Finding Free Events in Boston may not be easy, but we’ve done the hard work so you can enjoy the freebies - our up-to-date BOSTON Free Events TODAY Calendar covers the best free concerts (classical, jazz, pop, rock, opera), free comedy shows, art exhibitions (museum, galleries), free and cheap party and nightlife activities & things to do right now, today, tonight in Boston including Somerville, Watertown, Cambridge, Brookline, Belmont, Dedham, Newton, Charlestown and more.

TODAY - Thursday, Feb 19, 2026

  • Beer Garden on Tudor Wharf
    FREE Drinks
    Beer Garden On Tudor Wharf
    February 19 @ 3pm - 9pm. Weekly

    Residence Inn Boston Harbor on Tudor Wharf, 34-44 Charles River Avenue, Boston, MA 02129

    Outdoor Beer Garden on Tudor Wharf! Join us this summer on the Pier for spectacular harbor views, rotating beer selections, games, and more.Open weekly ...
  • The Station Dry Run
    FREE Date Idea
    The Station Dry Run
    February 19 @ 4pm - 9pm. Weekly

    The Station, 1400 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02215

    Sip on refreshing beverages paired with snacks, presented by The Wine Press. There will be charcuterie snacks, delicious mocktails, non-alcoholic craft beer, ...
  • Beer Garden on Tudor Wharf
    FREE Drinks
    Beer Garden On Tudor Wharf
    February 19 @ 5pm - 9pm. Weekly

    Residence Inn Boston Harbor on Tudor Wharf, 34-44 Charles River Avenue, Boston, MA 02129

    Outdoor Beer Garden on Tudor Wharf! Join us this summer on the Pier for spectacular harbor views, rotating beer selections, games, and more.Open weekly ...
  • ICA Free Thursday Night
    FREE Art
    Ica Free Thursday Night
    February 19 @ 5pm - 9pm. Weekly

    Institute of Contemporary Art, 25 Harbor Shore Drive, Boston, MA 02210

    The ICA is free for all visitors every Thursday from 5 to 9 PM.Through the end of August, catch a free outdoor concert on Thursday evenings at Harborwalk ...
  • Free Thursdays at the ICA
    FREE Art
    Free Thursdays At The Ica
    February 19 @ 5pm - 9pm. Weekly

    Institute of Contemporary Art, 100 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA 02210

    Admission is FREE for all every Thursday from 5 to 9 PM during ICA Free Thursday Nights. Timed tickets are required for free days and nights. Timed tickets for ...
  • Boston Together Again Movie Night
    FREE Date Idea
    Boston Together Again Movie Night
    February 19 @ 5pm - 9pm. Weekly

    Copley Square, Copley Square, Boston, MA 02116

    Boston Together Again Movie Night is Hollywood magic meets Copley Square! We'll be screening some of your all-time favorites on a giant LED screen in the heart ...
  • Ski Tuning Pop Up
    FREE Drinks
    Ski Tuning Pop Up
    February 19 @ 5pm - 9pm. Weekly

    East Regiment Beer Company, 30 Church St, Salem, MA 09170

    Altitude Tuning will be at East Regiment Beer Company sharpening skis and giving them a fresh coat of wax. This is on a first come first serve basis. Pricing ...
  • 90’s Karaoke Friday Nights at Lily’s
    FREE Karaoke
    90’S Karaoke Friday Nights At Lily’S
    February 19 @ 6pm - 10pm. Weekly - Thursdays

    Lily's Bar Pizza Patio, 33 Batterymarch St, Boston, MA 02110, USA

    Join us for KARAOKE, THEMED COCKTAILS and APPETIZERS as well as Instagrammable photo opportunities. Grab your best snap bracelet and join us every Friday from ...
  • Single's Night
    FREE Drinks
    Single's Night
    February 19 @ 6pm - 10pm. Weekly

    Lookout Rooftop, 70 Sleeper St, Boston, MA 02210

    Single's Night a night at Lookout Rooftop at The Envoy Hotel. Guests will be receiving wristbands and women will be able to receive a free Viva Tequila ...
  • Harborwalk Sounds: Berklee College of Music at the ICA
    FREE Good for Groups
    Harborwalk Sounds: Berklee College Of Music At The Ica
    February 19 @ 6pm - 8:30pm. Weekly

