Upcoming Events
Check out our revolving calendar of events both at our taproom in Malden, MA and elsewhere.
Idle Hands Run Club
We now have a run club every Tuesday night at 6:30pm. Join us for a casual weekly fun run. All abilities are welcome to join. We have multiple distances to meet your goals. Once we've run, enjoy a cold one in the Taproom.
Art Classes@The Brewery: Henna for Beginners
Art Classes@The Brewery: Henna for Beginners
BBQ Party with Sim’s bbq
Soon to be legendary, Richard Sim’s BBQ Pops up at Idle Hands!
Multiplayer Museum: Saturday Morning Cartoons
Who says you can't enjoy cartoons during the evening? Come join us for a Saturday night full of gaming inspired by the world of animation!
What will we play?
Cuphead: Side-scrolling co-op shooter inspired by circa 1930s animation!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge: A modern take on classic beat-em-ups featuring some of the pioneers of the genre and Saturday morning cartoons themselves!
DragonBall Fighter Z: Tag-team 2D-fighter with an art style that perfectly captures the essence of the anime!
Event is free! Come join us in the Idle Hands: Craft Ales Taproom, located at 89 Commercial Street, Malden, MA 02148
Art Classes@The Brewery: Linocut Printmaking
Come join us for an awesome art class at Idle Hands Brewery where you'll learn the fascinating art of Linocut Printmaking with Chie Yasuda!
Idle Hands Run Club
We now have a run club every Tuesday night at 6:30pm. Join us for a casual weekly fun run. All abilities are welcome to join. We have multiple distances to meet your goals. Once we've run, enjoy a cold one in the Taproom.
Grainbakers Bread Making Class
At the end of the Brewer's day, we will use the brewery's fresh, spent grain and work it into a beautiful artisan bread.
Guests will make the Grainbakers Spent Grain Artisan Bread Dough. Once created, you can customize your bread by adding various flavors from our spice selection. This class will have many selections, including:
UBE Purple Sweet Potato
Cinnamon Raisin
Rosemary & Sea Salt
Dark Chocolate & Cherry
White Chocolate & Rose
Cheddar, Jalapeño & Bacon
Honey, I love you, Whole Wheat
BYO Inclusions - We don't mind at all! (Frozen fruit, Frozen fancy cheese etc.)
Class includes:
A bread-and-butter sampling
Lecture and hands-on instruction to make artisan spent grain baked bread
Recipe and instruction guide.
Super fun mixing session to make your dough
One bread in it's first rise, ready to bake at home
Extra spent grain for your freezer and recipes to make more bread
VIP / FAQ:
You will bake your bread at home.
Participants must be 18 to participate and must have a ticket.
Please wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes.
You are WELCOME to invite a friend to wait for you while you’re in class. You can have dinner together before class, and then they can doomscroll some social media over a pint while in class.
This class is:
This class is fun for groups
This class is fun for a solo outing
This class is fun for couples
This class is fun for a girls’ night out
This class is fun for a small office holiday activity
This class is fun for Adults + their Parents!
This class is fun for a Birthday activity.
BBQ Party with Sim’s BBQ
Soon to be legendary, Richard Sim’s BBQ Pops up at Idle Hands!
Idle Hands Run Club
We now have a run club every Tuesday night at 6:30pm. Join us for a casual weekly fun run. All abilities are welcome to join. We have multiple distances to meet your goals. Once we've run, enjoy a cold one in the Taproom.
Stitch n’ Bitch
Bring your favorite stitch-based craft and join other local crafters for an afternoon of stitching and fun.
Free to attend. Hosted by Yarnbug Handknits.
Idle Hands Run Club
We now have a run club every Tuesday night at 6:30pm. Join us for a casual weekly fun run. All abilities are welcome to join. We have multiple distances to meet your goals. Once we've run, enjoy a cold one in the Taproom.
Art Classes@The Brewery: Create An Upcycled Keepsake Box
Art Classes@The Brewery: Create An Upcycled Keepsake Box
Beer & Cheese Night
Join LifeLoveCheese in Idle Hands Taproom for an fun night sipping beers and sampling some of America's finest artisan cheeses.
