Join us in the Taproom for the release of Sense of Place Pale Lager.

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!

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.

Register here

Join us in the Taproom for the release of Golden Tornado Blonde Ale!

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.

You can register here

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.

Tickets available here.

Join us for a fun and creative coaster painting workshop where you’ll unleash your artistic potential! In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn how to sketch and paint your own unique set of coasters with guidance from the talented artist, Bhagyashree. Whether you’re looking to paint freely or get inspiration from prompts, Bhagyashree will be there to help you every step of the way using acrylic paints and markers. Not only will you walk away with your very own set of painted coasters, but Bhagyashree will also share valuable aftercare tips to keep your artwork looking great for years to come. No experience necessary—just bring your enthusiasm and creativity!

All materials included. $45

No experience necessary.

Refunds requested at least 1 day before the event will be in the form of a credit for future classes within one year.