After 5 Social

Come out to unwind after a long day at work (or WFH) to reconnect and meet new friends This month we're meeting at Bar Moxy, with space reserved just for us. Giant sizes of your favorite games like Jenga and Connect 4 will be available to play, along with fooze ball. What's included at the event: •Complimentary Appetizers • Private Space - the lounge is reserved just for BostonYPA •Mix, Mingle, and have some fun with BostonYPA members, and Boston's best young professionals Everyone else in the room is there to meet you! Get up...move around...MINGLE and you'll meet and make great friends and connections.

Bar Moxy

Coworking Day (Seaport)

Work from home, but not at home! We supply the coffee (your choice of any coffee on the cafe menu) and well appointed work space while you work side by side with other professionals that want a break from isolation or a refreshing alternative to their apartment. In the Seaport, we have the second floor reserved with work tables and 2 small rooms to share for phone calls or a quick collab. You might make a new friend to have lunch with, a new contact to collaborate with, or keep your head down and headphones in while you plug away. Attend for the full day, part of the day, leave for a meeting and come back - your choice, we'll have a seat for you. Capacity is limited, advance RSVP is required

Capital One Cafe Seaport

Woman's Networking Night (Food and 2 drinks included)

Ladies, would you enjoy an evening networking with other women? Join us to meet like minded, business oriented women and collaborate like only women can. We've planned an incredible, all included evening to facilitate connecting with and elevating each other. The energy in the room is always off the charts - come and experience it for yourself! What to Expect:<ul><li>Hors d'oeuvres so you can come straight from the office</li><li>2 beverages (wine, sodas, bottled water) provided by our hosts</li><li>Swag bags that won’t disappoint</li></ul>Must be 21+ to attend

Networking Night for Young Entrepreneurs

Do you own (or are starting) your own business? Are you a few years or tiers into your career? Our Networking Nights for Young Entrepreneurs are designed to help established professionals expand their networks and find new opportunities with their peers. What to expect:<ul><li>Hosts from our Leadership Team to welcome you and make introductions (tell us who you're looking to meet, we love to make connections)</li><li>Preprinted name tags to help start conversations and help you spot who you're attending to meet.</li><li>A fully catered event - we'll keep you fueled with bites and refreshments</li><li>Well appointed meeting space - the NEW Industrious, South Station is hosting us.</li></ul>

Industrious, South Station

Networking Night for Young Professionals

Our Networking Night for Young Professionals is where we meet and make new connections with Young Professionals in Boston. Meet other young professionals like yourself to collaborate, exchange ideas, find clients or referrals, learn about a job opening, and most importantly build your network. What to expect:<ul><li>1 Drink ticket (good for beer, wine, cocktail options, or sodas)when you arrive by 6:30</li><li>BostonYPA is providing a hot appetizers to keep you fueled.</li><li>Preprinted name tags, with your name, company and job title</li><li>Private space just for our event</li><li>Ample street parking available along D street</li></ul>Registration:<ul><li>Guest Tickets are available $24-29 in advance</li><li><a href="http://bostonypa.com/membership-2">BostonYPA members</a> attend for free, use the link in your eNewsletter to RSVP</li><li>2/3's of capacity is reserved for <a href="http://bostonypa.com/membership-2">Members</a> until the night before. Remaining space will be released to those on the waitlist first, if applicable.</li></ul>This is the right event for you if you want to:<ul><li>Find New Clients or Referrals, or meet other professionals to align with</li><li>Increase your visibility in the Boston Community</li><li>Meet with recruiters to learn about their job openings, or network with candidates and job seekers.</li><li>Connect with key members of BostonYPA and learn more about the Boston Young Professionals Association.</li></ul>

WXYZ Lounge @ Aloft Hotel

The MBA Tour, Boston!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? The MBA Tour Boston is a free event that allows you to: Meet Admissions Decision-Makers Make a lasting impression with top business schools - join small group conversations, presentations and network with free snacks &amp; drinks. Receive Valuable Application Advice Get expert advice to help you plan and prepare for business school. Learn how to make your story stand out and showcase your skills. Win Exclusive Prizes &amp; Offers Get access to exclusive prizes and offers such as application fee waivers, scholarship opportunities, test preparation discounts, and more.

