April 3-5, 2026
Check out the top events in Boston this weekend below.
Highlights
Back to Top of ListCheer on the Red Sox as they kick off the 2026 season at their Home Opener vs. the San Diego Padres. Celebrate Japanese culture and pop media like anime, manga, and video games at Anime Boston.
On April 3, 2026 at 2:10pm, the Boston Red Sox host the Padres for the Home Opener. For accessibility information and other general questions, check out this Fenway information guide. Enjoy your experience at Fenway Park!
- Hynes Convention Center
- Recurring daily
Anime Boston is a three-day convention held annually in Boston, Massachusetts, USA under the supervision of the New England Anime Society. Our focus is to celebrate and promote Japanese culture and media, such as anime, manga, and video games. While the main focus on Anime Boston…
Easter
Back to Top of ListSpring into Easter weekend in Boston. Gather the whole family for festive brunches, egg hunts, and more. Browse Easter events in Boston below.
- Gillette Stadium Plaza
The Easter Bunny arrives early at Patriot Place! Join us for an Easter Egg Roll on Friday, April 3 from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM on the North End Zone Plaza across from the Patriots ProShop. We are expecting it to be an egg-citing day filled with adventure and joy! To…
USS Constitution’s annual Shipboard Egg Hunt is taking place Saturday, April 4th, 2026, from 8–10 a.m. This event is designed for kids 10 & under and includes a chance to discover golden eggs —each earning a special seat for the October 21 underway. Additional Info…
Hop into spring at High Street Place Food Hall’s Easter Eggstravaganza! Bring the whole family for a festive afternoon filled with Easter fun in the heart of downtown Boston. Kids can meet the Easter Bunny, snap adorable photos, and take part in a lively egg hunt kicking off at…
Boston Harbor Hotel Executive Chef David Daniels’ unique menu is sure to create an unforgettable day for you and your loved ones. Make memories with the iconic Boston Harbor as your backdrop. Three seatings are available at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM. Brunch is $225 per…
Rebel’s Guild will feature festive add-ons to its regular Sunday brunch along with playful spritz flights and housemade limoncello specials. Reservations recommended and available via SevenRooms Featured Offerings: House Limoncello | $10 House Limoncello Spritz | $16 Arancello |…
Find restaurants offering Easter specials and kid-friendly activities in Boston.
Family-friendly
Back to Top of ListMake the most of your family time with exciting activities for the whole family. Discover fun things to do with kids in Boston below.
- WNDR Museum
- Recurring daily
Say goodbye to the last chilly days of winter and welcome the season of renewal by visiting WNDR. As part of the celebration, families can take part in WNDR’s interactive Stamp Rally, an installation-inspired scavenger hunt designed to spark curiosity and exploration. Guests…
- Rose Kennedy Greenway
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
See Boston From New Heights! This year, the Rose Kennedy Greenway becomes the ultimate winter hot spot with a towering Ferris Wheel offering sweeping skyline views. Picture yourself above the city lights and Boston’s iconic landmarks as your backdrop! Complimentary Community Days…
- CambridgeSide
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Step into a Prehistoric adventure and journey through a realistic jungle filled with 50+ life size, animatronic dinosaurs! At Dino Safari you can dig up fossils, learn about cutting-edge research, complete a passport scavenger hunt, experience a virtual reality adventure, and…
You’re invited to the most next-level party on the planet. The all-new Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® is packed with jaw-dropping acts, laugh-out-loud fun, and memory-making moments you’ll never forget. From wide-eyed kids to “seen-it-all” grown-ups, we’ve got the WOW…
Join us on the first Sunday of the month for a day of free family fun! Enjoy art-making, gallery activities, performances, and workshops designed to deepen kids and families’ connections with contemporary art. All activities are drop-in, first come first served. Space is limited…
Never hear those dreaded words "I’m Bored" with these family-friendly activities.
Music & Theater
Back to Top of ListExperience a captivating performance in Boston. Explore top shows happening this weekend below.
- Lyric Stage Company of Boston
- Recurring daily
As a young artist in the 1990s, actress Anna Campbell sparked a theatrical firestorm with a staging of August Wilson monologues spoken from a female perspective performed entirely in the nude. Decades later, her provocative performance that changed the trajectory of her career…
- Citizens Opera House
- Recurring daily
The winner of the 2024 Tony Award® for Best Musical is THE OUTSIDERS. Adapted from S.E. HINTON’s seminal novel and FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA’s iconic film, this thrilling new musical features a book by ADAM RAPP with JUSTIN LEVINE, music and lyrics by JAMESTOWN REVIVAL (Jonathan Clay…
- Emerson Colonial Theatre
- Recurring daily
THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY returns to the Emerson Colonial Theatre following a sold-out engagement last February! The immersive concert-style theater show chronicles the amazing journey shared by the folk-rock duo, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. It tells the story from their…
Born somewhere in the Arizona desert, PUSCIFER is an electro-rock band, multimedia experience, traveling circus, and alien abduction survivors. The group’s catalog consists of four full-length studio albums: V is for Vagina [2007], Conditions of My Parole [2011], Money Shot…
Welcome to Citizens House Of Blues in Boston, Massachusetts, where music comes alive like nowhere else! On April 5, 2026, the iconic venue will play host to the legendary Thievery Corporation at 8:00 PM. Known for their unique blend of electronic, dub, reggae, and bossa nova…
Everything from Broadway hits and acclaimed dance to smaller, more intimate shows.
Museums & Exhibitions
Back to Top of ListExplore recently opened exhibitions and upcoming museum events below.
- Discovering King Tut's Tomb - The Experience
- Recurring daily
Walk through ancient chambers and uncover the secrets of Egypt's most iconic pharaoh. Experience the wonders of King Tut’s Tomb as it was discovered over 100 years ago without leaving Boston. Take a spellbinding tour of the tomb, its treasures, and ancient Egyptian civilization…
- CambridgeSide
- Recurring daily
Walk beneath life-size reproductions of the Sistine Chapel ceiling. Every brushstroke, every detail — just feet away. Date Open Feb 12, 2026 – Close May 10, 2026 Duration 60 – 90 minutes Hours Wed - Sat: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM(last entry 7 PM) Sun: 11:00 AM…
- Peabody Essex Museum
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Explore the first retrospective of acclaimed 19th-century Black and Indigenous sculptor Edmonia Lewis. Born in Greenbush, New York in 1844, Lewis became the first sculptor of Black and Indigenous (Mississauga) descent to achieve international recognition. Beginning her career in…
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
- Recurring daily
A plot of land, a relaxing retreat, a formal landscape, a place of constant labor: gardens can carry a range of associations, especially in the world of art. “Framing Nature: Gardens and Imagination” brings together art from across the MFA’s global collection to explore striking…
- Harvard Art Museums
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Discover the many forms of Celtic creativity and their artistic legacies in this sweeping story that spans ancient to modern times. When you think of the word “Celtic,” what do you picture? Perhaps intricate knotwork designs, legendary warriors, or mystical spirituality? Maybe…
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
- Recurring monthly on the 1st Friday
Relax and unwind with MFA First Fridays, an exciting evening of music, dancing, art making, and more on the first Friday of select months. See art, meet new people, purchase cocktails and delicious bites, and let your hair down as you welcome the weekend at the MFA. Tickets are…
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