Boston's Snowport Unveils List Of Makers, Food And Beverage Lineup For 2025 Holiday Season

BOSTON, MA — The season of holiday cheer is almost here, and organizers of the annual Seaport takeover, Snowport, are readying for the occasion.

The Snowport Holiday Market will return on Nov. 7 for its fifth season. The annual Light Up Seaport tree lighting is scheduled for Dec. 5 at 6 p.m.

This year, the Holiday Market features over 125 independently-owned businesses and an expansive dining area with 20 local food and beverage concepts. Visitors can expect returning favorites, fresh new faces and a few surprises along the way, officials said.

“Snowport is an excellent opportunity to support our small businesses during the winter season, while bringing together residents and tourists alike for holiday festivities,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “Through continuous collaboration with our partners, the City is able to support these community-driven events year round. I’m grateful for these partnerships that enable the Seaport to transform into a vibrant holiday destination, and I’m excited to participate in the festivities this winter.”

The market will showcase a collection of small businesses featuring everything from apparel and accessories to home decor, gourmet gifts, unique art and toys and games.

In 2025, 18 percent of vendors are new to the market, 65 percent represent New England’s thriving small business community and 88 percent identify as BIPOC- and/or women-owned.

"These numbers underscore the market’s mission to create meaningful opportunities for underrepresented entrepreneurs and to provide a lasting platform for local creativity, connection, and commerce," officials said.

A sampling of this year’s vendors includes returning favorites and first-time participants, each bringing their own craft, flavor, and creativity to the season:

• B and B Studios - handblown glassware and holiday ornaments
• Citizens Crochet - (New) handmade crochet kits for all abilities
• Creation Jute USA - (New) Fair Trade sourced baskets and home decor items
• Equals Me - handmade candles with a giveback
• FLYN - handmade beanies and patches
• Gratinsta - nature-inspired jewelry
• Lobster Nativity Scene - New England-inspired Nativity scenes
• Preston Dog Collars and Belts and More - matching dog collars, leashes and belts
• Starboard and Co. (New) - hand-blocked 100% linen cotton linens inspired by coastal Maine
• The Fat Cactus - decadent hot chocolate with gourmet toppings
• The Half Cookie - oversized gourmet cookies and cookie-topped hot beverages
• this is an original work of art™ - large-scale paintings, prints, and clothing handmade in South Boston

A complete list of makers can be viewed here.

Also returning for this year’s market is the Snowport Scholarship Program, a joint initiative between Constant Contact and Boston Seaport by WS "designed to elevate underserved entrepreneurs."

Twelve small businesses will receive financial support, marketing education and more thanks to the program.

The recipients are:

• African Authentics
• Clarke's Cakes & Cookies
• Creation Jute
• Element Oasis
• Gp Organics Soulcare
• Equals Me
• More Than Words
• Moylings
• Oceanum Vela
• Refugee Protection International
• Sock Puppet City
• The Blank Canvas Co.

“We’re absolutely thrilled to be back at the Snowport Holiday Market this year. It’s more than just a market; it’s a celebration of the incredible energy, creativity and resilience of small businesses, which is exactly what we’re all about at Constant Contact,” said Frank J. Vella, CEO of Constant Contact. “There’s nothing better than seeing 120 entrepreneurs—especially those through our Scholarship Program—get this kind of exposure. It’s truly rewarding to give them the tools and visibility they need to thrive this holiday season and set them up for success, for years to come.”

Food and Dining

The Holiday Market’s dining experience returns with 20 food and beverage concepts. Spanning 10,000 square feet, the outdoor space features an après ski–inspired setting complete with holiday-red Adirondack chairs and faux fire pits.

The Warming Tent by JetBlue offers additional beer garden–style seating that may also be booked for private or semi-private events.

Guests can sip their way through the season as Tuscan Kitchen returns to operate Snowport’s bar program, featuring a mix of winter warmers, holiday cocktails and creative non-alcoholic drinks.

Adding to the holiday magic, four themed bars bring the season to life: The Jingle Bar, sparkling with hundreds of jingling bells; The Dizzy Dreidel, decked in bright blues and playful dreidels; Betty’s Bar, a nod to Snowport’s beloved mascot; and The Blizzard Bar, where snow flurries fall no matter the forecast.

Each themed bar features an exclusive signature cocktail: Betty’s Bar pours the Merry Betty Spritz (Hornitos, cranberry, San Pellegrino Blood Orange, rosemary sprig); The Blizzard Bar serves the Snowfall Sangria (Sauvignon Blanc, white grape juice, cranberry, orange, clove, cinnamon); The Dizzy Dreidel shakes up It’s A-MAZEL-ing (Absolut Vanilla Vodka, hibiscus tea, Red Bull, lemon); and The Jingle Bar delights with Sleigh’d (spiced rum, sage, whipped cream, edible gold glitter).

The food lineup balances hearty winter comforts with crowd-pleasing street food and decadent sweets from returning favorites to delicious debuts. This year’s locally owned vendors include:

• Baked Cheese Haus — Swiss-style raclette
• Bocadillos — Latin-style empanadas
• Cheese Louise — Gourmet grilled cheeses
• Cheese Wheel Pastas Boston — Pasta spun in Parmesan wheels
• Clarke's Cakes & Cookies — Plant-based sweets and cocoa, all vegan
• Dumpling Daughter — Dumplings and baos
• Eloti — Street corn and churros
• Lakon Paris — (New) French pastries and plated desserts
• Madrahsi — Authentic chai alongside three new seasonal flavors
• Mood Brew — (New) Wellness coffee with adaptogens and nootropics
• Nagomi Bento — (New) Creative Japanese bento boxes
• Naughty Waffle — Sweet and savory waffles
• North East of the Border — Tacos with seasonal twists
• Temperance — (New) Neapolitan pizza
• That Fat Duck — (New) Duck fat French fries & poutine
• The Fat Cactus — Deluxe hot chocolate with gourmet toppings
• The Frenchman’s Crepes — Sweet and savory crêpes
• The Half Cookie — Oversized gourmet cookies and cookie-topped hot beverages
• The Soup Shack — Homey soups