Independent Bookstore Day: Cambridge Edition

Join Porter Square Books for Independent Bookstore Day, the day-long celebration of everything that makes independent bookstores such vital parts of the community. Here's what's happening at Porter Square Books: Cambridge Edition! <a href="https://portersquarebooks.com/metro-boston-indie-bookstore-crawl-2026">MetroBoston Indie Bookstore Crawl</a>: Both PSB locations are participating in the MetroBoston Indie Bookstore Crawl. Redeem your IBD passport at either (or both!) locations to get 1% off your purchase for every stamp. Stay tuned for more information about prizes. All Recommendations Are 20% Off: Normally it’s just our staff picks that are discounted; On Independent Bookstore Day, however, any book recommendation that you purchase at either store location will also be 20% off!  <a href="https://portersquarebooks.com/event/2026-04-25/stuffed-animal-portrait-party-support-porter-square-books-foundation-2026">Stuff Animal Portrait Fundraiser</a>: Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day with the whole family (even the beloved stuffed companions who’ve protected your children from monsters under the bed for decades). Commemorate these gallant guardians and have their portraits drawn by professional children’s book illustrators! <a href="https://portersquarebooks.com/event/2026-04-25/stuffed-animal-portrait-party-support-porter-square-books-foundation-2026">Click here for more info and to reserve a spot!</a> <a href="https://portersquarebooks.com/event/2026-04-25/great-bookseller-bake-2026">Great Bookseller Bake-Off</a>: The Great Bookseller Bake-off returns! As part of our annual Independent Bookstore Day celebrations, a number of PSB libromancers will put their baking skills to the test, with only one being The Undisputed Baking Champion of the Year. And the best part about the bake-off is that you are the judges! The Bake-Off will take place 4PM-6PM. Independent Bookstore Day Exclusives: Once again, PSB will be selling a bunch of cool IBD exclusive items! See what specialties we'll have <a href="https://portersquarebooks.com/event/2026-04-25/independent-bookstore-day-2026-cambridge-edition">here</a>.

Porter Square Books: Cambridge Edition

Porter Square Books

S22: conversations

Wondering what to do in Boston? Places to eat? Free activities? Good for a group? Date night spot? Girls night out? The best things to do? Ask Joyraft!

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S4: top picks

The most fun, cool and unique things to do in Boston. Can’t miss events, shows and experiences. Concerts, restaurants, bars, free things in Boston and beyond.

The most fun and cool events happening around Boston

Hot and new things to do in Boston

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S11: happening this weekend

What to do in Boston this weekend? From festivals, concerts, performances, free events, screenings and more, Joyraft has the best things to do in Boston.

25+ things to do in Boston/Cambridge/Somerville this weekend

Things to do in Boston this weekend

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S16: editor picks

The most unique and can’t miss things coming up in Boston / Cambridge / Somerville and beyond. Festivals, food, drinks, fairs, concerts, art and free activities.

Unique and Can’t Miss Things to Do in Boston

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S21: roundups

Our top picks: outdoor dining, free events, spring festivals, best bars, upcoming concerts, museum parties - the latest in and around Boston.  Slug: joyraft-top-picks-best-things-to-do-boston-ma

Top picks of the best things to do in and around Boston

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S28: calendar experiences

This week in Boston

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S20: c+d experiences

Discover new, unique events and experiences happening in and around Boston. Perfect for date night, good for a group or with a friend. Be the first to know.

The newest events happening in and around Boston

The newest events on Joyraft

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Just added to Joyraft

S2 (A): top experiences

The most popular things to do on Joyraft. Concerts, restaurants, bars, events, parties, openings, kid friendly, date ideas, free things in Boston and beyond.

Top 20 things to do in Boston

Top 20: Joyraft’s most popular

Top 20

Top 20 on Joyraft

S3 (A): trending experiences

Discover can’t miss events and things to do in Boston. The most fun, unique and cool events coming to the Boston area this spring and summer.

The hottest events happening in Boston

Trending events on Joyraft

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S17: interest based

Your guide to everything free in and around Boston. From events, to fairs, to festivals, to outdoors. Joyraft has all the free events happening near you.

100+ free things to do in Boston and beyond

Free things to do in Boston

Free things to do

S19: interest based

Kid-friendly events in Boston

S18: interest based

Where to eat and drink in Boston? Joyraft has Boston’s newest bars, restaurants and specials. Drinks and pre fixe dinner menus. Cambridge & Somerville too.

Boston Bars and Restaurants: Events and Openings

Food & drink experiences in Boston

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