    Institute of Contemporary Art Boston, 25 Harbor Shore Drive, Boston, MA

    A summer classic returns! Grab a drink, enjoy the cool ocean breeze, and hear some of Berklee College of Music’s outstanding musicians perform on the ...
  • Boston Unity Cup Weeknight gameplay
    FREE Festivals & Fairs
    Boston Unity Cup Weeknight Gameplay
    February 19 @ 6pm - 10pm. Weekly

    Carter Fields, 709 Columbus Ave, Roxbury, Massachusetts 02118

    The Boston Unity Cup is a city-wide adult soccer tournament celebrating Boston’s diverse community around a shared passion for sport. ​Hosted in collaboration ...
  • Thursday Trivia Night at Broken Records
    FREE Date Idea
    Thursday Trivia Night At Broken Records
    February 19 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Weekly

    Broken Records, 85 Guest Street, Boston, MA 02135

    Join us EVERY THURSDAY at Broken Records for a FREE Trivia Night!🎉Text the group chat to get your team together!📱 Let them know where you will be every ...
  • NEMPAC's Jazz in the Park
    FREE Festivals & Fairs
    Nempac's Jazz In The Park
    February 19 @ 7pm - 8:30pm. Weekly

    Rose Kennedy Greenway, North End Parks, John Fitzgerald Surface Road and Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02109

    Free open-air jazz concerts on the North End Greenway!The North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) returns to The Rose Kennedy Greenway with their ...
  • Thursday Night Movies at A&B Kitchen
    FREE Date Idea
    Thursday Night Movies At A&B Kitchen
    February 19 @ 7pm - 11pm. Weekly

    A&B Kitchen, 115 Beverly St, Boston,, MA 02114

    A&B Kitchen is hosting movie nights every Thursday this summer starting July 21. In addition to the regular menu, there will be popcorn, pretzels, and nachos ...
  • Trivia at GrandTen Distilling
    FREE Date Idea
    Trivia At Grandten Distilling
    February 19 @ 7pm - 9pm. Weekly

    GrandTen Distilling, 383 Dorchester Avenue, Boston, MA 02127

    Every Thursday from 7p.m. to 9p.m., we're hosting King Trivia here at GrandTen Distilling. Our trivia game consists of 7 rounds, including a Picture round, a ...
  • The Bebop Thursday Night Open Mic & Open Jam
    FREE Music
    The Bebop Thursday Night Open Mic & Open Jam
    February 19 - February 20 @ 7pm - 12am. Weekly - Thursdays

    The Bebop, 1116 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02215, USA

    Open Mic Thursday from 8pm till late, then we open it up for a jam which is open to everyone! Please note we are 21+ after 10pm so if you are under 21 then ...
  • Salsa in The Square
    FREE Date Idea
    Salsa In The Square
    February 19 @ 7pm - 9pm. Weekly

    Birch St Plaza Roslindale, 2 belgrade st, Boston, Massachusetts 02131

    There will be a salsa lesson taught by Andres Giraldo of Salsa y Control from 7-8pm, then open dance from 8-9pm. Dancing will take place on Birch Street Plaza, ...
  • Slow Food
    FREE Art
    Slow Food
    February 19 @ 7:30pm - 9pm. Weekly

    Club Cafe, 209 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02116

    A Three Course Comedy!Empty-nesters Irene and Peter are struggling to salvage their anniversary dinner at the only open restaurant in town. However, when their ...
  • The Book of Will
    FREE Art
    The Book Of Will
    February 19 @ 7:30pm - 9:30pm. Weekly

    Boston Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116

    With a legacy on the line- it’s publish or perish!Shakespeare is only three years dead- and already the London stage is littered with badly botched Hamlets, ...
  • John Fitz & Hatrack Gallagher
    FREE Drinks
    John Fitz & Hatrack Gallagher
    February 19 @ 7:30pm - 10:30pm. Weekly

    Nosh by Concord Market, 97 Lowell Rd, Concord, MA 01742

    John Fitzsimmons, called "A Master of Folk" by The Boston Globe, and "The Nobel Laureate of New England Pub Music" by Globe Magazine, is joined by harmonica ...

