Our picks for fun things to do on a budget in Boston this week (April 19 – 25) include: Schedule Your COVID-19 Vaccine, Kiddos in the Kitchen: April Vacation, Trillium Pop-up Beer Garden, Useful Plants Among Us Walk, and more!
TOP PICK FOR THINGS TO DO IN BOSTON DURING SPRING BREAK WEEK
Looking for things to do during Spring Break in Boston? Our 2021 guide includes museums, outdoor fun & more to make your April Vacation Week a success!
THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK IN BOSTON BY DAY OF THE WEEK
MONDAY
Schedule Your COVID-19 Vaccine
What: Starting today, the COVID-19 vaccine is open to the general public. Using the state’s website, be sure that you’re pre-registered in advance to secure an appointment.
Where: All eligible vaccine sites in Massachusetts can be found here
When: Open to all Massachusetts adults beginning Monday, April 19th
How Much: Free to the public
Senior Mondays at Icon Theaters
What: Every Monday, Icon theaters offers Seniors ages 60+ movie tickets at a reduced rate.
Where: Showplace Icon Boston, 60 Seaport Boulevard, Boston
When: Mondays from 10 AM – 11 PM
How Much: $7.50- $8.50 per ticket
TUESDAY
Kiddos in the Kitchen: April Vacation
What: This class is perfect for children ages 7-12 and is limited to 8 students to enforce social distancing. The class is designed to help build confidence for children and their cooking skills.
Where: Powisset Farm, 37 Powisset Street, Dover, MA
When: Tuesday, April 20th at 9 AM
How Much: $75
Taco Tuesdays ($3 Tacos) at Savvor Lounge
What: Enjoy $3 taco specials (Steak, Chicken, Jerk Chicken, Fish ) and trivia! To note, Savvor Lounge takes a limited amount of table reservations of no more than 4-6 people.
Where: Savvor Lounge, 180 Lincoln Street, Boston
When: Tuesdays at 6 PM
How Much: $3 tacos
WEDNESDAY
What: Check out the Somatic Musicians’ Lab’s weekly sessions, which are an online space for musicians. Each session consists of a twenty-minute Feldenkrais® movement lesson, an hour of individual musical practice time, and ten minutes of reflection.
Where: Online
When: Every Wednesday at 10 AM
How Much: $5
New England Aquarium Virtual Visit
What: Each day at 11 AM, the Aquarium hosts a live stream of the creatures and also includes a Q&A session with some of the employees.
Where: New England Aquarium Website
When: New videos premiere every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
How Much: Free
THURSDAY
Thursday, April 22nd is Earth Day! Boston has a number of events to celebrate the beauty of our planet. There are events for kids, and for families. Events include Gardening, River Clean Up and more!
Check out our post on Earth Day Celebrations in Boston!
ICA Kids April School Vacation Week
What: It’s school vacation week for many kids – why not register them for a free virtual cinema, by the Institute of Contemporary Art. The virtual cinema includes films that are hand-selected by the ICA and are best suited for those 10-and-under.
Where: Virtual
When: Now until Sunday, April 25th
How Much: Free
What: The Cisco Brewers Beer Garden is back. The patio is located in the Seaport District and will offer a menu by a local restaurant, Rexicana Surf Cantina.
Where: Cisco Brewers Seaport, 65 Northern Avenue, Boston
When: Open daily 12 PM – 11 PM beginning Thursday, April 15th until Octber
How Much: Free admission, pay as you go
FRIDAY
What: Trilliums Greenway beer garden is back! Starting this Friday, the public can enjoy tasty beers right near the Boston Harbor Walk. You can make a reservation in advance here.
Where: Trillium Greenway Pop-up Beer Garden, High Street and Atlantic Avenue, Boston
When: Begins Friday, April 23rd
How Much: Free to enter, pay as you go
Soar Into Spring at the USS Constitution Museum
What: The USS Constitutional Museum has a variety of activities for Spring for the family, including an encounter with an American Bald Eagle.
Where: USS Constitution Museum, Charlestown Navy Yard, Charlestown or Virtual
When: Saturday, April 17th until Sunday, April 25th
How Much: Free
SATURDAY
What: Living in a city, it’s easy to forget the wonders of nature. Join the Emerald Necklace Conservancy for this free walk to learn and identify the helpful and edible plants all around us.
Where: Franklin Park, 1 Franklin Park Road, Boston
When: Saturday, April 24th at 10 AM
How Much: Free
What: Ready, set, go! This virtual race can be completed from anywhere or at any time during the given timeframe. You can walk o run 1K, 5K or 10K. All registrants will receive a digital bib, a certificate, and finisher’s medal along with a fact sheet on World Water Day.
Where: Virtual
When: Now until April 25th
How Much: $29
SUNDAY
What: Stretch out your legs after a long winter with Boston Harbor Now’s Winter Running Club. The three mile loop showcases views from the South Boston Harbor.
Where: Edward J. McCormack Bathhouse, 165 Day Boulevard, Boston
When: Sunday, April 25th at 10:30 AM
How Much: Free
Memorial Drive Recreation Sundays
What: River Bend Park is now open! Bikers, skaters, walkers, and runners are welcome. Memorial Drive will be closed to traffic between Western Avenue and Mount Auburn Street, so you can enjoy your activities safely.
Where: Riverbend Park, Memorial Drive, Cambridge
When: Sundays now until November, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
How Much: Free
Know of any other fun things to do in Boston this week? Tell us about them by commenting below.
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