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Join us during the first weekend of August to kick off the Feast season in Boston's North End with The Saint Agrippina di Mineo Feast, one of Boston's most cherished and time-honored Italian festivals. This multi-day…
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Join us during the first weekend of August to kick off the Feast season in Boston's North End with The Saint Agrippina di Mineo Feast, one of Boston's most cherished and time-honored Italian festivals. This multi-day…
The free annual Boston Race Amity Festival is coming to the Rose Kennedy Greenway, Wharf District Park, on August 1, 2026! It promises to be better than ever, with a diverse musical lineup, community art project, and…
This summer, Soulful Bliss returns to Boston's iconic Seaport for an unforgettable celebration of music, culture, community, and joy. Set against the backdrop of Boston Waterfront, this signature AfroDesiaCity…
Bring island energy to your summer weeknights! Join us at Paperback Tavern every Thursday in August from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM for Tiki Thursdays—the ultimate summer gathering activation overlooking the Charles River…
On the First Friday of every month, the artists, galleries, shops and showrooms of the SoWa Art + Design District in the South End open their doors to the public for an evening of art, culture and inspiration. Meet the…
Join the thousands of people who attend the Watertown Arts Market each year for the cornerstone event of the Summer! With over 100 local art vendors, incredible organizations, interactive activities, a Kids Corner, live…
The Charles River Jazz Festival is back for our 6th annual entertainment extravaganza! Join us on August 8, 2026 at the Hatch Memorial Shell, starting at 12:30 pm. This is a free, family-friendly event featuring local…
Viva Colombia Boston Festival | Festival Viva Colombia Boston 🇨🇴 ESPAÑOL ¡Celebra con nosotros lo mejor de Colombia en East Boston! Te invitamos a la 5.ª edición anual del Festival Viva Colombia Boston, una celebración…
Experience an unforgettable day of spectacular cultural performances, vibrant traditions, shopping, networking, delicious food, and family-friendly entertainment — all under one roof with "FREE ADMISSION" For over 60…
The 100-strong herd is on the move... This August, their global journey brings them Boston, MA, where the elephants will be making the historic Back Bay neighborhood their new home.The herd will migrate to the tree-lined…
The CCBA is proud to present the 56th Chinatown August Moon Festival, which will be held on Sunday, August 9 from 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Boston Chinatown. Our annual neighborhood event will be a fun-filled day featuring…
The Fisherman's Feast is Boston's oldest continuous Italian festival that began in Boston in 1910 and is based on a tradition that goes back to the 16th century in Sciacca Sicily. The Feast is based on the devotion of…
Join us for a massive multi-cultural celebration on August 15, 2026, on Boston Common, featuring the best of the African Arts and Culture. Experience the rhythms of Africa through traditional drumming, get lost in the…
Quincy's August Moon Festival is back! This is one of the biggest street festivals, attracting around 15,000 attendees annually from Quincy and beyond. Now in its 39th year, the August Moon Festival marks the occasion of…
QARI is proud to partner with the City of Quincy to host the 39th annual August Moon Festival as the city’s signature event for the month of August. A community tradition since 1987, this event was voted ‘Best Street…
The Somerville Fermentation Festival is an annual celebration of the world of fermented foods and the layers of community that create them. Free & open to the public, this event features a diverse vendor marketplace…
Come celebrate our third birthday with us. We’ll have live music and free welcome drinks. No tickets necessary (walk in for main dining area'; Kitchen Counter reservations available through Resy)
The Sofar Sounds Free Discovery Summer Series is back at the Urban Park Roof Garden! In the heart of Kendall Square, the UP Roof Garden is presenting a season of Sofar Sounds shows - free and open to the public! Bring a…
The Seaport x Black Owned Bos. Market returns for its 7th season on Harbor Way. The outdoor market will feature Black-owned businesses from throughout the Greater Boston area along with a different theme each month: May…
Each year, the people of the North End invite you to celebrate with them as they honor their patrons, Saint Anthony and Saint Lucy, with colorful parades, religious services, strolling singers, live entertainment, and an…
Celebrate the 105th Anniversary of the Feast of Santa Lucia Each year the people of the North End invite you to celebrate with them as they honor their patrons Saint Anthony and Saint Lucy with colorful parades…
Each year, BJF features performances by some of the best jazz musicians in the the business! Since our inception in 2010, we have brought together thousands of attendees and have presented almost 80 recording and…
The Asian American Festival is back to Boston for the 16th year. The largest Asian American event in the Greater Boston Area, this year, the Festival is going to break boundaries and celebrate the endless possibilities…
