Upcoming Events
Check out our revolving calendar of events both at our taproom in Malden, MA and elsewhere.
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.
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!
Tavern Crawl: A Dungeon and Dragons Inspired Fantasy Bar Crawl
A Themed Interactive Bar Crawl with Puzzles, Powers, and Poor Decisions hosted by Incantrix Productions. Tickets available here.
Grab a drink. Choose a class. Save the day.
This is no boring pub crawl, this is a fully interactive, narrative-driven Dungeons & Dragons–inspired tavern crawl where you are the heroes on your own personal adventure.
You and your group will embark on a 2-hour quest across four themed locations, each run by live actors portraying important Guild members with problems they are looking to solve with your help. There are no wrong answers—only consequences, alliances, and chaos.
These adventures are designed by award-winning game and puzzle designers (and not AI) and a ton of real production experience with backgrounds from Disney, WB Games, and more! (No Willy Wonka disasters here!)
🧙 HOW IT WORKS
Groups start every 20 minutes. Each group receives:
Character cards
A one-time-use class power
At each new location, you will meet fascinating NPCs who will present you with interesting dilemmas.
You’ll solve puzzles, make choices, drink potions, argue philosophy, and possibly die.
Yes. Die.
(Calm down death is not the end… or is it?!)
You do not need to have a single previous experience with Dungeons or Dragons in order to fully enjoy this experience. You do not need a certificate in rules lawyering, there will be very few rules, and lots and lots of bawdy fun.
🧑🎭 CHOOSE YOUR CLASS
Spellcaster (think; Wizard, Sorcerer, Hedge Mage)
Fighter (think; Barbarian, Fighter)
Rogue (think; uh.. ROGUE, duh)
Accolyte (think; Cleric, Monk)
Naturalist (think; Ranger, Druid, not nudity)
Artificer (think; Mechanic, Engineer, Alchemist, but magic)
Bard (think; Performer, Musician, Actor, Troubadour)
Healer (think; Herbalist, Medieval surgeon, Doctor)
🗺️ TAVERN LOCATIONS
IRL Locations:
📅 DATES
April 25
May 23
June 20
July 18
August 15
September 26
Wildfox Pierogi
Dad wants Pierogi.
Wildfox Pierogi will be popping up in the Taproom on Father’s Day 2-6pm.
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.
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.
Queer History Hour @ Idle Hands
Celebrate Pride by learning about the Queer Pioneers of Massachusetts! Hosted by local storyteller Liam Carnahan. Free, 21+.
Queer History Night
Hosted by Local Storyteller Liam Carnahan
Celebrate Pride by learning about 4 stories about Queer Pioneers of the Commonwealth! Sit back and enjoy delicious beers while local storyteller Liam Carnahan walks you through some of the queerest moments in Massachusetts history.
Gay pilgrims! Lavish public restrooms! Lesbian art colonies! Harvard scandals!
Learn about all of that and more, in just one hour.
10th anniversary party
10 years of Idle Hands (in Malden) and 10 years of Revelry N’awlins Cuisine
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.
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.
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!
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.
Tavern Crawl: A Dungeon and Dragons Inspired Fantasy Bar Crawl
A Themed Interactive Bar Crawl with Puzzles, Powers, and Poor Decisions hosted by Incantrix Productions. Tickets available here.
Grab a drink. Choose a class. Save the day.
This is no boring pub crawl, this is a fully interactive, narrative-driven Dungeons & Dragons–inspired tavern crawl where you are the heroes on your own personal adventure.
You and your group will embark on a 2-hour quest across four themed locations, each run by live actors portraying important Guild members with problems they are looking to solve with your help. There are no wrong answers—only consequences, alliances, and chaos.
These adventures are designed by award-winning game and puzzle designers (and not AI) and a ton of real production experience with backgrounds from Disney, WB Games, and more! (No Willy Wonka disasters here!)
🧙 HOW IT WORKS
Groups start every 20 minutes. Each group receives:
Character cards
A one-time-use class power
At each new location, you will meet fascinating NPCs who will present you with interesting dilemmas.
You’ll solve puzzles, make choices, drink potions, argue philosophy, and possibly die.
Yes. Die.
(Calm down death is not the end… or is it?!)
You do not need to have a single previous experience with Dungeons or Dragons in order to fully enjoy this experience. You do not need a certificate in rules lawyering, there will be very few rules, and lots and lots of bawdy fun.
