4 Fun Fall Things To Do In Boston This Weekend – Scary Movie Bingo Anyone?

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? We got you! Fall is such a great time to get out and find different things to do.  Good thing there's always something fun to do in and around Boston this time of year. Here are some great fall fun things to do this weekend.

It's going down at Time Out Market. Resident drag queen named Plane Jane is hosting Scary Movie Bingo. It's happening this Sunday from 6pm - 8pm. They'll have some great prizes, and if you want to come dressed up, go for it! There will also be a costume contest. The event is free and you can get all the info HERE, and here's the schedule for the night.

6 pm: DJ Takes the Stage

7 pm: Drag Performance to Start the Game

7:10 pm: Rounds Begin

7:30 pm: Drag Performance / Intermission

7:40 pm: Rounds Continue

8 pm: Final Performances & Costume Contest

It's October and that means the Head of the Charles regatta is back! The two-day event brings over 11,000 athletes to Cambridge. From novice to Olympic, you can check out some of the world's best crew teams. It's free and open to the public. There are some prime locations to watch from like: the BU Bridge, Riverbend Park, Eliot Bridge, and Christian Herter Park. To check out the race schedule and everything else you'll need to know, check out the Head of the Charles Regatta website.

Dogs want to have fun too right? Tomorrow, check out the Howl-O-Ween pet parade at Peter's park. It's located at 230 Shawmut Ave. in Boston and it's free. There will be a pet costume contest with four different costumes: families, small dogs, big dogs, and groups. If you don't have a dog, or want another one, you can meet adoptable dogs from Gals Best Pal Rescue. There will also be dog-friendly vendors as well. The fun gets underway at 9am.

It's back for another year! The City of Boston is hosting the third annual Fall-O-Ween on the Boston Common. It's a free, family-friendly event taking place TONIGHT from 5pm - 8pm near the Frog Pond and the corner of Charles and Beacon streets. Lots of free activities like: light-up cornhole, arts and crafts, music, giveaways, and a glow-in-the-dark playspace. PLUS, there's a Haunted Zombie Maze, Spooky Mansion Slide, Jumpin' Pumpkin, and a trackless train.

Have a great weekend, and hope you enjoy these fun fall things to!

Fall is here my friends.  There's the chill in the air. Hoodies. The smell of cinnamon and pumpkin, burning wood, and the crunch of a fresh-picked apple. There's something about fall that makes me want to get out and try new things. It has to be the weather for me. I don't do well in hot and humid weather, so the relief just feels so good to me. And we can't forget Halloween!

One of the things that I think makes fall so special is that it engages all the senses higher than any other season. The incredible sights of the fall foliage. Experience the smells of a pumpkin spice latte or hot cider. The tastes are next level with caramel apples, cinnamon, apple cider donuts, or maple anything. Sounds like a crackling bonfire, crunching leaves under your feet, or the cheers of the crowd at a football game. I really love the feel of fall. The touch of a warm fuzzy sweater, the nip in the air. That cozy feeling that has you wanting the season to never end.

There are so many adventurous things you can do during the fall. Now adventure doesn't have to be zip-lining or doing a mud run. Adventure is all about new ideas and experiences. That could mean anything you haven't done before. Cook something new for Thanksgiving. Carve a pumpkin. Hang out with friends at a bonfire. That may not sound adventurous, but for me it would be. I sat around a campfire before, but never a big huge bonfire. I may have to add that to my fall bucket list.

It's now officially fall, and I would recommend you make your own fall bucket list. You can also get some ideas of things to do with kids in New England HERE. Need some inspiration? Here you go.

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Celebrate the spooky season by hosting a murder mystery dinner party with your favorite ghouls and goblins. You can create your own story or purchase a murder mystery game to plan your evening around. Happy haunting!

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If you're into that type of thing...I am not...then you might want to host a Halloween horror movie night. Here's a list of Rotten Tomatoes Top 10 Scariest Horror movies.

1. The Exorcist

2. Hereditary

3. The Conjuring

4. The Shining

5. Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)

6. The Ring

7. Halloween (1978)

8. Sinister (2012)

9. Insidius (2010)

10. It (2017)

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Some people go all out with their nail designs, including holidays. Get inspired with some festive and fun, or creepy and crawly, nail designs.

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Scavenger hunts are always a lot of fun. Here's an idea for one with a scary twist. So get your friends together for a creepy and fun night!

What's boo basket? Well, there are a couple interpretations. One I've seen in creating fall/halloween care packages and delivering them to people in need, or someone who could use a pick-me up. The other is to make something special for the partner in your life. Your boo! Really they can be for anyone: kids, family, friends. Either way, I love the name and love the idea.

Get some hay and build your own scarecrow. Why not host a party with a contest for the best creation. Family and/or friend groups could do it together as a team and go all out with a certain theme, or even favorite characters. Sky's the limit!

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Trees aren't just for Christmas! Why not set up that tree with a Halloween or fall theme. And don't forget the lights!