FRIDAY
30
OCTOBER
Things to do this weekend in Boston, MA
We reviewed 9,000+ Boston-area events and found 140 things to do in Boston, MA this weekend (Oct 30 – Nov 1). Last updated October 27, 2026.
All things to do in Boston, MA this weekend (Oct 30 – Nov 1)
Fall Teen Night and Fashion Show (Institute of Contemporary Art Boston) — ages 13–19.
Seasonal brews, costumes, live music, and a scary amount of candy at the Halloween party in Samuel Adams Boston Brewery.
Guided one-hour tour of Central Library in Copley Square explores Boston Public Library’s history, art, and architecture, ages 18 and up.
Side Quest Halloween Resource Fair with Roxbury Prep (Shaw‑Roxbury Community Room) — themed activities, bingo board pickup, library resource exploration for teens and all ages.
Classic board games, Mario Kart video battles, and ping‑pong tables await at Lower Mills library community room or front plaza, for ages 18 and under.
Candle making session with Sniffs of Adventure at Teen Central, Central Library, lets teens craft scented candles for study focus or relaxation; registration required, ages 13–18.
Hamstank guides teens through beat making, recording, songwriting, mixing, and mastering using studio‑grade gear in the Teen Central Makerspace Lab at Central Library for ages 13–18.
Immersive sound‑and‑image installation built from a decade of field recordings from endangered ecosystems surrounds visitors at Museum of Science Boston.
Hideout Comedy Presents: Best of Boston Standup!! — The White Bull Tavern Comedy Club Boston.
Fall tea blending experience at Boston Public Market.
moe. performs two days at The Wilbur, with $1 per ticket supporting Rock the Pink breast cancer fundraiser, all ages welcome.
Four Venezuelan women artists present paper, video, sculpture, and mixed‑media works exploring memory, displacement, and belonging at MassArt x SoWa, with opening and First Friday receptions.
Wicked (Touring) at Citizens Opera House — Musical theater performance, small purses only, $5 facility fee added to each ticket.
Midday organ concerts showcase Trinity’s historic 7,000‑pipe instruments with innovative programs by national and international recitalists, suggested donation $10, all ages.
Electro Motives (Boston Cyberarts Gallery) — Interactive electronic artworks by MassArt Electronic Projects alumni, curated by Dana Moser and Fred Wolflink, honoring retiring professor Dana Moser.
Create collages from the library’s old magazines, National Geographic and New Yorker images, or work on personal crafting projects at Hyde Park Branch, ages 18+.
Spooky Feels: A Halloween Indie Rock + Electronic Dance Party at House of Blues Anaheim, 400 W Disney Way, #337, Anaheim — for ages 18 and up.
RAWAYANA performs at MGM Music Hall at Fenway, with support acts subject to change; all ages, bags limited to 12"x6"x12", no lighters, smoking or vaping.
Michael Feinstein performs the magical music of Johnny Mathis and Henry Mancini at Emerson Colonial Theatre.
The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957) screens at North End, Boston, followed by a discussion of tabby cat star Orangey and classic Hollywood films, for ages 18 and up.
Shadows and Light: Symbolist Art in Belgium (McMullen Museum) — Over 150 Belgian and European symbolist works, including 46 by Léon Spilliaert, displayed in ten thematic movements.
Tai Chi class in the Jamaica Plain library community room teaches flowing motions and deep breathing to improve balance and prevent falls, ages 18+.
Michael Feinstein performs at Emerson Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston St., Boston.
moe. (The Wilbur) — $1 from each ticket supports Rock the Pink, a campaign to end breast cancer; all ages welcome.
Brewery Halloween Party — Samuel Adams Boston Brewery, Boston.
Punchis Punchis: Banda Rave Experience at Citizens House of Blues Boston, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston — for ages 18 and up.
Resume critiques with Career Development staff and peers at Kennedy, plus free monster plushies for the first 120 students.
Free drop-in yoga at the Center for Spirituality, Dialogue, and Service, led by certified Spiritual Life Mellows, with mats and blocks provided.
Frightfully fabulous costume party in the Napoleon Room with special drinks, Halloween songs, costume prizes, and Nick Panagiotou’s showtune, jazz and pop performances.
Halloween Freakshow Takeover with Merry Merry, Zagnutt and Kungiz performs at Midway Cafe, $10 cash cover, 21+.
The Blair Witch Project (1999) screens at Hyde Park’s Weld Hall with popcorn and refreshments provided, part of a 1900s horror film series, ages 18 and up.
Interactive permanent kiosk and student illustration exhibition at the Du Bois Freedom Center reimagine Elizabeth Freeman’s life with MassArt students’ artwork.
Regional farm stands, prepared food and flowers at Copley Square Farmers Market, accepting SNAP and HIP.
Free drop-in guided meditation in the Sacred Space, led by Spiritual Life Mellows (Mindfulness Fellows), with mats and cushions provided, no registration needed.
Spice School: Fall Blending Bar takes place at Boston Public Market.
After‑Hours Crypt Tours at Old North Church explore the historic crypt after sunset.