Cribbage Night
Join us in the Taproom for a casual night of Cribbage. New to the game or want to learn to play? We will teach you!
No need to bring a board, we have plenty. Also, you will be able to pre-order Idle Hands branded boards.
Revelry Pop Up (Copy)
The Best Food Truck in Boston according to Boston Magazine is coming to Idle Hands!
Join Revelry for a taste of New Orleans!
Idle Hands Run Club
We now have a run club every Tuesday night at 6:30pm. Join us for a casual weekly fun run. All abilities are welcome to join. We have multiple distances to meet your goals. Once we've run, enjoy a cold one in the Taproom.
BBQ Party with Sim’s BBQ
Soon to be legendary, Richard Sim’s BBQ Pops up at Idle Hands!
Idle Hands Run Club
We now have a run club every Tuesday night at 6:30pm. Join us for a casual weekly fun run. All abilities are welcome to join. We have multiple distances to meet your goals. Once we've run, enjoy a cold one in the Taproom.
Idle Hands Run Club
We now have a run club every Tuesday night at 6:30pm. Join us for a casual weekly fun run. All abilities are welcome to join. We have multiple distances to meet your goals. Once we've run, enjoy a cold one in the Taproom.
Idle Hands Run Club
We now have a run club every Tuesday night at 6:30pm. Join us for a casual weekly fun run. All abilities are welcome to join. We have multiple distances to meet your goals. Once we've run, enjoy a cold one in the Taproom.
Idle Hands Run Club
We now have a run club every Tuesday night at 6:30pm. Join us for a casual weekly fun run. All abilities are welcome to join. We have multiple distances to meet your goals. Once we've run, enjoy a cold one in the Taproom.
Idle Hands Run Club
We now have a run club every Tuesday night at 6:30pm. Join us for a casual weekly fun run. All abilities are welcome to join. We have multiple distances to meet your goals. Once we've run, enjoy a cold one in the Taproom.
Idle Hands Run Club
We now have a run club every Tuesday night at 6:30pm. Join us for a casual weekly fun run. All abilities are welcome to join. We have multiple distances to meet your goals. Once we've run, enjoy a cold one in the Taproom.
Idle Hands Run Club
We now have a run club every Tuesday night at 6:30pm. Join us for a casual weekly fun run. All abilities are welcome to join. We have multiple distances to meet your goals. Once we've run, enjoy a cold one in the Taproom.
Idle Hands Run Club
We now have a run club every Tuesday night at 6:30pm. Join us for a casual weekly fun run. All abilities are welcome to join. We have multiple distances to meet your goals. Once we've run, enjoy a cold one in the Taproom.
Idle Hands Run Club
We now have a run club every Tuesday night at 6:30pm. Join us for a casual weekly fun run. All abilities are welcome to join. We have multiple distances to meet your goals. Once we've run, enjoy a cold one in the Taproom.
Indie Bookstore Day Pop-up hosted by Read My Lips
Indie Bookstore Day Pop Up hosted by Read My Lips
Cribbage Night
Join us in the Taproom for a casual night of Cribbage. New to the game or want to learn to play? We will teach you!
No need to bring a board, we have plenty. Also, you will be able to pre-order Idle Hands branded boards.
Idle Hands Run Club
We now have a run club every Tuesday night at 6:30pm. Join us for a casual weekly fun run. All abilities are welcome to join. We have multiple distances to meet your goals. Once we've run, enjoy a cold one in the Taproom.
Stitch n’ Bitch
Bring your favorite stitch-based craft and join other local crafters for an afternoon of stitching and fun.
Free to attend. Hosted by Yarnbug Handknits.
Revelry Pop Up
The Best Food Truck in Boston according to Boston Magazine is coming to Idle Hands!
Join Revelry for a taste of New Orleans!
Sense of Place Lager Release
Join us in the Taproom for the release of Sense of Place Pale Lager.
Art Classes @ The Brewery: Springtime Collage Workshop
Art Classes @ The Brewery: Springtime Collage Workshop
Idle Hands Run Club
We now have a run club every Tuesday night at 6:30pm. Join us for a casual weekly fun run. All abilities are welcome to join. We have multiple distances to meet your goals. Once we've run, enjoy a cold one in the Taproom.
