Happy (almost) weekend! Here are some fun and inexpensive things to do this extra long weekend in the Greater Boston area!

Boston Globe Travel Show: January 18-20, 2019 at The Seaport World Trade Center. Head over to the Seaport World Trade Center this weekend to find some travel ideas and deals! Tickets are $10 online, $15 at the door but you may be able to find discounts here.

Free Admission at the MFA: Monday, January 21, 2019 at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. Get free admission at the MFA all day on Monday.

Free Admission at Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: Monday, January 21, 2019 at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Enjoy free timed admission on Monday starting at 11AM, last entry is at 4PM.

Free Admission at the ICA: Monday, January 21, 2018. Free admission on Monday at the Institute of Contemporary Art from 10-5PM.

Free Admission at Zoo New England: Monday, January 21, 2019. Both Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo are offering free admission on Monday.

Harvard Art Museums: Massachusetts residents are admitted free every Saturday morning from 10am to Noon year-round with proof of residency

Harvard Museum of Natural History: Massachusetts residents are admitted free every Sunday morning from 9am to Noon year-round with proof of residency

Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology: Massachusetts residents are admitted free every Sunday morning from 9am to Noon year-round with proof of residency

Hope you have a great weekend!

Happy first weekend of 2019!

Here’s the first Cheap Weekend Fun roundup of the New Year. As always, please let me know in the comments if I missed any fun and cheap events in the Boston area.

Winter Trails Day: January 6, 2019 at participating winter resorts and Nordic centers including Weston Ski Track. Learn how to snowshoe or cross country ski for free this weekend at participating centers across the country. *This event may cancel, weather permitting so make sure to check link for more info*

Bank of America’s Museum on Us: Saturday and Sunday, January 5-6, 2019. Bank of America & Merrill Lynch cardholders can get into select museums the first weekend of every month for free by showing their bank card (per cardholder, not family). Museum of Fine Arts, MIT Museum and other museums across the state participate.

Kid Price Saturday at Zoo New England: Pay and feel like a kid the first Saturday of this month at Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo where everyone pays kids price for admission until noon!

Harvard Art Museums: Massachusetts residents are admitted free every Saturday morning from 10am to Noon year-round with proof of residency

Harvard Museum of Natural History: Massachusetts residents are admitted free every Sunday morning from 9am to Noon year-round with proof of residency

Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology: Massachusetts residents are admitted free every Sunday morning from 9am to Noon year-round with proof of residency

If your anxious for snow, you may want to head up to Cranmore Mountain on Friday for their annual Ticket Rollback Day, lift tickets are just $10 on 1/4/19. I’ve been in my younger days and it was a really great and easy deal to take advantage of.

Happy first weekend of 2019!

Here are some fun and cheap things to do this weekend in Boston. As always, please let me know if I missed any fun and free events this weekend in the comments below.

Mayor’s Enchanted Trolley Tour: Sunday, December 9, 2019. The third day of the Mayor’s Enchanted Trolley tour has been postponed to Sunday, December 9, 2018 with tree lightings across the city.

SoWa Winter Festival: December 7-9, 2018 at 540 Harrison Avenue in the South End. Enjoy this makers marketplace with over 100 unique vendors and holiday gifts.

Taza Chocolate Winter Warmer Weekend: Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Taza Chocolate in Somerville. Shop local vendors while sipping free samples of hot chocolate for some holiday fun!

Free Photo with Santa at PetSmart: December 9-10, 2017 from 12-4PM at participating PetSmart stores. Bring the whole family (pets too!) to meet Santa and get a free photo too!

The Enchanted Village Opens: November 17, 2018 to January 1, 2019 at Jordan’s Furniture in Avon. Relive wonderful holiday memories and start a new tradition with your family with this fun and free holiday display.

Holiday Events at Bass Pro Shops: November 10, 2018 to December 24, 2018. Get a free photo with Santa with a Bass Pass + enjoy free holiday crafts and activities this holiday season at your local Bass Pro Shops!

Harvard Art Museums: Massachusetts residents are admitted free every Saturday morning from 10am to Noon year-round with proof of residency

Harvard Museum of Natural History: Massachusetts residents are admitted free every Sunday morning from 9am to Noon year-round with proof of residency

Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology: Massachusetts residents are admitted free every Sunday morning from 9am to Noon year-round with proof of residency

Hope you have a great weekend!

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Happy first weekend of December! Here are some fun and cheap things to do this weekend in Boston:

Mayor’s Enchanted Trolley Tour and Tree Lighting: November 30-December 2, 2018 in neighborhoods across the city. Mayor Walsh will be lighting Christmas trees and bringing joy and presents to various neighborhoods in Boston.

Primark Nutcracker Meet-and-Greet: Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Primark in Downtown Crossing. Head to Primark from 10-2PM to meet the characters of Boston Ballet’s The Nutcracker.

Holly-Day on the Harbor: Saturday, December 1, 2018 from 12-2PM in Waterfront Square at Atlantic Wharf. Enjoy this family-friendly holiday celebration with music, arts and crafts, holiday treats, and more!

SoWa Winter Festival: November 30-December 2, 2018 at 540 Harrison Avenue in the South End. Enjoy this makers marketplace with over 100 unique vendors and holiday gifts.

The Enchanted Village Opens: November 17, 2018 to January 1, 2019 at Jordan’s Furniture in Avon. Relive wonderful holiday memories and start a new tradition with your family with this fun and free holiday display.

Holiday Events at Bass Pro Shops: November 10, 2018 to December 24, 2018. Get a free photo with Santa with a Bass Pass + enjoy free holiday crafts and activities this holiday season at your local Bass Pro Shops!

