22st Annual Mayhem and Madness Halloween Bash

The BostonYPA Mayhem and Madness Halloween Bash has sold out every single year since its inception, now at a bigger venue, join us for a spooktakular Halloween Dancy Party. 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. Prize packs contain gift cards, and are stuffed with swag from local businesses and venues!</li><li>Winners announced at Midnight</li></ul>What's Included:<ul><li>1 Drink ticket when you arrive by 11PM</li><li>Hot Appetizers at 9pm, replenished at 10pm</li><li>Glow sticks, party favors, and a Cauldron full of candy.</li></ul>Advance Ticket holders have guaranteed entry - avoid the lines on Halloween and come upstairs to our dance party. Once sold out, we do start a wait list. This event is 21+, no exceptions. Ticket sales are final. Should you need to cancel your registration after October 1st, please contact us and we will attempt to fill your spot with someone from the waitlist.

Hennesseys(Upstairs)

Networking Night for Young Proffesionals

Do you prefer networking with a view? It's our monthly Networking Night for Young Professionals, 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 new opportunities, and most importantly build your network. This month we're taking you to the rooftop of the Moxy Hotel and are providing: Appetizers Mingling on the rooftop, and inside in the AC Preprinted Name Tags with your name, company and job title Registration: Guest Tickets are $19-24 in advance, $29 at the door if not sold out. This event is included in all levels of BostonYPA Membership, use the link in your eNewsletter to RSVP Advance RSVP is strongly encouraged This is the right event for you if you want to: Find New Clients or Referrals, or meet other professionals to align with Increase your visibility in the Boston Community Meet with people to learn about new opportunities for work or collaboration in broader Boston. Connect with key members of BostonYPA and learn more about the Boston Young Professionals Association. This venue charges a mandatory gratuity for parties of our size for drinks purchased.

Moxie Hotel Roof Deck 24th Floor

After 5 Social: The Point

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></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 (beginning July 29th, 2025) 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="http://www.BostonYPA.com">www.BostonYPA.com</a> to learn more about our Membership options!

The Point

Women's Networking Night

Ladies, would you enjoy an evening networking with other women? It's time to celebrate the joys of friendship and reconnect with your gals. Join us to meet like minded, business oriented women and collaborate like only women can. We love the energy at these events however this is the last gathering of 2025. What to Expect:<ul><li>1 drink ticket - wine, cocktails, mocktails, etc</li><li>Hot bites to keep you fueled</li><li>Reserved space - we have the lounge area at the WXYZ bar exclusively for our gathering</li></ul>Transportation:&nbsp;walking distance from train and bus routes, ample on street parking (it's easier to find a space than you'd expect) and garage parking available.

WZYZ Lounge (inside Aloft Hotel)

Co-working Day

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. What's included:<ul><li>Any coffee on the cafe menu for all attendees</li><li>Lunch provided for BostonYPA members who arrive by 11am</li><li>Meeting rooms that can be reserved for 30 or 60 minutes</li></ul>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

After 5 Social: The Common

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 parade grounds lawn in the Boston Common. What's included at the event:<ul><li>Light Snacks</li><li>Ice Cream Mocktails &amp; Refreshments</li><li>Outdoor Activities/Games</li><li>Blankets to sit on</li><li>Mix and Mingle with BostonYPA members, and Boston's best young professionals</li></ul>Everyone here wants to meet you! Find people you have never met before and strike up a new conversation! We will also provide cornhole and some other outdoor games! 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 that includes this event? Visit <a href="http://www.BostonYPA.com">www.BostonYPA.com</a> to learn more about our Membership options!

