Sleepless at The Speedway: A Rom-Com Pajama Party + Romance Book Pop Up

We’re celebrating the season of ROMANCE with a Rom-Com Pajama Party and Book Shopping event with our friends at Rite Tea + Espresso and Read My Lips Boston in The Annex! Bring a friend, lover, or anything in between! What to expect: <ul><li>Refreshments (alcoholic + non-alcoholic) provide by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rite.bos/?hl=en">Rite Tea + Whisky Bar </a> </li><li>Romance Book Shopping with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/readmylipsboston/?hl=en">Read My Lips</a>– Boston’s Diverse Romance Pop-Up Bookshop</li><li>Viewing of Sleepless in Seattle starting at 7 pm</li><li>Gal/Val/Palentine Card-making, games, and more!</li><li>Food + Snacks may be brought in from Speedway Businesses (Pizza Project, Super Bien, Notch Provisions)</li><li>Pajamas are heavily encouraged!</li></ul>Doors: 6pm Movie Starts: 7pm $5 Entry Ticket gets you a token for $5 off the Rite pop-up bar or $5 off an item at the romance book pop-up!

The Charles River Speedway

Speedway Holiday Stroll 

Eat, Drink, Shop, and Be Merry with us at our Annual Speedway Holiday Stroll: What to expect: Boston Women's Vendor Market in Garage B including:<ul><li>Over 30 women-founded small businesses, makers and artists to shop &amp; support for the perfect meaningful gifts</li><li>Face Painting by FaceArt Face Painting, a donation-based non-profit artist that supports providing cancer treatment for service animals</li><li>Donation based Gift Wrapping Station by SAY Inc, a non-profit that provides opportunities for students in and around Somerville, MA to explore their social, academic, and leadership potential through training in the performing arts</li><li>Ornament decorating station for the kids (and kids at heart!)</li></ul>Food + Drink Specials from all around The Speedway: <ul><li>Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites from Notch Provisions</li><li>Seasonal Beverage Menu at Rite Tea + Espresso Including Pastries from Iggys</li><li>Hot + cold Sake from The Koji Club + Holiday Shopping Pop-up with Myrth Ceramics-- Pre Register<a href="https://resy.com/cities/boston-ma/venues/the-koji-club/events/holiday-shop-with-myrth-ceramics-2024-12-08?seats=2&amp;date=2024-11-22"> HERE</a> (proceeds donated to Allston Brighton Food Pantry)</li><li>Pizza + Sandwiches from Pizza Project</li><li>Mulled Wine, Empanadas and A special holiday Sand Art station at Super Bien</li></ul>Additional Activities:<ul><li>Ornament Decorating with Maria Palkon in The Annex. Decorate an ornament to take home, or to decorate The Speedway Christmas Trees!</li><li>Holiday Movies Streaming in The Annex</li><li>A Special Holiday Book Reading at 1pm in the Annex- "Lucy and The Dog Bunch Save Christmas" by 8 year old Beau Anderson. Followed by a Meet + Greet with Beau + Lucy.</li><li>Gingerbread House Building Competition 2:30-5pm. $250 Value Speedway Gift Basket Prize. Pre-Registration Required- Sign up <a href="https://charlesriverspeedway.com/event/speedway-holiday-stroll/">HERE</a>!</li></ul>

Coolidge @ The Speedway: Napoleon Dynamite 

Summer movie nights just got even better. We’re excited to bring you a new FREE outdoor summer movie series—hosted by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/charlesriverspeedway/">@charlesriverspeedway</a>, curated by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thecoolidge/">@thecoolidge</a>! Once a month through the summer, “Coolidge at the Speedway” will screen some of your favorite throwbacks: Wednesday, September 4th: NAPOLEON DYNAMITE Wednesday, October 9th: THE CRAFT Admission is FREE and seating is first come, first served. Movies will start at sundown (approximately 8:00 pm), but we recommend arriving early to grab a drink and your seat. Learn more at coolidge.org/speedway. Coolidge at the Speedway movie nights will take place in the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/charlesriverspeedway/">@charlesriverspeedway</a>’s Upper Courtyard at 525 Western Ave. in Brighton. Watch from the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/notchbrewing/">@notchbrewing</a> biergarten or from the shared Speedway patio and enjoy food and drink from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/notchbrewing/">@notchbrewing</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.koji.club_/">@the.koji.club_</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pizzaprojectboston/">@pizzaprojectboston</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rite.bos/">@rite.bos</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/super.bien_/">@super.bien_</a>.

