Winter Beer Dinner

Our culinary partners have built out a 4-course menu that will be paired with 4 of our beers! One of our Brewery Ambassadors will walk the intimate group through each pairing, exploring the flavors of the dish and beer. Join us for a decadent start to Winter festivities!

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Merry Movie Marathon

Join us for the most festive season of the year and celebrate the grand debut of our new taproom projector with holiday movie watch parties! For two consecutive Sunday evenings, we’ll bring the magic of winter to life on the big screen, showing beloved seasonal classics here at the brewery. Cozy up with friends, enjoy our signature brews, and relive the joy of these timeless films in a warm and welcoming setting. Don’t miss this chance to make your Sundays extra special this holiday season!

Elf Movie Trivia

Are you an Elf superfan who knows every Buddy-ism? Can you quote along with the best of them? Put your Elf knowledge to the test and show everyone you’re Santa’s #1 fan! Bring your holiday spirit to Sam Adams Brewery, grab a festive brew, and settle in for a night of movie trivia celebrating everyone’s favorite holiday movie.

Winter Market at Sam Adams Brewery

We are transforming the brewery into a whimsical winter wonderland filled with a variety of local vendors offering handcrafted gifts, artisanal goods, and seasonal treats. Sip on seasonal beer cocktail specials while enjoying live music and browsing from the selection of craft vendors. If you’re looking to get out of the house, grab a pint, or finish some last-minute holiday shopping, we’ve got you covered. It will be a full day of beer, festive foods, live music, craft vendors, and more! Our vendors include:<ul><li>Body, Stone &amp; Soul</li><li>Guadalupe's Cositas</li><li>Top Shelf Cookies</li><li>Fresh Vintage Supply</li><li>Creme Bru LA</li><li>Gracie Walters Pottery</li><li>A Head Full of Stars</li><li>Gold Star Designs</li><li>Handsome Hobo Neckwear</li><li>Be Quiet and Thrift</li><li>Moeshmallows</li><li>Ruth the Craft Stylist</li><li>Brittany Silva Art</li><li>Carly Creative</li><li>All She Wrote Books</li></ul>

Tree Farm Pop-up

Join us for a festive holiday kickoff on November 17th, as we partner with North Pole Xmas Trees to bring the magic of the season to JP! Not only will you have the chance to find your perfect Christmas tree, but you can also dive into the holiday spirit with our ornament-making class – a hands-on experience where you can craft unique decorations for your tree or to give as heartfelt gifts. The day will be packed with holiday cheer, featuring live music to set the mood and a lineup of local vendors!

Sam Salutes 

In honor of veterans and their service, we're releasing a specialty brew: Sam Salutes, a dry-hopped American lager that’s crisp and easy-drinking. Brewed with Citra and Simcoe hops from the West Coast, it has a refreshing burst of citrus that’s complemented by a delicate sweetness from the malt to make a simple, dependable lager.  On November 9th, enjoy food from a veteran-owned business at the brewery! Code 1 BBQ – veteran-owned, women-run, family business—will be popping up and serving delicious, hearty comfort food in celebration of the holiday weekend.  To show our support, we’ll be donating to our friends at <a href="https://nechv.org/">New England Center and Home for Veterans</a> in Boston, whose mission is to equip veterans who are facing or at-risk of homelessness with the tools for economic self-sufficiency and to provide them a path to achieve successful and dignified independent living. And we’re inviting drinkers to get involved too! Let a bartender know that you’d like to buy a vet a pint of Sam Salutes and they’ll provide personalized cards to fill out! Veterans who show their Military ID will be able to redeem this card at the bar for a Sam Salutes brew (limit 1/person). Throughout the month, we’ll also have New Year’s cards for folks to fill out that will be sent out to vets to make their holiday a bit brighter. Write a custom message to show your appreciation for their sacrifice and our partners at NECHV will be sending them out to various military bases.

Haunted Brewery Halloween Party

We've always known the brewery was haunted... Bring your spooky spirit and join us for a Haunted Brewery Halloween Party! Gather up your ghouls and join us for Black Mirror trivia, a trick-or-treat tasting, and costume contest. Get dark with us for a special edition Black Mirror trivia in the Taproom starting at 6PM. Think you know every dark twist and technological terror? It's your time to shine. On top of our regular trivia prizes, the best costume will go home with a Sam swag merch bundle. Upgrade your ticket and tour the brewery with our trick-or-treat tasting special. We'll be pairing seasonal beers with our favorite Halloween candies for a scary good time!

