Weekend Highlights
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- Various Locations
- Recurring daily
The Roxbury International Film Festival is the largest festival in New England that celebrates people of color. Over the course of 10 days the festival screens all genres of films, holds workshops and panel discussions and offers filmmakers the opportunity to network with each…
- City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA
Try as many pizzas as you can: Get out there and try some new slices from each pizzeria - you're sure to find something delicious! Pizza stands will be accepting pizza slice tickets that can be purchased online or at the event. We recommend getting your pizza slice tickets online…
The annual festival showcases food, arts, crafts, immersive art experiences and multiple stages of live music, dance, poetry and theater!
Juneteenth
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- Embrace Boston
- Recurring daily
The Embrace Ideas Festival is a yearly celebration of ideas grounded in arts, culture and public scholarship. This multi-day gathering brings together local, state and national leaders to amplify anti-racism and a vision for a transformed Boston by 2030. Rooted in racial equity…
Celebrate the African-American patriots that played a vital role in the start of the American Revolution in Boston and in the formation of our country. Led by an 18 th -century costumed guide, visitors view history through the eyes of African-American revolutionaries such as…
The Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP), in partnership with “one of the nation’s most intriguing opera companies (The New York Times),” Odyssey Opera, presents the New England premiere of Frederick Douglass at New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall on Friday, June 20, 2025…
- Franklin Park
Join us on Saturday, June 21, 2025 for a Juneteenth Celebration at Franklin Park! Enjoy picnics, barbecues, music, dancing and more at the Shattuck Picnic Grove and all over the park.
Commemorate by visiting civic landmarks and attending celebrations in and around Boston.
Boston Pride
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- The Stage at Suffolk Downs
Outloud is a multi-day, award-winning LGBTQ+ Music Festival, happening June 21 in Boston. Outloud will take place at the Stage at Suffolk Downs, and features a star-studded line-up celebrating and advocating for queer voices in music. This high-energy concert features…
Come one, come all to our Pride Social - hosted in collaboration with The Anchor Boston and Next Level Fusion! Celebrate Pride with an unforgettable evening of rhythm, community, and joy on the waterfront! Join us for an all-ages dance party featuring: Bachata and salsa social…
Each drag performer will show off their most sickening lip sync number and YOUR votes will determine the top two Read My Lips contestants. The top two performers will go head to head in an epic lip sync battle for the crown! RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17 contestant and legendary…
- Stage Karaoke X Studios
NAAAP Boston's Pride Committee is back with Boston’s premier Queer AAPI Prom! Join us at Stage Karaoke in Allston for a night of singing, dancing, and fashion. Featuring special guest, drag king Jayden Jamison (@thegoldendragking). Allies are welcome, 21+ only. Limited free drink…
Throughout June, celebrate the multi-faceted expressions of LGBTQ culture.
Seasonal
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- Boston Public Garden
- Recurring daily
Embark on a uniquely Boston experience with a Swan Boat ride in the Public Garden. Nestled in the heart of the city, the Swan Boats have been enchanting visitors since their opening in 1877, preserving a glimpse of Boston's rich history while offering a serene escape from the…
- Boston Harbor City Cruises
- Recurring daily
Set sail with us for the whale watch experience of a lifetime. Our destination: Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary, a rich feeding ground for whales, dolphins, sea birds and other marine creatures. You’ll have a good chance to view several different species of large whales…
- Long Wharf
- Recurring daily
Get ready for more thrills, more laughs, and more speed than you ever imagined as you zip across the ocean at up to 40 miles per hour. The wind roars. The music blares. And the waves will splash during a wet and wild 40-minute ride of full blast, sensational fun. Codzilla runs on…
Shopping / Pop-up Markets
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- Rose Kennedy Greenway
- Recurring weekly on Saturday
The Greenway Artisan Market is a vibrant open-air market run by Somerville Flea featuring talented area artists, crafters, and independent designers. Visitors will find exceptional art, locally produced products, and much more! Explore the parks, stroll tree-lined promenades…
- Recurring weekly on Saturday
The Roslindale Village Main Street Farmers Market is a staple in the community. The Summer Farmers Market typically begins the first Saturday in June and runs until just before Thanksgiving. The Winter Farmers Market generally starts in early January and runs though March.
