The Boston Almanac

Curated weekly · Est. 2026

Food & Drink Experiences

2026-05-26 2026-06-04 · 150 entries

06

$1 Oysters at Vera's!

95/100

Dollar oysters daily are a huge draw for seafood and drink lovers.

  • 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
07

PASTA MAKING NIGHT

95/100

Pasta making night is a hands-on culinary experience perfect for food enthusiasts.

  • 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
11

Copley Square Farmers Market

95/100

Farmers market with fresh local food, ideal for food enthusiasts.

  • 11:00 am
13

Introduction to Portugueuse Wine

95/100

Portuguese wine tasting class, perfect for drink enthusiasts.

  • 6:30 pm–8:00 pm
14

22nd Annual Union Square Farmers Market

95/100

Union Square Farmers Market with local food producers, ideal for food enthusiasts.

  • 9:00 am–1:00 pm
16

Harvard Square Chocolate Tour!

95/100

Chocolate-focused walking tour, perfect for foodies.

  • 2:00 pm–3:30 pm
17

Union Square Somerville Food Tour

95/100

Food tour of Union Square, ideal for food enthusiasts.

  • 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
18

$1 Oysters at Vera's!

95/100

Dollar oysters daily, a must for seafood and drink lovers.

  • 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
24

Italian Wines & Cheeses: Piedmont—$85

95/100

Italian wine and cheese tasting from Piedmont, perfect for food and drink enthusiasts.

  • 7:15 pm–8:30 pm
26

PAGU: Sushi & Hand-Roll Class

95/100

Sushi and hand-roll class with a James Beard nominated chef, perfect for foodies.

  • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
28

Bloomy Rind Cheese: A Guided Tasting

95/100

Guided cheese tasting exploring bloomy rind cheeses, ideal for food enthusiasts.

  • 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
29

$1 Oysters at Vera's!

95/100

$1 oysters daily, a classic foodie deal.

  • 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
31

Copley Square Farmers Market

95/100

Farmers market with fresh local food, perfect for food enthusiasts.

  • 11:00 am
34

Hands-On: Pasta alla Carbonara

95/100

Hands-on pasta carbonara class, perfect for food enthusiasts.

  • 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
35

Hands-On: Gnocchi al Pomodoro

95/100

Hands-on gnocchi class, perfect for food enthusiasts.

  • 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
38

$1 Oysters at Vera's!

95/100

$1 oysters daily at Vera's.

  • 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
42

Davis Square Farmers Market

95/100

Farmers market with local produce and food producers.

  • 12:00 pm
44

Brookline Farmers Market

95/100

Opening day of a farmers market, a top foodie destination.

  • 1:30 pm–6:30 pm
45

Medford Farmers Market

95/100

Farmers market with local food, a must for food enthusiasts.

  • 3:00 pm–7:00 pm
48

$1 Oysters at Vera's!

95/100

$1 oysters daily, a top draw for seafood and drink lovers.

  • 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
49

Free Wine Tastings @ BRIX Wine Shop

95/100

Free wine tastings at a wine shop, ideal for wine enthusiasts.

  • 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
52

Hands-On: Pasta alla Gricia

95/100

Hands-on pasta making class at Eataly, perfect for food enthusiasts.

  • 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
53

Porto Vino Italian Wine Dinner

95/100

Italian wine dinner with organic wines at Margeaux Supper Parlor.

  • 6:30 pm–8:30 pm
54

$1 Oysters at Gray's Hall

90/100

Dollar oysters at Gray's Hall every Tuesday.

  • 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
55

$1 Oysters at Vera's!

90/100

Dollar oysters at Vera's every Tuesday-Saturday.

  • 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
56

Copley Square Farmers Market

90/100

Farmers market with fresh local food, ideal for food enthusiasts.

  • 11:00 am
57

Wednesday Night Wine Flights

90/100

Weekly wine flights at a wine bar directly appeal to drink enthusiasts seeking midweek plans.

