Events & things to do in Beacon Hill, Boston

Boston's 2nd annual Labor Day Parade steps off Sept. 7

Sep 1 · Greater Boston Labor Council →

Red Sox host Mariners tonight at Fenway

Sep 1 · Bleacher Nation →

SoWa First Friday art walk returns Sept. 4

Sep 1 · Boston Harbor Hotel →

Trinidad and Tobago flag raising and heritage celebration at City Hall

Aug 31 · City of Boston →

Live blues tonight at Liberty Hotel

Aug 31 · The Boston Calendar →

Free watercolor workshop at Lyrik Back Bay

Aug 31 · The Boston Calendar →

Outdoor movies at Time Out Market tonight

Aug 31 · The Boston Calendar →

Red Sox host Mariners at Fenway tonight

Aug 31 · The Boston Calendar →

Red Sox vs. Mariners: Wednesday at Fenway

Aug 30 · Boston Red Sox →

Beacon Hill History Walking Tour: Thursday Evening

Aug 30 · National Parks of Boston →

First Friday Coffee Hour: Friday, Sept. 4

Aug 30 · Beacon Hill Civic Association →

BPL West End Branch Closed Sunday, Sept. 6

Aug 30 · Boston Public Library →

'Boston by Little Feet' tour guides kids along Freedom Trail today

Aug 30 · Boston By Foot →

Old South Church holds Middle Passage Sunday of Remembrance today

Aug 30 · Old South Church →

SoWa Open Market runs today in the South End

Aug 30 · SoWa Boston →

Boston marks Overdose Awareness Day with Common flags

Aug 29 · City of Boston →

Boston Open Market returns to Public Garden

Aug 29 · The Boston Calendar →

40th Anniversary 'Little Shop of Horrors' Screening With Ellen Greene Tonight

Aug 28 · The Boston Calendar →

Donna Summer Disco Party Hits City Hall Plaza Tonight

Aug 28 · City of Boston →

First Human Case of West Nile Virus of 2026 Detected in Boston

Aug 28 · City of Boston →

Boston Lyric Opera Closes BPL's Concert in the Courtyard Series Today

Aug 28 · Boston Lyric Opera →

Kacey Musgraves Performs Live at TD Garden Tonight

Aug 28 · TD Garden →

Brad Paisley Live in Concert at MGM Music Hall at Fenway Tonight

Aug 28 · The Boston Calendar →

107th Saint Anthony's Feast opens in North End through Sunday

Aug 27 · Meet Boston →

BU kicks off Weeks of Welcome with Thursday movie night

Aug 27 · Boston University →

BU women's soccer hosts San Francisco Sunday with Terrier Tailgate

Aug 27 · Boston University →

Jaylen Brown to Throw Farewell Block Party on Common Aug. 30

Jaylen Brown will host a free "741 Frequency Fest" block party at Boston Common on Sunday, Aug. 30, to thank fans after being traded to Philadelphia.

Aug 26 · Boston.com →

BSO and Musicians Ratify Three-Year Contract, Avert Strike

The Boston Symphony Orchestra and its musicians approved a new three-year contract Tuesday, Aug. 25, avoiding what would have been the first strike in the ensemble's 145-year history.

Aug 26 · Boston Symphony Orchestra →

Red Sox Rally Past Marlins 7-3 in Extra Innings

Jarren Duran hit an 11th-inning grand slam and Mickey Gasper added two home runs as the Red Sox beat the Marlins 7-3 in Miami on Tuesday, Aug. 25.

Aug 26 · CBS Boston →

Women's Equality Day 2026 Commemoration at Public Garden

The Massachusetts Women's History Center hosts its Women's Equality Day celebration near the Swan Boats in the Public Garden on Wednesday, Aug. 26, at noon.

