Best of August: 30+ Boston Events We’re Loving This Month

August is here and there is still lots of summer fun to be had in and around the Boston area! Some of our favorite special events this August are listed below. We hope these inspire some great Boston dates this month!

August 1-4

Summer in the City 
Friday, August 2, 6pm
Boston Harbor Hotel
Live Music and Classic Movies on the waterfront (Raiders of the Lost Ark)

First Fridays: Paint Like Pollock
Friday, August 2, 6pm
Collective artwork, signature cocktails, tapas, dance music, giveaways

First Fridays
Friday, August 2, 5-9:30
ICA Boston

SOWA Open Market
Sunday, August 4, 10am
Local art, food, beer garden, food trucks, shopping, lawn games and more!

Back to the 90s Brunch
Saturday, August 3, 12-3
Lansdowne Pub

S’more Tour
Saturday, August 3, 10am-4
Outdoor Discover Program at Spectacle Island
Free summer activities including guided hikes, paddling demos, s’mores and more!

8th Annual Boston Seafood Festival
Sunday, August 4, 11-6
General admission $15

Boston Lighthouse Tour
Saturday August 3, 1pm/3pm
Boston Harbor Islands
$35

August 5-11

Seaport Sweat 
Monday, August 5, 5:30
Free outdoor workout series. Enjoy some outdoor exercise together!

Terra Tuesday Getaways
Tuesday, August 6, 3pm
Eataly
Exclusive menu and specialty cocktails for just one day

Boston Public Market at Seaport
Wednesday, August 7, 12-7

Beat the Heat Summer Cool Down
Thursday, August 8, 5-9pm
Back Bay Social
Frozen Banana Pina Coladas, 50% off apps with Hawaiian shirt, beer flights, giveaways

The Coldplay Experience
Friday, August 9, 7:30
Museum of Science

Fenway Neighborhood Food Tour
Saturday August 10, 10am
Off the Beaten Path Food Tours

Sweet and Savory Travel Cake Class
Saturday, August 10, 11-1
Grill 23 & Bar cake class

SOWA Open Market
Sunday, August 11, 10am
Local art, food, beer garden, food trucks, shopping, lawn games and more!

August 12-18

McGreevy’s Free Comedy Night
Monday, August 12, 7:30

Movie Night at Fenway Park
Spiderman into the Spider Verse
Tuesday, August 13, 6:45
opportunities to take pictures with Trophies as well

Endless Summer -Art of Wine
Wednesday, August 14, 6
Wine Tasting paired with Regional food at Yvonne’s

Piazza All’ Aperto: Summer Block Party Series
Thursday, August 15, 5pm
Eataly

Twilight at Bunker Hill
Bunker Hill Monument
Friday, August 16, 6:30-8

Brew at the Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo
Saturday, August 17, 5-9
$60+

Brunch Fit: Zumba on the Patio with Forking with Armani
Sunday, August 18, 10 am
Casa Cana
Brunches of Boston has teamed up with Armani Thao of @forkingwitharmani on Instagram for an hour long Zumba class party before sitting down for a latin inspired brunch and mimosas!
$39

August 19-25

Disney Pixar Movie Trivia at Sunset Cantina
Monday August 19, 7pm

Terra Tuesday Getaways
Tuesday, August 20, 3pm
Eataly
Exclusive menu and specialty cocktails for just one day

Grilled Cheese and Rose Soiree
Wednesday, August 21, 5-8pm
Roxy’s Grilled Cheese at City Winery on the Greenway

Spectacle Island Clambakes
Thursday, August 22, 6pm

Cocktail Master Class with Rum
Friday, August 23, 6pm
Carrie Nation Cocktail Club

Vino Day at Eataly
Saturday, August 24, 10:30
Eataly
Wine focused specials

Yoga + Wine
Sunday, August 25, 11:30
Boston Winery

August 26-31

Historical Tour
Monday, August 26, 12pm
Citizens Bank Opera House
$10

Terra Tuesday Getaways
Tuesday, August 27, 3pm
Eataly
Exclusive menu and specialty cocktails for just one day

MFA Music: The Party Band
Wednesday, August 28, 7:30pm

7th Annual Illuminate the Harbor
Thursday, August 29, 8:30
Fireworks celebration over the Boston Harbor

Summer in the City 
Friday, August 30, 6pm
Boston Harbor Hotel
Live Music and Classic Movies on the waterfront (Captain America- The First Avenger)

Fenway Neighborhood Food Tour
Saturday August 31, 10am
Off the Beaten Path Food Tours