THIS WEEK'S LOCAL PICKS

View handpicked activities and weekly highlights for your visit to the Boston area, chosen by our staff of locals. 

Our Top Picks

Spring Experience 2025 May 16

The 2025 Spring Experience program combines three sublime ballets that showcase the breadth and beauty of ballet today. Alongside Mikko Nissinen’s brilliantly reimagined Raymonda , the program includes two beloved works of Jiři Kylián, who is the among the most revered…

Trillium on the Greenway May 16

We are delighted to announce that Trillium Garden on The Greenway will open for another season! Trillium’s drink offerings will be paired with some incredible partners from our 2025 Food Truck Program. Trillium Garden on The Greenway is located at the corner of High Street and…

The Family Heritage Experience May 16

The Family Heritage Experience is an initiative of American Ancestors, created to bring the organization’s mission to life through an engaging, in-person introduction to family history. The Family Heritage Experience invites visitors to explore interactive exhibits, displays of…

The Lawn on D May 16
  • 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…

Swan Boats in the Public Garden May 16
  • 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 Family Days at MFA Jun 01

Boston kids and families, join us for Boston Family Days! Explore the Museum of Fine Arts for free on the select Sundays of each month, thanks to a partnership between the MFA and the City of Boston. The MFA offers a variety of special gallery activities, tours, and art making!…

Greenway Carousel May 16

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…

Museum of Ice Cream May 16

Dive into a sweet adventure at the Museum of Ice Cream! The MOIC features over 14 interactive rooms, a café offering one-of-kind sweet cocktails and desserts, and best of all, unlimited ice cream! This museum is suitable for visitors of all ages!

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition May 16

Your Ticket Aboard Titanic Awaits. Experience the wonder and tragedy of the world’s most famous ocean-liner, RMS Titanic. Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition anchors in Boston this fall for a limited time at The Castle at Park Plaza. Viewed by more than 35 million people worldwide…

WNDR Museum May 16
  • Downtown Crossing
  • Recurring daily

WNDR Museum is an interactive experience: a multi-sensory showcase of art and technology. The message is simple: We are all artists. And as artists, visitors are more than passive onlookers. Whatever they do in the museum, IS art. Tickets are now on sale for visits beginning…

Museum of Illusions Boston May 16

Museum of Illusions is excited to announce the opening of its highly anticipated Boston location! The Museum offers a mind-bending experience for visitors of all ages. Their interactive museum exhibits blend art and science to create optical illusions that explore and challenge…

Boston Calling 2025 May 23
  • Boston Calling Music Festival
  • Recurring daily

More than 50 performances across 4 outdoor stages, the best food in Boston, 100 foot Ferris wheel, art installations, life-size games, and other exciting activities. There’s so much to explore and see at Boston Calling. Over 30 all-star food vendors, local and international…

Boston Found Podcast

Founded four centuries ago, Boston has never settled. Uncover the real Boston through stories that capture a city in motion.