free
September 2026
Thursday, September 3
5 PM
- ICA Free Thursday Night @ 5 PM Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, Seaport| free| Thursdays on Sep 3, 10, and 17| artfree
6 PM
- Charlestown: 16 Russell Street Abutters Meeting @ 6 PM City of Boston, varies| free| communityfree
- Dorchester: 776-778 Dudley Street Abutters Meeting @ 6 PM City of Boston, varies| free| communityfree
- East Boston: 242 Bremen Street Abutters Meeting @ 6 PM City of Boston, varies| free| communityfree
7 PM
- Charlestown: 22 Harvard Street Abutters Meeting @ 7 PM City of Boston, varies| free| communityfree
- Roslindale: 606 American Legion Highway Abutters Meeting @ 7 PM City of Boston, varies| free| communityfree
- Movie Night - Hamilton @ 7:30 PM City of Boston, varies| free| filmoutdoorsdate nightfree
Friday, September 4
9 AM
- Digital Literacy Workshop @ 9 AM City of Boston, varies| free| workshopfree
11 AM
- Dorchester Liaison Office Hours @ 11 AM City of Boston, varies| free| communityfree
- East Boston Liaison Office Hours @ 11 AM City of Boston, varies| free| communityfree
12 PM
- West Roxbury Liaison Office Hours @ 12 PM City of Boston, varies| free| communityfree
2 PM
- South End Liaison Office Hours @ 2 PM City of Boston, varies| free| communityfree
Saturday, September 5
10 AM
- Bank of America Museums on Us @ 10 AM Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, Seaport| free| selected weekend dates| artfree
- Women's Learn-to-Bike: Basic Skills @ 10 AM City of Boston, varies| free| fitnessworkshopoutdoorsfree
11 AM
- Public Art Tour of Boston City Hall Plaza @ 11 AM City of Boston, varies| free| tourartoutdoorsfree
12 PM
- Learn-to-Bike for Adults: Basic Skills @ 12 PM City of Boston, varies| free| fitnessworkshopoutdoorsfree
2 PM
- Public Art Tour of Boston City Hall Plaza @ 2 PM City of Boston, varies| free| tourartfreeoutdoors
Sunday, September 6
10 AM
- Boston Family Days @ 10 AM Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, Seaport| free| selected Sundays| all ages| family friendlyartfree
- Play Date: Free Family Art Day @ 10 AM Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, Seaport| free| monthly on selected Sundays| all ages| family friendlyartworkshopfree
11 AM
- Ancestral Slave Cabin Workshop @ 11 AM City of Boston, varies| free| workshopartfree
- Public Art Tour of Boston City Hall Plaza @ 11 AM City of Boston, varies| free| tourartfreeoutdoors
12 PM
- Rethread Boston @ 12 PM City of Boston, varies| free| festivalworkshopoutdoorsfree
2 PM
- Public Art Tour of Boston City Hall Plaza @ 2 PM City of Boston, varies| free| tourartfreeoutdoors
Monday, September 7
9 AM
- Digital Literacy Workshop @ 9 AM City of Boston, varies| free| workshopfree
10 AM
- Labor Day: Free Admission @ 10 AM Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, Seaport| free| artseasonalfree
7 PM
- Trivia @ 7:30 PM Night Shift Brewing, West End| free| weekly on Monday| gamessocialfree
Tuesday, September 8
3 PM
- Free Bike Repair Workshop at BPL South Boston @ 3:30 PM City of Boston, varies| free| workshopfitnessfree
6 PM
- Free U.S. Citizenship Class Online @ 6:30 PM Harvard Art Museums, Harvard Square| free| 11-week course| workshopcommunityfree
Wednesday, September 9
9 AM
- Digital Literacy Workshop @ 9 AM City of Boston, varies| free| workshopfree
10 AM
- Age Strong Memory Cafe - Codman Square @ 10 AM City of Boston, varies| free| communitysocialfree
- Business Certification Office Hours @ 10 AM City of Boston, varies| free| talkcommunityfree
12 PM
- Chile Flag Rising and Cultural Event @ 12:01 PM City of Boston, varies| free| communitymusicoutdoorsfree
3 PM
- Adaptive Bike Demo Day @ 3 PM City of Boston, varies| free| fitnessoutdoorsfree
- Try-an-E-Bike Event @ 3 PM City of Boston, varies| free| fitnessoutdoorsfree
- Free Bike Repair at BCYF Blackstone @ 3:30 PM City of Boston, varies| free| workshopfitnessfree
6 PM
- Brighton: 356 Chestnut Hill Ave Abutters Meeting @ 6 PM City of Boston, varies| free| communityfree
- Dorchester: 299-301 Hancock Street Abutters Meeting @ 6 PM City of Boston, varies| free| communityfree
Thursday, September 10
5 PM
- Black Joy Java @ 5 PM Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, Seaport| free| musicdate nightfree
Thursday, September 17
6 PM
- Art-Making After Dark @ 6 PM Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, Seaport| free| monthly on selected Thursdays| workshopartdate nightfree
Sunday, September 20
2 PM
- Gallery Talk: Erika Umali on To My Best Friend @ 2 PM Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, Seaport| free| talkartfree
Thursday, September 24
7 PM
Sunday, September 27
10 AM
- The Artist’s Voice: Lucy Raven with Ruth Erickson @ 10 AM Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, Seaport| free| talkartfree
October 2026
Thursday, October 15
Sunday, October 18
2 PM
Tuesday, October 20
2 PM
- Online Series: Eyes on Art @ 2 PM Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, Seaport| free| monthly online through Dec 15| talkartfree
Friday, October 30
6 PM
- Fall Teen Night and Fashion Show @ 6 PM Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, Seaport| free| artcommunityseasonalfree
Saturday, October 31
1 PM
- 90 YEARS Exhibition Tour @ 1 PM Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, Seaport| free| selected dates| tourartfree
November 2026
Thursday, November 12
7 PM
Sunday, November 22
2 PM
- Gallery Talk: Max Gruber on 90 YEARS @ 2 PM Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, Seaport| free| talkartfree
December 2026
Sunday, December 13
March 2027
Sunday, March 7
2 PM
- Gallery Talk: Erika Umali on 90 YEARS @ 2 PM Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, Seaport| free| talkartfree