Things to Do in Boston Today

Boston offers something for everyone, whether you're a longtime resident looking for a fresh outing or someone discovering the city for the first time. From the waterfront to the neighborhoods beyond, there are countless ways to spend your time enjoying live entertainment, outdoor adventures, good food, and community gatherings that bring the city to life.

This guide rounds up some of the things happening around Boston and the surrounding areas, Cambridge, Somerville, Everett, and beyond. Whether you're drawn to trivia nights at local breweries, outdoor movie screenings in parks, or unique experiences like drone light shows, you'll find options to match your mood and interests. Board game enthusiasts, speed-daters, film fans, and networking professionals will all find their place on the calendar.

Come explore what makes Boston's neighborhoods worth spending time in, discover welcoming venues that have become community gathering spots, and take advantage of the energy and activities that make this area tick.

What is on

• Boards & Bonds: A Casual Evening of Board Games and D&D, Sat, Jul 18, 2:00 PM, CambridgeSide Galleria, Cambridge Details and bookings
• Millennial Speed-Dating (Monogamous), Sat, Jul 18, 6:45 PM, Short Path Distillery, Everett Details and bookings
• Harry Potter Drone Light Show, Sat, Jul 18, 8:00 PM Details and bookings
• Scorpion Bar Social then GO PARTY at the GRAND w/ Desibabes & Amigas! FREE!, Sat, Jul 18, 8:30 PM, Scorpion Bar Boston, Boston Details and bookings
• 7/19 - Save the Harbor Sunday Spectacle Island Cruise, Sun, Jul 19, 12:00 AM, Massachusetts Bay Lines Gate C, Boston Details and bookings
• Longwood Summer Social 2026, Mon, Jul 20, 12:00 AM, HMS QUAD Lawn, Boston Details and bookings
• I Don't See It That Way: The Science of Decision Making | Binge Thinking, Wed, Jul 22, 12:00 AM, Aeronaut Brewing Company, Somerville Details and bookings
• Ben Wikler at the Cambridge Public Library, Wed, Jul 22, 12:00 AM, Cambridge Public Library, Cambridge Details and bookings
• Tech Networking Event by Startup Valley
in Boston, Wed, Jul 22, 7:00 PM, Jaho Back Bay Coffee Roaster & Wine Bar, Boston Details and bookings
• Boston Landing Movie Night featuring The Grinch, Thu, Jul 23, 12:00 AM, Athletes Park, Boston Details and bookings

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