CanalSide at CambridgeSide Hosts Wicked Themed Lunch

Join us on Friday, April 25 from 12 noon to 2:00 p.m. for a Wicked themed lunch at CanalSide Food + Drink at CambridgeSide! Grab a bite from one of CanalSide’s delicious eateries and get ready for a wicked good time! Don't forget to dress for the part in pink, green or black. Enjoy Wicked-themed music, interactive games, custom photo prints and enter-to-win prizes. All ages welcome. For additional information, visit <a href="https://www.cambridgeside.com/">CambridgeSide.com</a>.

CanalSide at CambridgeSide 

CanalSide at CambridgeSide Presents Little Beats Music + Movement

Join Little Beats for family friendly music, movement, and fun by the CanalSide Food + Drink at CambridgeSide. This event is best for ages 0 - 5 but all are welcome. For more information and to register, visit <a href="https://www.cambridgeside.com/">CambridgeSide.com</a>.

CambridgeSide

Cambridge 5K at CambridgeSide

Registration is now open for the Cambridge 5K at CambridgeSide to be held on Sunday, June 1, 2025. The flat and fast course starts and ends at CambridgeSide and supports local charities including the Helen K. Holland Animal Care Trust Fund and MSPCA. The race starts at 9:30 a.m. Registration includes a tech shirt, five free parking vouchers, two drink tickets, and more. To sign up, visit <a href="http://cambridgeside.com/">CambridgeSide.com</a>.

Registration Now Open for Cambridge Half Marathon at CambridgeSide

Registration is now open for the Cambridge Half Marathon at CambridgeSide to be held on Sunday, November 2, 2025. The Cambridge Half Marathon is a 13.1-mile USATF certified course that starts and finishes at CambridgeSide. It is a fast and flat course along Memorial Drive featuring views of the Charles River, MIT, John W. Weeks Footbridge, Harvard Stadium, and more. For sponsorship or volunteer opportunities, please email <a href="mailto:CSinfo@NEDevelopment.com">CSinfo@NEDevelopment.com</a>.&nbsp;The Cambridge Half Marathon supports many local charities including Cambridge Camping, City of Cambridge Scholarship Fund, and more! Registration link available at&nbsp;<a href="http://cambridgeside.com/">CambridgeSide.com</a>.

CambridgeSide Presents FREE Big Screen Showing of Moana 2

Shop, dine and play at CambridgeSide during April school vacation. Join us on Wednesday, April 23rd from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for a fun filled afternoon! Grab a bite to eat or drink before the FREE 2:00 p.m. big screen showing of Moana 2 at CanalSide Food + Drink. Enjoy games and giveaways throughout the afternoon. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.cambridgeside.com/event/fooda-popup-restaurants-now-open/2145579681">CambridgeSide.com.</a>

Westgate Mall Hosts American Red Cross Blood Donation Drive

The need for blood donations continues to be at an all-time high. The American Red Cross has been experiencing the worst blood shortage in over a decade, and they need your help! Westgate Mall&nbsp;will host a blood drive&nbsp;in partnership with the American Red Cross on Monday, April 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Book an appointment at <a href="https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive">RedCrossBlood.org/give.html/find-drive</a> and use the code Brockton. For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.shopatwestgatemall.com/">ShopatWestgateMall.com</a>.

Westgate Mall

FREE Music Bingo at CanalSide Food + Drink at CambridgeSide

Get ready to tap your toes and test your musical knowledge with Musical Bingo, a captivating game show that combines the thrill of bingo with the charm of melodies. In this exciting twist on traditional bingo, letters and numbers are replaced with song titles and artists. Players mark off songs on their bingo cards as songs are played, competing to win based on their music knowledge and the unpredictability of the game. Featuring diverse rounds of music that showcase decades, genres, and themes, Musical Bingo brings sing-alongs galore and an unbeatable blend of fun and chance—mark your card, get five in a row, and yell BINGO to claim victory! Grab a bite to eat or drink from CanalSide’s thirteen eateries and dynamic C-Side Bar. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.cambridgeside.com/event/fooda-popup-restaurants-now-open/2145579681">CambridgeSide.com.</a>

