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February 13-15, 2026 — Westin Boston Seaport District
January 23, 2026

Hotel Block Reservation Deadline Extended

Boskone Hotel reservations have been extended until February 9, 2026. At this time, only quiet floor rooms are available. If you have issues reserving for the number of nights needed, please email hotel@boskone.org with your name, reservation number and what nights need to be added to your reservation.

January 10, 2026

Online Helmuth sent January 7, 2026

There is a link to a pdf format at https://boskone.org/get-involved/documents/

This was sent to current members and many previous members. If you think you should have gotten it and didn’t please check your spam folder or email registration@boskone.org with your current email address.

November 13, 2025

Charles Urbach’s Colored Pencil Workshop

This Boskone workshop lasts about 2 hours. In the first 1-hour class our Guest Artist Charles Urbach describes the materials and discusses the reasoning and physical qualities involved with them. In the second 1-hour class, Charles demonstrates how to use the colored pencils to achieve the results that he produces with the pencils. That demonstration is a step-by-step process of material handling.

This workshop will run from 11:30-1:30 on Saturday, February 14, 2026 in the Galleria behind the Art Show. It is offered to Boskone members age 13 and up, and is limited to 20 people. This workshop costs $20, which is paid to Charles at the start of the first class.

For more information go to here: https://boskone.org/guests/featured-guests/charles-urbachs-colored-pencil-workshop/

To sign up for this workshop, please fill out this form.

October 29, 2025

Dubious Pleasures, by Greg Cox

Publishing physical books has become considerably more expensive over the years.
So we are here seeking your support for our next project, Dubious Pleasures, the NESFA Press Boskone Book for Boskone 63. This book is a group of previously published short stories by Greg Cox, our Guest of Honor at Boskone 63, February 13-15, 2026. The cover art is by Charles Urbach, our Official Artist.
Visit tinyurl.nesfa.org/CoxKickstarter and support this project.

September 29, 2025

Boskone 63 Hotel Block is Open

Please go to https://boskone.org/hotel/accommodations/ to make your reservations.

There is one booking link this year. The first thing you will be asked is whether you want a Quiet Block or Party Block room.

Guest Room Rates — $204 plus tax (currently 16.45%) for Single/Double/Triple/Quad

Please note that Boskone 63 members using this link will not be charged the daily Destination Fee, even though it may appear in their Bonvoy Accounts or on Marriott.com.

July 27, 2025

Boskone 63 Hotel Block will Open in Fall 2025

Room rates are $204 plus tax (currently 16.45%) for Single/Double/Triple/Quad.

The room block covers the convention dates PLUS the shoulder dates, which will be listed in our hotel block. Our block rates are good through January 22, 2026 or until the block is sold out. NOTE: Boskone’s room block almost always sells out.

Watch our accommodations page for when the block will open and more information.

July 27, 2025

Boskone 63 Rates Good Through 1-20-2026

Boskone 63 Registration is online at reg.boskone.org. These rates are good through January 20, 2026.
Adult: $65
Young Adult (18-25): $40
Teen (13-17): $25
Child (5-12): $20
Card to Culture: Free

Boskone 63, February 13-15, 2026
Guest of Honor: Greg Cox
Official Artist: Charles Urbach
Special Guest: Stefan Rudnick
Hal Clement Science Speaker: Diego Patrimonio
Master of Ceremonies: Keith R.A. DeCandido

January 20, 2025

Free Friday is Back at Boskone 62!

Exciting news! Free Friday is back! Join us at Boskone 62 for free programming on Friday, February 14, 2025, until 6:30 pm, at the Westin Boston Seaport District in Boston, MA.

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]:

Adult Young
Adult
Teen Child
Friday $25 $20 $13 $13
Saturday $50 $30 $20 $20
Sunday $20 $20 $13 $13

 

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