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Book SwapSun, Oct 18, 2026 · Time not announced
Boston, MA · Porter Square Books Boston
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Face Painting by FaceArt at The Boston Public MarketSun, Oct 18, 2026 – Sun, Dec 26, 2027 · Published programme window — check individual dates
Boston, MA · Boston Public Market
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Ghosts and Gravestones TourSun, Oct 18, 2026 – Mon, May 3, 2027 · Published programme window — check individual dates
Boston, MA · Ghosts and Gravestones of Boston
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How Do You See the World?® Experience + Mapparium® GlobeSun, Oct 18, 2026 – Wed, Nov 3, 2027 · Published programme window — check individual dates
Boston, MA · 210 Massachusetts Avenue Boston, MA
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Menagerie of Movement Gallery ExhibitSun, Oct 18, 2026 – Sun, Jul 4, 2027 · Published programme window — check individual dates
Boston, MA · Boston Children's Museum
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Museum of Ice CreamSun, Oct 18, 2026 – Thu, Sep 9, 2027 · Published programme window — check individual dates
Boston, MA · Museum of Ice Cream
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Sports & races
Putt Across America: A Cross Country Mini Golf JourneySun, Oct 18, 2026 – Thu, Dec 30, 2027 · Published programme window — check individual dates
Boston, MA · Putt Across America
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The African ExperienceSun, Oct 18, 2026 – Thu, Dec 30, 2027 · Published programme window — check individual dates
Boston, MA · Zoo New England
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The Wild Benches of Hope ExhibitSun, Oct 18, 2026 – Thu, Dec 30, 2027 · Published programme window — check individual dates
Boston, MA · Faneuil Hall Marketplace
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The Family Heritage ExperienceTue, Oct 20, 2026 – Sat, May 8, 2027 · Published programme window — check individual dates
Boston, MA · American Ancestors
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Live Music at the MarketThu, Oct 22, 2026 – Thu, Dec 30, 2027 · Published programme window — check individual dates
Boston, MA · Time Out Market Boston
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A Play-Doh Infused PruBooSat, Oct 24, 2026 – Sun, Oct 25, 2026 · Published programme window — check individual dates
Boston, MA · Prudential Center
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Howl-o-ween Dog Parades & FestivalSat, Oct 24, 2026 · Time not announced
Boston, MA · Peters Park in Boston's South End
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Seaport SmallsSat, Oct 24, 2026 – Sat, Dec 25, 2027 · Published programme window — check individual dates
Boston, MA · Seaport
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October Hands-On History DaySun, Oct 25, 2026 · Time not announced
Boston, MA · Revolutionary Spaces - Old State House
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PruBoo 2026Sun, Oct 25, 2026 · Time not announced
Boston, MA · Prudential Center
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Día de Muertos New England 2026Sat, Oct 31, 2026 – Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · Published programme window — check individual dates
Boston, MA · ICA WATERSHEED
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Family & kids
Pumpkin Stroll & Family Halloween FunSat, Oct 31, 2026 · Time not announced
Boston, MA · Boston Public Market
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Family & kids
The Holiday Market at SnowportFri, Nov 6, 2026 – Sun, Dec 27, 2026 · Published programme window — check individual dates
Boston, MA · Seaport District
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Theater & dance
The Sound of MusicNext published session: Tue, Nov 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM EST
Boston, MA · Wang Theatre
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Theater & dance
Boston Ballet’s The Nutcracker 2026Fri, Nov 27, 2026 – Thu, Dec 31, 2026 · Published session dates and times below
Boston, MA · Citizens Opera House
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Music & concerts
Holiday Pops: Kids' Matinee 2026Sun, Dec 6, 2026 – Thu, Dec 24, 2026 · Published programme window — check individual dates
Boston, MA · Boston Symphony Orchestra / Boston Pops / Symphony Hall
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Theater & dance
A Christmas CarolFri, Dec 11, 2026 – Sun, Dec 20, 2026 · Published programme window — check individual dates
Boston, MA · Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre
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Disney's The Muppet Christmas Carol in ConcertSun, Dec 27, 2026 – Mon, Dec 28, 2026 · Published programme window — check individual dates
Boston, MA · Boston Symphony Orchestra / Boston Pops / Symphony Hall
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Frostival Ferris WheelWed, Feb 3, 2027 – Sun, Apr 25, 2027 · Published programme window — check individual dates
Boston, MA · Rose Kennedy Greenway
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Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure: Urban Adventure QuestMon, Feb 23, 2026 – Thu, Dec 31, 2026 · Published programme window — check individual dates
Boston, MA · Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure - Urban Adventure Quest
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Black Owned Bos. MarketSun, Aug 23, 2026 – Sun, Oct 25, 2026 · Published programme window — check individual dates
Boston, MA · Harbor Way
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Boston Harbor City Cruises: Whale WatchSat, May 16, 2026 – Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · Published programme window — check individual dates
Boston, MA · Boston Harbor Cruise
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Boston Lights: A Lantern ExperienceFri, Aug 14, 2026 – Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · Published programme window — check individual dates
Boston, MA · Franklin Park Zoo
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Arts & exhibitions
Exhibit: Discovering King Tut's TombSat, Feb 28, 2026 – Sun, Oct 18, 2026 · Published programme window — check individual dates
Boston, MA · Discovering King Tut's Tomb - The Experience
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