🧑🎭 CHOOSE YOUR CLASS
Spellcaster (think; Wizard, Sorcerer, Hedge Mage)
Fighter (think; Barbarian, Fighter)
Rogue (think; uh.. ROGUE, duh)
Accolyte (think; Cleric, Monk)
Naturalist (think; Ranger, Druid, not nudity)
Artificer (think; Mechanic, Engineer, Alchemist, but magic)
Bard (think; Performer, Musician, Actor, Troubadour)
Healer (think; Herbalist, Medieval surgeon, Doctor)
🗺️ TAVERN LOCATIONS
IRL Locations:
📅 DATES
April 25
May 23
June 20
July 18
August 15
September 26
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Tavern Crawl: A Dungeon and Dragons Inspired Fantasy Bar Crawl
A Themed Interactive Bar Crawl with Puzzles, Powers, and Poor Decisions hosted by Incantrix Productions. Tickets available here.
Grab a drink. Choose a class. Save the day.
This is no boring pub crawl, this is a fully interactive, narrative-driven Dungeons & Dragons–inspired tavern crawl where you are the heroes on your own personal adventure.
You and your group will embark on a 2-hour quest across four themed locations, each run by live actors portraying important Guild members with problems they are looking to solve with your help. There are no wrong answers—only consequences, alliances, and chaos.
These adventures are designed by award-winning game and puzzle designers (and not AI) and a ton of real production experience with backgrounds from Disney, WB Games, and more! (No Willy Wonka disasters here!)
🧙 HOW IT WORKS
Groups start every 20 minutes. Each group receives:
Character cards
A one-time-use class power
At each new location, you will meet fascinating NPCs who will present you with interesting dilemmas.
You’ll solve puzzles, make choices, drink potions, argue philosophy, and possibly die.
Yes. Die.
(Calm down death is not the end… or is it?!)
You do not need to have a single previous experience with Dungeons or Dragons in order to fully enjoy this experience. You do not need a certificate in rules lawyering, there will be very few rules, and lots and lots of bawdy fun.
🧑🎭 CHOOSE YOUR CLASS
Spellcaster (think; Wizard, Sorcerer, Hedge Mage)
Fighter (think; Barbarian, Fighter)
Rogue (think; uh.. ROGUE, duh)
Accolyte (think; Cleric, Monk)
Naturalist (think; Ranger, Druid, not nudity)
Artificer (think; Mechanic, Engineer, Alchemist, but magic)
Bard (think; Performer, Musician, Actor, Troubadour)
Healer (think; Herbalist, Medieval surgeon, Doctor)
🗺️ TAVERN LOCATIONS
IRL Locations:
📅 DATES
April 25
May 23
June 20
July 18
August 15
September 26
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tavern Crawl: A Dungeon and Dragons Inspired Fantasy Bar Crawl
A Themed Interactive Bar Crawl with Puzzles, Powers, and Poor Decisions hosted by Incantrix Productions. Tickets available here.
Grab a drink. Choose a class. Save the day.
This is no boring pub crawl, this is a fully interactive, narrative-driven Dungeons & Dragons–inspired tavern crawl where you are the heroes on your own personal adventure.
You and your group will embark on a 2-hour quest across four themed locations, each run by live actors portraying important Guild members with problems they are looking to solve with your help. There are no wrong answers—only consequences, alliances, and chaos.
These adventures are designed by award-winning game and puzzle designers (and not AI) and a ton of real production experience with backgrounds from Disney, WB Games, and more! (No Willy Wonka disasters here!)
🧙 HOW IT WORKS
Groups start every 20 minutes. Each group receives:
Character cards
A one-time-use class power
At each new location, you will meet fascinating NPCs who will present you with interesting dilemmas.
You’ll solve puzzles, make choices, drink potions, argue philosophy, and possibly die.
Yes. Die.
(Calm down death is not the end… or is it?!)
You do not need to have a single previous experience with Dungeons or Dragons in order to fully enjoy this experience. You do not need a certificate in rules lawyering, there will be very few rules, and lots and lots of bawdy fun.
🧑🎭 CHOOSE YOUR CLASS
Spellcaster (think; Wizard, Sorcerer, Hedge Mage)
Fighter (think; Barbarian, Fighter)
Rogue (think; uh.. ROGUE, duh)
Accolyte (think; Cleric, Monk)
Naturalist (think; Ranger, Druid, not nudity)
Artificer (think; Mechanic, Engineer, Alchemist, but magic)
Bard (think; Performer, Musician, Actor, Troubadour)
Healer (think; Herbalist, Medieval surgeon, Doctor)
🗺️ TAVERN LOCATIONS
IRL Locations:
📅 DATES
April 25
May 23
June 20
July 18
August 15
September 26
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.
Beach Camp Pale Ale / Three Waves Pils Release
Double beer release day!
Beach Camp Low ABV Pale Ale and Three Waves Pils will be released in cans and on draft.
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.
Beers at The Beebe: Melrose Pride
Melrose Pride Beer Garden at The Beebe Estate in Melrose
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.
Wheated Rivalry: A Heated Rivalry-themed variety show
Brought to you by Idle Hands Craft Ales, New Normal Comedy, and Read My Lips Boston, WHEATED RIVALRY is a new Heated Rivalry-themed variety show with a portion of ticket proceeds going to LUCE to fight ICE! Join us (and your fellow Loons) for a night full of laughs, drama, and opinions about tuna melts.
