- Revere Beach Boulevard
The Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival is a renowned annual event that transforms the shores of Revere Beach into an awe-inspiring boardwalk and open-air festival. Celebrating its 22nd year in 2026, this…
Festivals
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- Plaza Betances
¡Wepa! Ready to dance salsa like never before? Festival Betances festival is BACK on Saturday, July 18th from 1 PM to 9 PM at Plaza Betances. Join us to celebrate over 50 years of community, music, y muchas cosas buenas!…
- Summer Street Plaza
🪩 TQNC is back in Downtown Crossing for our 🎨 Queer Artists Market Join 30+ incredible local Queer Artists and community groups! Market goers can expect vibrant art, heartfelt stories, and passion in every brushstroke…
- Mosesian Center for the Arts
The Treaty of Watertown is the oldest continuously-honored treaty in the United States! Signed July 19, 1776, between the Provincial Congress and the Mi'kmaq and Maliseet people, it committed these Indigenous tribes to…
- Copley Square
Come to Copley Square for a huge vintage block party! Over 50+ Vendors, free drinks, food trucks, live music, and more! Find some new clothes, grab some food, and hangout with friends! SEE YOU ON JULY 19TH! ❤️
- Various Locations, Revere
The city of Revere is hosting free watch parties! Kicking off on Friday, June 12, 2026 for the USA vs. Paraguay match, Field of Play aims to activate small business districts and mixed-use neighborhoods in a celebration…
- Puerto Rican Veterans Memorial
Join us for the Annual Puerto Rican Flag Raising Ceremony at the Puerto Rican Veterans Memorial on Monday, July 21, 2026, at 5pm.
- Urban Park Roof Garden
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…
- Franklin Park
The annual Puerto Rican Festival of Massachusetts will be held on July 25 & 26, 2026 at Franklin Park! Come immerse yourself in our rich Puerto Rican culture and enjoy music performances, delicious Puerto Rican food…
- The North End
- Recurring daily
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…
- Rose Kennedy Greenway
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…
- Viaduct Plaza, Seaport
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…
- SoWa Art + Design District
- Recurring monthly on the 1st Friday
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…
- Hatch Memorial Shell
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…
- DCU Center - Arena and Convention Center
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…
- Chinatown
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 North End
- Recurring daily
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…
- Boston Common
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…
- Discover Quincy
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…
- Marzae Cellar + Provisions
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 North End
- Recurring daily
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…
- The North End
- Recurring daily
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…
- Maritime Park Seaport
- Recurring daily
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…
- Boston Common
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…
- University Park Commons, Central Square, Cambridge
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…
- Rose Kennedy Greenway
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…
- Copley Square
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…
Museums & Exhibitions
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- 43 Monument Ave
- Recurring daily
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…
- Harvard Art Museums
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
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…
- Commonwealth Museum
- Recurring daily
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…
- Massachusetts Historical Society
- Recurring daily
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…
- Massachusetts State House
- Recurring weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
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 of Art
- Recurring daily
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…
- Dorchester Brewing Co.
- Recurring daily
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…
- Harvard Art Museums
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
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…
- Massachusetts State House
- Recurring weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
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…
- Paul S. Russell, MD Museum of Medical History and Innovation at Massachusetts General Hospital
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
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…
- USS Constitution Museum
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
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…
- Waterworks Museum
- Recurring daily
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…
- 344 Congress St
- Recurring weekly on Saturday
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…
- 685 Commonwealth Ave
- Recurring weekly on Wednesday
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…
- Institute of Contemporary Art
- Recurring weekly on Thursday
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…
- Harvard Art Museums
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…
- Institute of Contemporary Art
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…
- SoWa Art + Design District
- Recurring monthly on the 1st Friday
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…
- Peabody Essex Museum
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…
- Harvard Art Museums
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
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…
- 32 Quincy Street
- (617) 495-9400
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…
- 26 Oxford Street
- (617) 495-3045
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…
Family Friendly
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- Revere Beach Boulevard
The Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival is a renowned annual event that transforms the shores of Revere Beach into an awe-inspiring boardwalk and open-air festival. Celebrating its 22nd year in 2026, this…
- View Boston
- Recurring daily
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…
- 2 Brookline Place
Join us on Saturday, 7/18 @ 11AM-2PM at our 2 Brookline Place location for a free open-house, science-themed, & child-centered fun event called Family Day! Families will have a chance to learn about the Division of…
- Boston Public Library
Join us for story time in the McKim Courtyard! In inclement weather, story time will move indoors to the Children’s Library. Ages 0-7.
