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10+ free things to do in Boston
Whether you are spending a day or a lifetime in Boston, MA, these are some of the best free things to do in town — from outdoor adventures to kid-friendly offerings and beyond.
May 16, 2025 10:58 AM
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Who would go on Boston’s Mt. Rushmore: Literature edition
If we made a Mount Rushmore for Boston writers and literary figures, whose face would you add?
November 7, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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Plan Ahead: Concerts in November
Find refuge from the impending holiday madness at concerts from The 1975, Lil Uzi Vert, Deafheaven, and more.
October 31, 2023
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Victoria Wasylak
Three VOYAGE displays that will come to the Pru in November.
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Fleurs de Villes Voyage blooms at the Pru
Visit the Prudential Center Nov. 2-Nov. 6 to see 16 fresh floral mannequins created by local florists that embrace cultures from around the world.
October 20, 2023
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Jessica Burton
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Edgar Allan Poe, a poetic history
The eerie writer was born in Boston and while he didn’t care for the city, he was a Bostonian, nevermore.
October 12, 2023
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Jessica Burton
A group up drummers in matching pink shirts perform in sync on the streets.
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HONK! Festival spreads joyful noise throughout the city
The 18th edition of the free, all-ages music festival will feature 30+ bands from across the country.
October 5, 2023
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Victoria Wasylak
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Four new museum exhibitions to see this fall
Make plans to see one of these four new and upcoming exhibitions around Boston.
October 2, 2023
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Jessica Burton
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The eerie film history of Castle Hill on the Crane Estate
The seaside property in Ipswich known as Caste Hill was a filming location for “The Witches of Eastwick” in the late 1980s.
September 27, 2023
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Victoria Wasylak
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Turn the volume up on “Hip-Hop: Seen/Unseen”
This mini-art exhibition sharing the untold story of Boston’s hip-hop culture can be seen on the Rose Kennedy Greenway through Wednesday, Nov. 15.
September 20, 2023
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Jessica Burton
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Where to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Boston
Fill your schedule with film screenings, dance lessons, live music, and more for Hispanic Heritage Month.
September 17, 2023
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Victoria Wasylak
The grey brick exterior of the Parker Hill branch, with a blue "Boston Public Library" flag hanging above the entrance
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The Boston Public Library welcomes “Punk Week”
Unlock your inner rocker with DIY button-making, vinyl record painting, and more at Punk Week.
September 15, 2023
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Victoria Wasylak
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The "Ames Room" exhibit at Museum of Illusions Boston features a grey slanted floor. In this photo, two women on the left appear very tiny, while a man on the right appears like a giant; it's all part of the exhibit's optical illusion.
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This is not a mirage: Museum of Illusions Boston now open
The new museum at 200 State St. — adjacent to Faneuil Hall — is open daily.
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2024-2025 winter weather trends for Boston
Prepare for winter weather in Boston with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
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Shopping small in Boston
Beantown is made up of so many wonderful small businesses, here are a few our readers love in honor of Small Business Saturday.
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