Cheap Weekend Events in Boston

There’s no shortage of fun and free things to do this weekend in Boston! Here’s a few ideas of cheap weekend fun in the Greater Boston Area:

MixFest 104.1: Saturday, September 13, 2014 at DCR Memorial Hatch Shell. Enjoy a free concert sponsored by Mix 104.1 with Phillip Phillips, O.A.R., Christina Perri, and Magic!

RiverFest: Saturday, September 13, 2014 from 11am-8pm at Assembly Row. Enjoy a fun day of music, art, activities, fireworks and more.

CollegeFest: Saturday, September 13, 2014 from 11am-6pm at Fenway Park Gate C. College students, enjoy live music, free swag and much more.

South Street Diner Customer Appreciation Day: Sunday, September 14, 2014 from 2-6pm. Enjoy a fun day at South Street Diner with free hamburgers and hot dogs with fun and games too!

Boston Local Food Festival: Sunday, September 14, 2014 from 11am to 5pm on the Greenway. Enjoy a free outdoor festival that features farmers, local restaurants, food trucks and much more.

South Boston Street Festival: Saturday, September 13, 2014 from 11am-5pm. Enjoy live entertainment, local merchants, food and more in South Boston.

Somerville Dog Festival: Sunday, September 14, 2014 at Trum Field in Somerville. Enjoy an array of dog sports demos and more. Free but donations are appreciated.

Spirit of America: September 12-13, 2014 at TD Garden. One of the Army’s largest community outreach programs, Spirit of America, will have free performances but tickets are required beforehand through Ticketmaster.

American Field Pop-Up Market: September 13-14, 2014 from 10am-6pm at 21-25 Drydock Ave. Check out of the best of U.S. Made clothing, accessories, goods, and more.

Sunday Parkland Games: Every Sunday through September 28, 2014 from 3:30pm-6pm in Cambridge. Free Sunday games along the banks of the Charles River every Sunday in the summer.

If you are looking to go The Taste of WGBH Food & Wine Festival on Saturday, discount tickets are still available for $25-30 through Goldstar Boston (affiliate).

Also, if you are cheering on the Patriots at a local restaurant or bar, check out these NFL food specials and deals in Boston! Go Pats!

Did I miss any fun and cheap events this weekend in Boston?

 

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