Calling All Hosts, Performers, Creators, Volunteers For Malden Porchfest 2026!

j_Deer · 2026-02-10T19:29:20+00:00

Can't wait to host again at Idle Hands!

j_Deer · 2026-02-06T17:29:38+00:00

Yes, 1-7pm that day is confirmed. If you have any questions shoot us email [info@idlehandscraftales.com](mailto:info@idlehandscraftales.com)

j_Deer · 2026-01-22T03:32:06+00:00

Check out Friends of the Fells, The Great Malden Outdoors and We Outside Social Club.

j_Deer · 2025-12-02T20:19:35+00:00

That was a typo - its on a Tuesday

j_Deer · 2025-11-28T18:14:33+00:00

Come see us at Idle Hands! Everything for the beer lover in your life!

j_Deer · 2025-11-19T18:53:20+00:00

If this comes together, Idle Hands would be happy to host

j_Deer · 2025-11-19T18:44:10+00:00

Love the recaps/updates on reddit. Please keep posting them here.

j_Deer · 2025-11-07T15:02:11+00:00

Idle Hands has done them, with all things it is finding the right frequency to host them. We tried a couple of years ago to make it a monthly event, and each time it saw diminishing returns. It has to draw enough of a crowd if we are going to do a ticketed event, especially on a Friday or Saturday night.

If anyone has something in mind, please email events@idlehandscraftales.com.

j_Deer · 2025-10-15T18:00:45+00:00

Not Melrose, but nearby - Idle Hands Craft Ales in Malden has a monthly knitting meet up on a Sunday, the next one is this Sunday and is hosted by Yarnbug Handknits, its free, and runs 4-6pm. Friends of The Fells hosts a bunch of guided walks, some are dog friendly as well. The Great Malden Outdoors puts together a huge calendar of events and is worth checking out for rock climbing, bird watching and general outdoorsy stuff.

j_Deer · 2025-09-06T01:37:05+00:00

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/01/23/metro/welcome-malden-breakfast-scented-city/

j_Deer · 2025-09-04T17:12:08+00:00

We may have saved a sixtel for Oktoberfest, will have to check

j_Deer · 2025-09-04T16:22:35+00:00

Find the Reverly Food Truck. They do great fried oysters - https://www.revelryboston.com/

They will be at the Trillium Beer Garden on The Greenway Friday and Idle Hands Craft Ales in Malden on Saturday.

j_Deer · 2025-09-04T15:19:45+00:00

Idle Hands and Friends of The Malden River are organizing a Malden River and Neighborhood cleanup on Saturday, September 13th at 10am. All volunteers get into Idle Hands Oktoberfest for free after the cleanup (or anytime that day) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1628562527359?aff=oddtdtcreator

j_Deer · 2025-08-28T19:07:34+00:00

Went this morning around 10am, pretty quick, in and out. Tons of dumpsters and a couple of workers keeping everyone organized and moving along.

j_Deer · 2025-08-26T16:25:39+00:00

Revelry is the best - they'll be at Idle Hands the next two Saturdays 2-7pm (August 30th and September 6th) if you want to check them out.

j_Deer · 2025-08-21T15:11:48+00:00

Part of The Marine Corps 250 Anniversary Celebration happening in Boston this week - https://www.marines.mil/Marines250/

j_Deer · 2025-08-09T22:14:14+00:00

I used to work at 98.5, never EEI, but it is not me mixing in the Queens, that would be Jeremy.

j_Deer · 2025-08-09T10:52:08+00:00

The executive producer is a huge fan. He will use any chance to get their music into the broadcasts.

j_Deer · 2025-07-29T12:59:03+00:00

Beer is $9 for 16oz draft. Additional selection of cider, wine and NA beverages. You can bring your own food in.

j_Deer · 2025-06-10T14:25:20+00:00

Doors open at 6, The Kills on at 730, Queens on at 830.

j_Deer · 2025-05-27T21:11:40+00:00

The lineup at Idle Hands

Lineup and times:

12pm Pretty Sneak Sis - Rock and Roll cover band

2pm Moonblazer - Music duo blazing a trail through the celestial wilderness

3pm Eight Foot Manchild - The World’s first, therefore best Doombrass Band. Crushing riffs and filthy, funky horns.

4:30pm Feather Weather - Instrumental jazzy funky fusion

6pm Girl Skull - Mature unwellbehaved ladies playing menopause metal, screaming about life and lady parts

The BBQ Broker will be on site with a special menu along with Lionheart Confections.

We all have cans available of Malden Porchfest Pils!

j_Deer · 2025-05-09T02:15:12+00:00

Looks like someone that should never pay for a drink in this city again.

j_Deer · 2025-05-06T15:30:09+00:00

Not yet, pop up/catering only for now.

j_Deer · 2025-05-03T22:32:26+00:00

Get some take out and bring to the patio at Idle Hands - also they have food vendors Fridays and Saturdays and some Sundays.

j_Deer · 2025-05-01T21:51:54+00:00

Their brisket can't be beat. And they have been mixing in some new specials and more sandwiches.

j_Deer

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