Hyatt Regency

Galentine's Day: Women's Networking Night

Ladies, would you enjoy an evening networking with other women? It's time to celebrate the joys of friendship and celebrate Galentine's Day, with your gals. Join us to meet like minded, business oriented women and collaborate like only women can. This year we are moving our annual Galentine's Celebration to The Palm! A favorite location of our members, you'll feel extra welcome because The Palm treats us like family and is thrilled to be hosting us. What to Expect:<ul><li>2 glasses of wine (bubbly, beer and soft drinks available too)</li><li>Passed hors d'oeuvres</li><li>High Caliber connections in a higher end space</li><li>Decorations and special touches for a perfect ambiance</li><li>Gift Bags with chocolates and swag items from BostonYPA members and attendees</li></ul>Included in the Young Exec, and Business Membership! (registration will be in your weekly newsletter) Not a Member? We've made a limited number of Guest Tickets available! <a href="https://www.bostonypa.com/membership-2">Become a member of the Boston Young Professionals Association</a> to gain access to complimentary events and exclusive member privileges. Members at the Young Executive and Business Level only may access these events at no cost. Want to include a swag item or product in the gift bags? Email <a href="mailto:events@bostonypa.com">events@bostonypa.com</a> to coordinate

The Palm

Come out to unwind after a long day at work (or WFH) to reconnect and meet new friends This month we're meeting at The Point, with the 2nd Floor reserved just for us. What's included at the event:<ul><li>Light Appetizers</li><li>Mix and Mingle with BostonYPA members, and Boston's best young professionals</li><li>The 2nd floor is reserved just for us at 6PM</li><li>We can stay to enjoy the comedy show (starts at 9) with our new friends!</li></ul>Everyone else in the room is there to meet you! Get up...move around...MINGLE and you'll meet and make great friends and connections. Registration Members: This event is included in BostonYPA Membership; please RSVP in advance using the member ticket so we can plan properly. Guests: Guest fee is $15 in advance, $20 Last Call &amp; At the Door Wondering how to become a paid member? Visit <a href="https://www.bostonypa.com">www.BostonYPA.com</a> to learn more about our Membership options!

The Point

Boston's Back to Business Bash

It’s a new year, and we are kicking it off with our biggest Back to Business Bash yet - and including incredible speakers, door prizes, and resources to help you launch your year. We’ve been told several times by attendees that this was the best networking event of the year, or that they had ever attended, and we can’t wait to do it all again! Join us at the W Boston’s Ballroom to launch your year! Meet other young professionals like yourself to collaborate, exchange ideas, find clients or referrals, learn about a job opening, and most importantly build your network.&nbsp;Included in BostonYPA Membership, guests welcome! What’s Included at the Event:<ul><li>Door Prizes&nbsp;to help launch your year, along with&nbsp;giveaways and swag&nbsp;from our sponsors.</li><li>Career Zone: complimentary&nbsp;Résumé Reviews&nbsp;and scheduled Meetups with Hiring Managers</li><li>Reserve time for a Professional Head shot - receive your new photo by Friday to look polished on LinkedIn!</li><li>Free access to 2025's Goal Setting Workshop, which provides 2025's Goal Planning Workbook</li><li>Appetizers to keep you fueled</li><li>Concurrent with the networking session,&nbsp;experts from our community will be hosting “office hours”.&nbsp;Attend a 20-30 minute session to learn topics important to young professionals. (details below)</li><li>Stop by the tables of our partners and event sponsors to&nbsp;learn about discounts and resources available through BostonYPA.&nbsp;Many are offering free services and swag</li><li>Pre-printed&nbsp;name tags&nbsp;with your occupation and company indicated.</li><li>Digital Event Guide: connect with mentors, speakers, reference the job openings our attendees had to share, access community discounts, and more.</li></ul>Workshops and Presentations: Sessions include our most popular: First Time Homebuyer's Workshop, Financial Resolutions for Young Professionals workshop, along with sessions for those preparing for grad school, preparing for a career change and more.&nbsp;Want to host a session?&nbsp;Apply on our website! Full schedule with descriptions will be available on our website.&nbsp; This is the right event for you if you want to:<ul><li>Find New Clients or Referrals, or meet other professionals to align with</li><li>Increase your visibility in the Boston Community</li><li>Meet with recruiters to learn about their job openings, or network with candidates and job seekers.</li><li>Launch 2025 with great resources and new connections in your city!</li><li>Connect with key members of BostonYPA and learn more about the Boston Young Professionals Association.</li></ul>Interested in speaking, sponsoring, or offering a discount to our community?&nbsp;Email events@bostonypa.com to learn more.

