Free events in Lynn, MA

Charles River Jazz Festival returns to the Hatch Memorial Shell in Boston with a full day filled with performances, food, and community connection. With a larger stage and extra room, the event welcomes more artists and vendors while preserving the familiar community spirit. It is free to attend and welcoming for families. The main stage showcases Ghost-Note, Tyreek McDole, Seba Molnar, Zahili Zamora, BT ALC Big Band, and Roella Oloro, uniting world-class performers with talent from Boston’s jazz scene.

Saborcito at The Anchor is a free dance class and dance party presented by The Anchor Boston, Sabor Latino, Salsa y Control, and DJ Hernan. The event includes a salsa lesson and dancing in The Anchor’s outdoor courtyard, which features lounge seating, standing tables, and a bar with views of Boston from the Charlestown Naval Yard. Admission is free and open to the public, and registration is requested on Eventbrite. There is no cover and street parking is available. Venue policies note that no outside food or drinks are permitted, including water bottles, and only small crossbody bags are allowed inside, with complimentary bag check provided. Participants should arrive before the class begins to take part.

Hannah Judson appears at Zuzu at The Middle East in Cambridge MA for a relaxed midweek outing with dinner and drinks on offer. There is no cover.

Celebrating its 15th year, this Back-to-School Celebration at TD Garden provides families with essentials for the new school year, including backpacks, school supplies, winter coats, and more. Last year, 3,500 families from the Boston area received support through TD Garden, The Salvation Army Massachusetts Division, and the City of Boston. In the last ten years, TD Garden in the Community has contributed over 56,000 backpacks across Greater Boston. Registration is required, and sponsorship and volunteer opportunities are available.

The East Boston Farmers Market offers locally grown foods and community-focused activities in Central Square Park. Operated by NeighborHealth since 2008, it works to improve community health and strengthen the local food system by connecting East Boston with fresh, local options. Visitors can find produce from area farms, raw local honey, fresh-baked bread, coffee and tea, along with prepared favorites such as Mexican elotes. The market also features local handcraft vendors, community organizations sharing free resources, and kids programs like POP Club and Summer Eats, which provides free meals for children. A cooking demonstration with free samples and live music highlight the opening day, joined by a range of food and craft vendors. This welcoming market is a place to shop for groceries, enjoy something to eat, and spend time in the park.

Music Bingo brings lively, music-fueled gameplay to CanalSide Food + Drink at CambridgeSide. Play is free, with prizes awarded in each round. Instead of numbers and letters, the cards feature familiar song titles and artists while a DJ plays the songs. Hear a match, mark it, and when you complete five in a row in any direction, call out bingo to win. Two to three quick rounds keep the pace upbeat and the crowd engaged. The format suits casual music fans and competitive players alike, with no music knowledge required for a relaxed night of feel-good hits and friendly competition.

Put your knowledge to the test with a pair of Sporcle’s Stump Trivia games. It is free to participate, and prizes are available.