Coolidge @ The Speedway: Scooby Doo 

Summer movie nights just got even better. We’re excited to bring you a new FREE outdoor summer movie series—hosted by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/charlesriverspeedway/" target="_blank">@charlesriverspeedway</a>, curated by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thecoolidge/" target="_blank">@thecoolidge</a>! Once a month through the summer, “Coolidge at the Speedway” will screen four of your favorite throwbacks: 📣 Wednesday, May 15: BRING IT ON 🧢 Wednesday, June 5: WAYNE’S WORLD 🚀 Wednesday, July 10: THE ROCK 🔍 Wednesday, August 7: SCOOBY-DOO Admission is FREE and seating is first come, first served. Movies will start at sundown (approximately 8:00pm), but we recommend arriving early to grab a drink and your seat. Learn more at coolidge.org/speedway. Coolidge at the Speedway movie nights will take place in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/charlesriverspeedway/" target="_blank">@charlesriverspeedway</a>’s Upper Courtyard at 525 Western Ave. in Brighton. Watch from the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/notchbrewing/" target="_blank">@notchbrewing</a>&nbsp;biergarten or from the shared Speedway patio and enjoy food and drink from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/notchbrewing/" target="_blank">@notchbrewing</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.koji.club_/" target="_blank">@the.koji.club_</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pizzaprojectboston/" target="_blank">@pizzaprojectboston</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rite.bos/" target="_blank">@rite.bos</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/super.bien_/" target="_blank">@super.bien_</a>.

Coolidge @ The Speedway: The Rock

Charles River Speedway- SUMMER BLOCK PARTY

Kick off the summer at the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/charlesriverspeedway/" target="_blank">@charlesriverspeedway</a>’s Summer Block Party on Sunday, June 16 from 12-5 pm! Enjoy food and drink from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/notchbrewing/" target="_blank">@notchbrewing</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/birds.of.paradise.bar/" target="_blank">@birds.of.paradise.bar</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.koji.club_/" target="_blank">@the.koji.club_</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pizzaprojectboston/" target="_blank">@pizzaprojectboston</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rite.bos/" target="_blank">@rite.bos</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/super.bien_/" target="_blank">@super.bien_</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/bonetownburgers/" target="_blank">@bonetownburgers</a>&nbsp;and FREE summer fun, including: 🎵 Live music in the Courtyard from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/julie.rhodes/" target="_blank">@julie.rhodes</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/marquislavoie/" target="_blank">@marquislavoie</a> 🏀 Giant checkers, giant scrabble, a pop a shot wall, and more in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/garagebevents/" target="_blank">@garagebevents</a> 🎸 Fun for kids, including face painting and back to back singalong concerts with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jeffjamsing/" target="_blank">@jeffjamsing</a>&nbsp;in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/garagebevents/" target="_blank">@garagebevents</a> 🫧 A&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/polarseltzer/" target="_blank">@polarseltzer</a>&nbsp;pop up 💛 Allston Brighton community tables FREE entry and FREE parking! Let us know you’re coming using our link in bio

