Boston’s Weekend Buzz: Food, Fun & Festivities for All
From food festivals and dance parties to comedy shows and cruises, the weekend is buzzing. Whether you’re looking to get active, enjoy music, shop sustainably, or laugh the night away, there’s something for everyone this weekend. Check out some of the top events below!
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Summer’s Bounty Fest: 8/19 - 8/22
Celebrate the best of New England’s summer produce at the Summer’s Bounty Fest. Each day of the fest has a different theme and spotlights local finds and vendors. Enjoy tastings, contests, and crafts to support local growers, artisans, and food producers. The festival is free and perfect for everyone!!
Summer’s Bounty Fest: 8/19 - 8/22
Celebrate the best of New England’s summer produce at the Summer’s Bounty Fest. Each day of the fest has a different theme and spotlights local finds and vendors. Enjoy tastings, contests, and crafts to support local growers, artisans, and food producers. The festival is free and perfect for everyone!!
Old School Dance Party: 8/22 5pm - 9pm
The City of Boston is hosting another dance party, this time with an Old School theme! Enjoy DJ Bruno spinning classic tracks of funk, soul, hip-hop and house. It’s the perfect chance to get out and get dancing. Don’t miss the live performances, dance floor, photo booth, and food trucks.
Old School Dance Party: 8/22 5pm - 9pm
The City of Boston is hosting another dance party, this time with an Old School theme! Enjoy DJ Bruno spinning classic tracks of funk, soul, hip-hop and house. It’s the perfect chance to get out and get dancing. Don’t miss the live performances, dance floor, photo booth, and food trucks.
Stand Up at the Speedway: Let’s Disco: 8/22 8pm - 9:30pm
Get ready to laugh the night away at Stand Up at the Speedway. Enjoy the funniest comedians of New England at Brighton’s best comedy show. Show up early for drinks at Notch Brewery and dine at one of Speedway’s many restaurants. It’ll be a full night of fun!!
Stand Up at the Speedway: Let’s Disco: 8/22 8pm - 9:30pm
Get ready to laugh the night away at Stand Up at the Speedway. Enjoy the funniest comedians of New England at Brighton’s best comedy show. Show up early for drinks at Notch Brewery and dine at one of Speedway’s many restaurants. It’ll be a full night of fun!!
Pedal Power: 8/23 11am - 3pm
Looking to celebrate biking this weekend? Well Pedal Power is for you, the resource fair and presentations all about bicycling and pedestrian infrastructure and its impact on people and the community. There will be activity tables and many guest speakers.
Pedal Power: 8/23 11am - 3pm
Looking to celebrate biking this weekend? Well Pedal Power is for you, the resource fair and presentations all about bicycling and pedestrian infrastructure and its impact on people and the community. There will be activity tables and many guest speakers.
We Make Noise Festival: 8/23 11am - 8pm
Celebrate community and artistic expression at the We Make Noise Fest 2025. Presented by Mass NOW, the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture, and BID Boston with local vendors from Boston Women’s Market. Featuring local musicians and DJs, and a visual art gallery showcasing work of diverse artists this is a can’t miss event.
We Make Noise Festival: 8/23 11am - 8pm
Celebrate community and artistic expression at the We Make Noise Fest 2025. Presented by Mass NOW, the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture, and BID Boston with local vendors from Boston Women’s Market. Featuring local musicians and DJs, and a visual art gallery showcasing work of diverse artists this is a can’t miss event.
Seaport Summer Cruise: 8/23 6:30pm - 9:30pm
It’s another amazing weekend with Seaport Summer Cruises. Come out and celebrate Y2K throwbacks with your friends. Head to Rosa Mexicana for a pre-departure happy hour with complimentary light bits and cash bar. You won’t want to miss the views, the vibes, and the party!
Seaport Summer Cruise: 8/23 6:30pm - 9:30pm
It’s another amazing weekend with Seaport Summer Cruises. Come out and celebrate Y2K throwbacks with your friends. Head to Rosa Mexicana for a pre-departure happy hour with complimentary light bits and cash bar. You won’t want to miss the views, the vibes, and the party!
Style Exchange: Southie Thrift Market
It’s the perfect event for closet-cleaners, fashion lovers, and sustainability shoppers. Style Exchange is the perfect chance to sell what you don’t wear and get some new sustainable finds. You can have your own booth to sell your clothes or just shop your neighbor's closet.
Style Exchange: Southie Thrift Market
It’s the perfect event for closet-cleaners, fashion lovers, and sustainability shoppers. Style Exchange is the perfect chance to sell what you don’t wear and get some new sustainable finds. You can have your own booth to sell your clothes or just shop your neighbor's closet.
Sweat and Reset: August 24th 9am - 12:30pm
End the weekend with a total reset joining the South End Run Cub to sweat it all out. You can choose from a 3.5 or 6.5 mile routes with all paces welcome. After the run enjoy cold plunges, free coffee, Dj, collabs from Boston businesses, giveaways and more. It’s the perfect way to end the weekend on a high!
Sweat and Reset: August 24th 9am - 12:30pm
End the weekend with a total reset joining the South End Run Cub to sweat it all out. You can choose from a 3.5 or 6.5 mile routes with all paces welcome. After the run enjoy cold plunges, free coffee, Dj, collabs from Boston businesses, giveaways and more. It’s the perfect way to end the weekend on a high!
Boston is bringing the energy this weekend. With fresh food festivals and thrift markets to unforgettable dance parties and waterfront cruises it’s going to be a great weekend. Grab your friends and dive in, the city has something for everyone!
