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236Events this week
31Free things to do
92New spots
103New stories

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This week in Boston

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October Potion of the Month: Good Witch Spell

Wednesday 10am · The Good Witch of Salem Spell Studio

Cousins Maine Lobster at Fellsway Plaza

Wednesday 11:30am · Medford

Open NESFA Library Hours and Social Evening

Wednesday 12pm · NESFA Clubhouse, 504 Medford St, Somerville, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02145

East Boston Farmers Market 2026

Wednesday 3pm · Central Square Park · Free

Concerts in the Common

Wednesday 4pm · Brighton Common · Free

New in Boston

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Clerys

Nightlife

Your South End standby: Clerys is that easy yes when the group chat asks where to meet, a one stop destination in the historic South End for a quick bite, a quick drink, or even a bigger gathering.

clerysboston.com ↗

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

Arts & Culture

History you can toss: Need a midweek reset that isn't another Netflix scroll?

bostonteapartyship.com ↗

Mike's Pastry

Bakeries & Sweets

Iconic cannoli cravings: Since 1946, Mike's Pastry has been the North End go-to for legendary cannoli, flaky lobster tails, and a ridiculous lineup of cookies, pies, and cakes.

mikespastry.com ↗

Boston’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

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Most read in Boston

The five stories Boston readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Governor Healey Announces October 13 Launch for Car-Free Seniors MBTA Pilot Program

    Governor Maura Healey has announced the launch of the Car-Free Seniors MBTA Pilot Program, a new initiative providing free MBTA service to Massachusetts residents age 75 and older who no longer drive.

    Full story at infohaiti.net ↗

  2. bb.q Chicken Plots Four New Greater Boston Locations

    Local franchisee Jacky Zheng is planning to open four new bb.q Chicken locations across Greater Boston, including two in Dorchester and 1019 Trapelo Road in Waltham.

    Full story at whatnow.com ↗

  3. Boston’s largest and most magical outdoor holiday market returns in under one month with more than 130 vendors, a 10,000-square-foot outdoor dining area and 17 food concepts

    Snowport, Boston's largest outdoor holiday market, will open for its sixth season on November 6 with over 130 vendors, a 10,000-square-foot outdoor dining area and 17 food concepts.

    Full story at bostonuncovered.com ↗

  4. New York Times Best Restaurants in Boston including these in Dorchester - Caught In Dot

    The New York Times has named the best restaurants in Boston in its latest list, which includes restaurants from seafood and Italian to Vietnamese, Peruvian, omakase, bánh mì, and more.

    Full story at caughtindot.com ↗

  5. Hasbro gives 587 Pawtucket employees till Dec. 24 to agree to Boston move or face job loss

    Hasbro has given its employees in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, until Dec.

    Full story at finance.yahoo.com ↗

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