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25th Anniversary! SHREK • Free!
95/100
Free screening of Shrek for its 25th anniversary.
- 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Best of Boston Under $25
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Free Coffee on Mondays at Capital One Cafe
95/100
Free handcrafted beverage every Monday at Capital One Cafe, runs through summer.
- 7:00 am–7:00 pm
- 7:00 am–7:00 pm
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Parks Fitness: Tai Chi with Joe
95/100
Free outdoor Tai Chi class in the park, perfect for budget wellness.
- 10:00 am
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Free Fridays at Trinity Organ Recitals
95/100
Free weekly organ recital at Trinity Church.
- 12:15 pm–12:45 pm
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Museums on Us from Bank of America
95/100
Free museum admission for Bank of America cardholders on the first weekend of every month.
- 9:00 am–8:00 pm
- 9:00 am–8:00 pm
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Saborcito @ The Anchor: Salsa & Bachata Dancing
95/100
Free outdoor salsa and bachata dancing by the waterfront.
- 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
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GroundBeat Concert Series at the Hatch Shell
95/100
Free outdoor concert series on the Esplanade.
- 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
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Parks Fitness: Stretch and Mobility with Latoya
95/100
Free stretch and mobility class in Dorchester.
- 6:00 pm
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Parks Fitness: BCBS Line Dancing with Angela
95/100
Free line dancing fitness class at Devine Golf Clubhouse.
- 6:30 pm
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Free First Thursdays at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
95/100
Free admission to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum on First Thursday.
- 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
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$1 Oysters at Vera's!
90/100
$1 oysters daily, extremely affordable.
- 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
- 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
- 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
- 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
- 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
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Local Favorite Female-Owned Tavern in Sherborn Hosts Free Musical Bingo on Tuesday Evenings
90/100
Free musical bingo at a local tavern.
- 7:00 pm–9:00 pm
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Parks Fitness: Kick It by Eliza with Olivia
90/100
Free kickboxing fitness class in the park.
- 6:00 pm
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Parks Fitness: Yoga with Carlos
90/100
Free yoga class in Adams Park, part of Boston Parks Fitness program.
- 5:30 pm
- 5:30 pm
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Parks Fitness: Ritmo (Rhythm) and Power with Joanna
90/100
Free Ritmo and Power fitness class at Iacono Playground, part of Boston Parks program.
- 6:00 pm
- 6:00 pm
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Parks Fitness: All Levels Yoga with Christine
90/100
Free all-levels yoga at Medal of Honor Park, part of Boston Parks Fitness.
- 6:00 pm
- 6:00 pm
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Parks Fitness: Zumba with Cristian
90/100
Free Zumba class at East Boston Memorial Park, part of Boston Parks Fitness.
- 6:30 pm
- 6:30 pm
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FREE Trivia Nights at Michael’s Harborside in Newburyport
90/100
Free trivia every Wednesday at Michael’s Harborside in Newburyport.
- 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
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Free Swing Dance and Lesson
90/100
Free swing dance lesson and social dancing every Wednesday at Odd Fellows Hall.
- 8:00 pm–11:00 pm
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Parks Fitness: Yoga with Eleni
90/100
Free yoga class at Horatio Harris Park with a certified instructor.
- 5:30 pm
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Parks Fitness: Zumba with Ama
90/100
Free Zumba class at Mozart Street Playground in Jamaica Plain.
- 6:00 pm
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Parks Fitness: Stretch and Mobility with Latoya
90/100
Free stretch and mobility class at Codman Square Park in Dorchester.
- 6:00 pm
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Parks Fitness: Family Yoga with Maryssa
90/100
Free family yoga at Portsmouth Street Playground in Allston-Brighton.
- 6:00 pm
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Parks Fitness: BCBS Line Dancing with Angela
90/100
Free line dancing class at William J. Devine Golf Clubhouse.
- 6:30 pm
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Free Thursdays at the ICA
90/100
Free Thursday nights at the ICA, contemporary art for all.
- 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
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ArtsThursdays: A Free Night at the Museums
90/100
Free evening at Harvard museums for all ages.
- 5:00 pm
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Stories, Songs & Play (Main)
90/100
Free storytime and play session for children at the library.
- 10:30 am–11:30 am
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Copley Square Farmers Market
90/100
Free weekly farmers market with local produce and community vibe.
- 11:00 am
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$10 Commuter Rail Weekends and Holidays
90/100
$10 unlimited commuter rail pass for weekend exploration.
- 5:00 am–11:59 pm
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22nd Annual Union Square Farmers Market
90/100
Free weekly farmers market with local food producers.
