Things to do in Boston this weekend of July 7 | Image credit: Levitate Music Festival Facebook
Our picks for fun things to do in Boston this weekend of July 7 – July 9 include Levitate Music Festival, 10th Annual Boston JerkFest, Spectacle Summer Nights, Circus Smirkus 2023, and more!
There’s always lots going on in Boston in terms of events and activities. There are fun things to do in Boston for adults and also Things to do in Boston with family. Our weekly round-up brings you the best things to do in Boston this weekend.
Editor’s Note: Our staff at localite.com makes every effort to bring you the latest updates on activities, entertainment, food, and drink specials in the Greater Boston area. However, all information is subject to change by the organizers. As always, please confirm before you make your plans!
For more on the latest in Boston, check out our Things to Do in Boston this Week and our Things to Do in Boston this Weekend with Family guides. These are also updated every week with the best on entertainment, food & drink, and deals across Greater Boston!
Also, check out our articles on Flea Market Boston Massachusetts, Best Parks In Boston, and Outdoor Activities Boston!
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Things to do in Boston this weekend of July 7, 2023 – Friday
10th Annual Boston JerkFest
Image credit: Boston JerkFest Caribbean Foodie Festival Facebook
It’s time for JerkFest! Kick off the party with a Rum & Brew Tasting today. Try over 75 alcoholic products, like Caribbean-themed cocktails, craft beer, cider, and mead. Featured vendors Gentles Cuisine and The Bone Sauce will be there to satisfy you with Jerk bites.
And on Saturday, it’s going to be a whole day of family-friendly fun with a Caribbean-style food festival. Come hungry!
When: Friday, July 7, 2023, 5 pm – 8:30 | July 7 – July 8, 2023
Where: Harvard University Athletics Complex, 65 N Harvard St, Boston, MA 02134
How Much: $40
First Fridays: Tropic Like It’s Hot
It’s Boston Caribbean Fashion Week at the Institute of Contemporary Art. So, dress up and strut your way there. Enjoy the summer season with a drink by the sea, dancing, and fashion.
When: Friday, July 7, 2023, 5 pm
Where: Institute of Contemporary Art, 25 Harbor Shore Dr, Boston, MA 02210
How Much: $25 for non-members; Free for members
SoWa First Friday
Image credit: SoWa Boston Facebook
The SoWa Art + Design District is a haven filled with artists, galleries, shops, and showrooms on the first Friday of every month. It’s going to be an evening dedicated to art, culture, and inspiration.
Go around and look for awesome stuff to bring home, watch artists in their element, check out the galleries, and dine in one of the many great restaurants.
When: Friday, July 7, 2023, 5 pm – 9 pm | First Friday of each month
Where: SoWa Art + Design District, 450 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118
How Much: Free
Levitate Music Festival
Image credit: Levitate Music Festival Facebook
It’s a day to celebrate art and music and 20 years of Levitate. Aside from a plethora of talented artists to take the stage, there will be a bunch of activities and entertainment you’ll love: skate jam, an artisan fair, live art, a muralist gallery, food trucks, drinks, and even kids activities.
When: Friday, July 7, 2023, 11 am | July 7 – 9, 2023
Where: Marshfield Fair Grounds, 140 Main St, Marshfield, MA 02050
How Much: Starts at $99
Get The Lowest Price On The Very Popular Boston Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour
Explore the best that Boston has to offer on this hop-on hop-off tour of the city. See Boston’s top attractions—like the USS ‘Constitution’ and the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum, to name a few—on the loop. Enjoy discounted admission to attractions like the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum with the purchase of your tour.
Board one of the orange-and-green trolleys at any of the stops and enjoy the view with live commentary from an expert guide who knows the city inside and out. Learn about the history and happenings of Boston, a city known as the Cradle of Liberty, as the trolley rolls along from one location to the next. For one, or two consecutive days, hop off at any of the attractions for a closer look, then hop back on when it’s convenient.
14 stops and 33 points of interest!
