Here are 24 ways to spend that extra hour on Sunday
Turn back the clocks; turn up the fun.
Early Sunday morning, clocks will turn back an hour, and daylight saving time will come to an end. That means you’ll gain an hour on Sunday. Instead of hitting snooze, seize the day — and the 60 extra minutes — with one of these 24 activities. Flip through a great book at the Boston Public Library
Whether you’re in the historic McKim Building or recently-renovated Johnson Building, the Central branch offers the quintessential setting for getting cozy with a good read. (700 Boylston St., Boston)Become a member of Congress (briefly) at the
Edward M. Kennedy Institute
In a full-scale model of the Senate chamber, guests can debate on the floor and vote on a bill, which rotates monthly. (210 Morrissey Blvd., Boston)
Explore the foodie heaven that is the Boston Public Market
This sprawling indoor market on Hanover Street operates year-round. The stands, which sell produce and meat, baked goods, and specialty products, offer something for everyone. (100 Hanover St., Boston)
Apple cider doughnuts from the Red Apple Farm stand in Boston Public Market.
Get spooked on a Ghost and Gravestones Tour
Not quite ready to leave Halloween behind? Hear terrifying tales and go “frightseeing” on this trolley tour. (200 Atlantic Ave., Boston)
Wander around the Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
You could visit this waterfront museum for its harbor views alone, although you may be sucked into the current exhibitions from New Bedford native Mark Dion and Dana Schutz, whose work caused controversy earlier this year. (25 Harbor Shore Drive, Boston)
Savor a hot chocolate at L.A. Burdick Chocolate Shop & Café
When temperatures begin to dip, few things are more comforting than a cup of hot cocoa. This gourmet chocolate store’s café serves the best hot chocolate in the city, according to Boston.com readers. Choose from dark, milk, white, spicy, or a special monthly option made from exotic beans. (220 Clarendon St., Boston; 52 Brattle St., Cambridge)
Go shopping at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
In addition to hosting a seemingly endless amount of art, the MFA is hosting an artisan market this weekend, where visitors can pick out jewelry, clothing, gifts, and bargain books. (465 Huntington Ave., Boston)
Traverse the Prudential Center’s hub of Italian cuisine at Eataly Boston
This 45,000-square-foot behemoth has four restaurants, 10 eateries, two cafes, three bars, five fresh production counters, 500-plus employees, and 10,000 products. Here’s a map. (Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St., Boston)
Bust a rhyme at the Subway Cipher
Every Sunday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., the Downtown Crossing T Stop becomes an open cipher for any rapper, poet, or beat-maker to drop a freestyle. (Downtown Crossing MBTA stop, Boston)
Groove at Wally’s Cafe
Founded in 1947, this jazz club presents live music 365 days out of the year. On Sunday, drop in after 6 p.m. to hear a jam session, or after 9:30 p.m. to take in some funk. (427 Massachusetts Ave., Boston)
Rummage through five floors of collectibles at the Cambridge Antique Market
Vintage lovers will go mad over the offerings from more than 150 dealers selling furniture, art, fine china, and many other items. (201 Msgr. O’Brien Highway, Cambridge)
Raid the raw bar at Eventide Oyster Co.
The Fenway location of this Portland, Maine, standout is finally open, and it’s filled with oysters and lobster rolls. (1321 Boylston St., Boston)
A look at the exterior of the Eustis Estate.
Take a fall foliage tour at the Blue Hills Great Estates
Embark on a guided tour of the Eustis Estate’s grounds dressed in fall colors. There’s also an opportunity to make and bring home a fall-themed craft when you purchase museum admission. (1424 Canton Ave., Milton)
Learn how to line dance at Loretta’s Last Call
Country line dancing rarely creeps north of the Mason-Dixon, but in these parts on Sundays and Tuesdays, Loretta’s is it if you want to throw on your cowboy boots and learn all of the proper steps. (1 Lansdowne St., Boston)
Shake it up with a visit to the Museum of Bad Art
Because visiting masterpiece after masterpiece can get redundant. (55 Davis Square, Somerville)
Embrace your inner child at Legoland
One of the most impressive Lego displays is Boston-themed, with 1.5 million bricks comprising some of the city’s most famous landmarks. (598 Assembly Row, Somerville)
Discover the holy trinity of grilled cheese, beer, and arcade games at A4cade
This collaboration between Roxy’s Grilled Cheese and Area Four is a 21-plus arcade bar with comfort food, comfort drinks, and comfort entertainment: the promised land. (292 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge)
Mark Seiden plays a Game of Thrones pinball game at A4cade in Cambridge on Feb. 21, 2017.
Stare into the empty frames at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
The Gardner has plenty of incredible art on display, but it’s the empty frames from the 1990 art heist that arguably most catch the eye. (25 Evans Way, Boston)
Bowl at Kings while you keep tabs on Sunday football
This retro-style alley has 16 bowling lanes, Skee-Ball, and shuffleboard, plus TVs that display a full slate of NFL games. Sure, the Patriots have a bye week, but that doesn’t mean you don’t want to keep track of your fantasy team. (50 Dalton St., Boston; 600 Legacy Place, Dedham)
Explore the massive globe in the Mapparium at the Mary Baker Eddy Library
The three-story stained-glass globe is the library’s main attraction, showcasing the world as we knew it in 1935. (200 Massachusetts Ave., Boston)
Jam at State Park
State Park has a bevy of bar games and a menu full of soul food every night, but on Sundays, it also has free concerts by local acts playing everything from indie rock to country to blues. (One Kendall Square, Building 300, Lower Level, Cambridge)
Tour the Taza Chocolate factory
The local company is beloved for its stone-ground, bean-to-bar chocolate, as well as its dedication to ethical cacao sourcing. (561 Windsor St., Somerville)
Admire the funky art on the Rose Kennedy Greenway
The Greenway’s string of parks also serve as a contemporary art exhibition, rotating pieces from internationally renowned artists yearly. Get out there before the temperature gets seriously frigid. (Atlantic Avenue and High Street, Boston)
Start your holiday shopping early at the Boston Christmas Festival
It’s November, which means it’s holiday season. Embrace it at this festival featuring handcrafted gifts, specialty foods, and a charity gingerbread competition between top chefs. (Seaport World Trade Center, Seaport Lane, Boston)
Several of the items above previously appeared in Boston.com’s “1,000 things to do in New England” package. Check out even more things to do in Boston.
Correction: This article previously recommended Samuel Adams tours, which are not available on Sundays.
