83 things to do in Boston this weekend

Say goodbye to July this weekend with arts and cultural festivals, a North End Italian Feast, open streets around the city, and so much more. Hello August! Fri, 7/31: 78º 🌤️ Sat, 8/1: 83º 🌤️ Sun, 8/2: 83º 🌥️ 1) St. Agrippina di Mineo Feast <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/st-agrippina-di-mineo-feast-2023-boston-379769">bit.ly/-8rS</a> 2) Open Streets: Jamaica Plain <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/open-streets-boston-2023-boston-423362">bit.ly/-Tfj</a> 3) Circus + Opera on the Common <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/arias-aloft-on-the-common-boston-1042124">bit.ly/m-iK</a> 4) Rat City Arts Festival <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/rat-city-arts-festival--3-boston-1038014">bit.ly/Y9Vg</a> 5) Boston Race Amity Art Fest <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/boston-race-amity-art-and-music-festival-boston-1020920">bit.ly/x-Jr</a> 6) BPL ~$1 Book Sale <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/boston-public-library-book-sale--18-boston-1041930">bit.ly/vyIt</a> 7) Shakespeare on the Common <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/free-shakespeare-on-boston-common-2026-a-midsummer-night-s-dream-boston-1040398">bit.ly/c0-m</a> 8) Bow Market’s La Piscina Party <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/la-piscina-somerville-1042192">bit.ly/7-Ye</a> 9) Atlantic Wharf Summer Bash <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/atlantic-wharf-s-summer-bash--2-boston-1041619">bit.ly/Sl-x</a> 10) Dine Out Boston Summer ‘26 <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/dine-out-boston--22-boston-1041319">bit.ly/-iIn</a> 11) Jaws @ NEAQ <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/classic-film-jaws-returns-to-the-giant-screen-at-new-england-aquarium-for-shark-week-boston-1041872">bit.ly/2PLp</a> 12) Soulful Bliss: Arts + Music Fest <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/soulful-bliss-arts-and-music-festival--2-boston-1042175">bit.ly/yl-G</a> 13) Roaring Twenties Lawn Party <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/roaring-twenties-lawn-party-2023-ipswich-424807">bit.ly/-cd3</a> 14) 5th Annual Boston Pun-Off <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/the-4th-annual-boston-pun-off-boston-1019421">bit.ly/mLpI</a> 15) Dragon Boat Festival <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/share-this-beasts-from-the-east-dragon-boat-classic-and-fort-point-festival-boston-1041852">bit.ly/fj-k</a> 16) Open Newbury Street 2026 <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/open-newbury-street-2026-boston-1039471">bit.ly/Pw-8</a> 17) Neponset Day 2026 <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/neponset-day--2-dorchester-1018077">bit.ly/4f-L</a> 18) JP Summer Fest <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/jp-summer-fest-boston-1042221">bit.ly/1p-i</a> 19) ‘Lilo &amp; Stitch’ on the Esplanade <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/free-friday-flicks-at-the-esplanade-hatch-shell-2025-boston-1020289">bit.ly/gL-4</a> 20) FREE Commuter Rail Fridays <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/free-summer-2026-fridays-on-the-commuter-rail-boston-1035878">bit.ly/Q-Ry</a> 21) ‘The Sandlot’ Outside <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/summer-sunday-movies-at-christopher-columbus-park--21/423311">bit.ly/-Wpd</a> 22) 20s &amp; 30s Group Walk <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/20-s-30-s-let-s-walk-the-minuteman-grab-a-drink-somerville-1042212">bit.ly/gcTM</a> 23) Spectacle Isle Summer Nites <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/spectacle-summer-nights--3-boston-1041677">bit.ly/Q3-r</a> 24) Bachata by the River <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/bachata-by-the-river-sunshine-and-smiles-cambridge-1041795">bit.ly/Rj-S</a> 25) Landmarks Orchestra Concert <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/boston-landmarks-orchestra-presents-four-seasons-recomposed-mozart-s-40th--2-roxbury-1039913">bit.ly/k-ez</a> 26) Free Omni Theater @ MoS <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/free-museum-of-science-imax-movies-boston-1039352">bit.ly/7-1w</a> 27) ‘It Happened One Night’ Outside <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/friday-movie-nights-at-mit-open-space-cambridge-1000748">bit.ly/3di-</a> 28) The Bridge Social @ The Anchor <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/the-bridge-social-event-the-anchor-charlestown-1040768">bit.ly/-iKI</a> 29) Colonial Dance Night <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/a-colonial-dance-night-for-everyone-boston-1041624">bit.ly/c-zQ</a> 30) 15+ Beaches Near Boston <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/15-beaches-around-boston-to-check-out-this-summer-boston-387019">bit.ly/-y3m</a> 31) 30+ Beer Gardens in Boston <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/30-beer-gardens-now-open-in-the-boston-area-boston-344927">bit.ly/-Itj</a> 32) 20+ Rooftop Bars in Boston <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/20-rooftop-bars-restaurants-around-boston-boston-385669">bit.ly/-1yS</a> 33) Snail Mail Station <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/snail-mail-station--3-cambridge-1042146">bit.ly/-ioK</a> 34) Vinyl Nights @ ICA <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/vinyl-nights-at-the-ica--8-boston-1020958">bit.ly/Y-3h</a> 35) Women’s Walk Club <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/women-s-walk-club-x-bgww-x-lululemon--2-somerville-1042111">bit.ly/i-ov</a> 36) ‘Lilo &amp; Stitch’ Outside <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/summer-flicks-at-the-prudential-center-boston-460626">bit.ly/0f-S</a> 37) DIY Hard Seltzer Garden Bar <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/saguaro-garden-bar-kendall-square-cambridge-1023380">bit.ly/x7-p</a> 38) SoWa Open Market 2026 <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/sowa-open-market--266-boston-1036853">bit.ly/CIGr</a> 39) Kayak &amp; Paddleboard Rentals <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/community-boating-boston-rentals-boston-419856">bit.ly/ka-Y</a> 40) Free Rock Climbing <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/free-rock-climbing-central-rock-cambridge--21-cambridge-1041724">bit.ly/tG-b</a> 41) Seaport Summer Market <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/seaport-summer-market--70-boston-1036945">bit.ly/4hAXwGI</a> 42) Patiopalooza @ Aeronaut <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/patiopalooza-a-summer-music-series-at-aeronaut-somerville-1039492">bit.ly/J-be</a> 43) 7 Outdoor Hotel Pools Near Bos <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/the-8-best-hotels-with-outdoor-pools-around-boston-boston-1001952">bit.ly/0Q-q</a> 44) Boston’s New