Join Cambridge Carnival International Inc. on Sunday, September 13, 2026, for a vibrant and immersive celebration of African and Caribbean culture! Experience the excitement of live music, dazzling costumes, dynamic…
Join us this September for a delicious day of tasting your way across New England’s bounty and diversity! With nearly 100 food vendors, two demo kitchens — one hosting a seafood cooking competition, the other hourly…
The Boston A Cappella Festival is a free, public, outdoor arts event that celebrates the human voice and its ability to produce high-quality and genuine musical experiences. Each festival's goal is to showcase a breadth…
Celebrating the power of words to stimulate, agitate, unite, delight, and inspire, the Boston Book Festival presents year-round events culminating in an annual festival that promotes a culture of reading and ideas and…
The Bunker Hill Museum’s exhibits and dioramas tell the stories of the Battle of Bunker Hill, the construction of the Monument, and the history of the Charlestown Neighborhood. The museum is housed in the old Charlestown…
Discover the many forms of Celtic creativity and their artistic legacies in this sweeping story that spans ancient to modern times. When you think of the word “Celtic,” what do you picture? Perhaps intricate knotwork…
This astronomical observatory owned and operated by Boston University. It's located on the roof of the College of Arts & Sciences and offers free public hours on Wednesday nights. • Although it won’t cost you a dime…
The Commonwealth Museum brings history alive through exhibits and educational programs. Changing exhibits interpret artifacts and documents that illuminate Massachusetts history. The exhibits featured are typically…
Founded in 1791, the Massachusetts Historical Society is the nation's oldest historical society. The collections bring alive the stories of America's past through a series of changing exhibitions and public programs that…
The State House Art Collection commemorates significant historical events, and pays tribute to government leaders and private citizens who have helped shape the course of the Commonwealth. The Massachusetts State House…
McMullen Museum exhibitions, more than ninety over three decades, comprise works loaned from institutions and collectors around the world. Research-driven with the aim of generating new knowledge on subjects relating to…
MOBA is the world's only museum dedicated to the collection, exhibition, and celebration of art that would not be welcomed to any traditional art museum. Our collection includes sincere art in which something has gone…
Reflect on memory, labor, and belonging in this first major U.S. exhibition by Pınar Öğrenci. Glück auf in Deutschland marks the first major exhibition in the United States by Berlin-based artist and filmmaker Pınar…
Take a free tour of the Massachusetts State House! Tours are offered by the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office and are led by knowledgeable guides. Tours include visits to the Senate and House chambers, the State…
The Paul S. Russell, MD Museum of Medical History and Innovation tells the rich story of Massachusetts General Hospital's two centuries of history. Visit us to learn about the hospital's important contributions to the…
Old Ironsides is one of the most famous ships in the history of the United States. Learn about the legacy of the USS Constitution ship, the world's oldest commissioned warship, at the USS Constitution Museum. The museum…
The Waterworks Museum interprets unique stories of the country's first metropolitan water system through exhibitions and educational programs on engineering, architecture, social history, and public health. Located along…
Join us for an evening of art, fun, food, and more! Gather with friends and mingle inside our spectacular Italian-inspired courtyard, evoking the energy of a bustling town piazza. DJ C-Zone will set the mood with smooth…
The ICA is free for all visitors every Thursday from 5 to 9 PM. Tickets for Free Thursday Nights will be available at icaboston.org/tickets at 10 AM on that Thursday morning. Beginning May 29, in line with the latest…
The Boston Fire Museum houses some of the oldest devices used to fight fires in Boston. In addition to buckets, trumpets, and fire grenades, you will also see some of the earliest examples of fire engines – some…
Join us on the first Sunday of the month for a day of free family fun! Enjoy art-making, gallery activities, performances, and workshops designed to deepen kids and families’ connections with contemporary art. All…
On the First Friday of every month, the artists, galleries, shops and showrooms of the SoWa Art + Design District in the South End open their doors to the public for an evening of art, culture and inspiration. Meet the…
If you run a business in Salem, you're invited to a morning of networking and resource-sharing at the Peabody Essex Museum! The first Salem Biz Town Hall at PEM welcomes makers and restaurants, retailers and real estate…
How did photography construct cultural memories of postwar America? Life in the United States after World War II is often remembered as a time of prosperity, stability, and ease. The Way We Never Were examines the role…