An individual ticket gets you entry into the comedy show, plus a complimentary drink token (redeemable for either a non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage at Idle Hands). You’ll also be able to browse diverse books and bookish merch at Read My Lips Boston's romance bookshop pop-up!
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.
Tavern Crawl: A Dungeon and Dragons Inspired Fantasy Bar Crawl
A Themed Interactive Bar Crawl with Puzzles, Powers, and Poor Decisions hosted by Incantrix Productions. Tickets available here.
Grab a drink. Choose a class. Save the day.
This is no boring pub crawl, this is a fully interactive, narrative-driven Dungeons & Dragons–inspired tavern crawl where you are the heroes on your own personal adventure.
You and your group will embark on a 2-hour quest across four themed locations, each run by live actors portraying important Guild members with problems they are looking to solve with your help. There are no wrong answers—only consequences, alliances, and chaos.
These adventures are designed by award-winning game and puzzle designers (and not AI) and a ton of real production experience with backgrounds from Disney, WB Games, and more! (No Willy Wonka disasters here!)
🧙 HOW IT WORKS
Groups start every 20 minutes. Each group receives:
Character cards
A one-time-use class power
At each new location, you will meet fascinating NPCs who will present you with interesting dilemmas.
You’ll solve puzzles, make choices, drink potions, argue philosophy, and possibly die.
Yes. Die.
(Calm down death is not the end… or is it?!)
You do not need to have a single previous experience with Dungeons or Dragons in order to fully enjoy this experience. You do not need a certificate in rules lawyering, there will be very few rules, and lots and lots of bawdy fun.
🧑🎭 CHOOSE YOUR CLASS
Spellcaster (think; Wizard, Sorcerer, Hedge Mage)
Fighter (think; Barbarian, Fighter)
Rogue (think; uh.. ROGUE, duh)
Accolyte (think; Cleric, Monk)
Naturalist (think; Ranger, Druid, not nudity)
Artificer (think; Mechanic, Engineer, Alchemist, but magic)
Bard (think; Performer, Musician, Actor, Troubadour)
Healer (think; Herbalist, Medieval surgeon, Doctor)
🗺️ TAVERN LOCATIONS
IRL Locations:
📅 DATES
April 25
May 23
June 20
July 18
August 15
September 26
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.
Malden River Cleanup
Join Friends of The Malden River and Idle Hands for a river and neighborhood cleanup.
We are partnering with Friends of The Malden River for a Malden River and neighborhood cleanup on Sunday, May 17th,
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.
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.
Pints on Pleasant
Pints on Pleasant – 2nd Annual Community Beer Garden
Join the Malden Chamber of Commerce for an afternoon of community, connection, and celebration at our 2nd Annual Pints on Pleasant!
Bring your friends, family, and neighbors and enjoy a lively, family-friendly festival right in the heart of Malden.
FREE ADMISSION – All Are Welcome!
Ed Lucey City Hall Plaza
Saturday, May 16, 2026
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
What to Expect:
Local craft beer from featured brewers
Local Food Trucks
Live music throughout the day
Family-friendly entertainment and activities
Featuring craft brews from:
Idle Hands Craft Ales
Faces Brewing Co.
This is your chance to:
Connect with the local business community
Support Malden’s amazing breweries and vendors
Enjoy a fun, relaxed afternoon with family and friends
Let us know you're coming!
Click “Going”, invite your friends, and help us spread the word. The more, the merrier!
We can’t wait to see you there for one of Malden’s favorite community events of the year!
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.
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.
Hike & Brews w/ Friends of The Fells
Join Friends of the Fells members for a Sunday afternoon hike around the eastern part of the Fells. We'll travel to Boojum Rock, catch some views of Boston, and enjoy being outside! After our hike, we'll head to Idle Hands to grab some well-deserved beers.
Difficulty: Moderate, with some rocky inclines and uneven surfaces. About 3-4 miles long.
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!
OnStage Trivia Night Fundraiser
Support OnStage Dance Company!
Join us at Idle Hands Brewery in Malden for a fun night of Trivia and Craft Beers!
Friday May 1st at 7pm
Team Up or Challenge your friends in our Trivia Showdown, hosted by OnStage Dance Company. Enjoy a range of beers from the Idle Hands Taproom, with $1 from every beer donated to OnStage.
TEAM UP with up to 4 friends and don't forget to add 50/50 raffle tickets for the chance to win our cash prize!
$40 - Team Ticket for up to 4 players
RAFFLE TICKETS:
$15 for 10 raffle tickets
$25 for 35 raffle tickets
BUNDLE & SAVE:
$60 - Team Ticket + 35 Raffle Tickets to share with your team