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.

WEEKEND

TODAY - Saturday, Jan 31, 2026

  • Newton, MA - Guild of St Francis of Assisi's Holly Harvest Fair
    FREE Festivals & Fairs
    Newton, Ma - Guild Of St Francis Of Assisi's Holly Harvest Fair
    January 31 - February 1 @ 9am - 1pm. Weekly

    The Bishop MacKenzie Centre, 1337 Centre St, Newton, MA 02459

    Holly Harvest FairSaturday, November 18, 9:00AM to 4:00PMSunday, November 19, 9:00AM to 1:00PMSaturday Luncheon at 11:30AMRaffle for cash $300, $200, $100 and ...
  • Greenway Artisan Market 2022
    FREE Festivals & Fairs
    Greenway Artisan Market 2022
    January 31 @ 10am - 5pm. Weekly

    Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway, High Street and Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA

    Rescheduled for May 14. We are so excited to present dozens of artists, makers and small business entrepreneurs all situated on the beautiful Rose Kennedy ...
  • The Outdoor Caribbean Street Market
    FREE Date Idea
    The Outdoor Caribbean Street Market
    January 31 @ 10am - 6pm. Weekly

    715 River St, 715 River St, Boston, MA 02126

    Visit an outdoor pop-up shop! About this event: Enjoy free admission and come shop local small businesses. There will be: - Food- Desserts- Candles- Jewelry- ...
  • Boston Open Market
    FREE Art
    Boston Open Market
    January 31 @ 11am - 6pm. Weekly

    Boylston Street, 215 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116

    Now in its third season, the Boston Open Market will be returning this year in its new location on Boylston Street! Moving a few blocks down from its original ...
  • Opening Day - Boston Open Market
    FREE Art
    Opening Day - Boston Open Market
    January 31 @ 11am - 6pm. Weekly

    Copley Square, 560 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116

    The Boston Open Market at Copley Square is back! Join us for opening day, Saturday, May 28th from 11am-6pm. Featuring 85 local artists, designers, makers and ...
  • Buy Black. Buy Local. Holiday Marketplace
    FREE Festivals & Fairs
    Buy Black. Buy Local. Holiday Marketplace
    January 31 @ 11am - 5pm. Weekly

    The Underground Cafe + Lounge, 742 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA 02120

    Join us every Saturday from 11am to 5pm at The Underground Cafe + Lounge, starting from Small Business Saturday through the Saturday before Christmas, for a ...
  • The Fenway Chalet
    FREE Date Idea
    The Fenway Chalet
    January 31 @ 12pm - 5pm. Weekly

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

    This winter season, The Station welcomes The Fenway Chalet, presented by The Wine Press, a pop-up snack shack serving beer, wine, warm seasonal alcoholic ...
  • SIP AT THE STATION WINE GARDEN!
    FREE Drinks
    Sip At The Station Wine Garden!
    January 31 @ 12pm - 5pm. Weekly

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

    There’s a new wine garden in town! This summer, The Station Wine Garden, presented by The Wine Press, will be serving up a curated selection of seasonal wines, ...
  • HANDIWORK - Boston's Creators Marketplace
    FREE Art
    Handiwork - Boston's Creators Marketplace
    January 31 @ 12pm - 5pm. Weekly

    Time Out Market Boston, 401 Park Drive, Boston, MA 02215

    HANDIWORK is Boston’s creators marketplace featuring a curated selection of locally made quality products. HANDIWORK creates a space for makers and creators to ...
  • Make with MAAM: May Stevens
    FREE Art
    Make With Maam: May Stevens
    January 31 @ 12pm - 5pm. Weekly

    MAAM, 621 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115

    Connect with your inner artist in the Barkan Family Big Ideas Studio every weekend. During this free, drop-in event, experiment with different materials and ...
  • Holiday Open Art Studios at Western Avenue
    FREE Art
    Holiday Open Art Studios At Western Avenue
    January 31 @ 12pm - 5pm. Weekly

    Western Avenue | Studios & Lofts, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA 01851

    This season's hottest gift is local art and the largest art community in the country is rich in local art. From paintings and ceramics to jewelry and ...
  • The Opioid Project: Every Picture Tells a Story.
    FREE Art
    The Opioid Project: Every Picture Tells A Story.
    January 31 @ 1pm - 5pm. Weekly

    Nave Gallery, c/o Clarendon Hill Presbyterian Church, 155 Powderhouse Blvd., Somerville, MA 02144

    The Opioid Project: Every Picture Tells a Story. An exhibition of art work created as a result of The Opioid Project: Changing Perceptions through Art and ...
  • Beer Garden on Tudor Wharf
    FREE Date Idea
    Beer Garden On Tudor Wharf
    January 31 @ 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 ...
  • Alileo Summer Series at Alileo Vino e Snak Bar | Seaport
    FREE Drinks
    Alileo Summer Series At Alileo Vino E Snak Bar | Seaport
    January 31 - February 1 @ 3pm - 7pm. Weekly

    Alileo Vino e Snak Bar, 70 Pier Four Boulevard, Suite 100, Boston, Massachusetts 02210

    DJ dance parties every Saturday and Sunday from 3 to 7pm Saturday, August 5 - Bobby BangersSunday, August 6 - Kerry QuirkSaturday, August 12 - DJ DonutsSunday, ...
  • The Cutlass Crew
    FREE Good for Groups
    The Cutlass Crew
    January 31 @ 3pm - 5pm. Weekly

    Peabody School, 70, Cambridge, MA 02140

    Based on the historical figure, Lady Mary Killigrew, The Cutlass Crewtells of the adventures of this English aristocrat-turned-pirate who, with ...
  • Live Jazz Entertainment in the Lobby Lounge – Saturday Evenings in December
    FREE Drinks
    Live Jazz Entertainment In The Lobby Lounge – Saturday Evenings In December
    January 31 @ 4pm - 7pm. Weekly

    Mandarin Oriental Boston, 776 Boylston st, Boston, Ma 02199

    Select Saturdays during the holiday season, gather in the Lobby Lounge at MandarinOriental, Boston to enjoy live jazz music with a holiday flair. During the ...
  • Traditional Irish Music Sessions at The Druid
    FREE Date Idea
    Traditional Irish Music Sessions At The Druid
    January 31 @ 4pm - 11pm. Weekly

    The Druid, 1357 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA

    Traditional Irish Sessions are a long-standing tradition and well-known event at the Druid. These take place every Wednesday evening at 8pm, ...
  • Beer Garden on Tudor Wharf
    FREE Date Idea
    Beer Garden On Tudor Wharf
    January 31 @ 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 ...
  • Park-9's 3rd Annual Countryfest Party
    January 31 @ 5pm - 10pm

    40 Elm Way, Everett, MA 02149, USA

    A one of a kind dog- and family-friendly Country party. Enjoy mechanical bull rides, live country music, + themed food and drink specials!
  • Family Flicks at the Prudential Center
    FREE Good for Groups
    Family Flicks At The Prudential Center
    January 31 @ 6pm - 10:30pm. Weekly

    South Garden-- Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199

    It’s showtime!Enjoy free, family-friendly movies on Prudential Center’s South Garden every Saturday starting on July 8th. All movies will start at dusk.2023 ...

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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