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
- The Revere Hotel Boston Common
- Recurring daily
Families are cordially invited to an all-new, first-of-its-kind, kid-centric event at CoComelon Party Time! An immersive experience that takes you inside the colorful world of CoComelon where children can explore their way through a variety of interactive party experiences. Play…
- Various Greater Boston Restaurants
Enjoy a wonderful Mother's Day celebration with special brunch, lunch and dinner offerings from a Boston area restaurant. Check out Meet Boston's Mother's Day dining page which details restaurants offering special menus for brunch, lunch, dinner and options for outdoor dining.
- Arnold Arboretum
Experience the springtime bloom of our renowned collection of nearly 400 lilacs. Visit for tours with Arboretum experts, hands-on children’s programming, and more. Picnicking in the Arboretum landscape is permitted on this day only. Located primarily on the edge of Bussey Hill…
- Parkman Bandstand, Boston Public Garden
A beloved tradition for more than 30 years, Duckling Day celebrates the children’s classic book, “Make Way for Ducklings” by Robert McCloskey. Every year, hundreds of children parade through Boston’s most picturesque parks, dressed like characters from the story Led by the…
- 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…
- 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…
- Peabody Essex Museum
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
This extraordinary exhibition celebrates the artistic traditions of Ethiopia from their origins to the present day. Explore nearly 2,000 years of Ethiopian art and culture through more than 200 objects, including painted religious icons, illuminated manuscripts, gospel books…
- 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…
- Charles Hotel, Harvard Square
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Come to The newest addition to the Charles Hotel, a casual and "come as you are" bar! The special Garden Bar menu will feature favorites from Taqueria El Barrio’s full menu, including Pollo, Birria, Carnitas, and Veggie tacos, all served with their signature homemade ‘Mi Tierra'…
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