Looking for the best things to do this weekend in Boston? Look no further! Check out our complete guide of the top things to do in Boston, freshly curated each weekend with the latest events. Enjoy your weekend plans, on us:
1. Visit a new immersive light show in the city for a limited time
The wonder of Genesis just landed in Boston! For $18 enjoy a dazzling audiovisual show with captivating colors that’ll transport you. For $18 Genesis features a magical exclusive musical score and cutting-edge projections and video mapping that showcase the elements, animals and humans like never before! Get tickets here!!
2. Or…put on your captain’s hat and steer your own electric boat around the Boston Harbor
One of our top bucket list experiences in Boston, Boston Electric Boats allows you to take the wheel with their easy-steer electric boats! Boats fit up to 12 guests and you can enjoy the water for up to 2 hours! October 26 is the last day of the season!
3. Skip traffic and take the ferry to Salem
The only thing that should be scary about going to Salem in October are the towns haunted happenings, not the way you get there! Skip the scary traffic and enjoy Salem in October by taking the ferry or commuter rail there!
4. Ride the Downeaster to Maine for the perfect getaway
Don’t have a car? No problem! You can still explore New England! Visit one of these gorgeous towns or cities in Maine for the perfect weekend escape and check out our lodging, travel, and recommended things to do in each town:
5. Check out the SoWa open market in South End
What better way to spend a Sunday than outdoor supporting local businesses and exploring new cuisines? Do it all at SoWa which has 14 rotating food trucks this year and dozens of vendors and artists to meet and support.
6. Celebrate the fall with one of these cozy season activities
It’s officially fall! Celebrate with one of these comforting fall bucket list activities.
7. Immerse yourself in a real-life Squid Game experience
Squid Game “The Experience” is only in New York for a limited time, so if you find yourself with nothing to do over the weekend in Boston and love the show— consider this your sign to take a trip down to New York City! The immersive experience is only in Manhattan’s Koreatown for a limited time, beginning on October 11—with demanding soaring already. You’ll quest through 5 challenges inspired by the hit Netflix show. Afterwards, check out the Korea-inspired Night Market. Learn more and reserve your tix!
8. Get started with Halloweekend events in the city
With Halloween falling on a Thursday, the festivities will start strong this weekend! Highlights include an 80s-themed costume party at the ICA and the Jamaica Plain dog costume parade. Find the full list of Boston Halloween events to explore this weekend!