Boston Weekend Events & Things to Do:
Oktoberfest, Concerts & Fall Fun | Oct 2–4

🕕 Friday, 8:00–11:00 PM | 📍 SPIN Boston

Raise a stein and hit the tables as Oktoberfest takes over SPIN Boston for a night of ping pong, music, and friendly competition. Rally your crew for communal ping pong, a live DJ, stein-holding contests, prize matches, and Oktoberfest-inspired food and drink specials.

🕕 Friday, 7:00–9:00 PM | 📍 Park-9 Dog Bar, Everett | 🔞 Ages 30–45

Ditch the dating apps and meet someone face-to-face at this millennial speed-dating night at Park-9 Dog Bar. Conversation prompts and structured rounds help skip the awkward small talk and spark more meaningful connections, with snacks, cocktails, and nonalcoholic drinks available for purchase.

🕕 Friday, 8:00 PM | 📍 TD Garden, Boston

The Smashing Pumpkins bring The Rats In A Cage Tour to TD Garden for a Friday night of arena-sized alternative rock. Catch the iconic band live in Boston for a set packed with their signature sound, from heavy guitar riffs to atmospheric rock anthems.

🕕 Friday, 6:30–11:00 PM | Saturday, 5:30–11:00 PM | 📍 Art at the Armory | 💲 1-Day: $20–$25 | 2-Day: $30–$40

Boston Fuzzstival returns for its 12th edition, bringing 18 local and regional bands to Arts at the Armory for two nights of live music. Catch a packed lineup of indie and alternative sounds, with food and drinks available at the Performance Hall bar throughout the festival.

🕕 Saturday, 12:00–2:00 PM | 📍 The Brattle Theatre

Experience CineFest Latino Boston at the historic Brattle Theatre with an afternoon screening of LIBERTAD and the animated short LINEAS IMAGINARIAS. Through stories spanning Mexico and the United States, the films explore migration, identity, family, survival, and the meaning of home.

🕙 Saturday, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM | 📍 Side Quest Books & Games | 💲 $25

Get into a spooky season with a cozy morning of crafting at Side Quest Books & Games. Choose your witch hat and decorate it with flowers, sparkles, twigs, and more, then head home with your own one-of-a-kind creation. All materials are included.

🕠 Saturday, 5:30–7:30 PM | 📍 The Foundry

Discover the flavors and traditions behind Palestinian knafeh in this hands-on dessert-making workshop. Learn traditional techniques, explore the dessert’s cultural history, and create the iconic combination of kataifi dough, cheese, orange blossom syrup, and pistachios.

🕙 Saturday, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM | 📍 Three Locations | 💲 $18 per person

Make it a bottomless brunch with 90 minutes of all-you-can-eat favorites at The Painted Burro. Mix and match tapas, tacos, and entrées for just $18 per person, available at three locations for an easy weekend brunch with friends.

Note: Bottomless brunch is available every Saturday and Sunday. Drinks and sides are not included.

🕐 Sunday, 1:00 PM & 6:30 PM | 📍 Citizens Opera House

Step into the Land of Oz from a different perspective as Wicked returns to Boston. The Broadway sensation tells the story of the unlikely friendship between Elphaba and Glinda, long before Dorothy arrives, through unforgettable music, spectacular staging, and the story behind the witches of Oz.

Note: Wicked runs at Citizens Opera House from September 23–November 15, 2026.

🕕 Sunday, 6:00 PM | 📍 The Comedy Studio | 👤 18+

Former public school teacher turned comedian Orlando Baxter brings Live From South High to Cambridge, blending stand-up and storytelling about teaching, work, identity, taking risks, and starting over. Catch the Conan alum for a funny and personal Sunday-night show inspired by his unlikely journey from the classroom to the comedy stage.

🕗 Sunday, 8:00–11:00 PM | 📍 Lizard Lounge

The Lizard Lounge Slam Team takes over the stage for a Sunday night dedicated to poetry, creativity, and community. Expect more poets, expanded open-mic opportunities, themed performances, and experimental formats in one of Cambridge’s intimate live-performance spaces.

🕛 Sunday, 12:00–5:00 PM | 📍 Artisan’s Asylum | 💲 Free

Step inside 52,000 square feet of creative space at Artisan’s Asylum for an afternoon of making and discovery. Explore 14 open shops, meet local makers, tour the studios, and catch live demonstrations in woodworking, fiber arts, and more.

Boston’s Oktoberfest season is in full swing, with beer gardens, German food, live music, stein-holding contests, and fall celebrations happening across Greater Boston. From traditional Oktoberfest festivities to lively brewery parties, there are plenty of ways to raise a stein this season. Explore our Boston Oktoberfest 2026: The Complete Guide to Events & Festivals → click the button below for more info