Social Districts <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/boston-s-new-public-consumption-social-districts-now-open-temple-place-downtown-crossing-blackstone-block-historic-district-boston-1040472">bit.ly/i-iv</a> 45) Sip &amp; Cut @ Cider Hill Farm <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/sip-cut-amesbury-1038834">bit.ly/k-jI</a> 46) $7 Boston Harbor Water Taxi <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/free-water-taxis-ferries-around-boston-harbor-summer-2023-boston-426893">bit.ly/ii-t</a> 47) 14 Wineries Outside of Boston <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/the-13-best-wineries-and-vineyards-within-two-hours-of-boston-boston-393152">bit.ly/-y5O</a> 48) Open Memorial Drive <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/memorial-drive-recreation-sundays-2026-cambridge-1038023">bit.ly/wt-c</a> 49) Boston Open Market <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/2024-boston-open-market-boston-456858">bit.ly/-Iul</a> 50) Seaport Fish &amp; Farm Market <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/seaport-fish-farm-market-at-boston-fish-pier-boston-1019895">bit.ly/0-TW</a> 51) Swing Dancing on the Charles <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/swing-charles-boston-1039432">bit.ly/5-He</a> 52) Community Marketplace &amp; Fest <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/boston-community-marketplace-festival-boston-1040777">bit.ly/i-jp</a> 53) 20+ Farmers Markets in Boston <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/boston-area-farmers-markets-2023-boston-379754">bit.ly/-wro</a> 54) 13 MBTA Accessible Beaches <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/13-beaches-near-boston-accessible-via-the-mbta-commuter-rail-massachusetts-1021363">bit.ly/n-5X</a> 55) Stand-up Paddleboard Yoga <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/stand-up-paddle-board-yoga-on-jamaica-pond-boston-1041779">bit.ly/Z0n3</a> 56) MBTA Harbor Loop Ferry <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/mbta-harbor-loop-ferry-2-40-boat-rides-to-from-north-station-aquarium-seaport-logan-airport-boston-1038856">bit.ly/-iJI</a> 57) Animal Pedal Boat Rentals <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/animal-pedal-boat-rentals-on-boston-s-fort-point-channel-boston-1038908">bit.ly/-jiL</a> 58) 15 Spots to Picnic in Boston <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/15-best-picnic-spots-around-boston-boston-381032">bit.ly/-3Bj</a> 59) 17 Summer Farms Near Boston <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/14-farms-near-boston-to-visit-this-summer-boston-1002965">bit.ly/itl-</a> 60) ICA Watershed Now Open <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/ica-watershed-2023-east-boston-381489">bit.ly/-ByR</a> 61) 30 Unique Patios in Boston <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/14-unique-patios-around-boston-boston-385106">bit.ly/-9PE</a> 62) 100+ Free Outdoor Fitness Classes <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/100-free-outdoor-fitness-classes-around-boston-summer-2022-boston-1000469">bit.ly/-9uo</a> 63) 100+ Free Outdoor Concerts <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/free-outdoor-concerts-in-boston-summer-2023-boston-389402">bit.ly/-V9s</a> 64) Greenway Artisan Market <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/greenway-artisan-market--28-boston-1017255">bit.ly/dh-J</a> 65) $10 Commuter Rail Wknds <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/10-commuter-rail-weekends-boston-395708">bit.ly/t-D4</a> 66) Chinatown Dumpling Crawl <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/boston-chinatown-cheap-dumpling-crawl-boston-1035109">bit.ly/-Ink</a> 67) Island Creek Oysters Popup <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/island-creek-oysters-pop-up-raw-bar-seaport-boston-1019229">bit.ly/Is-C</a> 68) Public Garden Swan Boats <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/boston-public-garden-swan-boats-boston-416531">bit.ly/2F-k</a> 69) 15 Spots to Line Dance in Boston <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/15-places-to-line-dance-in-boston-for-every-day-of-the-week-boston-1036811">bit.ly/ii-iI</a> 70) Seaport Smalls: Music + Move <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/seaport-smalls--66-boston-1011729">bit.ly/T-8x</a> 71) 40+ Trivia Nights in Boston <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/20-trivia-nights-in-boston-for-every-day-of-the-week-boston-371544">bit.ly/-BAZ</a> 72) SoWa Vintage Market <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/sowa-vintage-market-boston-376336">bit.ly/Bk-u</a> 73) 17 Experiential Bars in Boston <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/the-12-best-experiential-bars-around-boston-boston-397466">bit.ly/-pWr</a> 74) 23 ‘Happy Hour’ Deals in Boston <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/the-19-best-happy-hour-food-drink-deals-around-boston-that-are-actually-worth-it-boston-1003226">bit.ly/I-1j</a> 75) Spots to Work Remote in Boston <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/boston-s-best-places-to-work-remotely-that-aren-t-a-coffee-shop-boston-445814">bit.ly/iy-i</a> 76) 31 Thrift Shops in Boston <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/the-26-best-thrift-stores-in-boston-for-vintage-and-designer-finds-boston-445969">bit.ly/iTi</a> 77) 10 Natural Wine Bars in Boston <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/8-natural-wine-bars-around-boston-boston-392015">bit.ly/-NO3</a> 78) Havana Club Salsa Dancing <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/bachata-salsa-lessons-dancing-parties-6-nights-a-week-at-havana-club-in-cambridge-everything-under-15-cambridge-1038025">bit.ly/i-nI</a> 79) New England Botanic Garden <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/new-england-botanic-garden-at-tower-hill-boylston-1001049">bit.ly/T-I0</a> 80) Poetry Open Mic Night <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/poetry-open-mic-at-trident-boston-446048">bit.ly/MJ-h</a> 81) Free Harvard Art Museums <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/free-admission-to-the-harvard-art-museums-cambridge-423522">bit.ly/-5Yw</a> 82) $1 Oysters Around Boston <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/where-to-find-1-oysters-around-boston-boston-409472">bit.ly/-Ruz</a> 83) Live Irish Music Seisiúns <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/traditional-irish-music-sessions-at-the-druid-cambridge-239715">bit.ly/N7-p</a> All weekend events:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/?day=17&amp;month=4&amp;weekend=1&amp;year=2021">bit.ly/3Rbjz7v</a> List permalink:&nbsp;<a href="https://joyraft.com/event/83-things-to-do-in-boston-this-weekend--2-boston-1042274">bit.ly/4yJ0vDa</a> Advertise with us:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/advertise">bit.ly/--ad</a>

