227 verified outdoor picks in Boston: parks, gardens, trails, waterfronts and outdoor events. Check weather and the official page for seasonal hours.
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📍 Boston · Boston Neighborhoods · Hyde Park
Fixit Clinics are free workshops where people bring broken stuff—from bikes to blenders to blazers—and volunteer Fixit Coaches share their time, tools, and know-how to help troubleshoot and (hopefully) repair items. Bring a broken gadget, small appliance, computer, toy, textile good, or other item. This event is co-presented by Hyde Park Branch Library, Keep Hyde Park Beautiful, and the City of Bo
Details Official page ↗📍 Boston · Boston Neighborhoods · Hyde Park
Charles Cleary (known to Hyde Park generations as Charlie) is ready to play a game of checkers or chess with you, whether you're young or old, a beginner or an experienced player. Have a fun game, and maybe get a pointer or two. You were playing so well, then you made a blunder? Charlie will let you take it back. Soon, you'll be playing like a master. But no matter how good you get, it's not easy
Details Official page ↗📍 Boston · Boston Core · Central Library in Copley Square
Please join us in person or online over Zoom Webinar for the 2026 Druker Award presentation and talk with KPMB Architects’ Marianne McKenna and Paulo Rocha. This 2026 Druker Award lecture explores how cities are continually reshaped, with KPMB Architects’ Marianne McKenna and Paulo Rocha examining Boston’s evolution and the story behind Boston University’s Duan Family Center for Computing & Data S
Details Official page ↗📍 Boston · Boston Neighborhoods · Brighton
Come by any time during our open notary hours to get documents notarized. No appointment needed. Please note the following: All forms must be complete except for signatures to be notarized. Do not sign the form until you are in the presence of a notary. You and any other signers must have an up-to-date, government-issued photo ID with you, such as a passport, driver's license, or state ID. If your
Details Official page ↗📍 Boston · Boston Neighborhoods · Hyde Park
We will share stories and songs, followed by a craft based on the theme of the week. Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the Library, please visit the Boston Public Library Fund's website: bplfund.org. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services,
Details Official page ↗📍 Boston · Boston Neighborhoods · Hyde Park
Join artist Joseph M. Chéry for a 6-week art series to create landscapes, still lifes, and collaborative abstract artwork while experimenting with new techniques and fresh ways of seeing the world. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions to get the most out of the series. This class series is brought to you by the City of Boston's Age Strong Commission and made possible through the supp
Details Official page ↗📍 Boston · Boston Neighborhoods · Hyde Park
Join us for an afternoon of building any creation you can imagine with friends at the library! A variety of building materials including wood and foam blocks, magnetic blocks, KAPLA planks, DUPLOs, and Bristle Blocks will be available for open use. Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the Library, please visit the Boston Public
Details Official page ↗📍 Boston · Boston Neighborhoods · Codman Square
Kids ages 5-12 can stop by for open LEGO-building time at the library. Let your imagination be your guide as you build spaceships, castles, garden parties, and more! LEGO projects made that week are put on display in the library for others to admire as space allows. All children need to be accompanied by an adult. We do not recommend bringing LEGO bricks or mini-figures from home. Programming at t
Details Official page ↗📍 Boston · Boston Neighborhoods · Shaw-Roxbury
Join us in person or over Zoom Webinar as the Shaw Roxbury Branch Library welcomes Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett , Professor at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, TIME Hero of the Year, Renowned Virologist & Science Communicator. A leading vaccine expert and viral immunologist, Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett is renowned for leading a team that developed a COVID-19 vaccine in record-breaking speed. Dr. Corb
Details Official page ↗📍 Boston · Boston Neighborhoods · Hyde Park
The Hyde Park Branch is offering Tech Help by appointment on Tuesdays for patrons with questions about how to use their phones, computers, the internet, online BPL resources, or have any other technology questions. Appointments are 30 minutes, and during this time you will have one-on-one time with a Hyde Park Librarian who will help you navigate your technology. This time can be used for help com
Details Official page ↗📍 Boston · Boston Core · Central Library in Copley Square
Come by any time during our open notary hours to get documents notarized. No appointment needed. Please note the following: All forms must be complete except for signatures to be notarized. Do NOT sign the form until you are in the presence of a notary. You and any other signers must have an up-to-date, government-issued photo ID with you, such as a passport, driver's license, or state ID. If your
Details Official page ↗📍 Boston · Boston Core · Chill on Park
The Fields Corner Branch may be closed but the library is still here! Do you have questions about using your computer, cell phone, tablet, or eBooks? Would you like to take advantage of one of the many online resources available with a BPL card? Fields Corner Branch librarians can help! A selection of Lucky Day books will be available for checkout, and we will also be able to create library cards
Details Official page ↗📍 Boston · Boston Neighborhoods · Hyde Park
Join other teens on Tuesday afternoons in our Teen Gaming Club. Play video games, make new friends, build community, and even get help with your homework! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange acc
Details Official page ↗📍 Boston · Boston Neighborhoods · Hyde Park
Join us at the library for a fun-filled afternoon of games that include board games, card games, and oversized games of beloved classics. Whether your family prefers board games, card games, or anything in between, we’ve got something everyone will enjoy! Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the Library, please visit the Boston
Details Official page ↗📍 Dorchester · Boston Neighborhoods · John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum offers free admission to military veterans in honor of Veterans Day. Active-duty military receive free admission year-round. Museum open 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; free parking.