  • 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
61

$1 Oysters at Vera's!

90/100

Dollar oysters daily, a fantastic deal for seafood lovers.

  • 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
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62

Harvard Square French Fry & Pairings Food Tour

90/100

Food tour featuring French fry pairings, perfect for food enthusiasts.

  • 5:30 pm–7:00 pm
  • 3:30 pm–5:00 pm
63

The Strawberry Festival

90/100

Strawberry festival with food and community celebration, ideal for foodies.

  • 6:30 pm–9:30 pm
65

$1 Oysters in Downtown Boston

90/100

$1 oysters on Thursdays at The Bosworth is a seafood deal.

  • 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
68

Summer Concert Series & Beer Garden

90/100

Outdoor concert series with a beer garden, great for drink enthusiasts.

  • 2:00 pm–7:00 pm
73

$1 Oysters at 224 Boston

90/100

Dollar oysters all day on Sundays and Mondays, a must for seafood lovers.

  • 10:00 am
77

$1 Oysters at Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar

90/100

$1 oysters every Monday, a classic food/drink deal for enthusiasts.

  • 11:00 am–12:30 pm
78

$1 Oysters at The Independent

90/100

$1 oysters on Mondays is a great deal for seafood lovers.

  • 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
80

Wednesday Night Wine Flights

90/100

Weekly wine flights at a cafe/wine bar.

  • 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
81

Wing Wednesdays

90/100

$1 wings every Wednesday paired with craft brews.

  • 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
82

Wine Seminar: Loire Valley

90/100

Wine seminar focused on Loire Valley, ideal for wine lovers.

  • 6:00 pm–7:30 pm
86

Posto South End- Happy Hour Deals!

85/100

Happy hour with half-priced appetizers at Posto South End.

  • 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
91

Two'sDay Night Dinner Date

85/100

Weekly prix fixe dinner for two at a wine bar, ideal for food and wine lovers.

  • 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
92

Painted Burro Waltham- Happy Hour Deals!

85/100

Happy hour with half-priced appetizers and $5 tacos is a perfect fit for food and drink enthusiasts.

  • 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
93

Zero Waste Wednesday

85/100

All-you-can-eat tapas with locally sourced food appeals to sustainable food enthusiasts.

  • 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
94

Wing Wednesdays

85/100

Wings at $1 each paired with craft beer is a perfect combo for food and drink fans.

  • 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
96

Davis Square Farmers Market

85/100

Weekly farmers market with fresh local produce and artisanal goods, perfect for food enthusiasts.

  • 12:00 pm
97

Painted Burro Waltham- Happy Hour Deals!

85/100

Happy hour with half-priced appetizers and $5 tacos, a great deal for food lovers.

  • 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
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98

Posto South End- Happy Hour Deals!

85/100

Happy hour with half-priced appetizers, a great deal for food lovers.

  • 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
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  • 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
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  • 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
99

Free Wine Tastings @ BRIX Wine Shop

85/100

Free wine tasting at a wine shop, ideal for wine enthusiasts.

  • 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
100

Painted Burro Davis Square- Happy Hour Deals!

85/100

Happy hour with half-priced appetizers and $5 tacos, a great deal for food lovers.

  • 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
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  • 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
102

Brigham Circle Farmers Markets

85/100

Farmers market with fresh produce and local goods, ideal for food enthusiasts.

  • 11:00 am
103

Kendall Square Farmers Market

85/100

Farmers market in Kendall Square, great for food enthusiasts.

  • 12:00 pm
104

Spring Cake Decorating Workshop

85/100

Hands-on cake decorating workshop at Boston Public Market perfect for food enthusiasts.

  • 5:30 pm–7:00 pm
106

PASTA MAKING NIGHT

85/100

Pasta-making night at Bottega del Sud offers an immersive Italian culinary experience.

  • 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
107

Sam Summer Saturdays

85/100

Live music and beer at Sam Adams Brewery, perfect for food/drink enthusiasts.

