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 - Wednesday, May 1, 2024

  • Watertown Farmers Market
    FREE Date Idea
    Watertown Farmers Market
    May 1 @ 3:30pm - 7:30pm. Weekly

    Saltonstall Park, Thaxter St, Watertown, MA 02472

    Opening Day of the Market's 9th Season is Wednesday, June 15, 2022!Plans for 2022 include utilizing more of the park space (as safety permits), hosting new ...
  • POSTPONED Kendall After Party
    FREE
    Postponed Kendall After Party
    May 1 @ 4pm - 7pm

    Kendall/MIT Open Space, 292 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02142

    Due to the rain and wind in the forecast, we’re shifting to our rain date of Wednesday 5/1. We can’t wait to see you then! Kick back with friends, neighbors, ...
  • CashPlus Happy Hour
    FREE
    Cashplus Happy Hour
    May 1 @ 5pm - 8pm

    Red Heat Tavern, 300 Lowell Street, Wilmington, MA 01887

    Join Eric Abenaim, who has over 23yrs. of experience in the mortgage industry, as he breaks down how CCM turns pre-approvals into cash so homebuyers can make ...
  • Live and Unplugged Wednesdays at Lansdowne Pub
    FREE Drinks
    Live And Unplugged Wednesdays At Lansdowne Pub
    May 1 @ 5:30pm - 8:30pm. Weekly

    The Lansdowne Pub, 9 Lansdowne St, Boston, MA 02215

    Live and Unplugged 🔌 featuring Boston's best cover bands performing stripped down versions of all of your favorite songs every Wednesday!🎶Shows start at 4:30 ...
  • Branchfood's Spring Meet and Mingle
    FREE
    Branchfood's Spring Meet And Mingle
    May 1 @ 6pm - 9pm

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

    Branchfood’s Spring Meet and Mingle is back! We're excited to bring together innovators, industry leaders, experts, and investors for an evening of connection, ...
  • Eforall Roxbury Showcase & Celebration!
    May 1 @ 6pm - 8:30pm

    10 Fan Pier Boulevard, Boston, MA 02210, USA

    Introducing the next wave of EforAll Roxbury entrepreneurs! You’re invited! This is an opportunity to meet the new EforAll Winter 2024 cohort! We will be ...
  • Carson Beach DCR Summer Night
    FREE Accessible Spots
    Carson Beach Dcr Summer Night
    May 1 @ 6pm - 8pm. Weekly

    Carson Beach, Carson Beach, Boston, MA 02127

    Free fun summer evenings for teens with dinner and kayaking!Join us for three Wednesday evenings of free summertime fun at MA DCR's Carson Beach. There will be ...
  • Wine-Inspired Wednesdays
    FREE Date Idea
    Wine-Inspired Wednesdays
    May 1 @ 6pm - 9pm. Weekly

    Samuel Adams Boston Brewery, 30 Germania Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

    Taste our newest innovation: Vinified is a wine-inspired beer that coferments beer wort and grape must! Each Wednesday we'll be featuring a special deal on ...
  • Live Music at Revolution Hall
    FREE Date Idea
    Live Music At Revolution Hall
    May 1 @ 6pm - 9pm. Weekly

    Craft Food Hall Project - Revolution Hall, 3 Maguire Road, Lexington, MA

    Join KR Dorsey and his rotating group of artists for live music every Wednesday at Craft Food Halls Revolution Hall. This group plays everything from today's ...
  • Live Music at Revolution Hall
    FREE Date Idea
    Live Music At Revolution Hall
    May 1 @ 6pm - 9pm. Weekly

    Craft Food Hall Project - Revolution Hall, 3 Maguire Road, Lexington, MA

    Join KR Dorsey and his rotating group of artists for live music every Wednesday at Craft Food Halls Revolution Hall. This group plays everything from today's ...
  • Yappier Hour at the Liberty Hotel
    FREE Drinks
    Yappier Hour At The Liberty Hotel
    May 1 @ 6:30pm - 8pm. Weekly

    The Liberty Hotel, 215 Charles St, Boston, MA

    Exact start and end date TBD.Every Monday and Wednesday the Liberty Hotel opens up their private courtyard to dogs and dog owners for an evening of ...
  • Trivia Night
    FREE Drinks
    Trivia Night
    May 1 @ 7pm - 9pm. Weekly

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

    Join us for Stump Trivia, every Wednesday at 6PM & 7PM, starting January 18th! Trivia is free to play, just show up with your friends, grab some food & drinks ...
  • Summer Fitness Series 305 Dance
    FREE Classes
    Summer Fitness Series 305 Dance
    May 1 @ 7pm - 8pm. Weekly

    Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park, Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02110

    This heart-pumping dance class incorporates easy-to-follow movements that non-dancers and dancers alike will enjoy as you take fitness to the dance floor. ...
  • Conscious Reggae at Tall Ship
    FREE Music
    Conscious Reggae At Tall Ship
    May 1 @ 7pm - 9:30pm. Weekly

    The Tall Ship, 1 East Pier Drive, East Boston, MA 02128

    Live music with Conscious Reggae performing classic reggae and reggae-influenced pop covers.Free Live Show - No Cover Charge
  • Waterfront Wellness: FitCrew
    FREE Accessible Spots
    Waterfront Wellness: Fitcrew
    May 1 @ 7pm - 8pm. Weekly

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

    * Chad Macomber's FitCrew *An accessible fitness class for all levels focused on improving strength and conditioning through the use of bands, bodyweight, and ...
  • Moving in Community
    FREE Art
    Moving In Community
    May 1 @ 7pm - 9pm. Weekly

    The Foundry, Shop 11, Dance Studio, 101 Rogers St, Cambridge, MA 02142

    Virtual class tickets available here.All movers welcome. Movers will exchange ideas, words, and movement phrases, leading up to an improvisational/movement ...
  • Wednesday Night Trivia with Harpoon Brewery and Geeks Who Drink
    FREE Drinks
    Wednesday Night Trivia With Harpoon Brewery And Geeks Who Drink
    May 1 @ 7pm - 9pm. Weekly

    Harpoon Brewery, 306 Northern Ave, Boston, MA 02210

    Geeks Who Drink brings the nation’s best live hosted pub quiz to Harpoon Brewery! Join us every Wednesday from 6PM - 8PM.Our weekly quiz is free to play and ...
  • Titus Sparrow Park Summer Concert Series 2022
    FREE Date Idea
    Titus Sparrow Park Summer Concert Series 2022
    May 1 @ 7pm - 9pm. Weekly

    Titus Sparrow Park, 200 W Newton St, Boston, MA 02118

    Summer 2022 Concert Series at Titus Sparrow ParkThe Free Summer Concert Series are scheduled every Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m starting June 22 and ...
  • In-Person: The Art of Living Together: A Papercutting
    FREE Animals
    In-Person: The Art Of Living Together: A Papercutting
    May 1 @ 7pm - 8pm. Weekly

    Cambridge Community Television, 438 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139-4132

    September is National Save A Tiger Month. According to the World Wildlife Fund, there are less than 4000 tigers in the wild. To raise awareness, CCTV and ...
  • Open Mic & Karaoke Wednesdays
    FREE
    Open Mic & Karaoke Wednesdays
    May 1 @ 7pm - 11:59pm

    The Jungle, 6 Sanborn Court, Somerville, MA 02143

    Open Mic 7pm to 10pm. Karaoke 10pm to Midnight. Every Wednesday. Free admission. Open mic is open to all art forms. Sign up for Open Mic or Karaoke every ...

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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