
Things to Do
Your comprehensive guide to the best events and things to do in Boston

Things to do
Experience the absolute best of the city this summer with our epic guide to essential eats, drinks, culture, parks and more.

Clubs
17 best clubs for a great night of dancing in Boston
We're gonna shoot straight: Boston is not the nightlife capital of the world, but what we lack in plentitude is made up in spades in creativity.

Travel
12 best hiking spots near Boston
Get away from the hustle bustle of city life, stretch your legs, and hit some open trails in peace.

Bars
16 best speakeasy bars in Boston
Among the best bars in Boston, there is a healthy selection of hush-hush cocktail dens to try.

Things to do
Events at Time Out Market Boston
Showcasing the best of the city under one roof goes beyond food and drink. Here's what's going on this month.
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Boston fun


Things to do
50 best things to do in Boston
See how many of the best things to do in Boston you can check off this season.

Restaurants
18 oldest restaurants in Boston
Celebrate The Hub’s unique past by visiting some of these longstanding mainstays.
Free and cheap fun for the family


Things to do
The best things to do with kids in Boston
Boston abounds with family-friendly activities.

Restaurants
The best family-friendly restaurants in Boston
These spots cater to the little ones with dedicated menus, kids-eat-free deals and fun activities.
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Events at Time Out Market

Restaurants
French crêpes are now on the menu
French vibes are going strong at Time Out Market Boston: PRB Boulangerie has added crêpes to its tableau of authentic offerings.

Things to do
Big Atlas dishes on the return of drag bingo at Time Out Market Boston
Following her screen time on RuPaul’s Drag Race, the Boston queen is back putting on shows in Fenway this fall—including a sashay as the...

Restaurants
Secret menu items appear at Time Out Market Boston
Only available via online ordering for dining in or takeout, these secret specials from 12 market vendors might just become your latest obsessions.
Where to see art and culture in Boston

Music
26 best places to listen to live music in Boston
It’s no secret that Boston's live music scene has long been legendary.


Nightlife
The best alternative comedy spots in Boston
The Hub’s underground comedy spots have something for everyone.
Time In - movies we love

Movies
'La Bola Negra' review: this historical epic is a landmark piece of cinema
A two-and-a-half hour historical epic so good, you almost wish it was twice as long. It wouldn’t be hyperbolic to describe La Bola Negra as both a...

Movies
The best animes of 2026 (so far)
With the return of popular animes like Jujutsu Kaisen and Frieren in January, this year in anime kicked off pretty early with heroic characters, cutting-edge...

The best movies of 2026 (so far)
From ‘The Bone Temple’ to ‘Project Hail Mary’, the best of the year to date.

Movies
'Primetime' review: Robert Pattinson lights up Lance Oppenheim’s murky telly-sploitation thriller
‘Are you not entertained?’ Russell Crowe’s Maximus bellowed to a leering Colosseum in Gladiator. Those blood-lusting crowds might have...

Movies
The 14 best horror movies of 2026 (so far)
With Obsession and Backrooms the latest smash hits at the box office, the horror business is booming right now. Over the last few years, it’s...
Time In - songs we love

Music
The 14 best albums of 2026 so far
Olivia Rodrigo, Madonna, Slayyyter and more feature in the best releases of the year so far, according to Time Out editors and contributors

Music
The 50 best Christmas songs of all time
As much as Christmas trees, turkey and a mildly overworked Santa have become staples of the festive season, so has the music that soundtracks this cheer-soaked...

Music
The 50 best karaoke songs ever made
Whether you’ve got the voice of an angel or you’re totally tone deaf, karaoke unites us all.

Music
The 40 best party songs ever made
Party songs come in all shapes and sizes – here’s what should be on your playlist.

Music
The 37 best inspirational songs of all time
Get some pep in your step with these motivational anthems.