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Festivals & Annual Events

Some of our events are so good we celebrate them year after year!

From the oldest marathon in the United States to the first St. Patrick's Day celebration, Boston is no stranger to hosting big events. Whether you are a sports enthusiast, patriotic reveler, music lover, history buff, or gastronomic foodie, there's truly something for everyone. Start exploring our annual events below!

Upcoming Festivals in Boston

South End Spring Stroll May 08

South End Spring Stroll

South End Business Alliance is delighted to announce the return of the South End Spring Stroll on Wednesday, May 8th from 4-8pm!…

Duckling Day May 12

Duckling Day

A beloved tradition for more than 30 years, Duckling Day celebrates the children’s classic book, “Make Way for Ducklings” by…

Lilac Sunday May 12

Lilac Sunday

Experience the springtime bloom of our renowned collection of nearly 400 lilacs. Visit for tours with Arboretum experts, hands-on…

SOWA Open Market May 12

SOWA Open Market

The SoWa Open Market is one of the largest open-air farmer and artist markets in Boston. With a variety of regional and local…

SoWa Sundays May 12

SoWa Sundays

Spend a Sunday afternoon at 450 Harrison Ave, and meet the artists directly. Family friendly and free event. Plenty of parking is…

Nantucket Wine & Food Festival May 15

Nantucket Wine & Food Festival

Over the course of five days, Nantucket comes alive with elegant tastings, seminars, lunches and dinners. Join award winning…

Esplanade Community Day 2024 May 19

Esplanade Community Day 2024

Join us for our 4th Annual Community Day - a free, public, outdoors event meant for everyone to enjoy the Esplanade! We kick off…

Revere Beach Kite Festival May 19

Revere Beach Kite Festival

On Sunday, May 19th, we will host our 8th Annual Kite Festival on Revere Beach. This is our way of kicking off beach season with…

Boston Calling 2024 May 24

Boston Calling 2024

More than 50 performances across 4 outdoor stages, the best food in Boston, 100 foot Ferris wheel, art installations, life-size…

Glow in the Park Jun 07

Glow in the Park

Kick summer off in style with live music, lawn games, your favorite food trucks, beer, wine, and more. Our annual young…

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