Harvard Art Museums: Massachusetts residents are admitted free every Saturday morning from 10am to Noon year-round with proof of residency

Harvard Museum of Natural History: Massachusetts residents are admitted free every Sunday morning from 9am to Noon year-round with proof of residency

Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology: Massachusetts residents are admitted free every Sunday morning from 9am to Noon year-round with proof of residency

Hope you have a great weekend!

You May Also Like:

• Holiday Tree Lightings in Boston for the 2018 Holiday Season
• Mayor’s Holiday Special 2018 with Discount Holiday Events & $10 off at Local Restaurants
• Discounts and Deals for the New England Aquarium
• Half Price Hot Dogs at Sullivan’s Castle Island in November
• Boston Museums with Free Admission Every Day of the Week
• Half-Price Event Tickets in Boston
• Top Things to Do in Boston on Vacation
• How to Find Affordable Hotels in Boston

Happy Thanksgiving and happy (hopefully for you) long weekend! Here are some fun and cheap things to do over this Thanksgiving and Black Friday weekend!

If you are traveling on Thanksgiving night or early Friday morning, head to any MassDOT service plaza for free coffee from 10PM on Thanksgiving night until 5AM on 11/23/18.

If you are planning to go out on Black Friday, here are the store opening hours in Massachusetts for Black Friday since it’s different than nationwide hours thanks to our Blue Laws.

And Good Luck if you are trying to score some hot deals on Black Friday morning! I am going to try to post my favorite deals in a big roundup post for the Black Friday through Cyber Monday weekend and those amazing deals can be found from the comfort of your couch!

Here’s some fun and cheap things to do for this long weekend:

Annual Boston Tuba Christmas: Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Faneuil Hall. An estimated 150-200 Tuba players will serenade the crowd with Christmas music to get into the holiday spirit for this annual event!

Macy’s Great Tree Lighting: Friday, November 23, 2018 at Macy’s Downtown Crossing. Enjoy free live performances, holiday cheer and a free Christmas Tree lighting at 5PM! (The first 150 Macy’s Cardholders gets a free blanket when you show your Macy’s card, starts at 2PM)

The Charles Hotel Tree Lighting Event: Saturday, November 24, 2018 from 4-6:30pm. Enjoy holiday music, a visit from Santa Claus and a tree lighting at 5:30pm. Free, but please a suggested donation for CFCS and needed items can be found here.

Roslindale Tree Lighting: Saturday, November 24, 2018 in Roslindale from 3-5PM. Enjoy this annual tree lighting in Roslindale with holiday music, Santa, and much more!

Quincy Christmas Holiday Parade and Celebrations: November 23-25, 2018. Enjoy a tree lighting, parade, and watch Santa parachute from the sky this weekend in Quincy!

Small Business Saturday: Saturday, November 24, 2018. Shop small this Saturday and support a small business this holiday season.

Zoo New England Half Price Admission Day: Friday, November 23, 2018 at Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo. Both the Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo are offering half price admission on Black Friday from 10-4pm for some cheap family fun.

The Enchanted Village Opens: November 17, 2018 to January 1, 2019 at Jordan’s Furniture in Avon. Relive wonderful holiday memories and start a new tradition with your family with this fun and free holiday display.

Holiday Events at Bass Pro Shops: November 10, 2018 to December 24, 2018. Get a free photo with Santa with a Bass Pass + enjoy free holiday crafts and activities this holiday season at your local Bass Pro Shops!

Harvard Art Museums: Massachusetts residents are admitted free every Saturday morning from 10am to Noon year-round with proof of residency

Harvard Museum of Natural History: Massachusetts residents are admitted free every Sunday morning from 9am to Noon year-round with proof of residency

Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology: Massachusetts residents are admitted free every Sunday morning from 9am to Noon year-round with proof of residency

Hope you have a great weekend!

You May Also Like:

• Holiday Tree Lightings in Boston for the 2018 Holiday Season
• Mayor’s Holiday Special 2018 with Discount Holiday Events & $10 off at Local Restaurants
• Discounts and Deals for the New England Aquarium
• Half Price Hot Dogs at Sullivan’s Castle Island in November
• Boston Museums with Free Admission Every Day of the Week
• Half-Price Event Tickets in Boston
• Top Things to Do in Boston on Vacation
• How to Find Affordable Hotels in Boston

It’s the week before Thanksgiving and the events have kind of slowed down, but here’s a few fun things to do this weekend in the Boston area:

America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Parade: Saturday, November 17, 2018 on Main Street in Plymouth, MA. Head to Plymouth, MA for a Thanksgiving parade in the town where it all began! Parade starts at 11am, but there’s activities and fun all weekend long. 

The Enchanted Village Opens: November 17, 2018 to January 1, 2019 at Jordan’s Furniture in Avon. Relive wonderful holiday memories and start a new tradition with your family with this fun and free holiday display.

Holiday Events at Bass Pro Shops: November 10, 2018 to December 24, 2018. Get a free photo with Santa with a Bass Pass + enjoy free holiday crafts and activities this holiday season at your local Bass Pro Shops!

Harvard Art Museums: Massachusetts residents are admitted free every Saturday morning from 10am to Noon year-round with proof of residency

Harvard Museum of Natural History: Massachusetts residents are admitted free every Sunday morning from 9am to Noon year-round with proof of residency

Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology: Massachusetts residents are admitted free every Sunday morning from 9am to Noon year-round with proof of residency

Hope you have a great weekend!

You May Also Like:

• Mayor’s Holiday Special 2018 with Discount Holiday Events & $10 off at Local Restaurants
• Discounts and Deals for the New England Aquarium
• Half Price Hot Dogs at Sullivan’s Castle Island in November
• Boston Museums with Free Admission Every Day of the Week
• Half-Price Event Tickets in Boston
• Top Things to Do in Boston on Vacation
• How to Find Affordable Hotels in Boston