Coolidge @ The Speedway: Wayne's World 

Let's Spritz Party 

We’re throwing Memorial Day Weekend’s Spritz-iest Patio Party! Join us on the Speedway patio from 2-5 pm for: 🫧 3 patio spritz bars from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/birds.of.paradise.bar/" target="_blank">@birds.of.paradise.bar</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.koji.club_/" target="_blank">@the.koji.club_</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rite.bos/" target="_blank">@rite.bos</a> 🫧 A sangria spritz from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/super.bien_/" target="_blank">@super.bien_</a> 🫧 Live music from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jillmccracken/" target="_blank">@jillmccracken</a> 🫧 Pizza from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pizzaprojectboston/" target="_blank">@pizzaprojectboston</a> 🫧 A flower bar from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/butterbeanflorals/" target="_blank">@butterbeanflorals</a> What’s a spritz? It’s a summer-y, low ABV cocktail with some bubbles—pretty much the perfect patio drink. The weather is looking 😎 and admission is FREE!&nbsp; Food + Drink<ul><li>3 Different Spritz Bars from: <a href="http://@the.koji.club_" target="_blank">The Koji Club</a>, Rite Tea + Espresso, and <a href="http://@birds.of.paradise.bar" target="_blank">Bird of Paradise</a> </li><li>Slices, Sandwiches, and Salads from Pizza Project</li><li>Beers in the Biergarten, and Notch Provisions pretzels, tinned fish, and more!</li></ul>Activities + More<ul><li>Enjoy Live Music on the patio by&nbsp;<a href="http://jillmccracken/" target="_blank">Jill McCracken</a>&nbsp;2-4 pm</li><li>Build-Your-Own Bouquet Bar with<a href="http://butterbeanflorals/" target="_blank">&nbsp;Butterbean Florals</a> </li></ul>

Coolidge @ The Speedway: Bring it On 

Summer movie nights just got even better. We’re excited to bring you a new FREE outdoor summer movie series—hosted by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/charlesriverspeedway/" target="_blank">@charlesriverspeedway</a>, curated by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thecoolidge/" target="_blank">@thecoolidge</a>! Once a month through the summer, “Coolidge at the Speedway” will screen four of your favorite throwbacks: 📣 Wednesday, May 15: BRING IT ON 🧢 Wednesday, June 5: WAYNE’S WORLD 🚀 Wednesday, July 10: THE ROCK 🔍 Wednesday, August 7: SCOOBY-DOO Admission is FREE and seating is first come, first served. Movies will start at sundown (approximately 8:00pm), but we recommend arriving early to grab a drink and your seat. Learn more at coolidge.org/speedway. Coolidge at the Speedway movie nights will take place in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/charlesriverspeedway/" target="_blank">@charlesriverspeedway</a>’s Upper Courtyard at 525 Western Ave. in Brighton. Watch from the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/notchbrewing/" target="_blank">@notchbrewing</a>&nbsp;biergarten or from the shared Speedway patio and enjoy food and drink from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/notchbrewing/" target="_blank">@notchbrewing</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.koji.club_/" target="_blank">@the.koji.club_</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pizzaprojectboston/" target="_blank">@pizzaprojectboston</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rite.bos/" target="_blank">@rite.bos</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/super.bien_/" target="_blank">@super.bien_</a>.

3rd Annual St. Patrick's Day Speedway Crawl 

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Speedway on Sunday, March 17 from 12-7 pm with food and drink specials from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/notchbrewing/">@notchbrewing</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.koji.club_/">@the.koji.club_</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pizzaprojectboston/">@pizzaprojectboston</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rite.bos/">@rite.bos</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/super.bien_/">@super.bien_</a>, and a special Sunday Market from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebrightonbazaar/">@thebrightonbazaar</a>. Complete the bingo card crawl for a chance to win $100 in Speedway gift cards, goods, and merch (check in with our host at Gate 1 when you arrive to get your bingo card!) No covers, no RSVPs, just St. Patrick’s Day fun.

Rom-Com Movie Night at Garage B

Join us for a ROM COM MOVIE NIGHT, on Galentines Day! What movie? You all Voted: 10 Things I Hate About You Doors: 6:00 pm Movie Starts: 7:00 pm What to expect:<ul><li>Drinks available for purchase from our Speedway Community including Notch Brewing, Super Bien, Rite, and Koji Club (As well as non-alc options!)</li><li>Food will be available for purchase from Super Bien + Pizza Project</li><li>Popcorn + Candy Bar- Free!</li><li>VALENTINE STATION: we're bringing the old school valentines back, fill out a few to deliver to your person (or yourself) on Valentine's day!</li></ul>Some seating + tables will be provided, feel free to bring blankets/chairs for when seating is full!

Holiday Movie Night: Elf 

Join us for a **Holiday Movie Night in Garage B** Featuring: Elf! Doors: 6:00 pm Movie Starts: 7:00 pm What to expect:<ul><li>Drinks available for purchase from our Speedway Community including Notch Brewing, Super Bien, and Rite (Beer, Wine, Hot Chocolate, Non-alcs, and more!)</li><li>Food available for purchase in the upper courtyard from Pizza Project, Notch Provisions, and Super Bien</li><li>Popcorn + Candy Bar- Free!</li></ul>Some seating + tables will be provided, feel free to bring blankets/chairs The Speedway becomes 21+ after 6 pm, so this will be a 21+ event!

