Boston's Best Places To Buy April Fools' Day Gag Gifts
Newbury Comics
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
1 North Marketplace #366
Boston, MA 02109
(617) 248-9992
www.newburycomics.com
Originally founded as a record store and music resource, Newbury Comics has adapted with the times and has become Boston's go-to place for everything goofy. Its shelves are full of T-shirts, toys, games and books related to anything in pop culture. Here you can find a Game of Thrones poster, a witty Star Wars shirt or a Harry Potter board game. Surprise someone with a cheesy gift from their favorite movie or musical group. Newbury comics has everything you need for April Fools' Day, including gifts with shock value that will keep the recipient entertained.
1100 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 492-0711
www.thegamespeopleplaycambridge.com
This specialty store in Harvard Square is not like any other boutique you will find in the Boston area. The Games People Play specializes in just that - games! It sells just about every board game for adults imaginable and is a great place to find a goofy gift for any playful person on your list. There aren't many toy stores in the world geared towards people over the age of say, 10, but this is one of the few. From classic chess and backgammon sets and goofy girls' night games, The Games People Play provides old school entertainment for everyone.
FunUsual
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
8 N Market Street
Boston, MA 02109
(617) 439-8840
www.main.funusual.com
FunUsual is a store for people that hate shopping and like to play. Located right in Faneuil Hall, FunUsual has fun games, greeting cards, books, toys and gifts for people of all ages. It is better to purchase an April Fools' Day treat here than at a big box party store because FunUsual specializes in high-quality, curated items, nothing that will break or stop working immediately. This is also a great spot to find joke gifts for bachelorettes, with a book selection that includes titles like "How to Train Your Husband."
Chowdaheadz
35 Industrial Parkway
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 491-0707
www.chowdaheadz.com
Chowdaheadz is an e-commerce retail store that exclusively sells Boston-themed apparel. Sure, it offers classic Red Sox and Patriots gear, but it also sells hilarious, witty items that would make great April Fools' Day gifts. Especially with the Patriots SuperBowl win this year with hilarious team personalities like Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman, this is the perfect time to buy a shirt or souvenir that pays homage to your favorite humourous athletes.
Black Ink
5 Brattle Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 497-1221
www.blackinkboston.squarespace.com
Black Ink is a must-visit boutique in Beacon Hill and Harvard Square that specializes in everything fun! The store is actually reminiscent of a museum shop with its hands-on curiousities and smile-provoking gifts. From silly versions of classic office supplies, to children's toys and greeting cards, Black Ink has something to please anyone anytime, but especially on a happy day like April Fools'.
Cameron Bruns is the founder of BostonGreenBlog.com and co-author of Just Us Gals Boston. She lives in Boston's North End, where her goal is to promote ethical, stylish, and sustainable lifestyle choices to all Boston residents. Her work can be found on Examiner.com.