- 9:00 am–1:00 pm
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Chameleon Arts Ensemble: Here, There & Everywhere Free Family Concert & Instrument “Petting Zoo”
90/100
Free family concert with instrument petting zoo introduces children to classical music in a fun way.
- 11:00 am
48
Greenway Food Truck and Fitness Festival
90/100
Free food truck and fitness festival on the Greenway offers food, fitness classes, and vendors.
- 11:00 am
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The WBUR Festival Street Fair
90/100
Free WBUR Festival Street Fair with vintage market, food trucks, and live music is a top budget pick.
- 12:00 pm
50
Full Moon Rise over Boston
90/100
Free full moon viewing at a park with great city views.
- 7:45 pm–8:45 pm
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Hyrox and Obstacles Race Course
90/100
Free HYROX and obstacle course class for all, including those in recovery.
- 8:30 am–10:00 am
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GroundBeat Concert Series | Zumix Hatch Shell Takeover
90/100
Free outdoor concert at the Hatch Shell to kick off the summer series.
- 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
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Parks Fitness: Strength Training with Helen
90/100
Free strength training class in the park.
- 8:00 am
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Watercolor Painting Workshop #2: Christopher Columbus Park
90/100
Free watercolor painting workshop in a park.
- 10:00 am
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Memorial Drive Recreation Sundays 2026
90/100
Free weekly closure of Memorial Drive for pedestrians and cyclists.
- 11:00 am
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41st Annual Mayfair in Harvard Square 2026
90/100
Free street festival with international food, crafts, and live music.
- 11:00 am
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Farmers Market at SoWa Open Market
90/100
Free weekly farmers market with fresh local produce.
- 11:00 am
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Free Coffee on Mondays at Capital One Cafe
90/100
Free coffee at Capital One Cafe every Monday through summer.
- 7:00 am–7:00 pm
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Parks Fitness: Ritmo (Rhythm) and Power with Joanna
90/100
Free outdoor fitness class in Hyde Park.
- 6:00 pm
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Drag Story Time (O'Neill)
90/100
Free Pride Month drag story time for kids at Cambridge O'Neill Library.
- 6:30 pm–7:30 pm
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FREE Trivia Nights at Michael’s Harborside in Newburyport
90/100
Free trivia night at Michael's Harborside.
- 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
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Wednesday Trivia Night at the Boston Public Market
90/100
Free trivia night at Boston Public Market.
- 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
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Whole Note Wednesdays at The Liberty Hotel
90/100
Free acoustic jazz at Liberty Hotel.
- 6:30 pm–9:30 pm
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Parks Fitness: Family Zumba with Carmen
85/100
Free family Zumba class in Mattapan, perfect for budget-conscious families.
- 6:30 pm
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$1 Oysters at Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant
85/100
$1 oysters and shrimp at Lincoln Tavern, a cheap food deal for budget diners.
- 10:00 am
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$1 Oysters at The Independent
85/100
$1 oysters every Monday at The Independent, budget-friendly food deal.
- 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
- 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
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$1 Oysters at Lower Mills Tavern
85/100
$1 oysters every Monday at Lower Mills Tavern, great value for seafood lovers.
- 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
- 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
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Saborcito @ The Anchor: Salsa & Bachata Dancing
85/100
Free outdoor salsa and bachata class by the waterfront every Monday.
- 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
- 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
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Music with Little Groove at Central
85/100
Free interactive music concert for children at Somerville Library.
- 10:30 am
- 10:30 am
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Songs, Stories and Play (O'Neill)
85/100
Free songs, stories, and play for children at Cambridge Library.
- 10:30 am–11:30 am
- 10:30 am–11:30 am
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$1 Oysters at Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar
85/100
$1 oysters every Monday at Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar.
- 11:00 am–12:30 pm
- 11:00 am–12:30 pm
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South Boston Farmers Market
85/100
Free entry South Boston Farmers Market every Monday, fresh local produce.
- 11:00 am
- 11:00 am
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Central Square Farmers Market
85/100
Free entry Central Square Farmers Market every Monday, local produce.
- 12:00 pm
- 12:00 pm
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Coolidge @ The Speedway 2026
85/100
Free outdoor summer movie series at Charles River Speedway.
- 7:30 pm–11:00 pm
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$1 Oysters at Vera's!
85/100
Enjoy dollar oysters at Vera's every Tuesday-Saturday from 5-6pm.
- 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
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Newbury Yarns Knit Circle
85/100
Join a free weekly knitting circle at Newbury Yarns every Wednesday.