Free every day (open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am–5pm) and just steps away from Harvard Square, the Harvard Art Museums welcome visitors from around the corner and around the world to enjoy one of the largest and most…
The mission of the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture is to foster curiosity and a spirit of discovery in visitors of all ages, enhancing public understanding of and appreciation for the natural world, science, and…
Happy Summer, Boston! As our gift to you to beat the heat this summer, we're offering you FREE tickets to our Main Stage show every Wednesday from July 15th through August 26th! Join us in the cool AC in our basement…
Get the family together for breathtaking views atop one of Boston's most iconic buildings. Enjoy free admission for up to four kids all summer long! *Terms: Valid for ages 12 and under. Up to four free youth tickets per…
There’s never a dull moment at the Market! Join Time Out every Thursday for live music from 5-8pm by some of your fave local bands. You can expect a groovy time and lots of good eats. Grab your crew and head to Time Out!…
Join Blue Star Families for a special Blue Star 250 event celebrating the founding of the National Guard and honoring generations of National Guard members and their families. The day begins with coffee and pastries…
Come one, come all, to a circus like no other! Encounter magnificent creatures from the wilds of your imagination as their quirky human caretaker tries to teach them new tricks. Kids can lend a hand to Eustace the…
Our partners at The Makers Show is bringing a diverse group, predominantly consisting of local, women, and minority-owned businesses. With a mix of popular returning artisans and new entrants, all offer a unique…
This summer, Soulful Bliss returns to Boston's iconic Seaport for an unforgettable celebration of music, culture, community, and joy. Set against the backdrop of Boston Waterfront, this signature AfroDesiaCity…
Blackness in Boston, The Colonial Era is a 30-minute interactive edutainment workshop, geared towards students in grades K–8 and their families, exploring Boston’s Colonial period through British, colonist, and…
Fixit Clinics are free workshops where people bring broken stuff—from bikes to blenders to blazers—and volunteer coaches share their tools and know-how, working with you to disassemble, troubleshoot and (hopefully)…
Join us on the first Sunday of the month for a day of free family fun! Enjoy art-making, gallery activities, performances, and workshops designed to deepen kids and families’ connections with contemporary art. All…
Join us Sundays, from 10AM-11AM, all year long, for a rotating selection of free children's programming for ages 0-8 years old. Our programming partners include bringing live animals, music and art for kids, and Spanish…
Spend a Sunday afternoon at 450 Harrison Ave, and meet the artists directly. Family friendly and free event. Plenty of parking is available. SoWa Artists Guild Facebook/SoWa Artists Guild Instagram/SoWa Artists Guild
A high-energy night of live music and dance rooted in Latin and Brazilian traditions featuring Receita de Samba & Friends. This festive evening invites audiences to move, celebrate, and experience the rhythms that…
Join the thousands of people who attend the Watertown Arts Market each year for the cornerstone event of the Summer! With over 100 local art vendors, incredible organizations, interactive activities, a Kids Corner, live…
Viva Colombia Boston Festival | Festival Viva Colombia Boston 🇨🇴 ESPAÑOL ¡Celebra con nosotros lo mejor de Colombia en East Boston! Te invitamos a la 5.ª edición anual del Festival Viva Colombia Boston, una celebración…
Experience an unforgettable day of spectacular cultural performances, vibrant traditions, shopping, networking, delicious food, and family-friendly entertainment — all under one roof with "FREE ADMISSION" For over 60…
Word Play uses clowning, puppetry, and live original music to take audiences on an adventure through the alphabet. Words come to life in the hands of Honey Goodenough and Harry LaCoste, who clown around with sounds and…
The CCBA is proud to present the 56th Chinatown August Moon Festival, which will be held on Sunday, August 9 from 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Boston Chinatown. Our annual neighborhood event will be a fun-filled day featuring…
The Tiny Bird Show is a small-but-mighty show about the joy of backyard birds! Learn fun facts about each bird — including their songs, what they eat, and how you can bring them to your feeder. Help find a mystery bird…
A pajama-clad unicyclist careens on stage, suitcase in tow. Unpacking, ze introduces the audience to a whimsical world of clothes-pin towers, erratic toothbrushes & gargantuan grins. Juggling with energy…
All summer long performers from Berklee College of Music will take stage Thursdays at 12 PM to showcase their musical stylings in South Garden. These performances brought to us by Boston’s premier institute of music and…
The North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) returns to the Rose Kennedy Greenway for its 2026 Jazz in the Park Summer Concert Series , taking place Thursday evenings, July 9th through August 6th…
Award-winning musician Dave Neiman plays jigs, reels, and Baroque and Renaissance tunes that Paul Revere and his family may have enjoyed.