Melrose Beer & Bites
Melrose BEER + BITES is a fun local craft brew tasting fundraiser, at which guests can enjoy 2 oz. pours of a unique assortment of local craft beer and a few alternate drinks, as well as tasty appetizer "bites" from area food and retail partners. For added enjoyment, this year's tasting will include cider, organic wine, and non-alcoholic drinks as well. The tasting will take place on April 5, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
We will have an amazing lineup of brewers and food vendors again this year, including Arlington Brewing Company, BearMoose Brewing Company, Bent Water Brewing Company, Dirigible Brewing Company, Evviva Trattoria, Granite Coast Brewing Company, 110 Grill, Hannah's Brewing Co., Harpoon Brewery, Jack's Abby Craft Lagers, Kettle Cuisine, La Frontera Sabrosa, La Qchara/T'ahpas 529, Lord Hobo Brewing Co, Night Shift, Spyglass Brewing Company, Stormalong Cider, Twisted Fate Brewing, and Wormtown! Yum!
Visit www.melrosebeerandbites.com for event specifics, including the full list of event partners that will be at the 20+ tasting stations. Don’t hesitate to contact event organizers at info@melrosebeerandbites.com with questions.
Please note that this is a 21+ event. All guests must present a valid ID to gain admittance.
The Event will be held at Melrose Memorial Hall, 590 Main Street Melrose, MA 02176. For those who do not wish to drive, the event is also accessible from the Cedar Park stop on the Haverhill line of the communter rail and it is a short bus or Uber ride from the Oak Grove T stop on the Orange line. #craftbeer #craftbeerMA #beertasting #bostonbeer
Hope to see you there--cheers!
Waitt's Mount Cleanup
Councillor Ryan O'Malley is partnering with the Great Malden Outdoors to clean up Waitt's Mount in Malden, MA. Come out and meet your neighbors and enjoy the amazing view atop the Mount!
The DPW will be providing trash bags and a limited number of equipment/tools. Please bring your own gloves if you have them!
Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025 (rain or shine)
Time: 10AM - 12PM
Location: 75 Leonard Street, Malden MA
Parking available on Leonard Street. Walking distance from Oak Grove Orange MBTA
After the cleanup, Idle Hands will be hosting a party and donating $1 per pour to The Great Malden Outdoors.
BBQ Party with Sim’s bbq
Soon to be legendary, Richard Sim’s BBQ Pops up at Idle Hands!
Golden Tornado Release
Join us in the Taproom for the release of Golden Tornado Blonde Ale!
Idle Hands Run Club
We now have a run club every Tuesday night at 6:30pm. Join us for a casual weekly fun run. All abilities are welcome to join. We have multiple distances to meet your goals. Once we've run, enjoy a cold one in the Taproom.
BBQ Party with Sim’s bbq
Soon to be legendary, Richard Sim’s BBQ Pops up at Idle Hands!
Idle Hands Run Club
We now have a run club every Tuesday night at 6:30pm. Join us for a casual weekly fun run. All abilities are welcome to join. We have multiple distances to meet your goals. Once we've run, enjoy a cold one in the Taproom.
Malden River Cleanup
We are partnering with Friends of The Malden River for a Malden River and neighborhood cleanup on Sunday, March 23rd.
With the snow melting we are seeing the trash the winter has left behind. Join us in cleaning up the banks of the Malden River and the surrounding neighborhood.
Meet at Idle Hands by 10am and we will go over some brief instructions and then head out to pick up trash.
New for this event! Cafe Reynard will be serving coffee and pastries starting at 8am in the Taproom. Head in early and have your coffee and breakfast in the Taproom. This will be a great new chance to meet the team behind Idle Hands in house coffee roaster and cafe.
After the cleanup, we will head back to the Taproom where we will treat all volunteers 21+ to a half pour of beer!
Registration is recommended but not required and is open to all ages. You must be 21+ to enjoy beer in the Taproom after the cleanup. Please bring your own water bottle. If you have work gloves bring them but we will also supply them. It is recommended that you wear sturdy boots, long pants, and long sleeves.
Cleanup will last approximately 2 hours. The thank you party will begin at noon in the Taproom.