This week, Boston embraces its rich, local history with spirited events that raise a glass to the revolution, celebrate the cultures and creatives of today, and honor the legacies of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Celebrate Sarah Bradlee Fulton, Medford’s “Mother of the Boston Tea Party,” with historical games and a ghostly play, or head to the Old State House for a late-night, red-brick reverie. Or, on Monday, partake in special programming, activities, and entertainment across Fenway, and explore the city’s many museums with free admission in recognition of the commemorative holiday. Here are several no-cost activities and events for the week of Oct. 13-19.
CREATIVE DAY OUT The Fenway Cultural Alliance’s Opening Our Doors Day offers free programs throughout the Fenway neighborhood, starting at 10 a.m. with a ceremony at the BYSO Youth Center for Music featuring Boston’s poet laureate Emmanuel Oppong-Yeboah. Also on the itinerary: hands-on activities like an aluminum pour at MassArt, where you can try casting metal into designs to take home; and the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s instrument playground, where attendees can play around with string, percussion, and brass instruments. Plus, catch the Huntington Theatre’s ongoing show, “Sardines (a comedy about death),” or the Wheelock Family Theatre’s “Leonardo!” for free, both at 2 p.m. See the full list of events and schedule on the Alliance’s website. Oct. 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Various locations. fenwayculture.org
NEW FUN IN OLD PLACES Revolutionary Spaces will transform the Old State House into a party venue for The Let Out, an after-hours celebration featuring free snacks and live performances to the historic building. Chef Dave’s will serve a tasting menu inspired by Revolutionary-era cooking, J.P. Licks hosts a sundae bar, and Colonial-themed cocktails will be served to time-travelers 21+. The building’s two floors will host live music acts throughout the night, and at 9 p.m., head outside for a spoken word and poetry performance on the balcony. Oct. 16, 9-11 p.m. Old State House, 206 Washington St. RSVP required. revolutionaryspaces.org
Performers in “Ghostly Appearances,” the play featured at Sarah Bradlee Fulton Day.John Harrison
REVOLUTIONARY FUN Looking Back at Medford History celebrates Sarah Bradlee Fulton Day, honoring the city’s most famous Daughter of Liberty. At 11 a.m., catch “Ghostly Appearances,” an outdoor play starring local George Washington impersonator John Koopman III on horseback, a Naval fife and drum marching band, and ghosts of American Revolution past. Then, stop by Ye Olde Arcade, a pop-up tent with authentic Colonial-era games, including wooden bowling, marbles, and Jacob’s ladder. Here’s a fun fact: during the Boston Tea Party, patriots would sometimes drink hot chocolate as a replacement for British tea and attendees honor the historical boycott with free Dunkin’ hot chocolate available at the event. Oct. 18, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Salem St. Burying Ground, Medford. freedomsway.org
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TAKE A BREAK AccessCulture’s RESET event aims to provide a “reset” from the stressors of life, and brings together various cultural performing groups. From Native American performance group Red Hawk Singers & Dancers, to local Irish step dance to West African drumming from Joh Camara, City Hall will play host to an afternoon of diverse, live acts. Sage burning, an Indigenous tradition, will occur around the plaza, and earplugs will be provided on request. Oct. 19, 1-4 p.m. City Hall Plaza, 1 City Hall Square. accessculture.org
PUMPKINS AND PARADES SomerStreets: Monster Mash will bring early Halloween festivities to Somerville Ave. Through the afternoon, expect live music and performances, including local spooky dance group BosWitches, and activities like pumpkin carving, face painting, ring-making, lawn games, and a haunted house for children. At 3:15, the Community Parade begins from Union Square, and attendees are encouraged to bring their costumes and join a parade alongside the puppets from Big Nazo. Public transport is suggested — Somerville Avenue will be closed from School Street to Warren Avenue for the duration of the event. Oct. 19, 2-6 p.m. Somerville. somervilleartscouncil.org
Costumed guests and performers take part in the Somerville Arts Council’s Monster Mash parade.Megan Senturk/Somerville Arts Council
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Multiple museums in the Boston area offer free admission on Indigenous Peoples’ Day. See locations and times below:
Harvard Museum of Natural History 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 26 Oxford St., Cambridge. hmsc.harvard.edu
Institute of Contemporary Art 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 25 Harbor Shore Drive. icaboston.org
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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 25 Evans Way. gardnermuseum.org
MassArt Art Museum 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 621 Huntington Ave. maam.massart.edu
Museum of Fine Arts 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 465 Huntington Ave. mfa.org
Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 11 Divinity Ave., Cambridge. hmsc.harvard.edu
Check individual event websites for the most up-to-date information.
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The 24-year-old forward had a career-high 68 points (27 goals, 41 assists) in 2024-25 with the Sabres before getting traded to Utah in June, 2025. Peterka posted 47 points (25 goals, 22 assists) through 82 games in his first year with the Mammoth.
“He’s got an elite shot. Probably gives us another look on the elbows in a power play situation. His power play minutes dipped a little bit last year; his 5-on-5 production has been really good, plays both wings, can probably play with a couple different types of centers,” Sweeney said.
Peterka had a similar assessment for himself.
“I think a pretty fast game, likes to score goals,” he said. “Just overall, exciting player that loves to make plays.”