Drop-In Guided Tour (1 pm) — 45‑60‑minute docent‑led tour of Trinity’s history, architecture, and significance, included with admission.
MONSTOBER performed by Bop to the Top at House of Blues Orlando, for ages 18 and up.
Nekrogoblikon marks 20 years with special guests Aborted at Paradise Rock Club, all ages.
Piece by Piece Puzzlers (Lower Mills, Adult area, Dorchester) — Puzzle solving club where participants tackle challenges, relax, and mingle with fellow enthusiasts, ages 18 and up.
Hippie Hour at Midway Cafe spins Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia Band, Phish and similar tunes Friday nights 6:30‑9:30, $10 cover, 21+.
Jenna Davis performs at Brighton Music Hall, doors open 7 p.m., show starts 8 p.m., all ages, seating available for mobility limitations.
Three at Home deliver harmony‑driven rock with soul and energy in Roundhead Brewing’s taproom, free admission, all ages (21+ in mezzanine).
GayMaxx dance party in Club Café’s Moonshine Room with DJ Stevie Psyclone spinning pop, R&B, hip‑hop and throwbacks; free before 10 PM, $15 cover after, 21+.
Weekly ESOL Conversation Club in Lower Mills Community Room, Dorchester, discusses guided topics for adults ages 18 and up to practice conversation and build friendships.
You Are Here - The Commuter Experience exhibition opens in the Banana Gallery, curated by Jenna Dolber, with a reception announcing raffle winners on Oct 29, 5‑7 pm.
Boston University men’s ice hockey faces Maine in a home game at Agganis Arena.
Graduate Fair at Northeastern University Alumni Center offers graduate program reps, Double Husky Scholarship details, PlusOne pathway info, free food, headshots, giveaways, and swag.
Finneas Reidman's artwork collection explores monsters, beasts, animals, gender, and sexuality at the South Crackatorium Gallery.
Overdramatic (Tower/West End Gallery) — Exhibition of Murphy Potter and Ashlyn Lambert’s work, with a reception on October 30.
Event Adult Night: The True Ninja Trials at LEGO Discovery Center Boston — ninja challenges for adults, ages 18 and up.
Santi Debriano Quartet performs at Scullers Jazz Club, with saxophonist Abraham Burton, guitarist Tom Guarna, and drummer Robby Ameen, exploring avant‑garde jazz idioms.
Emo Nite at House of Blues Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, for ages 18 and up.
SATURDAY
31
OCTOBER
Spooky Halloween-themed chamber music fills Honan‑Allston with Boston Community Chamber Music’s classical performances, costumes encouraged, free for all ages.
All‑women live music, DJ sets, food trucks, warming tent and costume photo spots fill Boston City Hall Plaza for the Halloween‑themed Blair Project celebration.
MOJO Boston takes over High Street Place with up‑and‑coming house DJs and producers; costumes encouraged.
Seasonal brews, costumes, live music, and a scary amount of candy at the Halloween party in Samuel Adams Boston Brewery.
Halloween-themed weekend at Museum of Science Boston offers drop‑in activities, design challenges, live presentations, and a member‑only raffle; costumes encouraged.
Youth-led public space interventions by A-VOYCE at Auntie Kay & Uncle Frank Chin Park, Rose Kennedy Greenway.
Jigsaw puzzles and live jazz music accompany light snacks at Mattapan, Mattapan for ages 18 and up.
Free Halloween screening of R‑rated horror film Obsession (2026) in West Roxbury Branch Library Community Room, with subtitles, costumes welcome, refreshments provided, for ages 18 and up.
Boston Park Rangers host an open house at Jamaica Pond Nature Center featuring owls, bats, a ranger’s horse, and a mounted‑operations presentation.
Fall tea blending experience at Boston Public Market.
Four Venezuelan women artists present paper, video, sculpture, and mixed‑media works exploring memory, displacement, and belonging at MassArt x SoWa, with opening and First Friday receptions.
Wicked (Touring) at Citizens Opera House — Musical theater performance, small purses only, $5 facility fee added to each ticket.
Hybrid discussion of Mark Kurlansky’s *The Boston Way* in Roslindale conference room, led by Kevin Murray, with limited copies to borrow or buy, for ages 18 and up.
Electro Motives (Boston Cyberarts Gallery) — Interactive electronic artworks by MassArt Electronic Projects alumni, curated by Dana Moser and Fred Wolflink, honoring retiring professor Dana Moser.
Broadway Rave at Brighton Music Hall offers a Halloween‑themed Broadway dance party with sing‑along hits, dress‑up, masks encouraged, and theatrical tricks and treats, for ages 18 and up.
Learn chess moves, guidance, and strategies from tournament player Kai at Roslindale, for ages 6 and up.
Shadows and Light: Symbolist Art in Belgium (McMullen Museum) — Over 150 Belgian and European symbolist works, including 46 by Léon Spilliaert, displayed in ten thematic movements.
30‑minute audio production appointments provide hands‑on help with podcast, voice recording, and music projects at the InnoLAB, Central Library’s Kirstein Business Library & Innovation Center, for all ages.
