Boston, MA
Seven Leap Day events in and around Boston to mark the ‘holiday’ – The Boston Globe
HIKE BOSTON: LEAP DAY HIKE Bostonâs daytime hiking series is ringing in Leap Day with a walk through Olmsted Park in Jamaica Plain. Led by former Emerald Necklace park ranger Steve Kruszkowski, the informal hike will feature some information about the surrounding scenery and a limited supply of traction cleats. The hiking group will meet at the Daisy Field parking lot. 10-11 a.m. Free. 217 Jamaicaway, Boston. boston.gov
FROG ORIGAMI AT THE BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY Celebrate Leap Day with leaping-themed origami. The Brighton branch of the Boston Public Library hosts an arts and crafts workshop, where kids ages 4-12 can create frog puppets and origami among other projects. The event is being held in the libraryâs community room. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free. 40 Academy Hill Road, Brighton. bpl.bibliocommons.com/events
JEWISHBOSTON NIGHT OUT JewishBoston hosts a full night of fun this Feb. 29. Leap around at Sky Zone Trampoline Park in Everett for 90 minutes before heading to Night Shift Brewing and Taproom for food and drinks. One ticket includes the cost of socks and the first round of drinks. 6:15-9 p.m. $20. Sky Zone: 69 Norman St., Everett. Night Shift: 87 Santilli Highway, Everett. jewishboston.com/events
30 ROCK LEAP DAY CELEBRATION Itâs a Leap Day miracle! Aeronaut Brewing Company is hosting their own celebration in the style of the truly absurd â30 Rockâ episode where Leap Day suddenly becomes a massive holiday with its own strange customs. The event features musical performances from the Leap Day Brass Band and Magnificent Danger, as well as a special appearance from Leap Day William, the holidayâs deranged, Santa Claus-esque mascot. Attendees are encouraged to dress in blue and yellow, Leap Dayâs official colors according to the NBC sitcom. 7 p.m. Free. 14 Tyler St., Somerville. aeronautbrewing.com
HOPPY LEAP DAY IPA TASTING Hop into Leap Day festivities with an educational and boozy hour hosted by Lamplighter Brewing Co. at their Broadway Taproom. The 21+ event features four IPA samplings and a lesson on the brewing process and the science that goes into creating hazy beer. Presentations will be co-led by Lamplighter brewer and lab manager Grace VanValey. 7-8 p.m. $25. 284 Broadway, Cambridge. eventbrite.com
ONCE IN A LEAP DAY⦠Curds & Co. in Brookline hosts an educational, hourlong wine and cheese tasting session for Leap Day. The special menu, inspired by the dateâs irregularity, will feature items that arenât regular fixtures in the Curds & Co. rotation, such as one-off vintage wines and other special releases. If you have a Leap Day birthday in the group, be sure to let the staff know. 7-8 p.m. $65. 288 Washington St., Brookline. eventbrite.com
LOBSTERS FOR LEAP DAY AT LEGAL SEAFOODS Celebrate the yearâs extra day with an extra lobster this Leap Day. On Feb. 29, Legal Sea Foods is serving up twin 1 pound Gulf of Maine steamed lobsters for $29 while supplies last. Customers who enroll for the chainâs loyalty program on the 29th will also receive 229 rewards points the following day. The deal applies for all non-airport locations, and is dine-in only. For more information on locations, visit legalseafoods.com
Henry Bova can be reached at henry.bova@globe.com.