Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks
Classic Atlantic Division clash on the parquet floor to start the weekend with high-octane energy and a packed house.
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Updated dailyThings to do in Boston this weekend (Oct 23–25)
This weekend in Boston: Fri, Oct 23 – Sun, Oct 25, 2026 · 1 dated event
Find current events, restaurants, family activities, and quick getaway ideas in Boston, MA. WonderKit curates these picks daily so the page stays useful for both local search and trip planning.
10 hand-picked things to do in Boston, MA right now · 3 with confirmed dates · 8 with live Google ratings. Top-rated this week: Mount Monadnock & Peterborough Village Escape at .
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A perfect 3 days in Boston, MA
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Day 1
MorningCelebrating Chrysanthemums Concert at the Gardner
A musical and horticultural exploration inside the 300-seat Calderwood Hall, timed with the museum's legendary autumn Courtyard cascade.
AfternoonMediterranean Feasts at Chickadee
Tucked away in the Innovation Design Building, this kitchen turns out standout handmade squid ink cavatelli and roasted carrots with spiced yogurt.
EveningBoston Celtics vs. New York Knicks
Classic Atlantic Division clash on the parquet floor to start the weekend with high-octane energy and a packed house.
Day 2
MorningAnnual Chrysanthemum Courtyard Installation
Towering cascades of russet, gold, and burgundy mums drape the four-story Venetian courtyard in the Gardner's most celebrated autumn horticultural tradition.
AfternoonFamily-Style Feasting at TABLE
Jen Royle's lively North End institution serves a curated multi-course Italian feast along two long rustic tables, featuring warm focaccia and braised meats.
Evening2026 Ice Breaker Tournament at Walter Brown Arena
Top-tier collegiate hockey kicks off at Boston University's vintage barn on Comm Ave, bringing classic New England rink atmosphere.
Day 3
MorningPicasso, Miró, Dalí: Unbound at MFA Boston
A sweeping fall exhibition dissecting how three Spanish titans radically reshaped modernism through experimental printmaking and surrealist form.
AfternoonWood-Fired Northern Greek at Bar Vlaha
Step into Beacon Street's cozy taverna for slow-roasted lamb shank, hand-stretched phyllo pies, and earthy Greek wines suited for crisp October evenings.
EveningSalem Autumn Stroll via Commuter Rail
Skip Route 128 traffic by taking the 30-minute train from North Station. Walk Chestnut Street's Federal-era mansions, browse Pickering Wharf, and grab hot chowder at Turner's Seafood.
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🎟️ This Weekend in Boston, MA · Oct 23–25
Curated picks for Friday through Sunday
2026 Ice Breaker Tournament at Walter Brown Arena
Top-tier collegiate hockey kicks off at Boston University's vintage barn on Comm Ave, bringing classic New England rink atmosphere.
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Celebrating Chrysanthemums Concert at the Gardner
A musical and horticultural exploration inside the 300-seat Calderwood Hall, timed with the museum's legendary autumn Courtyard cascade.
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🍷 Eat & Drink
Buzzy tables and fall flavors around town
Mediterranean Feasts at Chickadee
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Tucked away in the Innovation Design Building, this kitchen turns out standout handmade squid ink cavatelli and roasted carrots with spiced yogurt.
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Family-Style Feasting at TABLE
Thursday: 7:00 – 11:30 PM
Jen Royle's lively North End institution serves a curated multi-course Italian feast along two long rustic tables, featuring warm focaccia and braised meats.
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Data by Google · Photo: TABLE
Wood-Fired Northern Greek at Bar Vlaha
Thursday: 4:00 – 11:00 PM
Step into Beacon Street's cozy taverna for slow-roasted lamb shank, hand-stretched phyllo pies, and earthy Greek wines suited for crisp October evenings.
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✨ New & Notable
Exhibitions and seasonal installations to see right now
Annual Chrysanthemum Courtyard Installation
Towering cascades of russet, gold, and burgundy mums drape the four-story Venetian courtyard in the Gardner's most celebrated autumn horticultural tradition.
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Picasso, Miró, Dalí: Unbound at MFA Boston
A sweeping fall exhibition dissecting how three Spanish titans radically reshaped modernism through experimental printmaking and surrealist form.
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🚗 Quick Escape
Easy autumn day trips under 2.5 hours away
Salem Autumn Stroll via Commuter Rail
Skip Route 128 traffic by taking the 30-minute train from North Station. Walk Chestnut Street's Federal-era mansions, browse Pickering Wharf, and grab hot chowder at Turner's Seafood.
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Mount Monadnock & Peterborough Village Escape
Tackle the White Dot Trail for sweeping 360-degree views across southern New Hampshire foliage, then recover with hot cider and vintage book hunting in downtown Peterborough.
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