Halloween is behind us and the holiday season is about to begin. For now, enjoy what’s left of the fall and have some seasonal fun. From the 32nd Annual Boston Christmas Festival to the 2018 Massachusetts Cheese Festival, a free screening of “Christopher Robin” at the Museum of Fine Arts and a whole lot more, we gathered some great things to do all weekend long!
Friday, Nov. 2
32nd Annual Boston Christmas Festival
Get a jump on your holiday shopping with the annual Boston Christmas Festival featuring 350 pop-up boutiques by American Artisans. While you’re there sample and buy from the huge selection in the Farmers Market and check out gingerbread masterpieces by top chefs. Tickets are $14 (children under 14 are free). Noon to 7 p.m., Seaport World Trade Center, Boston.
Guided tours take place daily at Harpoon Brewery, giving visitors an up close and personal view of the brewing process. As part of the tour, visitors 21 and over will enjoy a range of freshly-brewed Harpoon and UFO beers. Tours last approximately one hour. Tickets are $5 and only available the day of the tour and can only be purchased in person. Noon to 6 p.m., Harpoon Brewery, 306 Northern Ave., Boston.
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Meet artists, view exhibits and shop as more than 200 artists, galleries, shops and showrooms open their doors to the public tonight for an evening of art, culture and inspiration. 5-9 p.m., 450-460 Harrison Ave., Boston.
Celebrate the season among thousands of hand-carved Jack O’ Lanterns creatively displayed in themed scenes throughout the Franklin Park Zoo at this holiday event you don’t want to miss. While you’re there enjoy pumpkin carving demonstrations and more interactive experiences. 5:45-9:30 p.m. Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Road, Boston.
Museum of Fine Arts First Fridays
Join the folks at the Museum of Fine Arts tonight and kick off the weekend with fine art, music, signature cocktails, tapas and more. Tickets are $25, seniors and students are $23 and free for members. 6-9:30 p.m., Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave., Boston.
This 90-minute walking tour takes you through the historic and haunted streets of Boston by lantern light where you’ll hear all the tales of Boston’s most famous ghosts who are rumored to haunt the city. 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for seniors over 62 and $13 for children under $16.
Blue Man Group at the Charles Playhouse
Combining music, technology and comedy, Blue Man Group creates a form of entertainment that can’t be defined, but appeals to people of all ages. Described as “innovative,” “energetic” and “wildly entertaining,” the best way to truly understand what Blue Man Group is, is to see the show yourself. Tickets start at $49. Performances today at 1:30 p.m., Charles Playhouse, 74 Warrenton St., Boston.
Saturday, Nov. 3
Head over to Jamaica Pond this morning and take part in a free, timed 5K run, jog or walk. This is weekly event. 9-10:30 a.m., Jamaica Pond, Jamaica Plain.
“Star Wars” Day at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Boston
Head to LEGOLAND Discovery Center for some “Star Wars” fun! Enjoy “Star Wars” build activities for all ages, a LEGO® “Star Wars”themed mosaic build in the Master Builder Academy, a MINILAND® takeover with LEGO® “Star Wars” characters, a large-scale LEGO® Star Wars™ build, giveaways and more. You can even dress as your favorite character. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., LEGOLAND Discovery Center, 598 Assembly Row, Somerville.
32nd Annual Boston Christmas Festival
Get a jump on your holiday shopping with the annual Boston Christmas Festival featuring 350 pop-up boutiques by American Artisans. While you’re there sample and buy from the huge selection in the Farmers Market and check out gingerbread masterpieces by top chefs. Tickets are $14 (children under 14 are free). 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Seaport World Trade Center, Boston.
Visit the Stone Zoo today for Wild Cat Day with a spotlight on the zoo’s cougar and snow leopards. Hear from specialists Ken Miller of The Cougar Network and Jennifer Snell-Rullman of The Snow Leopard Trust. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Stone Zoo, 149 Pond St., Stoneham.
2018 Massachusetts Cheese Festival
Celebrate the power of cheese today at the 6th Annual Massachusetts Cheese Festival. Enjoy samples from award-winning artisan cheesemakers, enjoy workshops and demonstrations and even bring home some special treats. Two sessions happening today at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Center for the Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Ave., Somerville.
MFA Free Screening: “Christopher Robin”
Join the Museum of Fine Arts for a complimentary screening of Disney’s “Christopher Robin,” screening in celebration of the museum’s exhibit Winnie-the-Pooh: Exploring a Classic. Tickets will be available starting at 10 a.m. in the lobby of the Huntington Avenue entrance. Seating is limited. 10 a.m., Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave., Boston.
