Things to Do This Weekend in Boston

Discover events, activities, and fun things happening this weekend in Boston. Family-friendly, outdoor, and free options.

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Photo by Minh on Unsplash — representative image for Charles Coe Memorial Celebration

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Charles Coe Memorial Celebration

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 11, 5:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Central Library in Copley Square Branch · 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA · Ages 18+

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Creative Crafters Drop-in

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 11, 5:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · East Boston Branch · 365 Bremen St, East Boston, MA · Ages 10–17

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Citizenship Preparation Class

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 11, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Grove Hall Branch · 41 Geneva Ave, Dorchester, MA

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Girls in Gear Information Session

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 11, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Central Library in Copley Square Branch · 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA

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Orlando Magic at Boston Celtics

In 3 days · Sun, Apr 12, 10:00 PM UTC · TD Garden · 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA

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Once More with Hurt Feelings: New Musical Concert Reading

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 11, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Jamaica Plain Branch · 30 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MA

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Lightning vs. Boston Bruins

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 11, 4:30 PM UTC · TD Garden · 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA

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The Happily-Ever-After Book Club Reads... Spy Romances

In 3 days · Sun, Apr 12, 6:30 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Central Library in Copley Square Branch · 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA

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Poetry & Pizza

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 11, 3:30 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Faneuil Branch · 419 Faneuil St, Brighton , MA

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Crochet Club

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 11, 3:00 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Lower Mills Branch · 27 Richmond St, Dorchester , MA · Ages 18+

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Drop-In Knitting

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 11, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Faneuil Branch · 419 Faneuil St, Brighton , MA

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D.C. United at New England Revolution

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 11, 11:30 PM UTC · Gillette Stadium · 1 Patriot Pl, Foxborough, MA

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Quabbin Reservoir Documentary: Memories Flow Beneath It

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 11, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Brighton Branch · 40 Academy Hill Rd, Brighton, MA

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Voices of Dorchester: Letters from the American Revolution

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 11, 2:30 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Adams Street Branch · 690 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA

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Chess Club (All Ages)

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 11, 2:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Roslindale Branch · 4246 Washington St, Roslindale, MA

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Between Seasons: Off-Season Tours at the Museums on the Green (multiple dates)

Tomorrow · Sat, Apr 11, 4:00 AM UTC · Falmouth Museums on the Green · 65 Palmer Ave., Falmouth, MA 02540, Falmouth, MA

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Members' Trip 2026: Travel to Madeira, Portugal with special guest Maria Lawton

Tomorrow · Sat, Apr 11, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

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Columbus Clippers at Worcester Red Sox

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 11, 8:05 PM UTC · Polar Park · 100 Madison St, Worcester, MA

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Queer Book Club

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 11, 4:30 PM–5:30 PM UTC · Springfield City Library - Central · 220 State St, Springfield, MA

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Spring Egg Hunt

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 11, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Springfield City Library - Central · 220 State St, Springfield, MA

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Learn Tai Chi

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 11, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Springfield City Library - Central · 220 State St, Springfield, MA

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"Pasqualina: The Bootleg Queen of Springfield, Massachusetts" Author Talk

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 11, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Springfield City Library - Central · 220 State St, Springfield, MA

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Read with Duchess the Dog

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 11, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Sixteen Acres Branch · 1187 Parker St, Springfield, MA

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Paper Airplane Competition

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 11, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Springfield City Library - Central · 220 State St, Springfield, MA

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Family Movie Afternoon - F1

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 11, 3:45 PM–6:45 PM UTC · Indian Orchard Branch · 44 Oak St, Springfield, MA

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Learn to Knit

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 11, 3:30 PM–6:00 PM UTC · East Forest Park Branch · 122 Island Pond Rd, Springfield, MA

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Adult D&D

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 11, 3:30 PM–6:30 PM UTC · East Forest Park Branch · 122 Island Pond Rd, Springfield, MA

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Sensory Playgroup

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 11, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Springfield City Library - Central · 220 State St, Springfield, MA

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Indoor "Drive-In" Movie

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 11, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Sixteen Acres Branch · 1187 Parker St, Springfield, MA

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Members’ Trip 2026: Madeira April 12, 2026 - April 20, 2026

Tomorrow · Sat, Apr 11, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

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April 12 through 20, 2026

Tomorrow · Sat, Apr 11, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

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Things to Do This Weekend in Boston

Charles Coe Memorial Celebration

Creative Crafters Drop-in

Citizenship Preparation Class

Girls in Gear Information Session

Orlando Magic at Boston Celtics

Once More with Hurt Feelings: New Musical Concert Reading

Lightning vs. Boston Bruins

The Happily-Ever-After Book Club Reads... Spy Romances

Poetry & Pizza

Crochet Club

Drop-In Knitting

D.C. United at New England Revolution

Quabbin Reservoir Documentary: Memories Flow Beneath It

Voices of Dorchester: Letters from the American Revolution

Chess Club (All Ages)

Between Seasons: Off-Season Tours at the Museums on the Green (multiple dates)

Members' Trip 2026: Travel to Madeira, Portugal with special guest Maria Lawton

Columbus Clippers at Worcester Red Sox

Queer Book Club

Spring Egg Hunt

Learn Tai Chi

"Pasqualina: The Bootleg Queen of Springfield, Massachusetts" Author Talk

Read with Duchess the Dog

Paper Airplane Competition

Family Movie Afternoon - F1

Learn to Knit

Adult D&D

Sensory Playgroup

Indoor "Drive-In" Movie

Members’ Trip 2026: Madeira April 12, 2026 - April 20, 2026

April 12 through 20, 2026

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