There are always so many exciting events going on in Boston that it’s often hard to keep track of them all, so if you’ve been wanting an excuse to explore the city then you’ve come to the right place. Here is a comprehensive list of the best upcoming events in the Boston area.
1. Ed Sheeran Concert
Yes, you heard me right. Ed Sheeran is coming to Boston on September 22nd, and will be performing at TD Garden right in the city at 7:30pm. Don’t worry if you don’t have tickets yet, because you can still score some online! Honestly, who wouldn’t love some Ed Sheeran to start off their weekend? For more information, look here.
2. Cider Donut Run
Marathon Sports in Cambridge, MA is hosting a Cider Donut Run on September 27th! New Balance has partnered with Marathon to host this event, which is basically just a public run club followed by a donut eating session. What more could you want? Even better, there will be donut on-the-string eating contests that will gift the winner awesome prizes from New Balance. However, anyone who attends has access to the post-run goodies, as well as beer (if you’re 21+) and cider. Click here for the details.
3. College Night at the Museum of Science
The Museum of Science is hosting a College Night on September 22nd, from 5pm to 9pm. Admission to the Museums’ amazing exhibition halls are free for any student with a valid college ID (including the Theater of Electricity, Live Animal shows, and a Boston Duck Tour)! Also, for only $6.00 you can see the Butterfly Gardens or go to a show at the Hayden Planetarium or Omni Theater! Check out this link for more information.
4. Dumpling Festival
This Sunday, September 24th, there will be a Dumpling Festival at the Central Flea in Cambridge, MA! Local restaurants and food trucks are all meeting in one place to cook up some amazing dumplings, not to mention the usual 160+ vendors at Central Flea will still be there selling all kinds of antiques and handmade crafts! To find out more, look here.
5. Doggone Halloween Costume Parade
Yes, it’s happening again. On October 27th by the Downtown Boston BID, there will be a truly amazing parade that basically consists of a bunch of adorable dogs in their Halloween costumes. I couldn’t dream up a more perfect event if I tried. The parade will run from 12pm to 2pm, and will award prizes to the dogs and owners with the best costumes. Fear not though, every dog who enters will be receiving a special treat! To get more details on the parade click this link.
6. Pumpkin Palooza
The Lawn on D is hosting their last big event of the season with the Pumpkin Palooza on October 28th, from noon to 11pm. There will be Halloween-themed activities for all ages, along with live music, and more soon to be announced! The event is free for everyone, but there will be food and beverages available for purchase. For further information, look here.
7. Fall Day of Service 2017
If you’re not looking to venture off campus but still want to get outside and do something, you should definitely consider BU’s Fall Day of Service coming up on September 23rd! The hours run all day from 8am to 6pm, and our partners this year include St. Jude Walk/Run, Daily Table, and Greater Boston Food Bank among many others. To learn how you can join in, click here.