87 things to do in Boston this weekend
When:
Friday, Aug 07, 2026 7:00a -
Sunday, Aug 09, 2026 11:00p
Friday, Aug 07, 2026 7:00a -
Sunday, Aug 09, 2026 11:00p
Where:
Boston
Surrounding areas
Boston, MA
Admission:
$Varies
Categories:
Animals, Art, Business & Professional, Classes, Date Idea, Drinks, Festivals & Fairs, Food, Games, Good for Groups, History, Innovation, Kid Friendly, LGBTQ+, Lectures & Conferences, Meetup, Movies, Music, Nature, Nightlife, Party, Pet Friendly, Photoworthy, Rainy Day Ideas, Seasonal, Shopping, Shows, Social Good, Sports & Active Life, Tech
Event website:
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/
This weekend is packed with cultural festivals, art markets, outdoor movies, and more. Make the most out of the first full weekend in August.
Fri, 8/7: 93º 🌤️
Sat, 8/8: 89º ☁️
Sun, 8/9: 89º 🌤️
1) 100 Elephants on Comm Ave bit.ly/v-gT
2) Madonna Della Cava Feast bit.ly/3Dz-
3) Somerville Yart Sale bit.ly/bR-b
4) Charles River Jazz Festival bit.ly/f-kK
5) Chinatown August Moon Fest bit.ly/tiP
6) Festival Viva Colombia bit.ly/4-zy
7) Club Volo Summer Bash bit.ly/u-xi
8) Shakespeare on the Common bit.ly/c0-m
9) Carson Beach Party bit.ly/Kj-F
10) 20s & 30s Rooftop Social bit.ly/X-3c
11) SoWa First Friday bit.ly/8S-t
12) The Unbirthday Party @ Bow bit.ly/q-SW
13) Pakistan Independence Day bit.ly/h-oZ
14) Watertown Arts Market bit.ly/4-pV
15) Dine Out Boston Summer ‘26 bit.ly/-iIn
16) BWM @ Assembly Row bit.ly/2-gS
17) Verrill Farm Sunflower Field bit.ly/sF-f
18) ‘The Odyssey’ in Somerville bit.ly/H-dP
19) CatVideoFest @ Capitol Theatre bit.ly/h-0j
20) Del Barro Afro Latino Fest bit.ly/4-pU
21) Tango by Moonlight bit.ly/J-c7
22) Park-9 Luau bit.ly/4-kp
23) ‘Shrek 2’ @ Aeronaut bit.ly/lV-j
24) Pop-up Market @ The Anchor bit.ly/L-s4
25) Under the August Moon bit.ly/rY-6
26) Pitbull’s Party at the End bit.ly/6-Vp
27) Ward's Berry Farm Sunflowers bit.ly/i-1T
28) Open Newbury Street 2026 bit.ly/Pw-8
29) Sunflower Fest @ Cider Hill bit.ly/-IIn
30) Flip Flop Party on the Pier bit.ly/6-Po
31) FREE Commuter Rail Fridays bit.ly/U-eu
32) ‘Grease’ Outside bit.ly/-Wpd
33) Spectacle Isle Summer Nites bit.ly/w-jB
34) ‘Chicken Run’ Outside bit.ly/3di-
35) 15+ Beaches Near Boston bit.ly/-y3m
36) 30+ Beer Gardens in Boston bit.ly/-Itj
37) 20+ Rooftop Bars in Boston bit.ly/-1yS
38) ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Outside bit.ly/t7-Y
39) Pollinator Family Fest bit.ly/3-oL
40) Somerville Art Fair bit.ly/2-2k
41) Retro Video Game Nite bit.ly/d-ZP
42) Sam Adams Open Mic bit.ly/v-Xq
43) ‘Parks & Rec’ Trivia bit.ly/4y-S
44) DIY Hard Seltzer Garden Bar bit.ly/x7-p
45) SoWa Open Market 2026 bit.ly/uj-R
46) ‘Hoppers’ @ a Library bit.ly/4i-N
47) Kayak & Paddleboard Rentals bit.ly/ka-Y
48) Elliot Farm Sunflower Bloom bit.ly/4-UD
49) Free Rock Climbing bit.ly/i5-r
50) Seaport Summer Market bit.ly/In-E
51) 7 Outdoor Hotel Pools Near Bos bit.ly/0Q-q
52) $7 Boston Harbor Water Taxi bit.ly/ii-t
53) 14 Wineries Outside of Boston bit.ly/-y5O
54) Open Memorial Drive bit.ly/1-lT
55) Seaport Fish & Farm Market bit.ly/Zo-b
56) Swing Dancing on the Charles bit.ly/4f-F
57) 20+ Farmers Markets in Boston bit.ly/-wro
58) 13 MBTA Accessible Beaches bit.ly/n-5X
59) Stand-up Paddleboard Yoga bit.ly/o-qF
60) MBTA Harbor Loop Ferry bit.ly/-iJI
61) Animal Pedal Boat Rentals bit.ly/-jiL
62) 15 Spots to Picnic in Boston bit.ly/-3Bj
63) 17 Summer Farms Near Boston bit.ly/itl-
64) ICA Watershed Now Open bit.ly/-ByR
65) 30 Unique Patios in Boston bit.ly/-9PE
66) 100+ Free Outdoor Fitness Classes bit.ly/-9uo
67) 100+ Free Outdoor Concerts bit.ly/-V9s
68) Greenway Artisan Market bit.ly/f2-J
69) $10 Commuter Rail Wknds bit.ly/L-2h
70) Chinatown Dumpling Crawl bit.ly/-Ink
71) Island Creek Oysters Popup bit.ly/Is-C
72) Public Garden Swan Boats bit.ly/2F-k
73) 15 Spots to Line Dance in Boston bit.ly/ii-iI
74) Seaport Smalls: Music + Ice Cream bit.ly/Gs-Y
75) 40+ Trivia Nights in Boston bit.ly/-BAZ
76) SoWa Vintage Market bit.ly/b-Xi
77) 17 Experiential Bars in Boston bit.ly/-pWr
78) 23 ‘Happy Hour’ Deals in Boston bit.ly/I-1j
79) Spots to Work Remote in Boston bit.ly/iy-i
80) 31 Thrift Shops in Boston bit.ly/iTi
81) 10 Natural Wine Bars in Boston bit.ly/-NO3
82) Havana Club Salsa Dancing bit.ly/i-nI
83) New England Botanic Garden bit.ly/T-I0
84) Poetry Open Mic Night bit.ly/o-3E
85) Free Harvard Art Museums bit.ly/-5Yw
86) $1 Oysters Around Boston bit.ly/-Ruz
87) Live Irish Music Seisiúns bit.ly/uI-u
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