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Sweeney also sees a versatility in Peterka’s game that can benefit his new teammates up and down the lineup.
“I think he fits into a good group age-wise because he’s able to have played in the league with all the experience he’s had, the success he’s had, so he can ride shotgun with David because he has had scoring,” Sweeney said. “He can go down and drive a line, which he has done.”
The prospect of him playing with someone like David Pastrnak is something that excites both Sweeney and Peterka.
“That would be pretty sick, not going to lie,” Peterka said. “If you have that caliber of a player, I think everyone wants to play with him. From the past, playing against him, even watching him, was always super special. I would be super honored, for sure.”
While Peterka has already played four full seasons in the NHL, he still has his whole career in front of him. He joins a young new wave of Bruins players – alongside the likes of Reichel, Fraser Minten, Marat Khusnutdinov and James Hagens – who will carve the future identity of the team. The ceiling is high for Peterka.
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“In JJ’s case, he has had success. We have to come in and put him in the right situations so he continues to score at the level we think he can. Morgan [Geekie] is a great example,” Sweeney said. “Did we think he was going to score 39 goals when we first acquired him? No. But that’s always the hope – that a player will take advantage of a new opportunity and playing with different types of players than what they were in their other environment.”
Peterka is ready for the challenge and to prove that he has another gear to his game to help the Bruins win.
“I think it’s always nice to have a fresh start. I think especially after the year I had last year where I wasn’t really happy with the performance I put on the ice,” Peterka said. “For me, I feel like it’s a fresh start. And for a team like Boston, it couldn’t be any better.”
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Paraguay fans can breathe a sigh of relief, their team is headed to the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup.
Paraguay rebounded nicely after a tough first match against the United States, defeating Turkey and drawing Australia, finishing the group stage in third place and officially qualifying for the knockout rounds when Uruguay lost to Spain on Friday night.
However, it does not get easier from here, as Paraguay will take on Germany in the round of 32.
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The match will take place outside of Boston at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. and is scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m. ET.
Here’s everything you need to know about how to buy tickets for Paraguay vs. Germany’s in the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup.
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Germany vs. Paraguay round of 32 World Cup ticket price
With its Group E win, Germany will play its Round of 32 match at Gillette Stadium on Monday, June 29. As of publication, the cheapest available tickets for Germany’s game in Boston start at $1,044.
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Germany World Cup Round of 32 game information
Where: Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.
What time: 4:30 p.m. ET
Tickets: Starting at $826
When: Monday, June 29
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When is Paraguay vs. Germany World Cup game?
Germany clinched the top spot in Group E on Saturday, its Round of 32 match will take place on Monday, June 29.
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Germany and Paraguay will play their round of 32 game outside of Boston. This will be the team’s first game in Foxborough, Mass. for the tournament.
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Germany World Cup schedule
Sunday, June 14: Germany def. Curaçao WIN 7-1
Saturday, June 20: Germany vs. Ivory Coast WIN 2-1
Thursday, June 25: Germany vs. Ecuador LOSS 2-1
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Paraguay World Cup schedule
Paraguay vs. United States – LOSS 4-1
Paraguay vs. Turkey – WIN 1-0
Paraguay vs. Australia – DRAW 0-0
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The fifth World Cup match in Foxborough features two strong teams and two of the best strikers in the world.
Kylian Mbappé leads France against Erling Haaland and Norway in the final group-stage game being played in Foxborough. On Monday, Germany will take on a yet-to-be-determined opponent in a Round of 32 elimination game, and Foxborough’s final match will be a quarterfinal on July 9.
Here are scenes from Friday’s game from Globe photographers.
France superstar Kylian Mbappé (right) screams after one of teammate Ousmane Dembele’s goals.Christian Kantosky for The Boston Globe
France’s Jules Kounde (left) defends against Norway forward Andreas Schjelderup.Lane Turner/Globe Staff
France forward Ousmane Dembele celebrates after scoring one of his three first-half goals.Christian Kantosky for The Boston Globe
Erik Lunde, from California, attended the Group I match between France and Norway in Foxborough.Finn Gomez for The Boston Globe
Norway striker Erling Haaland, who did not start, warms up before the World Cup match against France.Christian Kantosky for The Boston Globe
Norway fans are fired up before the game against France.Lane Turner/Globe Staff
France forward Rayan Cherki (left) and Norway’s Erling Haaland, teammates at Manchester City, embrace before the start of the game.Lane Turner/Globe Staff
A Norway fan wore face paint and a Viking helmet for the game.Christian Kantosky for The Boston Globe
Norway fans filled the stands in Foxborough.Christian Kantosky for The Boston Globe
A France fan, complete with rooster headwear, waits for the start of the game.Lane Turner/Globe Staff
Robert Branchaud of Tewksbury is prepared for the Group I match between France and Norway.Finn Gomez for The Boston Globe
Fans begin to enter the stadium for the match between France and Norway.Finn Gomez for The Boston Globe
Howard Carlsson and Christian Loset of Drammen, Norway, pose for a photo before the game.Finn Gomez for The Boston Globe
Lane Turner can be reached at lane.turner@globe.com. Finn Gomez can be reached at finn.gomez@globe.com. Christian Kantosky can be reached at christian.kantosky@globe.com. Follow him on Instagram at @ckantoskyphoto.
