Boston Civic Symphony to present Concert at Jordan Hall
The Boston Civic Symphony will present our first classical concert of its 101st season on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 3:00 p.m., at New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall in Boston. The opening concert will feature Amanda Harberg’s Solis for Orchestra, first debuted in 2015, followed by Brahms Double Concerto for Violin and Cello. The Double Concerto will feature the Boston Symphony’s fantastic soloists Sophie Wang (violin) and Mickey Katz (cello). After an intermission, the orchestra will perform Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6, also known as the Pathétique Symphony. The program is a demonstration of the Boston Civic’s signature contrasts of time and style, progressing from Harberg’s 21st century American voice to the European Romantic traditions of Brahms and Tchaikovsky.
Halloween at the New England Aquarium
To celebrate Halloween this year, the New England Aquarium is hosting “Sunken Pumpkins: Halloween at the Aquarium,” a weekend-long event with special themed programming. Families and guests of all ages are encouraged to wear costumes* (see guidelines below) while touring the exhibits. Aquarium staff will be joining in on the fun with their own costumes.
While inside the Aquarium, guests can:
• Take part in a fall-themed animal scavenger hunt.
• See animal skulls and bones up close with Aquarium educators.
• Hunt for “sunken pumpkins” hidden throughout various exhibits.
• Stop by the Exploration Station, an interactive learning space, for guided and self-led activities.
• Enter raffles to win prizes.
• Enjoy Halloween treats for sale at the Harbor View Café.
Visitors can also join in on Boston Public Market’s annual Pumpkin Stroll on Sunday, October 26 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Aquarium will be a stop along the Greenway, featuring a colorful pumpkin near the Atlantic harbor seals exhibit.
*For the safety of the Aquarium’s animals, costume restrictions apply. Costumes may not be inflatable or contain balloons, lights, reflective materials (mirrors, metals, etc.), sharp objects, or pointed objects. Costumes must comply with our attire policy and cannot include any weapons that resemble or could easily be mistaken for an actual weapon, or any materials that may accidentally injure or frighten another guest, staff, or the animals in our care.
The New England Aquarium is located at 1 Central Wharf, Boston, and the event will take place on Saturday, October 25 and Sunday, October 26 during regular Aquarium hours, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Regular admission rates