Hey Boston! Ready for a fun-filled weekend?

Boston’s buzzing this weekend, and if you’ve been waiting for a reason to ditch the couch and get outside, this is it. Whether you're in the mood to dance through the streets of Somerville, sip cocktails with the city’s sharpest minds, or help your kids crack a case as pint-sized detectives, we’ve got something for every kind of weekend warrior. Scroll down, make some plans, and remember: fun doesn’t find you—you find it.

WHAT’S GOING ON THIS WEEKEND?

Somerville ArtBeat 2025 Festival

Location: Davis Square
Date: July 19th @ 12pm-9pm

Somerville ArtBeat 2025 returns to Davis Square on Saturday, July 19, from 12–9 PM. Now in its 37th year, this free festival celebrates local arts and culture with live music, dance, food, performances, and family-friendly activities, drawing thousands to the heart of Somerville. Ready to get your fun on?! Click the button below to RSVP (it’s free).

Get Your Business Networking On!

Location: W Boston
Date: Friday, July 18th @ 7pm-10:00pm

Join “A Night Out in Boston: Friday Night Social” on Friday, July 18, 2025, starting at 7 PM at W Boston. This stylish evening brings together Boston professionals over signature cocktails, light bites, and upbeat music in a chic downtown atmosphere—perfect for unwinding, networking, and making new connections to kick off the weekend

Ready For Some Family Fun?

Location: North Square
Date: July 19th @ 8:00pm-9:30pm

Join the Sense Seekers this summer in Boston's Little Detectives: Solve the Case!, a playful, app-guided outdoor quest where kids become junior sleuths navigating safe city streets and parks to crack a mystery. Held at North Square, this interactive adventure combines clues, puzzles, and exploration, empowering children to race to the finish and emerge as heroes in their own detective story. The sale ends soon, so don't miss your chance to get your tickets by clicking below! Get ready for some family fun time!

YOUR TIP FOR THE WEEKEND

Thinking of driving into the city? Don’t. Seriously, just don’t. Unless you enjoy paying $40 to park 12 blocks from your destination and discovering every street is mysteriously one-way—the wrong way. Take the T, save your sanity.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

We want to ensure you get the most out of the Beantown Beacon. If you could kindly click the button below and leave a comment on how we can improve or what types of events you would be more likely to attend, we would appreciate it. We plan to set up a referral system soon, so if you do things correctly, you may be able to win something for every comment you post or for every new subscriber you refer. Comment below!

THIS CONCLUDES THE BEANTOWN BEACON

So there you have it—your weekend plans, served with a side of arts, networking, and mystery-solving mayhem. Whether you're hopping on the T to avoid Boston’s infamous parking circus or heading out with the whole family, make it count. And if someone hands you a flyer, smile, nod, and pretend you read it. See you out there!

-Beantown Beacon