- Seaport Common
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Saturday
Our partners at is bringing a diverse group, predominantly consisting of local, women, and minority-owned businesses. With a mix of popular returning artisans and new entrants, all offer a unique assortment of products, including clothing, jewelry, skincare, home décor, pet…
- SoWa Art + Design District
- Recurring weekly on Sunday
The SoWa Open Market is one of the largest open-air farmer and artist markets in Boston. With a variety of regional and local vendors, plus food + beverage trucks, nestled among artist studios, galleries, and retail shops on the pedestrian-only Thayer Street, the SoWa (South of…
See additional shopping options - from pop-up markets to outlets and boutique shops.
Family Friendly
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- The Lawn on D
- Recurring daily
The 2025 season of The Lawn on D has begun! We have BIG events on tap all season that you won’t want to miss, along with live music and tasty eats and drinks from our kitchen & bar. Gates are regularly open 7 am - 11 pm Monday through Saturday and 7 am - 10:30 pm on Sunday…
- Rose Kennedy Greenway
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
We look forward to welcoming you at the Greenway Carousel at The Tiffany & Co. Foundation Grove on The Greenway. Take a spin on one of our native New England carousel creatures, located in the heart of downtown Boston. This is the only carousel of its kind. The hand-carved…
- Wrentham Developmental Center
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Saturday
The Big Bounce America is the largest touring inflatable event in the world! We’ve created an action-packed day out suitable for all ages and featuring some of the most unique and exciting custom-built inflatable attractions ever made.
25 Things to Do in Boston with Kids
We know you have one goal when traveling with kids – keep them occupied! Luckily, Boston is full of fun for the entire family that will prevent you from hearing those…
Food, Beer, & Wine
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- Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse
- Recurring daily
Taste your way through some of the finest Rosés from around the world. Enjoy rotating flights of beautifully crafted Rosé wines from France and Italy – exclusively available for a limited time! JUNE ROSÉ FLIGHTS $20 *2 oz pours of each wine* 2023 Maison Fabre Rosé 2024…
This summer, head to the HUB on Fridays for our Hop-Up series! Each week, a New England brewery will join us from 5-7pm for a free tasting event - come hang out and discover your new favorite brews🍺 (Ages 21+) Hop-Up Schedule: Friday, June 13: Sam Adams Downtown Boston Taproom…
- The Urban Grape
- Recurring weekly on Saturday
Join us for The After Brunch from 2-5PM at The Urban Grape in Boston, featuring Staff favorite wine picks and a small business pop-up!
Join us for a relaxing and entertaining afternoon of candle making on our outdoor patio! This workshop by Ain't Easy Candles, includes a beverage and a bite! MULTIPLE SESSIONS: Session 1: 1:00 – 2:30 PM Session 2: 4:00 – 5:30 PM
Nothing pairs better with warm weather than an outdoor beer garden. Discover where to grab a drink this summer.
Theater & Dance
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- American Repertory Theater
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
A naïve and impossibly upbeat Brit, Dougal, has just landed in New York for his dad’s second wedding—the dad he’s never known. Robin, the sister of the bride, is at the airport to pick him up—and she’s late for work. Hungry for an adventure in the city he’s only seen in movies…
- Boston Lyric Stage
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Brimming with classic musical theater tunes, endearing characters, and good-humor all around, Hello Dolly! is the perfect balm for the soul. With a twinkle in her eye, Dolly Levi orchestrates matters of the heart for those looking for love as the incomparable matchmaker that she…
- Arrow Street Arts
- Recurring daily
Experience Receding and Reemerging, the third annual performance by the Asian American Ballet Project, on June 21-22 at Arrow Street Arts in Cambridge, MA. This mixed-bill concert features original choreography, live accompaniment, and powerful stories of Asian American identity…
- The Huntington Theatre
Experience Sleeping Beauty like never before in this dance and light show. Enjoy a unique fusion of classical ballet and modern technology, where local dancers literally light up the stage with glittering routines and glow-in-the-dark costumes. The timeless tale of the cursed…
Everything from Broadway hits and acclaimed dance to smaller, more intimate shows.
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