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, May 1, 2025

  • Bachelor in Paradise Screenings at Lamplighter
    FREE Date Idea
    Bachelor In Paradise Screenings At Lamplighter
    May 1 @ 9:30am - 12:30pm. Weekly

    Lamplighter Brewing Co., 284 Broadway, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139

    We can’t get enough of the romance, the drama, and we’re ready to experience it all– with some sand between our toes. Take a trip to paradise with us every ...
  • Sewing Group ON SITE
    FREE Art
    Sewing Group On Site
    May 1 @ 11am - 1pm. Weekly

    Camrbidge Womens Center, 25 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138

    Thursdays, 10am-noon. Come sew using a machine or by hand. Make or mend bags, clothing, etc. Materials & instruction provided. No experience needed. Info: Karlotta: [hidden]
  • Music on the Hill
    FREE Classes
    Music On The Hill
    May 1 @ 11:30am - 12:15pm. Weekly

    Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library, 149 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119

    Come join us in music-making! Music on the Hill provides children’s music programming to families in Fort Hill and the surrounding neighborhoods of Roxbury. ...
  • Tasting: The Original
    FREE
    Tasting: The Original
    May 1 @ 12pm - 1pm

    Boston Public Market, 100 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02108

    Taste the Original with Coffee Honey Whipped Cream!
  • Branchfood's May Community Table
    FREE
    Branchfood's May Community Table
    May 1 @ 12pm - 1pm

    115 Federal St floor 18, 115 Federal Street Floor 18, Boston, MA 02110

    Immerse yourself in a decade-strong tradition of networking excellence at Branchfood's Community Table — now returning to an in-person format after five years ...
  • Sewing Group ON SITE
    FREE Art
    Sewing Group On Site
    May 1 @ 12pm - 2pm. Weekly

    Camrbidge Womens Center, 25 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138

    Thursdays, 11am-1pm (NEW TIME!). Come sew using a machine or by hand. Make or mend bags, clothing, etc. Materials & instruction provided. No experience needed. ...
  • 'Nonna's Kitchen' at Grana
    FREE Date Idea
    'nonna's Kitchen' At Grana
    May 1 @ 12:30pm - 3:30pm. Weekly

    GRANA at The Langham, Boston, 250 Franklin St., Boston, MA 02110

    Known as the go-to power-lunch spot in Boston, GRANA at The Langham, Boston is announcing a new lunch program featuring Chef Stephen Bukoff’s Nonna’s ...
  • Thursday Brunch @ Sonsie
    FREE Date Idea
    Thursday Brunch @ Sonsie
    May 1 @ 12:30pm - 5pm. Weekly

    Sonsie, 327 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02115

    Join us for a fabulous brunch at Sonsie, where delicious food and good vibes await you!Brunch at SonsieJoin us for a delightful brunch at Sonsie, located at ...
  • Coffee Triangulation Cupping
    FREE
    Coffee Triangulation Cupping
    May 1 @ 1pm - 2pm

    George Howell Coffee, 505 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111

    Two are the same, one is not! Can you taste the odd coffee out? Put your sense to the test during our triangulation coffee cupping. Class is free, but space is ...
  • Kendall Square Farmers Market Returns to Cambridge's Canal District
    FREE Drinks
    Kendall Square Farmers Market Returns To Cambridge's Canal District
    May 1 @ 1pm - 7pm. Weekly

    Kendall Square, 450 Kendall Street, Cambridge, MA 02142

    The Kendall Square Farmers Market is set to return to Cambridge’s Canal District on May 11th, 2023, after a three-year hiatus. The market, sponsored by BioMed ...
  • Sound of Berklee at the Pru Garden
    FREE Music
    Sound Of Berklee At The Pru Garden
    May 1 @ 1pm - 2pm. Weekly

    South Garden at the Prudential Center, 800 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02199

    All Summer long performers from Berklee College of Music will take stage Thursdays at 12 PM to showcase their musical stylings in South Garden. These ...
  • Summer Concerts at Prudential Center
    FREE Date Idea
    Summer Concerts At Prudential Center
    May 1 @ 1pm - 2pm. Weekly

    Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199

    Enjoy a concert at the Prudential Center's south garden. The Prudential Center’s south garden is the perfect place to relax, and Berklee artists will be ...
  • Live Jazz at 3rd Space
    FREE Art
    Live Jazz At 3rd Space
    May 1 @ 1:15pm - 3pm. Weekly

    3rd Space, 12 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02110

    As part of our Lunch Club at 3rd Space, we are pleased to present a soothing jazz duo every Thursday! Come by with lunch to enjoy the soothing jazz from a ...
  • Natalie Synhaivsky, pianist
    FREE
    Natalie Synhaivsky, Pianist
    May 1 @ 2pm - 4pm

    First Church in Cambridge, 11 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138

    Recital of the works of Bach, Granados and Rachmaninov
  • Brookline Farmers Market
    FREE Date Idea
    Brookline Farmers Market
    May 1 @ 2:30pm - 7:30pm. Weekly

    Brookline Farmers Market, Centre Street West Parking Lot, Brooline, MA 02446

    Welcome to the Brookline Farmers Market - your source for the some of the most delicious, fresh and local food in New England!Opening Day of our 2022 Season is ...
  • Opening day & Food Assistance Information Fair
    FREE Accessible Spots
    Opening Day & Food Assistance Information Fair
    May 1 @ 2:30pm - 7:30pm. Weekly

    Belmont Farmers' Market, Claflin St Parking Lot, Belmont, MA 02478

    Belmont Farmers’ Market opening day features Food Assistance Information FairBelmont, MA – Belmont Farmers' Market (BFM) will have a Food Assistance ...
  • Beer Garden on Tudor Wharf
    FREE Drinks
    Beer Garden On Tudor Wharf
    May 1 @ 4pm - 10pm. 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 ...
  • Medford Farmers Market 2022
    FREE Date Idea
    Medford Farmers Market 2022
    May 1 @ 4pm - 8pm. Weekly

    Condon Shell, Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford, MA 02155

    Welcome back to the Medford Farmers Market!The Medford Farmers Market strengthens our diverse community of Medford, Massachusetts, through access to fresh, ...
  • Medford Farmers Market
    FREE Date Idea
    Medford Farmers Market
    May 1 @ 4pm - 8pm. Weekly

    Condon Shell, Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford, MA 02155

    Welcome back to the Medford Farmers Market!The Medford Farmers Market strengthens our diverse community of Medford, Massachusetts, through access to fresh, ...
  • Journaling Group for women ON-SITE
    FREE Art
    Journaling Group For Women On-Site
    May 1 @ 4:15pm - 5pm. Weekly

    Cambridge Women's Center, 25 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138

    Thursdays (weekly, except not 9/1) 3:30-4:15pm. Write without expectation – this journaling group will help you find a personal outlet in writing that is yours ...

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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