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, Jan 29, 2026

  • Brookline Farmers Market
    FREE Date Idea
    Brookline Farmers Market
    January 29 @ 1:30pm - 6:30pm. 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
    January 29 @ 1:30pm - 6:30pm. 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
    January 29 @ 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 ...
  • Medford Farmers Market 2022
    FREE Date Idea
    Medford Farmers Market 2022
    January 29 @ 3pm - 7pm. 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
    January 29 @ 3pm - 7pm. 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, ...
  • Live Entertainment Thursdays at Hub Hall
    FREE Drinks
    Live Entertainment Thursdays At Hub Hall
    January 29 @ 4pm - 8pm. Weekly

    Hub Hall, 80 Causeway St, Boston, MA 02114

    You can catch rotating live entertainment every Thursday at Hub Hall. Stop in for a cocktail and your favorite food while listening to either acoustic ...
  • The Station Dry Run
    FREE Date Idea
    The Station Dry Run
    January 29 @ 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, ...
  • Thursdays on the Lawn at the Loring Greenough House
    FREE Date Idea
    Thursdays On The Lawn At The Loring Greenough House
    January 29 @ 4pm - 7:45pm. Weekly

    The Loring Greenough House, 12 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MA

    Meet up with friends and neighbors, explore the LGH garden and enjoy one of Jamaica Plain’s best community gathering spaces!Every week neighbors from near and ...
  • Distraction Brewing Company Beer Garden Returns to Chestnut Hill Square
    FREE Drinks
    Distraction Brewing Company Beer Garden Returns To Chestnut Hill Square
    January 29 @ 4pm - 8pm. Weekly

    Chestnut Hill Square, 200 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

    Chestnut Hill Square has announced the Thursday, August 4 opening of the Distraction Brewing Company Beer Garden at the center. The outdoor craft brewery will ...
  • Venture Café Cambridge: Thursday Gathering
    FREE Drinks
    Venture Café Cambridge: Thursday Gathering
    January 29 @ 4:30pm - 7:30pm. Weekly

    CIC Cambridge, 1 Broadway, Cambridge, MA

    Each week we connect creators, entrepreneurs, investors, academics, corporates, students and visionaries to build strong, inclusive, equitable innovation ...
  • COUNTRY NIGHT
    FREE Accessible Spots
    Country Night
    January 29 @ 5pm - 8pm. Weekly

    Lily's Bar - Pizza - Patio, 33 Batterymarch St, Boston, MA 02109

    LIVE COUNTRY MUSIC EVERY THURSDAY - BACK PATIO!Play lawn games, hit the bar, enjoy the sunshine!NEVER A COVER!
  • Beer Garden on Tudor Wharf
    FREE Drinks
    Beer Garden On Tudor Wharf
    January 29 @ 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 ...
  • Free Wine Tasting
    FREE Alcohol
    Free Wine Tasting
    January 29 @ 5pm - 7pm. Weekly

    Mayhew Wine Shop, 20 Melcher Street, Boston, MA 02110

    Free Weekly Wine Tasting at Mayhew Wine Shop. Stop in anytime between 5 and 7pm and try something new!At Mayhew Wine Shop, we're driven to offer quality ...
  • ICA Free Thursday Night
    FREE Art
    Ica Free Thursday Night
    January 29 @ 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
    January 29 @ 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
    January 29 @ 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 ...
  • Free Public Wine Tastings at The Urban Grape
    FREE Date Idea
    Free Public Wine Tastings At The Urban Grape
    January 29 @ 5pm - 8pm. Weekly

    The Urban Grape, 303 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA 02116

    Join us at The Urban Grape every Thursday from 5-8PM for FREE Public Tastings! Taste wine, spirits, beer & more! No tickets or RSVP required! We will see you there!
  • Nubiana Movie & Talk
    FREE Good for Groups
    Nubiana Movie & Talk
    January 29 @ 5pm - 8pm. Weekly

    183 Roxbury St, 183 Roxbury St, Boston, MA 02119

    Join us for a MOVIE AND A TALK with Dr. Kim M. Janey on Thursday, July 7th at the Roxbury State Heritage Park with special feature: THE WIZ!Nubiana Summer ...
  • Ski Tuning Pop Up
    FREE Drinks
    Ski Tuning Pop Up
    January 29 @ 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 ...
  • ACOUSTIC THURSDAYS AT SAM ADAMS BOSTON TAPROOM DOWNTOWN
    FREE Drinks
    Acoustic Thursdays At Sam Adams Boston Taproom Downtown
    January 29 @ 5:30pm - 7:30pm. Weekly

    Sam Adams Downtown Boston Taproom, 60 State Street, Boston, MA 02109

    Enjoy live music at Sam Adams Boston Taproom Downtown!March 16: Samantha McKaige returns to our beer hall with a special 2 hour set! You don't want to miss ...

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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