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Boston has lots of fun things to do: food, music, the arts, sports, entertainment, and more. Here are the best things to do around the city.
Best Events Right Now:
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These two seasonal holiday pop-up bars are back in Boston
Wednesday, Nov. 20 – Tuesday, Dec. 31
Arts
10 things to do in Boston this weekend
Monday, Nov. 18 – Sunday, Nov. 24
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Check out these Christmas bar pop-ups coming to Mass.
Monday, Nov. 18 – Tuesday, Dec. 31
Things to Do
Snowport 2024 will transform the Seaport into a winter holiday wonderland
Friday, Nov. 8 – Tuesday, Dec. 31
Thanksgiving dinner
These Boston restaurants are cooking Thanksgiving feasts for dine-in and takeout
Monday, Nov. 4 – Thursday, Nov. 28
Things to Do
10 free things to do in Boston in November
Friday, Nov. 1 – Saturday, Nov. 30
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Book lovers: Here are the best upcoming literary events happening around Greater Boston
Tuesday, Oct. 15 – Tuesday, Dec. 31
Arts
Check out highlights from the MFA’s 2024-2025 exhibition schedule
Sunday, Oct. 13 – Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025
THEATER DISTRICT
Open your mind with the 10 most intriguing performances coming to Boston's Theater District this fall
Friday, Sept. 27 – Saturday, Nov. 30
Arts
Enjoy a show during Broadway In Boston’s 40th season
Tuesday, Sept. 24 – Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025
MUSIC
Here's Boston Symphony Orchestra's 2024-25 season lineup
Thursday, Sept. 19 – Saturday, May 3, 2025
Harry Potter
Leviosa over to the new Harry Potter exhibit in Cambridge
Friday, Sept. 13 – Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025
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CONCERTS
12 must-see concerts at Greater Boston’s smaller venues during fall 2024
Sunday, Sept. 1 – Saturday, Nov. 30
Things to Do
The best thing to do in every Boston neighborhood this fall
Sunday, Sept. 1 – Saturday, Nov. 30
CONCERTS
Enjoy one of 20 must-see concerts happening at Boston's top venues this fall
Sunday, Sept. 1 – Saturday, Nov. 30
COMEDY
11 must-see comedy shows hitting Boston in fall 2024
Sunday, Sept. 1 – Saturday, Nov. 30
Arts
Check out 'Wordplay,' a text-inspired exhibit at the ICA
Tuesday, Jan. 30 – Sunday, Dec. 1
Arts
Check out these exhibitions at the ICA in 2024
Tuesday, Jan. 30 – Sunday, March 16, 2025
Things to do
Drive through a festive holiday light show at Gillette Stadium
Friday, Nov. 22 – Wednesday, Dec. 25
TTD
Explore Boston's new Museum of Illusions
Saturday, Nov. 23
Things to Do
Where to see holiday lights around Boston this season
Monday, Nov. 25 – Friday, Dec. 6
Things To Do
10 free things to do in Boston in December
Sunday, Dec. 1 – Tuesday, Dec. 31
Boston Pops
Boston Pops announce holiday season schedule
Thursday, Dec. 5 – Sunday, Dec. 29
Things to Do
Hear Oprah and Caitlin Clark speak at the Massachusetts Conference for Women
Thursday, Dec. 12
Things to Do
What you'll find inside the Museum of Ice Cream, opening in Boston in December
Saturday, Dec. 14
Things to do
Shakira announces 2025 Fenway Park concert
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Things to Do
Post Malone announces 2025 Gillette Stadium tour date
Saturday, May 31, 2025
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Savannah Bananas to return to Fenway Park for two games in summer 2025
Saturday, July 5, 2025 – Sunday, July 6, 2025
Events
Go over the moon with Coldplay at Gillette Stadium
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 – Wednesday, July 16, 2025