THIS WEEK'S LOCAL PICKS

View handpicked activities and weekly highlights for your visit to the Boston area, chosen by our staff of locals. 

Our Top Picks

Pickleball Social Club Oct 09

It’s time to Dink and Drink at the Pickleball Social Club powered by Hub Sports Boston! Whether you want to sign up for a league, rent a court with some friends, or host a corporate event, there are many ways to play! ALL ARE WELCOME! You don’t have to be a pickleball player, or…

Tau Lewis Oct 09

Tau Lewis (b. 1993, Toronto) transforms found materials into intricately detailed soft sculptures, quilts, masks, and other assemblages through intensive processes such as hand-sewing, carving, and plaster casting. A self-taught artist, Lewis’s practice is directed at healing…

Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience Oct 09

Prepare to be dazzled as you wander through this forested realm and beyond, surrounded by the magic of all-new lantern displays, immersive walkthroughs, enchanting interactive displays and Instagrammable moments at every turn. Dive into an underwater paradise, where majestic sea…

Greenway Carousel Oct 09

We look forward to welcoming you at the Greenway Carousel at The Tiffany & Co. Foundation Grove on The Greenway. Take a spin on one of our native New England carousel creatures, located in the heart of downtown Boston. This is the only carousel of its kind. The hand-carved…

WNDR Museum Oct 09
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WNDR Museum is an interactive experience: a multi-sensory showcase of art and technology. The message is simple: We are all artists. And as artists, visitors are more than passive onlookers. Whatever they do in the museum, IS art. Tickets are now on sale for visits beginning…

One Reason Garden Bar at The Charles Hotel Oct 09

Come to The newest addition to the Charles Hotel, a casual and "come as you are" bar! The special Garden Bar menu will feature favorites from Taqueria El Barrio’s full menu, including Pollo, Birria, Carnitas, and Veggie tacos, all served with their signature homemade ‘Mi Tierra'…

Tom Stoppard's Leopoldstadt Oct 09

Winner! Four Tony Awards, including Best Play. Winner! Two Laurence Olivier Awards, including Best New Play. The latest masterpiece and most personal play from Tom Stoppard, Leopoldstadt is a stirring and epic story of love, family, and enduring bravery. In Vienna, the heart of…

Brick-or-Treat Monster Party Oct 09

Boston's top family Halloween event is here! Daily from September 28th - October 31st, families can get into the Halloween spirit as LEGO® Monsters take over LEGO Discovery Center Boston and throw a Monster Party you don't want to miss! Brick-or Treat Activities: New for 2024!…

SOWA Open Market Oct 13

The SoWa Open Market is one of the largest open-air farmer and artist markets in Boston. With a variety of regional and local vendors, plus food + beverage trucks, nestled among artist studios, galleries, and retail shops on the pedestrian-only Thayer Street, the SoWa (South of…