Events in Boston can start to weigh a little heavy on the wallet sometimes. But not everything in this glorious city is going to cost you… We’ve done some research and turns out, there are some unique ongoing freebie events in and around the city! So get your friends together and check out some of these free events in and around Boston, so you can save your money for important things like drinks at the bar.
TOP TEN FREE THINGS TO DO IN BOSTON…
FREE THURSDAYS AT THE ICA
About: Want to peruse the city’s latest modern art exhibitions but afraid that your wallet can’t handle a steep admission fee? Each Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m., the Institute of Contemporary Art offers free admission. So turn off the television, get off the couch, and head over to the ICA.
When: Thursdays from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Where: Institute of Contemporary Art | (617) 478-3100 | 100 Northern Ave, Boston, MA 02210
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FREE LIGHT AND SOUND SHOW FEATURING THE MUSIC OF THE BOSTON POPS
About: Blink! Light and Sound show lights up the entire Marketplace and begins at 4:30 pm daily. The first show starts on the Main Tree at Marketplace Center and on the trees in South Market at 4:30 pm and runs every hour on the half hour. The North Market show begins at 5:00 pm and runs every hour on the hour.
When: Everyday from 4:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Where: Faneuil Hall | 1 Faneuil Hall Sq, Boston, MA 02109
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FREE FASHION SHOW AT THE LIBERTY HOTEL
About: Immerse yourself in the creative flow of high fashion in Boston. Fashionably Late Thursdays is a wildly popular Boston fashion show that takes place every Thursday at Liberty Hotel. Late by design, Fashionably Late Thursdays showcases the collection of a fantastic fashion designer or seasonal fashions from a major retailer in a live fashion show format. The fashion show begins at 10:00 PM, followed by music, mingling and signature mixes from the bar.
When: Thursdays 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Where: The Liberty Hotel | (617) 224-4000 | 215 Charles Street | Boston MA 02114
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FREE FLIGHT NIGHT AT SAM ADAMS
About: Indulge with some friends without breaking the bank at Sam Adams’ Flight Night, where visitors can choose a Sam Adams brew to create their own beer flight. RSVPs are not required, just show up! Must be 21+ to attend.
When: Wednesdays 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Where: Samuel Adams Brewery | (617) 368-5080 | 30 Germania St, Boston, MA 02130
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TOTAL BODY WORKOUT BY THE NORTH FACE
About: Be a part of free Mountain Athletics training sessions held every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30 PM in Boston. Each session will be led by two The North Face trainers who will take you through workouts aimed to prepare you to achieve your outdoor goal, whether it’s finishing an Endurance Challenge, becoming a stronger skier, or climbing a 14er.
Tuesday Event Details…
When: Every Tuesday Until December 22, 2015 | 6: 30 PM – 7:30 PM
Free Registration: Click Here
Where: Soldiers and Sailors Monument | Boston Commons | 139 Tremont Street | Boston, MA 02109
Thursday Event Details…
When: Every Thursday Until December 24th, 2015 | 6: 30 PM – 7:30 PM
Free Registration: Click Here
Where: DCR’s Hatch Memorial Shell | 47 David G Mugar Way, Boston, MA 02108
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FREE WEDNESDAYS AT THE MFA
About: The Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) Boston is the main art museum for Boston. It is one of the largest museums in the United States with over 450,000 works of art in its collection. Every wednesday they offer guests free admission starting at 4:00 PM. Side note if you happen to have a Bank of America card, you can enjoy free admission to the MFA and the Harvard Museum of Natural History, the first full weekend of every month. The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum also offers free birthday admission.
When: Wednesdays 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Where: Museum of Fine Arts | (617) 267-9300 | 465 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115
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EXPLORE THE HARVARD MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY FOR FREE
About: Harvard Museum of Natural History’s provides an understanding and appreciation of the natural world and the human place in it, sparking curiosity and a spirit of discovery.
When: Massachusetts Residents can visit free with valid ID on Sunday mornings from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM and Wednesdays 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Where: Harvard Museum of Natural History | (617) 495-3045 | 26 Oxford St, Cambridge, MA 02138
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GEEK IT OUT AT THE MIT MUSEUM FOR FREE
About: The MIT Museum offers some of the coolest science and technology exhibits in country. They offer visitors the first Sunday of every month for free to check out some of these tech developments.
When: Last Sunday of each month (ex: Sunday, November 29, 2015)
Where: MIT Museum | (617) 253-5927 | 265 Mass Avenue | Cambridge, MA 02139
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FREE WINE TASTING
About: Come try various wines from around the world for free at the Coolidge Corner Wine and Spirits every Saturday from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
When: Saturdays 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Where: Coolidge Corner Wine & Spirits | (617) 566-2800 | 1300 Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02446
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FREE ENTRY TO THE ISABELLA GARDNER STEWART MUSEUM
About: The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is a work of art throughout with a beautiful courtyard garden and fine art galleries. Visit this art museum on your birthday (or have the name Isabella) for free admission. College students at participating universities may also visit for free.
When: On your birthday, have the name Isabella or a student at a participating universities.
Where: Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum | (617) 566-1401 | 25 Evans Way, Boston, MA 02115