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Things to do in Boston on Saturday, July 8, 2023
Working Women: Boston Women Finding Their Voice
As we all know, working women’s voices were not listened to in the past, particularly for most of the 19th century. The Women’s Trade Union League showed women how to organize themselves into trade unions.
This tour will show you the journey women went through to get their voices heard, how they grew from the foundation laid by the Denison House and the WEIU (Women’s Education & Industrial Union).
Learn about the strong, proud, and defiant women who got us to where we are today.
When: Saturday, July 8, 2023, 11 am – 12:30 pm
Where: Brewer Fountain, Freedom Trail, Boston, MA 02108
How Much: $16 for adults 13+; $9 for kids 6-12
Spectacle Summer Nights
Image credit: Boston Harbor Now Facebook
Summertime means fun time– and Boston Harbor Now knows just how to have fun.
They’re keeping Spectacle Island open after hours for Spectacle Summer Nights! Head over for a night of music, relaxation, and absolute fun.
You can sit on the porch, set up a picnic, and enjoy the live music. Night Shift Brewing will be there to serve up some beers, and ZaZ Restaurant will have the tasty bites.
Your ticket gets you access to all sorts of cool stuff, including a round-trip ferry right from Boston to Spectacle Island, live music, lawn games, breathtaking views, access to food, drinks, and an after-hours experience!
When: Saturday, July 8, 2023, 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Ave #1c, Somerville, MA 02143
How much: Free – $38
BBG Fest
Women, girls, and gender-expansive people will come together to celebrate music and arts. BBG Fest also has the mission of addressing the systems of inequity within the music industry through performances, education, and networking.
When: Saturday, July 8, 2023, 12 pm to 10 pm
Where: Boston City Hall Plaza, 1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
How Much: Free
Get the lowest price on the highly-rated Original Boston Guided Brewery Tour
Learn about Boston’s thriving craft beer scene and sample a variety of libations on this morning or evening brewery tour. Get an inside look at how beer is made and learn about their operations as you visit breweries, cider houses, and distilleries. Visit brewpubs that may include the well-known Samuel Adams or gastropub Meadhall. Round-trip transportation in downtown Boston by air-conditioned van is included.
Get to know Boston’s thriving beer scene on a morning or evening brew tour. Chat with brewery owners and learn about the equipment used to make beer, the brewing process, and best of all, what the different kinds of beer taste like.
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Things to do in Boston this Weekend of July 7, 2023 – Sunday
Photography Atelier 37
Come by the Griffith Museum of Photography to be immersed in amazing talent and art. They’re presenting the portfolios of the Photograph Atelier 37 creative artists.
Learn more about Photo Atelier on their site.
When: Sunday, July 9, 2023, 7 pm – 8 pm | June 13 – July 9, 2023
Where: The Griffith Museum of Photography, 67 Shore Rd, Winchester, MA 01890bou
How Much: Free for members; $10 for non-members
Circus Smirkus 2023
Prepare wowed by these kids. Circus Smirkus is an award-winning traveling youth circus that consists of children 11 to 18 years old with exceptional talents. From aerial acts to acrobatics to clowning and so much more, they can do it!
For their 36th annual production, they taking Shakespeare’s beloved comedy and giving it an acrobatic twist that will leave you in awe, enchanted, and at the edge of your seat. Let your imagination run wild with the circus.
When: Sunday, July 9, 2023, 11 am & 4 pm
Where: Three County Fairgrounds, 54 Fair St, Northampton, MA 01060
How Much: $35
Speedway Block Party – Summer Kickoff!
Image credit: Charles River Speedway Facebook
Because of the weather last time, they had to move this block party. But it’s definitely happening this weekend!
Ring in the summer season with live music, pop ups, summer specials from the community, and a special Super Sunday Merado! That means there’s going to be food, music, and so many cool stuff!
When: Sunday, July 9, 2023, 12 pm
Where: Charles River Speedway, 525 Western Ave, Brighton, MA 02135
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