Details Official page ↗📍 Boston · Boston Neighborhoods · Hyde Park
In this workshop, you'll discover how to effectively navigate the top job boards and optimize your search using advanced search techniques and automated email alerts to stay on top of the latest job postings. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the
Details Official page ↗📍 Boston · Boston Neighborhoods · Hyde Park
Join us in the afternoons all year at the Hyde Park Branch to watch and talk about anime! Make new friends, build community, and even get help with your homework! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right. Please allow at least two weeks to arr
Details Official page ↗📍 Boston · Boston Neighborhoods · Codman Square
Create pixel art using perler beads at this crafting program. We will provide materials and simple patterns to help spark your creativity! Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the Library, please visit the Boston Public Library Fund's website . Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disabili
Details Official page ↗📍 Boston · Boston Neighborhoods · Hyde Park
Learn the basics of crochet with Hook and Health, a nonprofit dedicated to teaching a new life skill to promote a stress-free lifestyle to stimulates the mind for better mental health outcomes. Starter Crochet kits will be provided to all participants to use during the workshop and to take home. This program will be led by Sonie Joseph, the founder of Hook and Health. Bio: Hi, my name is Sonie, Fo
Details Official page ↗📍 Boston · Boston Neighborhoods · South Boston
The South Boston Garden Club is hosting a plant clippings exchange and giveaway during their November club meeting. No clipping to share? No problem! Stop by and pick up a clipping to start your own home oasis. Please bring your own container to transport plants. Please note: Debugging clippings is important for the health of your plants. Clippings may include pests that need to be removed. Please
Details Official page ↗📍 Boston · Boston Core · Central Library in Copley Square
Come by any time during our open notary hours to get documents notarized. No appointment needed. Please note the following: All forms must be complete except for signatures to be notarized. Do NOT sign the form until you are in the presence of a notary. You and any other signers must have an up-to-date, government-issued photo ID with you, such as a passport, driver's license, or state ID. If your
Details Official page ↗📍 North End · Boston Core · Christopher Columbus Park
Free 24th annual holiday lighting of the signature trellis at Christopher Columbus Park in the North End on Monday, November 23, 2026, 5–6 p.m. Hosted by Boston Parks and the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park, with music, Santa and Rudolph, and holiday refreshments.
Details Official page ↗📍 Seaport · Boston Core · Martin's Park
Free fifth annual holiday lighting of the ship at Martin's Park on Saturday, November 28, 2026, 5–6 p.m. Friends of Martin's Park and Boston Parks light the ship, beach fencing, and pedestrian bridge; Santa arrives by boat with Berklee holiday music and family crafts.
Details Official page ↗📍 Back Bay · Boston Core · Copley Square Park
Free annual Copley Square tree lighting on Monday, November 30, 2026, 5–6 p.m., hosted by Boston Parks with music, crafts, and Santa. Cookies and photos with Santa follow at Fairmont Copley Plaza at 6 p.m.
Details Official page ↗📍 Downtown · Boston Core · Boston Common
Free signature holiday tree lighting on Boston Common on Thursday, December 3, 2026, 6–8 p.m., hosted with the Province of Nova Scotia. Commonwealth Avenue Mall lighting follows around 8:15 p.m.
Details Official page ↗📍 Quincy · South Shore & Plymouth
NPS park preserving the homes and grounds of Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams in Quincy. Grounds accessible without a pass; house tours require an entrance pass and day-of reservations.
Details Official site ↗📍 Hingham · South Shore & Plymouth
251-acre coastal Trustees reservation of drumlins and Olmsted-designed carriage paths with harbor and Boston skyline views. Trails close to the public Wed Dec 2 and Dec 9, 2026 for habitat management.