Kick off the 2026 Pipes on the Plaza series! Experience the glorious sounds of one of the world’s largest pipe organs at the Pipes on the Plaza organ concert at The Mother Church, featuring Mark Dwyer, Organist and…
FREE CONCERT Puerto Rican band Chuwi blends the bold sounds of plena, indie, and Caribbean rhythms into a fresh new voice for the island. The dynamic quartet has drawn more than 10 million monthly listeners with their…
Kotoko Brass has crafted a joyful style of West African dance music described by the Boston Globe as “propulsive, infectious party music.” Inspired by Ghanaian drum rhythms, their sound is driven by syncopated percussion…
The GRAMMY®‑winning and globally renowned torchbearers of the New Orleans brass band tradition, Rebirth Brass Band ignites audiences with a signature fusion of second‑line, jazz, funk, soul, and hip‑hop. Their explosive…
A Little History is a fun-filled interactive educational workshop that highlights the importance of such historic figures as Phillis Wheatley, Garrett Morgan, Angela Davis, Barack Obama and more! Young elementary…
The Boston A Cappella Festival is a free, public, outdoor arts event that celebrates the human voice and its ability to produce high-quality and genuine musical experiences. Each festival's goal is to showcase a breadth…
Join velvet-voiced singer Jonathan Gramling to discover the threads that link reggae, gospel, soul, and jazz. With a lineup of remixes, mashups, originals, and genre-bending covers, this group deftly and joyfully weaves…
The cello speaks—perhaps more than any other orchestral instrument—in a way that feels human. Its range overlaps with the human voice, players share space with and embrace their instrument, and its warm, resonant sound…
At a time in which the connective power of art has never been more essential, flamenco duo Triana Maciel and Nino de los Reyes bring us PerpetuARTE, an all-new program offering a full-throated endorsement of creativity…
Powerhouse vocalist Nadia Washington and her longstanding Quartet share an afternoon of jazzy holiday favorites. Warm up your December as they lend their well-honed partnership to reimagined Christmas classics and other…
A musician, dancer, and cultural historian, Jorge Santiago Arce has celebrated the African roots of Puerto Rican traditions and shared them with audiences of all backgrounds. In this Stringfest performance, Arce teams…
When spoken word and jazz unite, when voice and saxophone speak in dialogue and as one: what happens? An afternoon of alchemical artistry. Amanda Shea—an artist at the intersection of poetry, music, social justice, and…
Singer/songwriter Débo Ray creates contemporary R&B music that takes inspiration from soul, jazz, gospel, Latin, and hip hop. This versatile vocalist infuses covers and originals with storytelling, nuance, and…
In a Vivo Performing Arts debut not to be missed, Boston-based pianist Yoko Miwa arrives at Neighborhood Arts with her celebrated trio bringing their signature clarity, strength, and poetry. From luminous joy to notes…
Experience the alchemy that unfolds when traditional and contemporary Brazilian music styles meet jazz in this must-see performance by the Fernando Brandão Quartet. Choros, bossas, sambas, and more are the canvas for…
Gregory Groover's music is rooted in the idea of community, connectedness, and, as he put it in an interview, "the idea that sound could move people closer to something greater than themselves." Groover, whose previous…
A world music quintet with members from Andalusia, Catalonia, New York, Atlanta, and Tehran, Zambra Collective celebrates cultural connection, innovation, sisterhood, and the art of improvisation. Drawing their name from…
Happy Summer, Boston! As our gift to you to beat the heat this summer, we're offering you FREE tickets to our Main Stage show every Wednesday from July 15th through August 26th! Join us in the cool AC in our basement…
This summer, A Midsummer Night’s Dream returns to Boston Common for our 30th production of Free Shakespeare on the Common — the same enchanting comedy that launched this beloved tradition back in 1996. Under the night…
Forget Broadway, the real drama is in the basement! Hello gorgeous! Descend into the delightfully absurd world of Alex Moore, a struggling actor who lands the role of a lifetime—running the private shopping mall in…
Your experience begins with a free lesson from top local dance instructors before you dance the night away to music by a live band. Get ready to salsa, Lindy Hop, line dance, and more as Let's Dance Boston returns to the…
Boston's Modern Connections Collective presents excerpts from four powerful works by choreographer and founder Jenny Oliver. Rooted in moments of empowerment and guided by themes of connection, these pieces invite…
IT’S SHOWTIME! Lights, camera, ACTION! Join us in South Garden for Prudential Center’s annual outdoor movie series, lighting up Saturday nights from July 11th through August 29th. From beloved classics to can’t-miss…
Time Out Market is bringing the big screen back to The Green at 401 Park. Join the Market every Monday this summer for a special showing. From your fave rom coms, kids classics, and iconic musicals, we’ve got it all in…