- 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
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Swing in the Square
85/100
Free swing dance workshops and open dancing at Birch Street Plaza.
- 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
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Free Circuit Hacking Night!
85/100
Free electronics hacking night at Artisans Asylum—learn to solder and use an oscilloscope.
- 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
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Free Open Mic and Karaoke
85/100
Free open mic and karaoke every Wednesday at The Jungle in Union Square.
- 6:00 pm–1:00 am
90
Whole Note Wednesdays at The Liberty Hotel
85/100
Free acoustic jazz every Wednesday at The Liberty Hotel.
- 6:30 pm–9:30 pm
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McCarthys Cambridge Irish Session
85/100
Free live Irish music sessions every night at McCarthy's Cambridge.
- 7:00 pm–10:00 pm
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Back Bay and Beacon Hill Coffee Hour
85/100
Free coffee and conversation with Mayor Michelle Wu at Copley Square Park.
- 10:30 am
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Davis Square Farmers Market
85/100
Free weekly farmers market with fresh local produce, perfect for budget-conscious shoppers.
- 12:00 pm
95
Comedy Coop Presents: FREE Standup Comedy @ Cisco Brewers Seaport
85/100
Free stand-up comedy show at Cisco Brewers Seaport, hilarious night out.
- 8:00 pm–9:30 pm
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Free Wine Tastings - VinoDiVino Brookline
85/100
Free weekly wine tastings at VinoDiVino Brookline, social and educational.
- 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
- 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
- 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
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Free Wine Tastings - VinoDiVino Newton
85/100
Free weekly wine tastings at VinoDiVino Newton, social and educational.
- 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
- 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
- 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
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Harvard Art Museums at Night
85/100
Free evening at Harvard Art Museums with special exhibition, art and food.
- 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
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Weekly Thursday Trivia at CanalSide at CambridgeSide
85/100
Free weekly trivia night with fun and friendly competition.
- 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
100
Trivia at Sam Adams Boston Brewery
85/100
Free weekly trivia at a brewery with no reservation needed.
- 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
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Thursday Night Trivia at Winter Hill Brewing
85/100
Free weekly trivia at a local brewery.
- 7:30 pm–9:30 pm
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Parks Fitness: Bota Fogo Dance Fitness Class with Julia
85/100
Free dance fitness class in a park.
- 6:00 pm
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Parks Fitness: Dancehall Bootcamp with Miciyiaah
85/100
Free dancehall bootcamp fitness class in a park.
- 6:30 pm
110
$1 Oysters in Downtown Boston
85/100
$1 oysters every Thursday at The Bosworth, great seafood deal.
- 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
- 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
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Open Studio for Life Drawing *In-Person*
85/100
Affordable weekly life drawing session with a live model, perfect for artists on a budget.
- 7:45 pm–9:45 pm
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Overtime Comedy @ Substation
85/100
Affordable weekly comedy show with $4 drinks, great for budget night out.
- 8:00 pm–10:00 pm
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8PM Detention: Standup Comedy Show and $4 Drinks
85/100
Standup comedy with $4 drinks, affordable and fun weekend option.
- 8:00 pm–9:30 pm
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Barnyard Story Hour at Powisset Farm
85/100
Free barnyard story hour with animals, great for families.
- 11:00 am
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Story Hour at Fruitlands Museum
85/100
Free story hour at a museum, combining literature and nature.
- 11:30 am
116
10PM Detention: Standup Comedy and $4 Drinks
85/100
Late-night standup comedy with $4 drinks, very affordable.
- 10:00 am–11:30 am
117
Wellness for Older Adults: Zumba Gold (Main)
85/100
Free Zumba Gold class for older adults at the library.
- 11:30 am–12:15 pm
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Kick Back & Watch a Movie (Central)
85/100
Free movie screening with popcorn at the library.
- 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
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Share Your Own Revolutionary Ideas: A Comics Zine-making Workshop
85/100
Free zine-making workshop at the library, perfect for creative budget-conscious adults and teens.
- 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
120
The Face as Canvas: MassQing workshop with Daniel Callahan
85/100
Free interactive MassQing workshop at the library, offering a unique artistic experience.
- 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
121
Summer Concert Series & Beer Garden
85/100
Free outdoor summer concert series with beer garden every Saturday, perfect for budget-conscious music lovers.
- 2:00 pm–7:00 pm
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AAPI Heritage Month Celebration
85/100
Free family-friendly AAPI Heritage Month celebration with local artists and performances.