Details Official site ↗📍 Downtown / Charlestown · Boston Core
NPS park linking Freedom Trail landmarks tied to the American Revolution across downtown Boston and Charlestown. Federally and city-owned sites are free to enter; some privately operated partner museums collect their own admission.
Details Official site ↗📍 Rye · Southern New Hampshire
NH Seacoast state park with ocean views, WWII coastal-defense bunkers, trail network, and tide pools. Seacoast Science Center operates on site with its own ticket.
Details Official site ↗📍 Framingham · MetroWest
Native Plant Trust botanic garden west of Boston with 1,000+ New England native plant species on 45 acres of glacial terrain, brook, and wetlands. Fall extended hours continue through Nov 22.
Details Official site ↗📍 Beacon Hill · Boston Core
Oldest standing Black church in the US (1806), abolitionist meeting place on Beacon Hill's Black Heritage Trail
Details Official site ↗📍 West End · Boston Core
2,000-capacity music hall at 110 Causeway St by TD Garden with LED walls and VIP tables
Details Official site ↗📍 North End · Boston Core
Guided walk through the North End's colonial streets, Italian heritage and Freedom Trail sites
Details Official site ↗📍 Waterfront · Boston Core
90-minute fast ferry from Long Wharf to Provincetown at the tip of Cape Cod
Details Official site ↗📍 Waterfront · Boston Core
Evening skyline and harbor cruise departing Long Wharf
Details Official site ↗📍 Waterfront · Boston Core
High-speed catamaran to Stellwagen Bank with New England Aquarium naturalists, from Long Wharf
Details Official site ↗📍 Waterfront · Boston Core
New 2026 Greenway beverage garden by Boston Harbor Distillery at Rowes Wharf
Details Official site ↗📍 Fenway · Boston Core
Brewpub behind Fenway Park with billiards, ping-pong and shuffleboard lounge
Details Official site ↗📍 Waterfront · Boston Core
40-minute harbor thrill ride at up to 40 mph with 360-degree spins
Details Official site ↗📍 Back Bay · Boston Core
Kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and sailboats for rent at the Community Boating boathouse on the Esplanade
Details Official site ↗📍 Back Bay · Boston Core
Oldest public sailing program in the US on the Esplanade; rentals and lessons on the Charles River Basin
Details Official site ↗📍 North End · Boston Core
Waterfront spa at 2 Battery Wharf with massages, facials, hammam, sauna and barre/yoga/HIIT studios
Details Official site ↗📍 Fenway · Boston Core
Game-day experience at America's oldest MLB ballpark (1912) and the Green Monster - distinct from the ballpark tour
Details Official site ↗📍 Fenway · Boston Core
Summer concert nights under the lights at Fenway Park, steps from MGM Music Hall
Details Official site ↗📍 Fenway · Boston Core
Guided tours of America's oldest MLB ballpark; Green Monster and Hall of Fame
Details Official site ↗📍 Downtown · Boston Core
Costumed-guide tour covering 11 of 16 trail sites per official site
Details Official site ↗📍 Fenway · Boston Core
16 premium lanes, arcade and LED video wall steps from Fenway Park; 21+ lounge vibe after 7pm
Details Official site ↗📍 Fenway · Boston Core
5,009-capacity state-of-the-art venue opened 2022 at 2 Lansdowne St beside Fenway Park
Details Official site ↗Coming up first: Fixit Clinic (Sat, Nov 7, 10:00 AM, Boston), Chess and Checkers with Charlie (Sat, Nov 7, 12:30 PM, Boston), 2026 Druker Award Lecture: More Than a Building (Sat, Nov 7, 2:00 PM, Boston) and Drop-In Notary Services (Sat, Nov 7, 3:00 PM, Boston). Places you can visit on your own schedule include Adams National Historical Park in Quincy, World's End in Hingham, Boston National Historical Park in Downtown / Charlestown and Odiorne Point State Park in Rye.
Of the 227 verified listings for outdoors in Boston, 110 are free and 117 are paid; 25 are dated events and 202 are places you can visit any open day. The most common kinds are outdoors (78), library (21), museum (19), family (15) and tour (15). The most listings are in Boston (26), Back Bay (12), Downtown (11), Waterfront (9) and Fenway (8).
227 parks, gardens, trails and outdoor events are listed here.
110 of the 227 listings are free to attend or enter; the other 117 show the price from the official site.
Right now: Boston (26), Back Bay (12), Downtown (11), Waterfront (9) and Fenway (8).
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