JP Oysterfest

<a href="https://samadamsbostonbrewery.com/">Sam Adams</a> and <a href="https://bluefinrawbar.com/">Bluefin</a> have teamed up to bring you JP’s first Oysterfest! Jamaica Plain’s own Bluefin will be popping up Oyster bars in the Beer Garden at the Sam Adams Boston Brewery to celebrate the release of a special Oyster Stout. Brewed with Wellfleet oysters from Cape Cod, Oyster Stout is rich and raosty with a slightly briny finish. Enjoy live music as two New England staples—craft beer and seafood—come together for the ultimate fall celebration.

Thrift (S)hop

Join us for our Thrift (S)hop event where craft beer, unique finds, and live music come together. Every third Sunday we have a curated selection of local vintage and thrift stores that offer one of a kind treasures for everyone. This month's vendors are Fresh Vintage Supply, Bodystone &amp; Soul, Gold Star Designs, and Vico Style. Support sustainability, community , and good vibes here at the brewery!

Gilmore Girl Trivia

Do you know the Gilmores like Rory knows books? Can you recite lines faster than Lorelai can make a cup of coffee? Whether you're Team Dean, Jess, or Logan, come and prove your Gilmore Girls knowledge! Swap that coffee for a beer and join us at the Brewery for a special Gilmore Girls edition of trivia. Don’t miss out on a night filled with nostalgia, laughter, and friendly competition.

Beer Garden Dance Party: National Coming Out Day

Join us for the release of Proud To Be____, brewed in partnership with the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/transemergencyfund/">Transgender Emergency Fund of MA</a>. This margarita-inspired beer is a gose with a huge burst of lime, agave and sea salt and the name is meant to represent the acceptance of existing as you are, no matter who you are. We'll be celebrating the release on National Coming Out Day with a dance party in the Beer Garden. DJ LaNena will be bringing the beats for this special night. Proud To Be____ will be available on draft and in 4-pks to go. <a href="https://transemergencyfund.org/">Learn more about our partners at TEF</a> and all of the great work they do.

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Sunday Scaries 

Get ready for a month-long spooky themed movie marathon! Every Sunday throughout October at 6PM, we will be showing different Halloween favorites in our barrel room with a delicious beer, popcorn, and treat pairing included.

Octoberfest Celebration

Join us as we honor the centuries-long celebration of classic German beers with our own traditional brews. We'll have live music, fest food, lawn games, and stein hoisting contests all weekend long. Your $10 ticket includes your first pint of Octoberfest, a souvenir plastics stein, and some special party swag! On Saturday, upgrade your ticket to a Taste Through Germany ticket to experience four of our favorite fest-style beers in their traditional setting with additional tastings. NEW THIS YEAR - we're celebrating our Sam Adams Octoberfest across 2 weekends at our 2 locations. We're offering a "2 Sams, 2 Fest" $30 ticket that gets you:<ul><li>Advanced entry to the Downtown Taproom's Saturday 9/21 AM Fest Day + a 1L Stein to drink out of</li><li>Entry to our Boston Brewery's event on Saturday 9/28 + Taste of Germany Tasting Add-on</li><li>Guaranteed Octoberfest swag</li></ul>Check out our day-by-day line: Friday: 5-9PM<ul><li>Live Music from Foes of Fern (5-8PM)</li><li>Stein Hoisting Competitions</li><li>Beer Releases</li><li>Food Specials</li></ul>Saturday: 11AM-6PM<ul><li>Live Music from Alex and the People (11:30-2) and Nikki &amp; The Barn Boys (3-6)</li><li>Stein Hoisting Competitions</li><li>Taste Through Germany: Experience traditional German lagers through interactive exhibits and tastings ($10 add-on)</li><li>Beer Releases</li><li>Food Specials</li></ul>Sunday: 11AM-6PM<ul><li>Live Music from Heyssis (11-1:30) and the Lighthouse Route (2-5)</li><li>Stein Hoisting Competitions</li><li>Beer Releases</li><li>Food Specials</li></ul>Prost!

Octoberfest Beer Dinner 

We're kicking off Octoberfest weekend at the brewery with a VIP Beer Dinner in our Bier Keller! Our culinary partners have built out a 4-course menu that features traditional German fare to be paired with 4 traditional Oktoberfest-style beers. One of our Brewery Ambassadors will walk the intimate group through each pairing, exploring the history of this great celebration. Enjoy Octoberfest, a special collaboration release, one of our fest-styles, and a barrel aged beer, each paired with a hand-crafted course. Join us for a decadent start to Octoberfest. Prost!

Discover one-of-a-kind vintage treasures at our monthly sip and shop event. This month's vendors include:<ul><li>Fresh Vintage Supply - vintage streetwear clothing and collectibles</li><li>Handsome Hobo Neckwear - bowties and cravats</li><li>Guadalupes Cositas - earrings out of Sam Adams bottle caps</li><li>Be Quiet and Thrift - vintage tees &amp; outwear</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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.