More Free Things To Do in Boston Today

Besides many free events listed in our Free BOSTON Events TODAY calendar above, here are some more Free Things to Do in Boston Today & Every Day:

Relax on the Charles River Esplanade
Nestled in the Back Bay neighborhood, the Charles River Esplanade offers views of the south bank of the Charles River Basin. There's nothing quite like a three-mile stroll along the Charles River on the Boston side for getting incredible views. The walkway offers plenty of spots for stopping to sit in the shade. https://esplanade.org/

Tour Boston's Irish Heritage Trail
The Irish Heritage Trail offers 16 historic sites along a 3-mile walk that loops in with many of the city's other historic walks. The trail features 13 statues and memorials honoring important Irish-American figures. The Boston Irish Famine Memorial ocated at the intersection of School Street and Washington Street is an especially poignant stop on the trail. http://www.irishheritagetrail.com/boston/

Enjoy the Scenery at Jamaica Pond
Jamaica Pond is a kettle lake that belongs to Boston's Emerald Necklace of parks. It is the source of the Muddy River that eventually drains into the lower portion of the Charles River. During the 1.5-mile walk around the rim of the pond, visitors can expect to find people sailing, rowing, and fishing on any given day. https://www.boston.gov/parks/jamaica-pond

Ascend to the Top of the Bunker Hill Monument
See Boston from above! Visiting this iconic attraction costs nothing more than the energy expended to climb all 294 steps to enjoy stunning views of the city and harbor from 221 feet in the air. This well-known granite obelisk was erected to commemorate the first major battle in the American Revolution. Monument Square, Charlestown, MA | https://www.nps.gov/bost/learn/historyculture/bhm.htm

Discover an Untapped Gem at Castle Island
Some people live in Boston for a lifetime without discovering Castle Island! A peninsula located on the shore of Boston Harbor in South Boston, Castle Island offers 22 acres to explore while enjoying epic sea breezes. It's the perfect place for a picnic! 2010 William J. Day Boulevard, Boston, MA

Take Pictures at the Hatch Memorial Shell
The Edward A. Hatch Memorial Shell is an outdoor concert venue perched on the Charles River Esplanade in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood that everyone has seen in photographs! The structure is significant because it's one of Boston's best examples of Art Deco architecture. In addition to being a great place to stop for a photo any day of the week, this venue also routinely hosts free live concerts for anyone who is lucky enough to be passing by! 47 David G. Mugar Way, Boston, MA | http://www.hatchshell.com/

Let the City Zip by on the Minuteman Bikeway
Pick up the Minuteman Bikeway in Cambridge to cover an 11-mile stretch that brings cyclists through some of the prettiest scenery surrounding Boston. Rollerblading, walking, and running are all permitted on this paved route. When it's time for a rest, pivot to Arlington's Spy Pond for breathtaking views across a 100-acre kettle-hole pond.

See a Different Kind of Tea Party in Boston
While everyone knows Boston for being home of the Boston Tea Party, a giant golden tea kettle located at the intersection of Court Street and Tremont Street is also worth seeing. Made in 1873 for a tea company called Hicks & Badger, this iconic kettle that hovers over the street has the capacity to hold more than 227 gallons!

Track Down the Bears at Franklin Park
While there aren't any actual bears still left at the old bear dens at Long Crouch Woods in Franklin Park, this abandoned zoo area does house some gorgeous stone bear carvings. Simply use the large staircase leading to a pavilion to enjoy an obscure treat that many Bostonians only know from lore! Be sure to take photos to prove this place is real. 1 Franklin Park Road, Boston, MA

Enjoy Fresh Air in Boston Common
It's foolish to turn away the chance to spend time in America's oldest park while visiting Boston. Dating back to 1863, Boston Common is considered the heartbeat of the city by many. Sit in the grass with a good book, relax by the frog pond, or observe the many artists who make the park their muse! 115 Boylston Street, Boston, MA

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