Indigenous Peoples' Day
Indigenous Peoples' Day is on Monday, October 12, 2026
Whether you're diving into the history and heritage of Indigenous Peoples' Day or looking to explore the city on your day off, we have your guide to the perfect long weekend in Boston.
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What is Indigenous Peoples' Day?
Former Boston Mayor Kim Janey, on October 6, 2021, signed an executive order establishing every second Monday of October as Indigenous Peoples Day in Boston to recognize Indigenous history, celebrate Indigenous cultures, and increase dialogue and support for the rights of Indigenous people.
Events & Activities
- Plimoth Patuxet Museums
- Recurring daily
Plimoth Patuxet Museums explores the complex and interwoven stories of English and Indigenous cultures in the 17th century through immersive and experiential outdoor and indoor learning environments. The museum includes…
- Boston Common
Join us in celebrating indigenous cultures in Boston on October 10, 2026! Indigenous Peoples Day recognizes and celebrates the heritage of Native Americans and the history of their Nations.
Join us to celebrate & uplift Indigenous peoples & voices on Indigenous Peoples Day in Newton, MA. All are welcome to this free, family-friendly, Indigenous-led, volunteer-run event to enjoy great music, check…
Join us to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day at the MFA with free admission for all Massachusetts residents. Enjoy gallery tours, engaging family art-making activities, and more! Indigenous Peoples’ Day recognizes and…
Join us for a program and performance with the Wampanoag Nation Singers and Dancers, a group of musicians and artisans from the tribal communities of Mashpee on Cape Cod and Aquinnah on Martha’s Vineyard on Indigenous…
- Christian Science Plaza
Boston’s largest day of free cultural experiences, The Opening Our Doors festival, was conceived with one central mission: to “open the doors” of Boston’s most iconic & historic institutions for a free day of music…
Native American Trail
Greater Boston is home to several memorials, monuments, landmarks, and historic markers that makeup The Native American Trail.