CambridgeSide Hosts Artist Talk - The Diner Project – Discovering a Time Past But Not Forgotten

Photographer Andrew Mark Satter will present an Artist Talk about his “Diner Project - Discovering A Time Past But Not Forgotten”, currently on exhibit at CambridgeSide. Satter will discuss his iconic mid-1970’s black and white images from East Cambridge and as well as the project’s unusual backstory. In addition, local Boston filmmaker David Sutherland will be on hand to screen his documentary film “Down Around Here”, an award-winning film about Russ’s Kitchenette Diner.&nbsp;Free and open to the public. Exhibit is located at CambridgeSide, Level 2 next to Foot Locker. For more information and to register, visit <a href="https://www.cambridgeside.com/">CambridgeSide.com</a>.

FREE Thursday Tunes at CanalSide Food + Drink at CambridgeSide

Gather your friends and coworkers for an evening of FREE music at Thursday Tunes, presented by CanalSide Food + Drink at CambridgeSide. Join us every Thursday from 5-7pm and enjoy delicious local fare – with global flare – from CanalSide’s thirteen eateries and dynamic C-Side Bar while listening to a variety of local artists. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.cambridgeside.com/event/fooda-popup-restaurants-now-open/2145579681">CambridgeSide.com.</a>

Michael’s Harborside in Newburyport Hosts FREE Trivia and Live Music Nights

Visit Michael’s Harborside in Newburyport for FREE Trivia every Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and FREE Live Music from a variety of local musicians from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Test your knowledge of pop culture, sports and more at the popular Michael’s Trivia Nights. And on Thursdays, enjoy a selection of live music by talented local artists. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.michaelsharborside.com/">MichaelsHarborside.com</a>.&nbsp;

Michael's Harborside

CanalSide Food + Drink at CambridgeSide Hosts Taylor Swift Trivia Night

Get ready to shake it off at our Taylor Swift Trivia Night on Monday, March 31st from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Join us for an evening filled with Tay-Tay knowledge, delicious bites, and Swiftie spirit! Test your Swift IQ while enjoying a delightful selection of food and let the good vibes flow like Taylor's chart-topping hits. Swifties, assemble – it's trivia time with a side of folklore fun! Reserve your spot at <a href="https://www.cambridgeside.com/event/fooda-popup-restaurants-now-open/2145579681">CambridgeSide.com.</a>

Candle Painting Craft Loft Workshop with CanalSide Food + Drink at CambridgeSide

Visit CanalSide Food + Drink at CambridgeSide while painting your own designs on candles! In this relaxing and colorful workshop, enjoy creating your own painted candles with expert guidance. We use tapered, odorless candles that are easy to work with for beginners and look great on display and lit. Ticket includes 2 painted candles with the option to purchase more. The class will start promptly at 5:30 p.m., so make sure to grab your favorite complimentary drink or a snack before, or after, class! $45 per person for 90-minute workshop. Visit <a href="http://cambridgeside.com/">CambridgeSide.com</a> for additional information; registration link: <a href="https://craft-loft.com/products/candle-painting-canalside-food-drink?start=2025-03-01T00:00&amp;select=2025-03-21T17:30">https://craft-loft.com/products/candle-painting-canalside-food-drink?start=2025-03-01T00:00&amp;select=2025-03-21T17:30</a>.

Visit Michael’s Harborside in Newburyport for FREE Trivia every Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and FREE Live Music from a variety of local musicians from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Test your knowledge of pop culture, sports and more at the popular Michael’s Trivia Nights. And on Thursdays, enjoy a selection of live music by talented local artists. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.michaelsharborside.com/">MichaelsHarborside.com</a>.

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

Things to do in Boston this weekend

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S19: interest based

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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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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

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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

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.