Top 5 Romantic Date Ideas on The Greenway
Valentine’s Day may be right around the corner, but here at The Greenway we know how important it is to celebrate the ones we love all year round. If you’re excited to celebrate someone special in your life, whether it’s a loved one, family member, friend, furry pet, or yourself, we’ve compiled some of our favorite ideas for “dates” of all shapes and sizes here on The Greenway.
Top 5 romantic date ideas on The Greenway
Swing by our Greenway Valentine’s Pop-Up Market for free crafts and complimentary warm drinks
If you’re looking for a fun way to celebrate your loved one this year, look no further. Beginning on February 11, 2025, our beloved Valentine’s Pop-Up Market at Dewey Square will be back by popular demand! The market will run daily from Tuesday, February 11 to Friday, February 14, and will feature free crafts and activities, complimentary hot drinks, as well as a selection of hand picked vendors with gifts for all of your loved ones!
Explore winter light displays along The Greenway
Winter lights aren’t just for the holiday season––here on The Greenway, we love finding new ways to light up the night with fun new installations and events that everyone can enjoy! This season we’re hosting the Hatchlings throughout the park until the end of February as well as Celestial Garden in Dewey Square as part of WINTERACTIVE! Our friends at Christopher Columbus Park in the Wharf District are also getting in the spirit of the winter season, and have illuminated their arch with hearts to celebrate Valentine’s Day! Date
Breathe deep and indulge in a relaxing yoga class
It’s true, exercising with your partner makes you feel even happier. Science says so! If a classic date night isn’t in the cards, consider setting aside some time for a couples yoga class, or any of the fun (and free!) fitness events available on The Greenway from April to October. We’ll be kicking off our fitness season with our Fitness and Food Truck Festival on May 17, 2025, and you can always find the most up to date fitness class schedule by visiting our online calendar! Stay tuned for updates (and if you’re a fitness instructor who would love to lead a class and learn more about bringing your talents to The Greenway, visit our Request for Proposals page here!
Pack a summer picnic for the afternoon
This summer, block off an afternoon, grab your picnic blanket and bring your favorite packed lunch to The Greenway! An outdoor picnic on one of the park lawns, or on a cozy bench, is a wonderful way to reconnect with someone you love, and The Greenway makes the perfect backdrop for a relaxing afternoon right in Downtown Boston. Don’t feel like packing a lunch? Grab a bite to eat from one of our on-site food trucks all year long!
Grab the popcorn and enjoy a movie night or concert date
One of our most popular (and fan favorite!) events last year were Jazz in the Park, Coolidge at The Greenway, and Fall Fright Movie Nights! We host several outdoor movie nights and summer concerts for our community––completely free to the public! You can bring a snack of your own, or snag some treats on The Greenway, and then sit back and relax while enjoying some movie and music classics under the stars. To round out the date night vibes, you can grab dessert from a favorite restaurant in the North End, and enjoy a stroll through the park as you recap your favorite moments from your evening.
Even more ways to celebrate love on The Greenway
Celebrating love isn’t just for couples! If you’re looking for fun inspiration and ways you can celebrate your friends and family, yourself, or want even more ideas for connecting with your partner, click the links below to download our custom bucket lists!