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S22: conversations

Wondering what to do in Boston? Places to eat? Free activities? Good for a group? Date night spot? Girls night out? The best things to do? Ask Joyraft!

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S4: top picks

The most fun, cool and unique things to do in Boston. Can’t miss events, shows and experiences. Concerts, restaurants, bars, free things in Boston and beyond.

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What to do in Boston this weekend? From festivals, concerts, performances, free events, screenings and more, Joyraft has the best things to do in Boston.

25+ things to do in Boston/Cambridge/Somerville this weekend

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Our top picks: outdoor dining, free events, spring festivals, best bars, upcoming concerts, museum parties - the latest in and around Boston.  Slug: joyraft-top-picks-best-things-to-do-boston-ma

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Discover new, unique events and experiences happening in and around Boston. Perfect for date night, good for a group or with a friend. Be the first to know.

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S16: editor picks

The most unique and can’t miss things coming up in Boston / Cambridge / Somerville and beyond. Festivals, food, drinks, fairs, concerts, art and free activities.

Unique and Can’t Miss Things to Do in Boston

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S2 (A): top experiences

The most popular things to do on Joyraft. Concerts, restaurants, bars, events, parties, openings, kid friendly, date ideas, free things in Boston and beyond.

Top 20 things to do in Boston

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S3 (A): trending experiences

Discover can’t miss events and things to do in Boston. The most fun, unique and cool events coming to the Boston area this spring and summer.

The hottest events happening in Boston

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Kid-friendly events in Boston

S18: interest based

Where to eat and drink in Boston? Joyraft has Boston’s newest bars, restaurants and specials. Drinks and pre fixe dinner menus. Cambridge & Somerville too.

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