W Boston, Ballroom

After 5 Social: Charity Bingo

Bingo proved to be extremely popular in 2020, and now we continue the tradition each year to raise funds for a charity chosen by our members. Come out to unwind after a long day of work; and have some fun with BostonYPA!  What's included at the event:<ul><li>Mingle with the BostonYPA community and make new friends</li><li>Snacks and refreshments during the “happy hour” bingo round</li><li>3 rounds of BINGO, with over 40 prizes to choose from. Prizes Listed Below! </li><li>All proceeds will be donated the non profit our community votes for (voting takes place on Instagram, follow @bostonypa). When the voting is complete, we’ll update this page.</li></ul>Two Ways To Register: Guests: Use the Bingo Player Registration Ticket Members: please use the links in your eNewsletter to rsvp. This event is included in Membership, however additional donations are welcome! BINGO Prizes: <ul><li>Restaurant Gift Cards</li><li>Spa Service Vouchers</li><li>Giftable (and keepable!) items </li><li>BostonYPA Swag </li><li>More TBA - we’re collecting from our Members and local businesses, reach out to be featured!</li></ul>The Game: Each player will receive 1 BINGO board, to be used for all 3 rounds (detailed below). Keep track of the numbers called by our host, and mark your Board when a number you have is called. You can only win once per round! <ul><li>Round 1, “Happy Hour Round” Starting at 6:15 while attendees check in, mingle or grab a beverage you can play BINGO on the first board. 10 Winners will receive small prizes when having a BINGO (row column or diagonal)</li><li>Round 2 will have 15 winners (5 for plain bingo, 5 for double bingo, 5 for 4 corners)</li><li>Round 3 will have 15 winners (2 for plain bingo, 5 for double bingo, 5 for 4 corners, 3 for Full Board)</li></ul>Ways to Win BINGO:<ul><li>Plain BINGO - a row, column, or diagonal of five connected squares</li><li>Double BINGO - 2 rows, columns, or diagonals of five connected squares</li><li>Four Corners - the four corners of your BINGO board</li><li>Full Board - every square on your BINGO board</li></ul>Bingo Disclaimer: No purchase necessary. No prizes will be cash. This is all in good fun while we take a break, reconnect, and have some fun after work. If you are a serious bingo player (ie. that often goes to casinos and plays on multiple boards simultaneously, etc) this may not be the gathering for you. No refunds - you’re making a charity donation!

It's our last Networking Night for Young Professionals of 2024! Attend to meet and make new connections with Young Professionals in Boston.&nbsp; Meet other young professionals like yourself to collaborate, exchange ideas, find clients or referrals, learn about a job opening, and most importantly build your network. What to expect:<ul><li>BostonYPA is providing light bites to keep you fueled</li><li>Preprinted name tags, with your name, company and job title</li><li>Reserved space just for our event </li></ul>To Register:<ul><li>BostonYPA members may RSVP with the links in their eNewsletter beginning 11/06/24</li><li>We’ve set aside a limited amount of space for guests. </li><li>2/3s of capacity is reserved for Members until the night before. Remaining space will then be made available to everyone, and first released to those on the waitlist if applicable. This venue does fill up!</li></ul>

