20 Healthy and Cheap Things to Do in Boston in 2024
When:
Monday, Jan 01, 2024 6:30a -
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024 7:00p
Monday, Jan 01, 2024 6:30a -
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024 7:00p
Where:
Boston
Surrounding Areas
Boston, MA
Admission:
$Varies
Categories:
Classes, Good for Groups, Nature, Outside
Welcome 2024 with newfound energy! Build a deeper connection between your mind, body, and spirit with these fun (and cheap) ways to support your mental and physical health.
By Yelena Nicolle Salvador
> HEALTHY EATS
Brighton Winter Farmers Market
When: Saturdays @ 10:00 AM, starting January 27
Where: Brighton
Cost: Free
Info: Make cooking fun by finding local produce, honey, fish, and meat at this indoor farmers market while learning about some Brighton nonprofits too!
Somerville Winter Farmers Market
When: Saturdays @ 9:00 AM
Where: Somerville
Cost: Free
Info: Find organic produce and locally grown food while supporting small businesses in our city. These tasty options will spice up your next recipe!
East Boston Winter/Spring Farmers Market
When: Thursdays @ 2:00 PM, starting in March
Where: East Boston
Cost: Free
Info: Fresh cheese, eggs, fruits, and veggies await you at this market – perfect for new noms to make, bake, and experiment with.
> STRENGTH CLASSES
Two Class Dragon Boat Strength & Conditioning
When: Saturdays at 9:00 AM
Where: Kendall Square
Cost: $20
Info: Join this all-level friendly Boston Dragon Boat team for two strength and conditioning classes during the winter season.
When: Tuesdays at 11:00 AM, starting January 9
Where: Boston
Cost: Free
Info: These weekly classes will help you become more flexible, support your posture, and decrease the risk of injuries for all of your 2024 adventures.
> CARDIO CLASSES
HIIT & Hops at Samuel Adams Brewery
When: Sat, January 6 at 10:00 AM
Where: Jamaica Plain
Cost: $18
Info: Break a sweat with this combo class of cardio and bodyweight exercises. Enjoy a complimentary non-alcoholic hops beverage while meeting new friends too!
When: Wednesdays at 6:00 PM, starting January 10
Where: Boston
Cost: Free
Info: Get that heart rate pumping while discovering the diversity and beauty of African music from around the globe. The upbeat pop tunes are perfect to get you moving with the guidance from Afrobeats Dance Boston every week.
When: Sat, January 20 at 7:00 PM
Where: Porter Square
Cost: $15
Info: Unleash your inner child! It’s time to relive those days of running around on squeaky gym floors to pelt (not too hard) your opponents. An exciting way to join a new community too, try out adult dodgeball.
When: Mondays at 7:00 PM & Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Where: Boston
Cost: $10
Info: Shimmy. Pop it. Lock it. And more! Sweat it out on the dance floor with fun tunes during these weekly dance classes.
> MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION
Mindful Movement & Self Study Workshop
When: Sun, January 7 at 10:00 AM
Where: Somerville
Cost: $15
Info: Enter MOTA, a space that honors queer, BIPOC, and/or disabled bodies, by joining this practice of breathing, meditating, and stretching.
When: Saturdays at 9:00 AM
Where: Cambridge/Hybrid on Zoom
Cost: Free
Info: If you are looking to connect with your spirituality, try out these meditation practices with other community members.
When: Thursdays at 1:00 PM, starting January 11
Where: Boston
Cost: Free
Info: Looking to find inner balance between your body, mind, and soul? Try out these weekly classes on the ancient Chinese martial art form of Tai Chi to take a break from fast-paced city life.
Taproom Yoga @ Long Live Roxbury
When: 2nd & 4th Saturdays every month at 11:00 AM
Where: Roxbury
Cost: $10
Info: Visit this new space filled with natural light and fun food pop-ups after you stretch your body and channel your breathwork on Saturday mornings.
When: Sun, January 21 at 11:00 AM
Where: Arlington
Cost: Sliding scale $8-20
Info: If you identify as BIPOC, come join this community-centered space that celebrates empowerment and healing. Connect with yourself and others in this affirming and accessible environment.
When: Mondays at 10:00 AM, starting January 22
Where: Boston
Cost: Free
Info: Relax, meditate, and stretch as you explore your body’s strength through these weekly yoga sessions.
> OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
Hike Quincy Quarries Reservation
When: Dawn until dusk daily
Where: Quincy
Cost: Free
Info: This rocky (pun intended!) historical park is filled with steep granite hills for walking and climbing. Enjoy views of the city and the artwork on the stones.
When: Saturdays at 2:00 PM
Where: Seaport
Cost: Free
Info: Slide and sweep as you learn the basics of the curling sport with these 30-minute lessons!
Outdoor Ice Skating Around Boston
When: Daily through March
Where: Around Boston
Cost: Varies
Info: Swoosh, swoosh. I can hear the crisp sounds of your skates on fresh ice all the way from here. You can glide across ponds and practice how to skate all around Boston and enjoy the fresh air.
When: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays @ Varying times
Where: Allston & Brookline
Cost: Free
Info: Build those calf muscles and strengthen that stamina as you climb Corey Hill and the infamous steps of Harvard Stadium with the November Project community. You’ll be reaching your step goal before your day even begins with these early morning walks!
When: Saturdays at 9:00 AM
Where: Jamaica Plain
Cost: Free
Info: For runners and non-runners (like me!) alike, parkrun is a weekly event in JP and Cambridge that will help you build your stamina through all-level friendly, community-organized 5ks! Treat yourself to coffee and conversation afterwards with new running, speed walking, and walking buddies.
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Photo by @lauramcgreen (The November Project at Harvard Stadium):
