LONGWOOD’S PLACEMAKING INITIATIVE

Outside// is kicking off the 2025 winter season! Throughout the month of February, join us for our newest program: Winter Wednesdays. Featuring twinkling light displays, free coffee, live music, and ornate ice sculptures, including live sculpting demos, we're so excited to brighten up winter in Longwood. 

Winter Wednesday events will be taking place on the following dates in the following locations, with ongoing light and art displays throughout the district all month long. 

                                                                 Wednesday, February 2nd, 12-2pm: Shapiro Plaza

                                                                 Wednesday, February 12th, 12-2pm: Shapiro Plaza

                                                                 Wednesday, February 19th, 12-2pm: Shapiro Plaza

                                                                 Wednesday, February 26th, 12-2pm: Shapiro Plaza

Stay tuned on Instagram (@longwoodarea) and Twitter (@longwood_LMA) for updates.

WHAT IS OUTSIDE//?

Outside// transforms underutilized plazas and walkways into public spaces for all to relax, have fun, and connect with one another. Outside// provides programs across its 11 locations including a weekly Wag Wednesday dog program, 20 hours of live music performances each week, a 400-title Reading Room library, weekly fitness classes, new public art, and weekly food trucks. Outside// was created by Longwood Collective in 2019 in partnership with Boston Children's Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

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