Celebrate National Stout Day with Sam Adams
Celebrate National Stout Day at the Sam Adams Brewery where they’ll be pouring three very different, very exclusive stouts in their Barrel Room where one of our guides will walk you through the history and a tasting of each one. Sessions will run every hour starting at 11 a.m. Tickets are $10. Sam Adams Brewery, 30 Germania St., Boston.
Guided tours take place daily at Harpoon Brewery, giving visitors an up close and personal view of the brewing process. As part of the tour, visitors 21 and over will enjoy a range of freshly-brewed Harpoon and UFO beers. Tours last approximately one hour. Tickets are $5 and only available the day of the tour and can only be purchased in person. 11:20 a.m. to 6 p.m., Harpoon Brewery, 306 Northern Ave., Boston.
Blue Man Group at the Charles Playhouse
Combining music, technology and comedy, Blue Man Group creates a form of entertainment that can’t be defined, but appeals to people of all ages. Described as “innovative,” “energetic” and “wildly entertaining,” the best way to truly understand what Blue Man Group is, is to see the show yourself. Tickets start at $49. Performances today at 2 p.m., 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., Charles Playhouse, 74 Warrenton St., Boston.
Celebrate the season among thousands of hand-carved Jack O’ Lanterns creatively displayed in themed scenes throughout the Franklin Park Zoo at this holiday event you don’t want to miss. While you’re there enjoy pumpkin carving demonstrations and more interactive experiences. 5:45-9:30 p.m. Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Road, Boston.
Comics Come Home returns to Boston tonight with an all-star comedian lineup including: Co-Host Denis Leary, Jim Breuer, Lenny Clarke, Pete Correale, Billy Gardell, Christine Hurley, Robert Kelly, Jessica Kirson, Brian Regan and many more. Comics Come Home benefits the Cam Neely Cancer Foundation. 8 p.m., TD Garden, 100 Legends Way.
Sunday, Nov. 4
32nd Annual Boston Christmas Festival
Get a jump on your holiday shopping with the annual Boston Christmas Festival featuring 350 pop-up boutiques by American Artisans. While you’re there sample and buy from the huge selection in the Farmers Market and check out gingerbread masterpieces by top chefs. Tickets are $14 (children under 14 are free). 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Seaport World Trade Center, Boston.
“Star Wars” Day at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Boston
Head to LEGOLAND Discovery Center for some “Star Wars” fun! Enjoy “Star Wars” build activities for all ages, a LEGO® “Star Wars”themed mosaic build in the Master Builder Academy, a MINILAND® takeover with LEGO® “Star Wars” characters, a large-scale LEGO® Star Wars™ build, giveaways and more. You can even dress as your favorite character. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., LEGOLAND Discovery Center, 598 Assembly Row, Somerville.
Celebrate fall in the city at Zoo & Brew on Sea Green. Enjoy local craft beer, a traveling petting zoo, puppet shows, music and more at this free event. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sea Green Playground, 21 Stillings St., Boston.
Guided tours take place daily at Harpoon Brewery, giving visitors an up close and personal view of the brewing process. As part of the tour, visitors 21 and over will enjoy a range of freshly-brewed Harpoon and UFO beers. Tours last approximately one hour. Tickets are $5 and only available the day of the tour and can only be purchased in person. 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Harpoon Brewery, 306 Northern Ave., Boston.
Blue Man Group at the Charles Playhouse
Combining music, technology and comedy, Blue Man Group creates a form of entertainment that can’t be defined, but appeals to people of all ages. Described as “innovative,” “energetic” and “wildly entertaining,” the best way to truly understand what Blue Man Group is, is to see the show yourself. Tickets start at $49. Performances today at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., Charles Playhouse, 74 Warrenton St., Boston.
Celebrate the season among thousands of hand-carved Jack O’ Lanterns creatively displayed in themed scenes throughout the Franklin Park Zoo at this holiday event you don’t want to miss. While you’re there enjoy pumpkin carving demonstrations and more interactive experiences. 5:45-9:30 p.m. Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Road, Boston.
This 90-minute walking tour takes you through the historic and haunted streets of Boston by lantern light where you’ll hear all the tales of Boston’s most famous ghosts who are rumored to haunt the city. 8 p.m. Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for seniors over 62 and $13 for children under $16.
