Outdoor Activities in Boston.

Half of what's interesting is across the river, and I've never understood treating that as a separate city.

The best outdoor activities in Boston, chosen one at a time. Ask me for something more specific.

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Top picks

Second Saturdays: Volunteer Stewardship in Franklin Park

Second Saturdays: Volunteer Stewardship in Franklin Park

Sat, Oct 10 · 10:00 AM

Roxbury

community park land stewardship

Boston Women's Market Pop-Up

Boston Women's Market Pop-Up

Sat, Oct 10 · 12:00 PM

Assembly Square

women-founded small business pop-up

Almost Famous at Movie Night on The Green

Almost Famous at Movie Night on The Green

Mon, Sep 14 · 7:00 PM

West Fens

outdoor movie screening

Outdoor Movies at Time Out Market Boston

Outdoor Movies at Time Out Market Boston

Mon, Sep 14 · 7:00 PM

West Fens

free outdoor movie screening

Tuesdays with Roses at the Kelleher Rose Garden

Tuesdays with Roses at the Kelleher Rose Garden

Tue, Sep 15 · 5:30 PM

West Fens

hands-on rose garden care

Green City Growers Farmer Visits

Green City Growers Farmer Visits

Wed, Sep 16 · 10:00 AM

Area 2/MIT

urban gardening & harvest

Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary

Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary

Mattapan

urban meadows and wetlands

North End Boston Food Tour

North End Boston Food Tour

North End

Italian food & neighborhood stories

Graffiti Alley

Graffiti Alley

Central Square

legal street art walls

Boston Fish Pier

Boston Fish Pier

D Street / West Broadway

active fishing market & waterfront

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Broadway Burn

Broadway Burn

Sun, Sep 13 · 6:00 PM

Downtown

high-energy waterfront dance cardio

Boston Women’s Market at Assembly Row

Boston Women’s Market at Assembly Row

Sat, Oct 10 · 11:00 AM

Assembly Square

women-founded small business market

Magalí Benítez Trio

Magalí Benítez Trio Up & Coming Artist

Sun, Sep 13 · 2:00 PM

Boston

harbor views and live music

Tito Puente Latin Music Series

Tito Puente Latin Music Series

Thu, Sep 17 · 7:00 PM

South End

free outdoor latin concerts

Stretch and the City

Stretch and the City

Fri, Sep 18 · 12:00 PM

D Street / West Broadway

midday waterfront yoga

Codzilla

Codzilla

Downtown

high-speed harbor thrill ride

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Frequently asked questions

How are these outdoor activities in Boston chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is this list up to date?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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