The Charles River Speedway- Garage B 

Market Lineup: Saturday 12/9<ul><li>Super Mercado Holiday Market in Garage B 12-5 pm</li><li>Special Guest: Aviation Gin with a Negroni Lounge</li></ul>Sunday 12/10<ul><li>Boston Women's Market Holiday Market in Garage B 12-5 pm</li><li>Special Guest: Super Bien pouring Mulled Wine in the market</li></ul>Additional Activities in Upper Courtyard in The Annex: Both days!<ul><li>Ornament Decorating + Holiday Crafts 12-4 pm</li><li>Gingerbread House Building- Register during checkout! *Limited Availability, register in checkout! * </li></ul>Food + Beverage:<ul><li>Notch Brewing</li><li>Pizza Project</li><li>Super Bien</li><li>Notch Provisions</li></ul>Event Hours: Saturday 12/9 12pm-5pm Sunday 12/10 12pm-5pm

Howl-O-Ween @ The Speedway

W﻿hat to Expect: U﻿pper Courtyard Activities:<ul><li>D﻿og Costume Parade + Contest @ 3pm (pre-registration encouraged) </li><li>H﻿uman Costume Contest: Register IRL: Winners Annouced at 4pm</li><li>1﻿5 minute dog portraits by Maker Scholar</li><li>D﻿OG + HUMAN PHOTOBOOTH with Elfie's Selfie's</li><li>P﻿UMPKIN PAINTING - (pre-registration encouraged, limited avaliability) Paint your pumpkin anytime between 12pm-4pm</li></ul>Food + Drink:<ul><li>H﻿alloween Themed Specials from our Vendors including a Chili Cheese Polenta Dog by Super Bien, and more specials to be annouced!</li><li>L﻿ionheart Confections will be poppped up with your favorite Fall/Halloween Themed Treats</li></ul>G﻿arage B:<ul><li>F﻿all Themed Super Mercado Market curated by Shop Small MA + Super Bien</li></ul>C﻿ostumes Encouraged! All Ages Fun! * *The Speedway is Family Friendly establishment! We do kindly ask that you keep your children near you at all times! Please check the signage at the front for specific rules around Children at The Speedway.

3rd Annual Labor Day Weekend Block Party 

Welcome to the 3rd Annual Labor Day Weekend Block Party! Say goodbye to summer with our 3rd Annual Labor Day Weekend Block Party! Live music? Check. Enjoy performances in the courtyard by:<ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/_peryle/" target="_blank">Peryle</a>&nbsp;12pm-2:00pm</li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/laurenprattmusic/" target="_blank">Lauren Pratt Music</a>&nbsp;2:30-5pm</li></ul>Drinks? Check.<ul><li>Sip on beer from Notch Brewing</li><li>Affogatos from Rite by The Wicked Thrawl</li><li>Sake (and sake pops!) from The Koji Club</li><li>Wine from Super Bien</li><li>Cocktails from Birds of Paradise</li><li>.... PLUS free seltzer from Polar Seltzer!</li></ul>Food? Check.<ul><li>Save room for pizza from Pizza Project</li><li>Empanadas and specialty hot dogs from Super Bien</li><li>Biergarten fare from Notch Brewing</li><li>....PLUS globally inspired street food from our friends at Wanderlust Global Food Truck</li></ul>Giveaways? Triple Check. You will have the chance to win tickets to Roadrunner, new Speedway merch (!!!), and gift cards to your favorite Speedway businesses through a raffle, scavenger hunt, and photo backdrop social challenge! Fun? Definite check.<ul><li>There will also be pay-to-play archery with On the Mark Archery in Garage B</li><li>Face painting and lawn games</li><li>Kids music and movement classes by Boston Music Project at 2 and 3 pm (pre-registration encouraged!)</li></ul>

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

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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

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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

Joyraft picks: Boston’s best things to do

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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

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

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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

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.