Enjoy free movies under the stars at The Green at 401 Park all summer long. Every Monday evening, the big screen comes to life with a lineup of beloved rom-coms, nostalgic throwbacks, family-friendly favorites, and…
Join ACDC at their 20th Annual Films At The Gate Festival at the iconic Chinatown Gate! Catch a curated selection of films, lively performances, a panel talk with the film curator, and evenings full of community! Free…
Join us in Canal Park at CambridgeSide as we continue our Outdoor Summer Movie Series. Join us for a wickedly good evening starting at 7pm. Kick things off with a "Choose Your Witch” Light-Up Wand Craft followed by a…
Join us at Boston Landing for free movie nights this summer! 50 First Dates Jun 25, 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM The Grinch that Stole Christmas Jul 23, 6:30 PM - 11:30 PM Rocky Aug 20, 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Seaport TMA has teamed up with Amazon and Landry's Bicycles to offer complimentary bike check-ups all summer long. Join us every Wednesday on Seaport Common, from 7:30am-11:30am, and enjoy treats from local businesses to…
GBH offers a wide variety of in-person and virtual events. From live music recordings, lectures and screenings to our virtual Book Club, tasting events and more, stay connected to our community. Whatever you’re…
Fixit Clinics are free workshops where people bring broken stuff—from bikes to blenders to blazers—and volunteer coaches share their tools and know-how, working with you to disassemble, troubleshoot and (hopefully)…
An evening uniting BGCB alumni, Friends Council members, and Boston professionals to celebrate community, connection, and opportunity through conversation and storytelling. LEARN MORE
¡Lunes Lunático! is a free series of open-level informal Spanish conversation workshops. Free admission. All levels welcome! >Los lunes 10 y 17 de agosto, de 2026, de 7:15 pm a 8:15 pm.* Hay cupos limitados. Confirme…
This year marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Through an art-making opportunity, reflect on what the document means 250 years later and how the American Revolution relates to…
This tour provides an opportunity to visit and interact with the spaces that influential Black women in Cambridge inhabited during the 19th century. These historical figures include Harriet Jacobs, Charlotte Hawkins…
In honor of the 20th Anniversary of the Boston Women’s Memorial, special recordings have been created for the statues of prominent women's rights advocates, enabling the statues to speak! This memorial, which is also one…
Take a free tour of the Massachusetts State House! Tours are offered by the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office and are led by knowledgeable guides. Tours include visits to the Senate and House chambers, the State…
Join us for free tours of the original Romanesque church (The Mother Church Original, 1894) and the Byzantine-Renaissance extension (The Mother Church Extension, 1906), which houses one of the world’s largest pipe…
Learn about the Boston Public Market's history and mission and enjoy delicious samples from select vendors at our free weekly tour! Join us Friday mornings at 11:00 AM for a free tour of the Boston Public Market…
Join this family-friendly tour to learn about the ancient beasts and whimsical creatures on metal objects in the special exhibition Celtic Art Across the Ages . Led by British Museum curator Sophia Adams, the tour will…
Join us for Weekly Weather Walkers - a walk guided by a Naturalist and Blue Hill Observatory historian. Learn about local geology and ecology while listening to engaging tales of Blue Hill's history during this relaxing…
The Story of Boston told on the Freedom Trail from the beginnings of the City on a hill to the haunts of rebels and rascals who shaped modern Boston. A two-hour one-man show by an expert tour guide, witty, informative…
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Experience the energy of Fenway Park, discover Boston's outdoor art scene, splash into the Charles with a Duck Tour, and attend a North End Feast - find your ultimate summer bucket list in…
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Are there any free museums in Boston?
Many Boston museums offer free admission including the Harvard Art Museums, the USS Constitution Ship Museum, and the Commonwealth Museum. There are also several that offer free admission on select days and holidays. The Institute of Contemporary Art offers free admission every Thursday from 5 – 9 pm. The MFA is free for all MA residents on many federal holidays including MLK Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, and more. Learn more about free Boston Museums here.
What is the best free walking tour in Boston?
There are many free walking tours in Boston. Embark on a free guided tour of the Freedom Trail with Boston’s Free Walking Tours. Other free walking tours include a free guided history tour of Quincy Market, a self-guided tour of the Roxbury Memory Trail, and more. Discover more free walking tours in Boston here.