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

Diana Ross May 16

Diana Ross defines an icon. A national treasure with a magnificent legacy that has changed the course of music history and popular culture. Ms. Ross is a creator of life, an alchemist of an unprecedented career that has made her the most successful recording artist and…

Esplanade Community Day 2024 May 19
  • DCR Hatch Memorial Shell

Join us for our 4th Annual Community Day - a free, public, outdoors event meant for everyone to enjoy the Esplanade! We kick off the day with our Annual Esplanade 5k (registration required) followed by free concert at the Hatch Memorial Shell, children activities, lawn games…

Revere Beach Kite Festival May 19
  • Revere Beach

On Sunday, May 19th, we will host our 8th Annual Kite Festival on Revere Beach. This is our way of kicking off beach season with fun for the whole family! Children will have the opportunity to build, decorate, and fly their kites. The event also features professional kite flyers…

Glass Flowers Gallery May 16

One of Harvard University’s most famous treasures is the internationally acclaimed Ware Collection of Blaschka Glass Models of Plants, better known as the “Glass Flowers." This unique collection was made by Leopold (1822-1895) and Rudolf Blaschka (1857-1939), a father and son…

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…

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…

Ethiopia at the Crossroads May 16

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…

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…

One Reason Garden Bar at The Charles Hotel May 16

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'…