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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're 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

The Chocolate Expo Jan 25

The Chocolate Expo

The Chocolate Expo, one of America's largest chocolate events, will be returning to the Shriners Auditorium in Wilmington, MA, on…

Winter Fest Jan 25

Winter Fest

This season, Winter Fest debuts at Hood Park in Charlestown, transforming two acres into a stunning winter wonderland filled with…

SoWa Sundays Jan 26

SoWa Sundays

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

Boston Wine & Food Festival Jan 31

Boston Wine & Food Festival

Step into an evening of unparalleled elegance and indulgence at our Grand Dinners in the iconic Wharf Room. With sweeping harbor…

SoWa First Friday Feb 07

SoWa First Friday

On the First Friday of every month, the artists, galleries, shops and showrooms of the SoWa Art + Design District in the South End…

Lunar New Year Cultural Village Feb 09

Lunar New Year Cultural Village

Gather with friends and family and join us for our annual Lunar New Year Cultural Village! Every year we love to celebrate the…

Lunar New Year Lion Dance Parade Feb 09

Lunar New Year Lion Dance Parade

Celebrate the Year of the Snake in Boston's Chinatown with the annual Lunar New Year Lion Dance Parade! Stop by the Chinese New…

Uncorked Wine Festival Feb 15

Uncorked Wine Festival

Join us Sat. Feb. 15th at the iconic SoWa Power Station for an epic night of wine and good times! Sip & swirl over 100 wines…

Red Bull Heavy Metal Feb 22

Red Bull Heavy Metal

Boston City Hall will be turned into a snowboarding park on Saturday, February 22nd when Red Bull Heavy Metal comes to town with…

Dine Out Boston Feb 23

Dine Out Boston

Dine Out Boston is brought to you by Meet Boston, providing locals and visitors alike the opportunity to try many restaurants in…

New England Restaurant & Bar Show Mar 30

New England Restaurant & Bar Show

The Massachusetts Restaurant Association and Exposition Development Company, Inc. have announced that after more than fifty years…

Boston Calling 2025 May 23

Boston Calling 2025

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

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