- 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
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Parks Fitness: Walking Group with Brandy
85/100
Free fitness walking group in the park, perfect for active budget-conscious Bostonians.
- 8:00 am
124
Watercolor Painting Workshop #1: LoPresti Park
85/100
Free watercolor painting workshop at LoPresti Park, great for creative outdoor fun.
- 10:00 am
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Parks Fitness: Yoga with Karma
85/100
Free yoga class in Savin Hill Park, perfect for a relaxing morning.
- 10:00 am
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Fixit Clinic: BPL Central Branch
85/100
Free Fixit Clinic at the library to learn repair skills, practical and budget-friendly.
- 11:00 am
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Artist Resource Fair
85/100
Free artist resource fair with coaching and supply swap, great for creatives.
- 12:00 pm
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Saturday Morning Arts & Crafts at West
85/100
Free Saturday morning arts and crafts at the library, perfect for families.
- 10:00 am
129
Sensory-Friendly Open Barnyard at Weir River Farm
85/100
Free sensory-friendly open barnyard at Weir River Farm, inclusive for all families.
- 11:00 am
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Kindness Rocks! Indigenous Stories & Painting Stones
85/100
Free kindness stones painting with Indigenous stories at Somerville Museum, family-friendly.
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
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All She Wrote Books Presents: Drag Storytime with Illustrator Cindy Lozito feat. Mx Mingle!
85/100
Free drag story time at All She Wrote Books, inclusive and family-friendly.
- 10:00 am–11:00 am
132
Workshop in the Patio: Visible Mending with Cathy Karp of CK Revive
85/100
Learn visible mending techniques for free in a patio workshop, perfect for budget-conscious creatives.
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
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Seaport Smalls
85/100
Free children's programming series in Seaport offers fun activities for families on a budget.
- 10:00 am–11:00 am
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CPL Nature Club - Spring Birdwatching at Fresh Pond (O'Neill)
85/100
Free spring birdwatching walk at Fresh Pond is a perfect family-friendly nature outing.
- 10:00 am–11:30 am
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Rainbow Collage Workshop (for kids age 4+)
85/100
Free rainbow collage workshop for kids ages 4+ encourages creativity with mixed materials.
- 10:30 am–11:30 am
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New England Hong Kong Festival 2026
85/100
Free Hong Kong festival in Somerville features culture, food, and community celebration.
- 11:00 am
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Double Take: Skate, Paint, Imaginate - Graffiti/Street Artists-in-Residence Launch Party with Charles River Conservancy
85/100
Free launch party for graffiti artists-in-residence at the skatepark combines art and skating.
- 12:00 pm
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Malden PorchFest
85/100
Free neighborhood Porchfest in Malden offers live music on porches throughout the city.
- 12:00 pm
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FOUND Vintage Market at WBUR Festival
85/100
Free vintage market at the WBUR Festival features over 60 vendors and live music.
- 12:00 pm
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New England Hong Kong Festival 2026
85/100
Free Hong Kong festival in Somerville offers cultural performances, food, and community.
- 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
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Somerville Repair Cafe
85/100
Free repair cafe helps fix broken items, promoting sustainability and saving money.
- 1:00 pm–5:00 pm
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Opening Reception: Wandering the City
85/100
Free opening reception for a solo art show at a respected gallery.
- 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
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Evening Making Connections at Lamplighter CX
85/100
Free social meetup at a brewery, welcoming to newcomers.
- 5:30 pm–8:00 pm
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ROXBURY ROOTS
85/100
Free panel discussion on life after wrongful conviction, powerful and educational.
- 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
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Play CODENAMES - online!
85/100
Free online Codenames game via Zoom, social and fun from home.
- 6:30 pm–8:30 pm
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Senator Chris Murphy at First Parish Church
85/100
Free talk by Senator Chris Murphy on pressing social issues.
- 7:00 pm
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Blue Line Flex @ Suffolk Downs Summer Fitness Series
85/100
Free outdoor fitness class every Saturday at 10AM, with two dates in the window.
- 10:00 am–11:00 am
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Blue Line Flex @ Suffolk Downs - Title Boxing by Sean Lally
85/100
Free outdoor fitness class every Saturday at 10AM, with two dates in the window.
- 10:00 am–11:00 am
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Strides for Action
85/100
Free 5K walk/run supporting LGBTQIA+ health and community.
- 8:00 am–12:00 pm
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Sweat & Social Sundays: Pilates
85/100
Free bi-weekly Pilates class at Assembly Row.
- 9:00 am–10:00 am