15 Things to Do in Boston This Week · October 8–11, 2026

Food & Drink

JP Oysterfest

A two-day oyster festival at the Sam Adams Boston Brewery in Jamaica Plain.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 – Sunday, October 11, 2026 · Sam Adams Boston Brewery

Festivals & Special Events

Downtown Halloween Vintage Block Party

A vintage block party in Downtown Crossing to kick off the Halloween weekend.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 11:00 AM · Downtown Crossing

Annual Oktoberfest & Honk Festival

Six stages of live entertainment, restaurant vendors, and beer gardens at the annual Harvard Square festival.

Sunday, October 11, 2026 · Harvard Square, Cambridge

Boston Book Festival 2026

The annual Boston Book Festival returns for a day of author talks and literary celebration.

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Arts & Culture

Markets for Makers Boston Fall Market

A fall market showcasing independent makers at SoWa Power Station.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 – Sunday, October 11, 2026 · SoWa Power Station

SoWa Open Market

Artisans, craftspeople, designers, and local farmers gather at the Sunday SoWa Open Market.

Sunday, October 11, 2026 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM · SoWa Boston, 530 Harrison Ave

Ayad Akhtar: The Radiance

Author Ayad Akhtar presents his work 'The Radiance' at the Brattle Theatre.

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 · The Brattle Theatre

Fort Point Open Studios

A weekend of open studios at FPAC Art Space in Fort Point to meet local artists at work.

Friday, October 16, 2026 – Sunday, October 18, 2026 · FPAC Art Space

Music & Nightlife

BSO: Andris Nelsons, conductor

Andris Nelsons leads the Boston Symphony Orchestra with pianist Kirill Gerstein in Beethoven and Coll.

Friday, October 9, 2026 1:30 PM · Symphony Hall Boston

MC Lyte

Hip-hop pioneer MC Lyte performs a seated show at City Winery Boston.

Thursday, October 15, 2026 7:30 PM · City Winery Boston

Outdoors & Active

Harbor Walk Fitness on the Water

An outdoor strength and conditioning workout along the Seaport waterfront, scalable for all levels.

Thursday, October 15, 2026 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM · Harbor Plaza, 200 Seaport Boulevard

Yoga and Croissants

A free outdoor yoga session at Allstonway followed by croissants.

Saturday, October 17, 2026 10:00 AM · Allstonway

Free Events

Ride & Chill at Franklin Park

A free group bike ride and chill session at Franklin Park.

Sunday, October 11, 2026 8:30 AM · Shattuck Picnic Area

Fall Movie Nights on The Greenway

A free outdoor movie night on The Greenway, part of the Thursday fall screening series.

Thursday, October 15, 2026 · The Greenway

Sports

2026 Massachusetts MORE THAN PINK Walk

A free community walk at UMass Boston in support of breast cancer awareness.

Saturday, October 17, 2026 8:00 AM · UMass Boston