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- The Public Gardens. If there’s one place to see fall foliage in Boston, it’s the Public Gardens. You’ll be able to enjoy colorful trees backdropped by the city skyline, take perfect fall photos on the pedestrian bridge, and see foliage at pretty much every turn in the park.
- Boston Common. Right next to the Public Gardens is Boston Common, which is another wonderful park in the city that’s a great spot to enjoy fall foliage colors.
- The Esplanade. One of my favorite walks in Boston year-round is the Esplanade, and it’s definitely the best in the fall season. A paved walkway along the Charles River, the Esplanade is packed with foliage color in the fall, and is such a lovely place to enjoy a crisp, autumn walk.
- Ghosts & Gravestones Trolley Tour. The Ghosts & Gravestones Trolley Tour is one of the most popular in the entire city, and for good reason! You’ll hop aboard a trolley at night to cruise around Boston with a costumed guide, and learn all about the spookiest hauntings around the city.
- Enjoy a spine-chilling Candlelight Concert. Get goosebumps from the spine-chilling serenade of a Candlelight Concert. Listen to your favorite cozy season tunes in the warm glow of thousands of candles.
- Explore Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition. Admire the masterpiece that is Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel with vivid detail! Guest will have the opportunity to explore his work up close and personal with a life-size version of his work.
- Wander through vibrant sunflower fields. The best way to say goodbye to summer and hello to autumn is to stop by a sunflower field in full bloom. These flowers will look their best in early to mid September, so it’s the perfect seasonal activity to drive outside the city and have some fun in the gorgeous sunflowers!
- Enjoy a delicious apple cider donut from a local bakery. It’s that time of year when local orchards and bakeries start serving those steaming hot, cinnamon-dusted delicacies we call apple cider donuts.
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Bask in the light of “LOVE IS CALLING” Boston called. It wants Yayoi Kusama’s joyful polka dot installation back. Closed since March 2020, The Institute of Contemporary Art answered that call and will once again open Kusama’s “LOVE IS CALLING” to the public on October 16. One of the most beloved and popular works in the ICA’s collection, this is am...
Celebrate World Sake Day at Sake Day East Sake has risen in popularity lately, so it makes perfect sense that Boston is hosting its first ever Sake Day event this year. On Oct. 1 — a date that coincides with the traditional beginning of a new sake brewing season in Japan — participants will be able to sample a wide variety of sake at The Charles Ri...
A night to remember with The Jonas Brothers at Fenway Park Who doesn’t love an outdoor show? Get back to the music when Kevin, Joe, and Nick bring their positive energy to America’s most beloved ballpark for the Remember This tour. The Grammy-nominated boy band takes the stage at Fenway Park on Friday, October 1, to celebrate the music that took th...
Go bar-hopping with doughnuts at the Boston Hard Cider & Doughnut Fest Biologists haven’t quite figured out why cider doughnut cravings correlate with temperatures in the 60s, but some West End bars aren’t waiting around to cash in on the phenomenon. On Oct. 2, in an admittedly cheeky twist on tradition, six bars and restaurants will serve Downeast...
Travel to Roxbury for a taste of Portugal at Haley.Henry’s Sardine Festival Haley.henry — the downtown natural wine bar with a stellar selection of tinned fish — is celebrating its fifth birthday on Oct. 9, and the restaurant team is inviting you to the party. Hosted by Bully Boy Distillers, tickets include an all-you-can-eat experience with sardin...
Catch thought-provoking films at GlobeDocs Film Festival Top of your head … name a great documentary. The possible answers are endless. Top of myhead? “Crumb,” “Woodstock,” “Koyaanisqatsi,” “March of the Penguins,” “They Shall Not Grow Old.” The seventh annual GlobeDocs Film Festival – running from Oct. 13-17, at the Brattle Theatre, the Coolidge C...
Watch the Head of the Charles Regatta The Head of the Charles Regatta returns to the Charles River Oct. 22-24 with an additional two hours of racingon the first day. Since 1965, athletes and spectators have filled the banks of the river for the traditional three-mile upstream race, which begins at DeWolfe Boathouse and extends through seven bridges...
- Visit Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition. Admire the timeless works of Michelangelo magnified 60x! The global exhibition will finally make its way to Boston this October after successful runs in London, Toronto, Shanghai, and NYC!
- Take a spooktacular mystery picnic with friends. What is a distinguishes a foodie from a mere mortal? Adventure! Enjoy the ultimate foodie adventure as your taste buds, and mind get to experience the thrill of a mystery picnic.
- Light up the mood with a candlelight concert. Imagine sitting in the warm glow of a thousand candles, with a live orchestra softly strumming classic tunes in an ornate historic building.
- Go apple picking at a tranquil orchard. Apple picking is the quintessential fall activity in New England. What’s better than exploring picturesque apple orchards, picking your own, and taking a bag home to enjoy in a homemade apple pie or just by themselves?
Stroll down Charles Street in Beacon Hill to shop in charming boutiques. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, fall in Boston offers an array of activities that cater to everyone. From scenic tours and festivals to the unbeatable flavors of seasonal cuisine.
Aug 21, 2023 · Fall activities in Boston. 1. See the beautiful fall foliage. Things to do. Photograph: Courtesy GBCVB/Kyle Klein. Each fall, Boston and much of New England come alive with blazes of yellow,...
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Attend a Fall Festival. Boston hosts various fall festivals celebrating everything from food to art to culture. The Boston Book Festival transforms Copley Square into a literary haven, bringing together authors and book lovers.