The Common

Networking Night for Young Proffesionals: Cosmica

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>BostonYPA is providing bites 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></ul>Registration:<ul><li>Guest Tickets are available $16 in advance, $20 Last Call. This venue does sell out! </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>A portion 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>

Cosmica

Ladies, would you enjoy an evening networking with other women? It's time to celebrate the joys of friendship and reconnect with your gals. Join us to meet like minded, business oriented women and collaborate like only women can. We love the energy at these events and are excited to offer them more frequently in 2025. What to Expect:<ul><li>1 drink ticket - wine, cocktails, mocktails, etc</li><li>Hot bites to keep you fueled</li><li>Reserved space - we have the lounge area at the WXYZ bar exclusively for BostonYPA!</li></ul>Guests welcome until we reach capacity. Included in the Young Exec, and Business Membership! Advance Registration Strongly Encouraged Transportation:&nbsp;walking distance from train and bus routes, ample on street parking (it's easier to find a space than you'd expect) and garage parking available. <a href="https://www.bostonypa.com/membership-2">Become a member of the Boston Young Professionals Association</a>&nbsp;to gain access to complimentary events and exclusive member privileges. Members at the Young Executive and Business Level only may access women's networking nights at no cost.

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>Option to stay for the comedy show at 9PM</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 (beginning July 29th, 2025) so we can plan properly. Guests: Guest fee is $15 ($12.50 each with Guest+1) in advance, $20 Last Call &amp; At the Door Wondering how to become a paid member? Visit <a href="http://www.BostonYPA.com">www.BostonYPA.com</a> to learn more about our Membership options!

We're On a Boat (Sunset Cruise)

We're on a boat again this year! This is NOT your typical booze cruise - we've reserved the Valiant, a luxurious '97 foot yacht to cruise around Boston Harbor, for an evening with Boston's best young professionals. What to expect:<ul><li>2 hour cruise</li><li>Hors d'oeuvres provided, including charcuterie and shrimp cocktail, <a href="https://bostonypa.com/events/2025/8/8/boatcruise">finalized menu will be on our website</a> </li><li>Mix and mingle while taking in spectacular views of Boston</li><li>Plenty of opportunities to capture that perfect photo</li></ul>Schedule:<ul><li>6PM: Assemble at dock for boarding</li><li>6:15PM: start boarding</li><li>6:30: start cruising</li><li>8:30PM: return to dock</li></ul>Member Registration is discounted and opens 5/19/25. Registration prices increase for everyone as we near the event date if not sold out.

Rowes Wharf

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. What's included:<ul><li>Any coffee on the cafe menu for all attendees</li><li>Lunch provided for BostonYPA members who arrive by 11am</li><li>Meeting rooms that can be reserved for 30 or 60 minutes</li></ul>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.&nbsp;

Networking Night for Young Professionals (Patio)

It's our monthly Networking Night for Young Professionals, where we 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 downtown, at The Merchant with the Patio reserved! What to expect:<ul><li>BostonYPA is providing appetizers and snacks to keep you fueled.</li><li>Preprinted name tags, with your name, company and job title</li><li>Private space just for our event - we have the patio reserved, and backup space inside in case the weather doesn’t cooperate!</li></ul>To Register:<ul><li>BostonYPA members may RSVP with the links in their eNewsletter beginning 7/15/25</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. </li></ul>This is the right event for you if you want to: *Find New Clients or Referrals, or meet other professionals to align with *Increase your visibility in the Boston Community *Meet with recruiters to learn about their job openings, or network with candidates and job seekers. *Connect with key members of BostonYPA and learn more about the Boston Young Professionals Association.

The Merchant Kitchen & Drinks

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. What's included:<ul><li>Any coffee on the cafe menu for all attendees</li><li>Lunch provided for BostonYPA members who arrive by 11am</li><li>Meeting rooms that can be reserved for 30 or 60 minutes</li></ul>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.&nbsp;Use code BYPA for a free ticket!

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

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.

bostonypa

Experiences

22st Annual Mayhem and Madness Halloween Bash

Networking Night for Young Proffesionals

After 5 Social: The Point

Women's Networking Night

Co-working Day

After 5 Social: The Common

Co-working Day

Networking Night for Young Proffesionals: Cosmica

Co-working Day

Women's Networking Night

After 5 Social: The Point

We're On a Boat (Sunset Cruise)

Co-working Day

Networking Night for Young Professionals (Patio)

Co-working Day