Aug 26 · Massachusetts Women's History Center →

Writers' Room of Boston hosts Summer Sundown Writing Hour tonight

The Writers' Room of Boston hosts a free virtual Summer Sundown Writing Hour tonight at 7:30 p.m., offering structured writing time for authors.

Aug 25 · Writers' Room of Boston →

Payton Tolle starts for Red Sox in Marlins matchup

Pitcher Payton Tolle starts for the Boston Red Sox today as they continue their road series against the Miami Marlins.

Aug 25 · MLB.com →

Red Sox complete sweep of Giants with ninth-inning rally

The Red Sox beat the San Francisco Giants 5-4 Sunday, completing a three-game sweep and a 5-1 homestand at Fenway Park, led by Nick Sogard's homer and Jake Bennett's seven strong innings.

Aug 24 · ESPN →

Boston Lights lantern experience glows nightly at Franklin Park Zoo

Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience runs nightly at Franklin Park Zoo through Nov. 8, with tonight's viewing starting at 6 p.m.

Aug 24 · Do617 →

Myles Smith performs tonight at Leader Bank Pavilion

British singer-songwriter Myles Smith plays the Leader Bank Pavilion in South Boston tonight at 7:30 p.m., with Michael Marcagi opening.

Aug 24 · Leader Bank Pavilion →

The Wiggles bring 'Tree of Wisdom' show to Wang Theatre tonight

The children's entertainment group performs at the Boch Center's Wang Theatre tonight at 6 p.m.

Aug 24 · Boch Center →

Immersive Revolutionary War show 'Ruckus!' runs at Old South Meeting House

Revolutionary Spaces' 25-minute immersive show 'Ruckus!' runs hourly today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Old South Meeting House, bringing colonial-era debates to life.

Aug 24 · Revolutionary Spaces →

BPL hosts artist-career talk tonight

The Central Library in Copley Square hosts 'How'd I Get Here?: Navigating the Arts in Boston with Ja'Hari Ortega' tonight from 6 to 7:30 p.m., covering fellowships, residencies, and exhibition opportunities.

Aug 24 · The Boston Calendar →

Young Friends August Social — Wed., Aug. 26, 84 Beacon St

Beacon Hill Civic Association's Young Friends group holds its monthly social for residents in their 20s and 30s Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 7–9 p.m. at 84 Beacon St.

Aug 23 · Beacon Hill Civic Association →

12th Annual Donna Summer Disco Party Friday at City Hall Plaza

The 12th Annual Donna Summer Disco Party brings roller skating and dancing to City Hall Plaza Friday, Aug. 28, from 5–9 p.m.

Aug 23 · City of Boston →

Red Sox host Giants at Fenway Sunday afternoon

The Boston Red Sox play the San Francisco Giants at Fenway Park today, Aug. 23, with first pitch at 3:10 p.m.

Aug 23 · Meet Boston →

26th Annual Boston Gospel Fest Sunday at City Hall Plaza

The 26th Annual Boston Gospel Fest, headlined by Todd Galberth with a community choir, takes place Sunday, Aug. 30, from 5–8 p.m. at City Hall Plaza.

Aug 23 · City of Boston →

Eli White scores walk-off winning run as Red Sox rally past Giants 3-2

The Red Sox scored three runs in the bottom of the ninth Saturday night, Aug. 22, to beat the Giants 3-2 at Fenway Park, with Eli White scoring the winning run.

Aug 23 · MLB.com →

YMCA of Greater Boston celebrates 175th anniversary on City Hall Plaza

The YMCA of Greater Boston hosts 'YMCA 175 Fest' today, Aug. 23, from noon to 5 p.m. at City Hall Plaza, with live music, food trucks and family activities.

Aug 23 · YMCA of Greater Boston →

Saint Anthony's Feast opens Thursday in the North End

The 107th Saint Anthony's Feast opens with ceremonies and the Procession of Santa Lucia Thursday, Aug. 27, at 5 p.m. around Endicott and Thacher streets in the North End.