  • 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
108

Posto South End- Happy Hour Deals!

85/100

Happy hour with half-priced appetizers at a pizza spot, great for food/drink.

  • 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
111

PAGU: Hand-Pulled Noodle Class

85/100

Hand-pulled noodle class is a hands-on food workshop with a renowned chef.

  • 10:00 am–12:00 pm
113

Spring Farmers Markets

85/100

Spring farmers market is a direct source for local food and drink.

  • 11:00 am
114

Chocolate Lover Tour of Back Bay!

85/100

Chocolate lover tour is a dedicated food tour for chocoholics.

  • 11:30 am
115

Hands-On: Traditions from Veneto

85/100

Hands-on cooking class from Veneto at Eataly is a top food event.

  • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
116

Cafe Meryenda May pop up

85/100

Filipino food pop-up with late-night offerings, perfect for foodies.

  • 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
117

Copley Square Farmers Market

85/100

Weekly farmers market on Saturdays, with May 30 within the window.

  • 11:00 am
120

Boston Cake Decorating

85/100

Cake decorating class at Eataly, perfect for food enthusiasts.

  • 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
123

PAGU: Hand-Pulled Noodle Class

85/100

Hands-on noodle-making class with a renowned chef.

  • 10:00 am–12:00 pm
125

SoWa Open Market

85/100

Large open-air market with food and beverage vendors.

  • 11:00 am
126

Quincy MA Presidential Food Tour

85/100

Presidential food tour through Quincy's diverse culinary scene.

  • 12:00 pm
128

$1 Oysters at The Independent

85/100

$1 oysters every Monday at The Independent.

  • 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
130

$1 Oysters in Downtown Boston

85/100

$1 oysters every Thursday at The Bosworth, but June 1 is Monday — no occurrence.

  • 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
131

South Boston Farmers Market

85/100

Farmers market with local produce, perfect for food enthusiasts.

  • 11:00 am
132

Central Square Farmers Market

85/100

Farmers market with local food, ideal for food enthusiasts.

  • 12:00 pm
133

Posto South End- Happy Hour Deals!

85/100

Happy hour with half-priced appetizers at a pizza spot, perfect for foodies.

  • 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
136

Zero Waste Wednesday

85/100

All-you-can-eat tapas-style locally sourced dinner.

  • 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
138

BIG PAPI OZAMA RUM EXPERIENCE

85/100

Rum tasting experience at a restaurant, perfect for drink enthusiasts.

  • 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
140

Posto South End- Happy Hour Deals!

85/100

Happy hour with half-priced appetizers, great for foodies.

  • 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
142

Trivia at Sam Adams Boston Brewery

85/100

Weekly trivia at a brewery taproom, perfect for beer lovers.

  • 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
143

Brigham Circle Farmers Markets

85/100

Farmers market with fresh produce, honey, baked goods — perfect for food enthusiasts.

  • 11:00 am
144

Kendall Square Farmers Market

85/100

Farmers market with fresh produce and local goods, ideal for foodies.

  • 12:00 pm
145

90+ Cellars Rosé Weekend at Tall Ship

85/100

Rosé weekend at Tall Ship, a wine-focused event perfect for drink enthusiasts.

  • 7:00 pm–11:00 pm
146

Posto South End- Happy Hour Deals!

80/100

Happy hour with half-priced appetizers at a pizza spot appeals to food enthusiasts.

  • 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
147

Posto South End- Half-priced Appetizers

80/100

Half-priced appetizers at Posto South End are a great happy hour deal for foodies.

  • 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
148

Martini Night

80/100

Classic martini with unlimited truffle fries is a refined drink and food pairing.

  • 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
150

Free Wine Tastings - VinoDiVino Brookline

80/100

Free wine tastings every Thursday through Saturday, ideal for wine lovers.

  • 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
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  • 4:00 pm–8:00 pm