Cosmica

After 5 Social 

Come out to unwind after a long day at work (or WFH) to reconnect and meet new friends This month we're meeting at The Point, with the 2nd Floor reserved just for us. What's included at the event:<ul><li>Light Appetizers</li><li>Mix and Mingle with BostonYPA members, and Boston's best young professionals</li><li>The 2nd floor is reserved just for us at 6PM</li><li>We can stay to watch the playoffs with our new friends!</li></ul>Everyone else in the room is there to meet you! Get up...move around...MINGLE and you'll meet and make great friends and connections. Registration Members: This event is included in BostonYPA Membership; please RSVP in advance using the member ticket so we can plan properly. Guests: Guest fee is $15 in advance, $20 Last Call &amp; At the Door Wondering how to become a paid member? Visit www.BostonYPA.com to learn more about our Membership options!

The Point 

21st Annual Mayhem and Madness Halloween Bash

The BostonYPA Mayhem and Madness Halloween Bash has sold out every single year since its inception, join us , for a spooktakular Halloween! Dance all night to the music of our favorite DJ Wali Shakir! Costume Contest: <ul><li>$200 CASH  prize for the the BEST COSTUME. </li><li>Runner up prize packs for each category: Most Original, Sexiest, Best Couple or Group</li><li>Winners announced at Midnight</li></ul>What’s Included:<ul><li>1 Drink ticket when you arrive by 11PM</li><li>Appetizers at 9pm, replenished at 10pm</li><li>Glow sticks, party favors, and a Cauldron full of candy.</li></ul>Ticket prices increase as we near capacity. Early Registration Discount currently available. This event is 21+, no exceptions.  Ticket sales are final.

Hennesseys(Upstairs)

Women's Networking Night

Ladies, would you enjoy an evening networking with other women? Join us to meet like minded, business oriented women and collaborate like only women can. We've planned an incredible, all included evening to facilitate connecting with and elevating each other. The energy in the room is always off the charts - come and experience it for yourself! What to Expect:<ul><li>Passed Apps - crab cakes, arancini, more TBD</li><li>1 Glass of wine or bubbly</li><li>Gift bags featuring items from members, event attendees, and local businesses</li><li>Printed Name Tags</li></ul>

The Palm- Private Dining Room

Meet and make new connections with Young Professionals in Boston.&nbsp; Meet other young professionals like yourself to collaborate, exchange ideas, find clients or referrals, learn about a job opening, and most importantly build your network. This month we’re meeting at the beautiful Industrious Harvard Square location, where we can enjoy their amenities and a fully catered evening! What’s Provided:<ul><li>Appetizers - we know you’re coming from work, we’ll keep you fueled.</li><li>Refreshments</li><li>Preprinted Name tags with your name, company and job position </li><li>Participate in a complimentary wine tasting, brought to us by member Stephen Nasiatka</li></ul>

Industrious Harvard Square

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!

Best places to go in Boston? Things to do? Places to eat?

Questions & answers about things to do in Boston

Recs 💬

Community recs 💬

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

Hot & new

Hot & new 🔥

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

This wknd

This weekend for you

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

Joyraft picks: Boston’s best things to do

Roundups ⭐️

Curated by Joyraft ⭐️

S28: calendar experiences

This week in Boston

This week in Boston 📆

This week 📆

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

Just added

Just added to Joyraft

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

Can’t-miss things to do in Boston 🚨

Can't-miss things to do 🚨

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

Trending 📈

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

Discover kid-friendly fun in Boston, Massachusetts, and surrounding areas! Enjoy hands-on exhibits at the Boston Children’s Museum, explore the New England Aquarium, and visit the Franklin Park Zoo. Find parks, playgrounds, and seasonal events perfect for families across Massachusetts.

Top 20 kid-friendly things to do in Boston, MA

Kid-friendly things to do in Boston

Kid-friendly events

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.