Aug 23 · Saint Anthony's Feast →

LGBTQ+ picnic on Georges Island rescheduled to Sept. 6

The annual LGBTQ+ picnic on Georges Island, originally set for today, Aug. 23, has been moved to Sunday, Sept. 6, due to rain and island plumbing issues.

Aug 23 · The History Project: Documenting LGBTQ Boston →

Compaq Big Band performs with Anaïs Reno at City Winery

The 19-piece Compaq Big Band plays Great American Songbook classics with guest vocalist Anaïs Reno tonight, Aug. 23, at 7:30 p.m. at City Winery Boston.

Aug 23 · City Winery Boston →

San Gennaro Feast fills North End through Sunday

The San Gennaro Feast runs August 21–23 at Christopher Columbus Park and Paul Revere Mall, with tastes from 50+ North End restaurants, live entertainment, and a Saturday night performance by Russell Thompkins Jr. and The New Stylistics.

Aug 22 · North End Regional Review →

Beacon Hill walk explores 19th-century medicine and homes

On Saturday, Aug. 22 from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Historic New England leads a walking tour from Otis House through Beacon Hill focused on 19th-century health and healing in Boston.

Aug 22 · Historic New England →

Dunk On Cancer charity basketball tournament at Hynes Playground

A 3v3 charity basketball tournament hosted by Not Dorks Accounting & Finance runs Saturday, August 22 at 10 a.m. at Hynes Playground, with proceeds supporting Blood Cancer United.

Aug 22 · The Boston Calendar →

Natal Walks marks Black Breastfeeding Week on Beacon Hill

On Saturday, Aug. 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Natal Walks hosts a Black Breastfeeding Week gathering and roughly 1.5-mile walk from the Museum of African American History, with a stop at the Massachusetts State House.

Aug 22 · A Bucket For The Well →

Greenway Food Truck Festival wraps up summer Saturday

The Rose Kennedy Greenway hosts its Food Truck Festival Saturday, Aug. 22, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Rowes Wharf Plaza, with 15 food trucks, artisan vendors, and an inflatable obstacle course; admission is free.

Aug 21 · 105.7 WROR →

Boston earns 4-star Certified Welcoming designation

Mayor Michelle Wu announced that Boston received a 4-star Certified Welcoming designation from Welcoming America for its immigrant-inclusion policies and programs.

Aug 21 · Beacon Hill Times →

Health advisory issued for algae bloom in Charles River

The Boston Public Health Commission warned residents and pets to avoid contact with the Charles River Lower Basin due to a toxic cyanobacteria bloom.

Aug 21 · City of Boston →

Jack Harlow plays MGM Music Hall tonight

Jack Harlow brings his 'Monica Tour' to MGM Music Hall at Fenway tonight, with doors at 6:30 p.m. and the show starting at 7:30 p.m.

Aug 21 · The Boston Calendar →

'Better Angels' art installation pops up at Waterfront Park today

Boston artist Heather Kapplow's free, interactive installation 'Better Angels' is open at Waterfront Park today from 1-8 p.m.

Aug 21 · Boston Public Art Triennial →

Red Sox host Giants at Fenway tonight

The Boston Red Sox face the San Francisco Giants at Fenway Park tonight at 7:10 p.m.

Aug 21 · Meet Boston →

Dino Disco hits the Central Library this afternoon

Boston Public Library's Central Library in Copley Square hosts Dino Disco, a dinosaur-themed dance party for kids and families ages 0-12, from 3 to 4 p.m. today.

Aug 20 · Boston Public Library →

Boston Research Center office hours today

The Boston Research Center holds office hours at the Central Library from 3 to 4:30 p.m. today to help residents with digital community-history and archives projects.

Aug 20 · Boston Public Library →

Historic Central Library tour is this evening

Boston Public Library offers a guided Historic Library Tour at the Central Library in Copley Square from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. today.

Aug 20 · Boston Public Library →