Join us for an afternoon filled with panels and discussions with authors, artists, musicians, and fans who are part of our vibrant community that shares your passion for science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Whether you’re a longtime attendee or new to the convention scene, Free Friday is the perfect way to checkout the Boskone 62 experience.

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Special Free Friday Sessions!

Cory Doctorow Reads from Picks and Shovels
Friday, February 14 at 4:00 pm
Cory Doctorow will be presenting his new novel, Picks and Shovels, the next Martin Hench novel, with a lecture, a reading and a Q&A.

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Special Dragonslair Note for Parents!
Dragonslair, Boskone’s children’s program space, will open at 3:30 pm for Free Friday activites for parents who would like to try out this special programming for their kids.

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To stay after the 6:30 pm cutoff time for Free Friday, simply register for a Friday-only membership at Boskone Registration or come back and stay the whole weekend with 1,000 of your new favorite friends!

Don’t miss out on this fun opportunity to come explore the convention! Mark your calendars, invite your friends, and get ready for an unforgettable afternoon!

For more details about the event, guests, and programming, visit the Boskone 62 website. We look forward to seeing you there!

IN-PERSON MEMBERSHIPS!

Full Weekend Rates through January 21, 2025 [REGISTER TODAY!]:

Adult: $60
Young Adult (18-25): $35

Full Weekend Rates January 22, 2025 through February 16, 2025:

Adult: $70
Young Adult (18-25): $40

The following rates will not change:

Teen (13-17): $25
Child (5-12): $25
Active Military: $50
Dealer: $50
Staff: $50

Kid-in-Tow (must to be with paid parent or guardian at all times): $0
Adult Aide (must be with other member at all times): $0
Card-to-Culture*: $0

One Day Rates Now through February 16, 2025 [REGISTER TODAY]:

Unable to join us in-person? Join us online for Online Only program for events taking place in our main ballroom, in Harbor 1: $12.62

Get Ready for Boskone 62: A Sneak Peek at What’s Coming!

The countdown to Boskone 62 is officially on, and the program is shaping up to be a fun experience for science fiction, fantasy, horror, and fandom lovers! While we’re still fine-tuning the schedule with our incredible lineup of guests and program participants, we couldn’t wait to share a few exciting highlights with you

We expect to unveil a mostly complete schedule in about a month, so mark your calendars and keep an eye on our updates. Remember, the program is still evolving, and some details might shift as we finalize availability.

Boskone 62 Program Highlights:

Friday, February 14, 2025

• 1:00 pm – Registration opens in the Harbor Foyer
• 2:30 pm – Friday Program begins
• 4:00 pm – Dealers Room Opens
• 4:00 pm – We expect to have a talk by … let’s just say an anonymous but well-respected author who isn’t yet announced
• 6:00 pm – Art Show Opens
• 7:30 pm – Meet the Guests. We’ll introduce our guests and tell you more about Boskone
• 8:30 pm – Madison Metricula Roberts, Musical Guest, Friday night concert
• Throughout the evening – Programming will continue until late night

Saturday, February 15, 2025

• 10:00 am – Saturday Program begins.
• 7:30 pm – Boskone Annual Awards Ceremony
• Throughout the evening – Programming will continue until late night

Sunday, February 16, 2025

• 10:00 am – Sunday Program begins
• 1:00 pm – Jasper Fforde, Guest of Honor, reading
• 3:30 pm – Program ends, convention closes

Stay tuned for more special programing updates including schedules for Boskone 62’s guests:

• Jasper Fforde, Guest of Honor
• Theresa Mather, Official Artist
• Kelley Armstrong, Special Guest
• Madison Metricula Roberts, Musical Guest
• Heather Preston, Hal Clement Science Speaker

Stay tuned for more—this year’s Boskone promises engaging panels, thought-provoking discussions, and some truly stellar surprises.

Video Credit: Produced and hosted on YouTube by @ErinUnderwood

Be sure to check back soon for more program updates and the full reveal—and don’t forget to buy your Boskone 62 membership now and to reserve your hotel room at theWestin Boston Seaport District hotel so you don’t miss out!