What's New in Boston, MA
Thursday, October 8
Head of the Charles Regatta This Weekend Oct 18-19. Boston Book Festival at Copley Square Oct 17. Plus 4 places open right now with real prices and hours.
Boston Public Library is open late. Mon-Thu 9am-9pm, Fri-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm.
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Worth knowing this week
Head of the Charles Regatta This Weekend Oct 18-19
The world's largest rowing event returns to the Charles River, drawing 11,000 athletes and hundreds of thousands of spectators.
Meet Boston · 2026-10-14
Boston Book Festival at Copley Square Oct 17
Free daylong celebration of books, authors, and ideas from 10am to 6pm at Copley Square with author talks and book signings.
Rock 92.9 · 2026-10-14
About Thyme Opens in Harvard Square with Lebanese-Inspired Wraps
Fast-casual spot serving wraps on fresh-baked manousheh flatbread brings Lebanese street food flavors to Harvard Square.
Boston Magazine · 2026-10-02
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Recently verified listings in Boston, MA.
Boston Children's Museum
Seaport — Three floors of hands-on play, ages 0-10
New England Aquarium
Waterfront — Four-story ocean tank you can walk around
Museum of Science, Boston
West End — 700+ interactive exhibits, under 3 free
Boston Common Frog Pond
Beacon Hill — Free spray pool in summer, ice skating in winter
Zoo New England - Franklin Park Zoo
Dorchester — Gorillas, lions, giraffes, starting at $15.95
Open right now
Boston Children's Museum
Wed-Mon 9am-4pm, closed Tuesdays
Harvard Museum of Natural History
Daily 9am-5pm
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
Ferries May-Oct, check schedule for times
The Greenway Carousel
Seasonal, check website for current hours
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