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 - Monday, Jan 12, 2026

  • Freecycle at Harvard's Recycling and Surplus Center
    FREE Art
    Freecycle At Harvard's Recycling And Surplus Center
    January 12 @ 10am - 1pm. Weekly

    Harvard Recycling & Surplus Center, 156 Western Avenue, Allston, MA

    Every Monday from 10am–1pm, Harvard's Recycling and Surplus Center makes furniture, supplies, equipment, textiles, and a wide-variety of other items available ...
  • New years Market pop up
    FREE
    New Years Market Pop Up
    January 12 @ 11am - 5pm

    Hyatt Centric Faneuil Hall Boston, 54-68 Devonshire Street, Boston, MA 02109

    Kick off the year with cool finds and good vibes at our New Years Market pop up—don’t miss out!
  • Mass Farmers Markets at Cambridge’s Central Square
    FREE Market
    Mass Farmers Markets At Cambridge’S Central Square
    January 12 @ 11am - 5pm. Weekly - Mondays

    Cambridge’s Central Square, 76 Bishop Allen Dr, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA

    Located in the midst of the bustling commercial and cultural hub that is Cambridges Central Square, this long-running market features over two dozen ...
  • Central Square Farmers Market
    FREE Festivals & Fairs
    Central Square Farmers Market
    January 12 @ 12pm - 6pm. Weekly

    Central Square Farmers' Market, 76 Bishop Allen Dr., Cambridge, MA 02139

    About the [hidden] in the midst of the bustling commercial and cultural hub that is Cambridge’s Central Square, this long-running market features over two ...
  • Movie Mondays at West End
    FREE Movies
    Movie Mondays At West End
    January 12 @ 2pm - 4:30pm. Weekly

    West End, 151 Cambridge St., Boston, MA

    DescriptionJoin us for recent movie releases at the West End Branch!August 14: Moving On - 2022 (R)August 21: Operation Fortune - 2023 (R)August 28: Call ...
  • Arcade Radio at Harvard
    FREE Music
    Arcade Radio At Harvard
    January 12 @ 2pm - 4pm. Weekly

    Smith Campus Center Arcade, 1350 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA

    Arcade Radio, hit music program from the Summer Staycation series, has been renewed for Fall Semester! Light refreshments and live acoustic performances light ...
  • Major Mondays at the Liberty Hotel
    FREE Music
    Major Mondays At The Liberty Hotel
    January 12 @ 5pm - 8pm. Weekly - Mondays

    Liberty Lobby Bar, 215 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114, USA

    Monday's Just Got Major - Live Blues in the Liberty Lobby Bar every Monday 6PM-9PM. Join us every Monday from 6pm-9pm for a night of live blues music and ...
  • Major Mondays at the Liberty Hotel
    FREE Date Idea
    Major Mondays At The Liberty Hotel
    January 12 @ 6pm - 9pm. Weekly

    Liberty Hotel, 215 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114

    Monday's Just Got Major - Live Blues in the Liberty Lobby Bar every Monday 6PM-9PM.
  • Zumba by Healthworks
    FREE Accessible Spots
    Zumba By Healthworks
    January 12 @ 6pm - 7pm. Weekly

    Hatch Memorial Shell, 47 David G Mugar Way, Boston, MA 02108

    The Esplanade Association presents Zumba led by Healthworks at the Hatch Shell. Fusing Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves, nothing is more fun and ...
  • Waterfront Wellness: Zumba
    FREE Accessible Spots
    Waterfront Wellness: Zumba
    January 12 @ 6pm - 7pm. Weekly

    The Anchor Boston, 1 Shipyard Park, Charlestown, MA 02145

    * Gathers at 6 pm - class starts at 6:15 pm *Join Nicole LaHoz of the Charlestown YMCA every Monday!This full-body, dance fitness party will get your heart ...
  • Saborcito @ The Anchor: Salsa & Bachata Dancing
    FREE Classes
    Saborcito @ The Anchor: Salsa & Bachata Dancing
    January 12 @ 6pm - 9pm. Weekly