Sueco performs at Paradise Rock Club with VIP meet‑and‑greet packages and mobility‑accessible seating, all ages.
moe. (The Wilbur) — $1 from each ticket supports Rock the Pink, a campaign to end breast cancer; all ages welcome.
Make plantable seed paper from recycled material and neighborhood‑collected seeds in a hands‑on workshop at Uphams Corner, Dorchester, all ages.
It's A Date at South Boston Taproom, 10 Old Colony Avenue, Boston.
Spooky Halloween night at Club Café’s Napoleon Room features Pamela Enders’ cabaret vocals, Eden Casteel’s improv piano and song requests, costume awards, drinks and an open mic.
Treats, crafts, and costumes at Connolly Branch precede a Centre Street parade ending at Mozart Park with games and additional treats for all ages.
ICA Halloween: It’s Magic! (Institute of Contemporary Art Boston).
Alicia Zipp guides Hatha Yoga practice in the Dorchester Community Room, using techniques to channel vital energy; bring a mat or towel, or use provided ones, ages 18+.
Drop-In Guided Tour at Trinity Church offers a 45‑60 minute docent‑led walk exploring its history and architecture, included with admission.
Blade Runner Live at Emerson Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston St., Boston.
Vibrant a la carte brunch offers delicious food and signature morning cocktails at Club Café Boston in the South End.
DJ Brian Derrick plays in Club Café’s Moonshine Room for Back Bay Horror Story, with DJ Tyler James later and a $15 cover after 10 PM.
Halloween at Midway Cafe showcases Children of the Flaming Wheel, Ineffable, Conspiracy of Crows and more; $10 cash cover, all ages until 8 pm, 21+ after.
House Party Rave at the House of Blues Houston, 1204 Caroline Street, Houston — ages 18 and up.
Day-boat seafood and regional farm stands offer fresh produce and prepared foods at the Boston Fish Pier market, SNAP accepted.
Girls' Chess Club (Lower Mills community room, Dorchester) — Extra chess session for girls, called Lower Mills Rookies, open to all ages, no registration, also on Zoom.
After‑Hours Crypt Tours at Old North Church explore the historic crypt after sunset.
Sharon C. Mehrman demonstrates carving elements on the 1810 lady’s work table in the Revere House Best Chamber at the Paul Revere House.
Magnolia Park Halloween Fest presented by WJRR at House of Blues Orlando.
Guided tour of Trinity Church offers 45‑60 minutes of history, architecture, and significance insights, led by docents, included with admission.
Drop-In Guided Tour (1 pm) — 45‑60‑minute docent‑led tour of Trinity’s history, architecture, and significance, included with admission.
The Sitayana (Or “How to Make an Exit”) at Boston Center for the Arts Black Box Theatre reimagines Ramayana through Sita’s voice with ensemble movement and Pay‑As‑You‑Are tickets.
Free games, music, crafts, and treats fill Mozart Park for the Hyde Square Task Force Halloween Fall Fiesta, all ages.
You Are Here - The Commuter Experience exhibition opens in the Banana Gallery, curated by Jenna Dolber, with a reception announcing raffle winners on Oct 29, 5‑7 pm.
Boston University men’s ice hockey faces Maine in a home game at Agganis Arena.
Drop-In Knitting (Faneuil, Brighton) — Open knitting session; bring needles and yarn, meet other knitters, ages 18 and up.
90 YEARS Exhibition Tour at the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston.
Graduate Fair at Northeastern University Alumni Center offers graduate program reps, Double Husky Scholarship details, PlusOne pathway info, free food, headshots, giveaways, and swag.
Homebuyer workshop with Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America at the Central Library Commonwealth Salon, covering homeownership topics and counseling for low and moderate‑income adults, ages 18+.
Jeff Allen performs at Laugh Boston, 425 Summer Street, Boston.
Overdramatic (Tower/West End Gallery) — Exhibition of Murphy Potter and Ashlyn Lambert’s work, with a reception on October 30.
Furniture maker and historian Sharon C. Mehrman demonstrates carving elements on an 1810 lady’s work table at the Paul Revere House.
Finneas Reidman's artwork collection explores monsters, beasts, animals, gender, and sexuality at the South Crackatorium Gallery.
Spanish Language Conversation Group (Connolly, Jamaica Plain) — Practice Spanish conversation, intermediate level focus with advanced speakers welcome, informal, no registration required, ages 18 and up.
Demetrius Hullum & Friends perform at Laugh Boston, 425 Summer Street.
Yarn & Craft Supply Swap (Jamaica Plain) — Trade yarn, hooks, needles, patterns, fabrics, embroidery thread, hoops, and other fiber arts supplies. Ages 18 and up.
Stewardship Saturday on Cathleen Stone Island offers plant removal with park biologists and volunteer stewards.
Docent Paul Eldrenkamp leads a ninety‑minute tour of Peters Hill, highlighting notable trees, landscape collections, Arboretum history, and a skyline view from the city’s second‑highest point.
horsegiirL (Roadrunner, 89 Guest St, Boston) — for ages 18 and up.
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