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
- Harpoon Brewery
- Recurring daily
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…
- Institute of Contemporary Art
- Recurring daily
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…
- Franklin Park Zoo
- Recurring daily
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…
- Boston Harbor City Cruises
- Recurring daily
Set sail with us for the whale watch experience of a lifetime. Our destination: Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary, a rich feeding ground for whales, dolphins, sea birds and other marine creatures. You’ll have a good chance to view several different species of large whales…
- Rose Kennedy Greenway
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
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…
- Downtown Crossing
- Recurring daily
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…
- Charles Hotel, Harvard Square
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
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'…
- Huntington Theatre Company
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
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…
- LEGO® Discovery Center Boston
- Recurring daily
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 Art + Design District
- Recurring weekly on Sunday
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…
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