    The Anchor Boston, 1 Shipyard Park, Charlestown, MA 02129

    Your friends at The Anchor Boston, Sabor Latino, Salsa y Control and DJ Hernan bring fun free Dance class: Saborcito at The Anchor.Saborcito At the Anchor is a ...
  • Bluegrass & Brisket
    FREE Date Idea
    Bluegrass & Brisket
    January 12 @ 6pm - 11pm. Weekly

    Remnant Satellite, 877 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 02141

    Join us every Monday for Brisket and Bluegrass!The Royer Family Band kicks off the music at 8 pm. Arrive early for dinner, and stick around for the tunes. It's ...
  • Stump Trivia Quiz: Mondays at Sunset Cantina
    FREE Trivia
    Stump Trivia Quiz: Mondays At Sunset Cantina
    January 12 @ 6pm - 8pm. Weekly - Mondays

    Sunset Cantina, 916 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215, USA

    IN-PERSON trivia is back at Sunset Cantina! Monday nights have never been better! Join us for two free, fun, rounds of trivia beginning at 7pm 8pm. We will be ...
  • Creative Unblocking
    FREE Accessible Spots
    Creative Unblocking
    January 12 @ 6pm - 7pm. Weekly

    Zone 3, 267 Western Avenue, Boston, MA 02134

    Mondays 6pm-7pm, May 29th, June 5th, and June 12thCreative Unblocking for Creative Joy will span three sessions, with a roughly even mix of art making and ...
  • Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night at Trillium Brewing Company - Fort Point
    FREE Drinks
    Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night At Trillium Brewing Company - Fort Point
    January 12 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Weekly

    Trillium Brewing Company - Fort Point, 50 Thomson Pl, Boston, MA 02210

    Modeled after pub quizzes in Ireland and the U.K., Geeks Who Drink is an authentic homegrown trivia quiz. It’s a great way to drink with friends, without ...
  • Drag Bingo
    FREE Drinks
    Drag Bingo
    January 12 @ 7pm - 10pm. Weekly

    Club Cafe, 209 Columbus Ave., Boston, MA 02115

    Play Drag Bingo with Mizery and her dazzling array of guest artists. Great prizes, performances and lots of dishing. AND - it’s free to play. Guarantee your ...
  • Free Goofs on a Monday
    FREE Date Idea
    Free Goofs On A Monday
    January 12 @ 7pm - 9pm. Weekly

    Union Tavern, 345 Somerville Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143

    The best comedy show in Boston is now Free, with a rotating lineup of comedians and a live musical guest. Every Monday at 7 at Union Tavern.Doors Open at ...
  • Weekly Trivia!
    FREE Date Idea
    Weekly Trivia!
    January 12 @ 7pm - 9pm. Weekly

    Remnant Brewing, 2 Bow Market Way, Somerville, MA 02143

    Join us every Monday at 7PM for Trivia led by the always vivacious Meredith! Prizes for the champion and runner up teams. Grab food from our neighbors in Bow ...
  • Trivia at The Haven
    FREE Date Idea
    Trivia At The Haven
    January 12 @ 7pm - 9pm. Weekly

    The Haven, 284 Amory Street, Jamaica Plain, MA

    Join us for Quiz Night at The Haven EVERY OTHER MONDAY evening as Ticco Robinson kicks off trivia in the Assembly Room at 7 PM!Reservations highly ...
  • Trivia at The Haven
    FREE Date Idea
    Trivia At The Haven
    January 12 @ 7pm - 9pm. Weekly

    The Haven, 284 Amory Street, Jamaica Plain, MA

    Join us for Quiz Night at The Haven EVERY OTHER MONDAY evening as Ticco Robinson kicks off trivia in the Assembly Room at 7 PM!Reservations highly ...

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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