Boston Events, Giveaways, City Life, and Food
Discover Boston's best events, local giveaways, and city guides, and foodie finds.
Taste 2025: Boston’s Premier Culinary Event
Experience Boston’s top restaurants, chefs, and cocktails all in one night at Taste 2025. Hosted by Boston magazine, this culinary event at Artists for Humanity includes unlimited bites, drinks, and exclusive experiences. Early bird tickets on sale now through September 22!
Haunted Speakeasy 2025: 1920s Halloween Parties
If you’re looking for the ultimate Halloween party in Massachusetts, the Haunted Speakeasy is back — and bigger than ever. Step into the Roaring Twenties with a spooky twist at these unforgettable 1920s-themed haunted mansion parties in Salem and Worcester.
HONK! Festival 2025: 20th Annual Celebration of Activist Street Bands
The streets of Greater Boston are about to come alive with brass, drums, costumes, and activism.
Big Apple Circus Returns to Boston at Suffolk Downs (October 9 – November 2)
Boston’s favorite circus is back under the Big Top! After a six-year hiatus, Big Apple Circus makes its long-awaited return to the city with an all-new production, The World’s Best Under Our Big Top, running from October 9 through November 2, 2025 at Suffolk Downs.
Aeronaut Oktoberfest Somerville 2025: Beer, Brats and Bavarian Fun
Get ready to raise your steins, Somerville! AERONAUT Oktoberfest 2025 is back!
Kristina Wong’s Food Bank Influencer Brings Laughter and Insight to Boston
Looking for a Boston theater experience that is equal parts hilarious and thought-provoking? Don’t miss Kristina Wong, Food Bank Influencer — the only solo karaoke musical about emergency food in the history of live theater.
Dungeons and Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern Hits Boston This October
Boch Center Shubert Theatre will host Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern, an award-winning immersive theater experience that transforms the world’s greatest role-playing game into a live interactive adventure.
SodaStream Unhinged Pop-Up in Boston: Win $10K for Your Wildest Sparkling Drink
Boston is about to get fizzy. From August 15–17, SodaStream is bringing its Unhinged Pop-Up Tour to the city as part of its bold new Made by Me campaign.
Cambridge Carnival 2025: Caribbean Parade & Festival in Boston
Get ready for feathers, music, and powerful Caribbean energy as Cambridge Carnival returns for its 31st year! This beloved two-day cultural festival is a vibrant expression of African and Caribbean heritage.
Why Do Bostonians Say “Wicked” and Other Things Outsiders Don’t Get?
There are a few things that instantly signal you’re in Boston — Red Sox hats year-round, Dunkin’ iced coffee in a blizzard, and someone casually dropping “wicked” in conversation.
5 Underrated Boston Neighborhoods Locals Love for Food & Vibes
Discover 5 underrated Boston neighborhoods where locals go for great food, laid-back vibes, and hidden gem spots you won’t find in tourist guides.
Boston JerkFest 2025: Spice, Music, and Caribbean Food
Get ready, Boston — one of the city’s most beloved summer events is back. The 12th annual Boston JerkFest Caribbean Foodie Festival is heating up Allston with a two-day celebration of bold Caribbean flavor, live music, and vibrant island culture.
The Lowell Folk Festival Returns
For three glorious days, downtown Lowell transforms into a high-energy celebration of traditional music, food, and community.
10 Weirdest Foods You Can Order in Boston
From Fluff to fish wrapped in leaves, Boston’s serving up some seriously unhinged eats.
9 Boston Spots That Feel Like a European Vacation
You don’t need a passport to feel like you’ve just landed in Europe — Boston has you covered. From Parisian cafés to Venetian canals, the city is full of tucked-away gems that capture Old World charm without the overseas flight.
Best of Boston Soirée 2025 at Roadrunner Boston
Boston magazine’s signature party is back, and it’s bigger than ever. On Wednesday, July 16 2025, the Best of Boston Soirée gathers this year’s award-winning chefs, fresh-minted “Best of Boston” winners, and the city’s top tastemakers under one roof.
The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks
Boston, get ready for lift-off. The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks debuts June 27, 2025 at the historic Saunders Castle at Park Plaza, kicking off its North-American tour right here in the Hub.
The Most Instagrammable Dead-End Streets in Boston
Boston is full of winding alleys, hidden courtyards, and secret nooks — but some of the most photogenic spots are places where the road quite literally ends.
10 Shops in Boston Selling Stuff You Totally Don’t Need
Some shops are about the essentials. These aren’t. These are the kinds of places you stumble into, walk out of with something ridiculous, and then somehow end up loving forever.