boston.
Immediately following the show, Boston’s Mayor Michelle Wu, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, and title sponsor The Province of Nova Scotia will host Boston’s signature holiday celebration, the 82nd Annual Boston Common Tree Lighting, from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm adjacent to the Visitor’s Information Center at 139 Tremont Street.
The Frog Pond will be open for public skating after the show until 9:00 pm.
About the Show
The Frog Pond Skating Spectacular is a free, annual figure skating show produced by The Skating Club of Boston at the Boston Common Frog Pond. The Club produces two shows each year, at the Boston Common Tree Lighting ceremony and also during First Night Boston. The outdoor shows offers the public a chance to see national and international competitive figure skaters, soloists, groups, wee skaters, and Team Excel Synchronized Skating and Theatre On Ice of Boston teams all in the middle of the historic and iconic Boston Common.

First Night Skating Spectacular
2023-12-31 18:00 - 19:00 | Boston Common Frog Pond, Beacon Street, Boston Common, Boston, MA, United States

Skate with the Grinch
2024-12-06 18:00 - 19:00 | MA
From Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, come skate with the Grinch at The Boston Common Frog Pond on Friday, December 6 at 6:00PM. Then, discover the magic of Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale as it comes to life on stage December 10 – 23 at the Wang Theatre, right here in Boston. Learn more at the link below and get your tickets now.

Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
Playing December 10 – 23, 2024 at the Wang Theatre
Discover the magic of Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL as it comes to life on stage. Featuring the hit songs “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas,” The Grinch discovers there’s more to Christmas than he bargained for in this heart-warming holiday classic. Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is “two sizes too small,” decides to steal Christmas away from the holiday-loving Whos. Celebrate the holidays with the show The New York Times calls “100 times better than any bedtime story!”
Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical is approximately 85 minutes with no intermission.
Get Tickets to See the Musical Live on Stage!

World Ice Skating Day
2024-12-15 10:00 - 11:00 | MA
Celebrate World Ice Skating Day and enjoy free ice skating at The Boston Common Frog Pond.
Sign up now for free group instruction and skate rentals from 10:00 – 11:00 AM.
Sign Up Now for Free Group Instruction and Skate Rentals:
Registration for World Ice Skating Day

Frog Pond Skating Spectacular at First Night Boston - 3:00PM Show
2024-12-31 15:00 - 16:00 | MA
Enjoy two free ice show performances on New Year’s Eve! The Frog Pond Skating Spectacular is a free, annual figure skating show produced by The Skating Club of Boston®. The show features national and international competitive figure skaters all in the middle of the historic and iconic Boston Common.

Frog Pond Skating Spectacular at First Night Boston - 5:30PM Show
2024-12-31 17:30 - 18:30 | MA

IceFlow Yoga on Ice
2025-01-19 07:30 - 08:20, 2025-01-26 07:30 - 08:20, 2025-02-16 07:30 - 08:20 | MA
Take part in a gentle yoga-inspired skating class for adults of ALL skill levels. Start your day stretching, breathing, and gliding in a positive way!
Learn More and Sign-Up Now!

The Frog Pond Spray Pool Opening Event
2025-06-24 11:00 - 13:00 | Boston Common Frog Pond, Beacon Street, Boston Common, Boston, MA, United States

Frog Pond Skating Spectacular at First Night Boston - 3:00PM Show
2025-12-31 15:00 - 16:00 | Boston Common Frog Pond, Beacon Street, Boston Common, Boston, MA, United States

Frog Pond Skating Spectacular at First Night Boston - 5:30PM Show
2025-12-31 17:30 - 18:30 | Boston Common Frog Pond, Beacon Street, Boston Common, Boston, MA, United States

Skate with Mayor Michelle Wu
2026-01-02 10:00 - 13:30 | Boston Common Frog Pond, Beacon Street, Boston Common, Boston, MA, United States
Kick off Mayor Wu’s Inauguration Week with a joyful winter tradition at one of Boston’s most iconic gathering places—Frog Pond.

Glide Into Community: Joy on Ice invites families, kids, and neighbors to come together for a free hour of ice skating at the Frog Pond on Boston Common. This community skate celebrates connection, belonging, and the future of Boston—bringing neighbors from every corner of the city together on the ice.

Legacy and Light Event at The Boston Common Frog Pond
2026-01-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Boston Common Frog Pond, Beacon Street, Boston Common, Boston, MA, United States
The Skating Club of Boston invites the community and the public to join us for a special Always Champions Legacy and Light event marking the one-year anniversary of American Airlines Flight 5342, featuring a moment of silence, on-ice performances by select National Team skaters, and an open skate. The event will take place at Boston Common Frog Pond on Thursday, January 29 at 5:00 PM.

IceFlow, Yoga on Ice
2026-02-01 07:30 - 08:30 | Boston Common Frog Pond, Beacon Street, Boston Common, Boston, MA, United States

POSTPONED: IceFlow, Yoga on Ice
2026-02-08 07:30 - 08:30 | Boston Common Frog Pond, Beacon Street, Boston Common, Boston, MA, United States
