10 Free Things To Do This Weekend (Feb. 7th – Feb. 9th)
It’s the first weekend without a football game on TV for a while, so why not get out of the house and look for something fun and exciting to do? Below is a list of the top ten free things to do in Boston this weekend. So grab your family or your friends and head to one of the events below.
1. 92nd Annual Oscar Viewing Party at The Lansdowne Pub
Get dressed up to impress, get yourself a glass of champagne and hit the red carpet! It’s go big or go home at The Lansdowne Pub for the 92nd Annual Oscars Viewing Party. The red carpet starts at 7:00 pm. The viewing party will be on the Lansdowne big screen in surround sound. There will be specialty cocktails, games, and contests. The live show starts at 8:00 pm. Admission is FREE to this event.
When: Sunday February 9th 7:00pm – 11:00pm
Where: The Lansdowne Pub, 9 Lansdowne St., Boston
2. National Pizza Day at City Tap House
City Tap House wants you to get into the pizza game as they dish out hand-tossed, wood-fired select pizzas for National Pizza Day! It’s doesn’t matter what your pizza preference is, come enjoy the FREE cover to this event and get behind celebrating a day that we call can care about.
When: Sunday February 9th 3:00pm – 11:00pm
Where: City Tap House, 10 Boston Wharf Rd., Boston
3. New England Bridal Affair Signature Expo
Meet the best of wedding professionals all under on roof at the New England Bridal Affair Signature Expo! Come plan the wedding of your dreams. One lucky bride will win a trip to Paris, France! There will be food, prizes, giveaways and more. Registration is FREE.
When: Sunday February 9th 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Where: Hotel Indigo, 399 Grove St., Newton
4. 3rd Annual Winter Games with Harpoon Brewery at The Lansdowne Pub
The Lansdowne Pub is hosting Harpoon Brewery’s 3rd Annual Winter Games this Sunday! Teams of two will compete in multiple games including a ski-race, drunk waiter, cooking eating contest, snowman building contest, and much more! Prizes for the teams that complete each game the fastest include a pair of skis and a lift ticket! Registration for this event is FREE, you must RSVP to attend.
When: Sunday February 9th 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Where: The Lansdowne Pub, 9 Lansdowne St., Boston
5. Valentines Makers Market
Visit the Community Maker Market to find your special someone the perfect Valentine’s Day gift! This market features over 30 makers on two floors. All goods are created locally and include jewelry, housewares, gifts, bags, kids ware and more! There will be live music played throughout the day. This event is FREE to attend and is kid and pet friendly.
When: Sunday February 9th 11:00am – 4:00pm
Where: The Eddy, 10 New St., Boston
6. February Flicks
The Old Colony History Museum is bringing back their February Flicks series! Each Saturday they’re showing a movie adaptation of a book that they’ve read in their Old Colony Community Book Club! Snacks and drinks will be provided. This Saturday they’re showing ‘Water for Elephants’. This event is FREE to attend.
When: Saturday February 8th 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Where: Old Colony History Museum, 66 Church Green, Taunton
7. Boston Farm & Fiber Festival
The 3rd Annual Boston Farm & Fiber Festival brings together more than 25 New England local farm fiber vendors right into the heart of downtown Boston at the Boston Public Market. The Boston Farm & Fiber Festival is the only festival in New England that exclusively celebrates and promotes New England local farm yarns, single heritage sheep breed yards and flock yarns. This event is FREE to attend.
When: Sunday February 9th 10:00am – 5:00pm
Where: Boston Public Market, 100 Hanover St., Boston
8. The Luv Buzz Sip & Shop Market
This Sip & Shop event features more than 30 local vendors with vintage, records, handmade, and art gifts. This time around they’re adding in some exciting extras! Enjoy the taco bar, tarot readers, photo booth, caricatures and more! Grab your Valentine, your buddies or just yourself and pop in to try a tasty cocktail and shop for something special. This event has FREE admission.
When: Sunday February 9th 10:30am – 4:30pm
Where: Once Ballroom, 156 Highland Ave., Somerville
9. Boston Parks Winter Fitness Series
Join the Boston Parks and Recreation Department at free fitness classes in neighborhoods across the city all winter long! Classes run every week from now through May 1st. Everyone is welcomed at the classes no matter what your fitness level is. These classes are FREE to attend. You can check out the full list of classes and locations here.
When: Friday February 7th 10:00am & Sunday February 9th 9:00am
Where: Various Neighborhood Parks, Boston
10. ComedySportz at Distraction
ComedySportz Boston is heading to Distraction Brewing Co.! Two teams will battle for laughs and points as they make up scenes, games and songs on the spot based off you suggestions. Similarly to the hit TV show ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’. A referee will monitor the night calling out fouls and keeping the comedy match moving! This is fun for all ages! Admission is FREE to this event.
When: Saturday February 8th 11:30am – 12:30pm
Where: Distraction Brewing Co., 2 Belgrade Ave., Roslindale