- Emerson College’s Stage at UnCommon Corner
- Recurring daily
Party Animals follows five furry friends as they navigate the biggest social hurdle of their young lives — throwing their first party! Meet a bunny with boundless energy, a sloth with social anxiety, a hedgehog wrestling…
- Park-9 Dog Bar
Join us for the first ever World Pup Cup match is set to take place on the Park-9 pitch, featuring adorable adoptable puppies from Great Dog Rescue New England. Not only will there be two teams of adoptable pups…
- SoWa Art + Design District
- Recurring weekly on Sunday
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
- Boston Public Library
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…
- Urban Park Roof Garden
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…
- Emerson College’s Stage at UnCommon Corner
- Recurring daily
Join Pirate Kasandra and her puppet pals for an interactive high-seas adventure full of surprises, laughter, and treasure hunting! The audience will help the Peanuts crew search for hidden treasure, while meeting…
- Paul Revere House - Hichborn House
Journey back in time through this one-woman play written and performed by Laura Rocklyn. The year is 1788. Abigail and John Adams have just returned from Europe, where John has served as an American envoy to France and…
- High Street Place Food Hall
Visit High Street Place Food Hall for a Balloon Magic Show with Jungle Jim, a performance for kids of all ages (ideal for kids 3-9). This fun, high energy show will have children and adults entertained and engaged from…
- Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East, 6 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge
Join Harvard Museums of Science & Culture volunteers for hands-on, family-friendly activities at 1:00 pm and a live story reading at 3:00 pm. Recommended for ages 5–12. Admission to the museum is free…
- DCR Wetland Boardwalk (Located in Alewife Brook Reservation)
Pollinators play key roles in ecosystems around the globe. In this program you'll get acquainted with some of the tiniest creatures that call the Mystic River Watershed home as we explore nearby plants together at the…
- Emerson College’s Stage at UnCommon Corner
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…
- Viaduct Plaza, Seaport
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…
- Museum of African American History
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…
- Artisans Asylum 96 Holton St Allston, MA 02135
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)…
- Institute of Contemporary Art
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…
- Multicultural Arts Center
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…
Performing Arts
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- Davis Square
Join us for ArtBeat 2026, Somerville's largest celebration of arts, culture, and community! This year's theme, REVolution, celebrates creativity, transformation, and the ideas that inspire positive change. Experience a…
- Prudential Center
- Recurring weekly on Thursday
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…
- Rose Kennedy Greenway
- Recurring weekly on Thursday
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…
- MIT’s Kresge Auditorium
Join the MIT Summer Philharmonic Orchestra for a free one-night-only summer concert at MIT’s Kresge Auditorium. Sponsored by MIT Professional Education, MITSPO’s 27th season celebrates ‘Hope & Optimism’ with two…
- Paul Revere House - Hichborn House
Award-winning musician Dave Neiman plays jigs, reels, and Baroque and Renaissance tunes that Paul Revere and his family may have enjoyed.
- The First Church of Christ, Scientist
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…
- Henri A. Termeer Square
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…
- Henri A. Termeer Square
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…
- Henri A. Termeer Square
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…
- Museum of African American History
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…
- Club Cafe
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…
- Emerson College’s Stage at UnCommon Corner
- Recurring daily
Party Animals follows five furry friends as they navigate the biggest social hurdle of their young lives — throwing their first party! Meet a bunny with boundless energy, a sloth with social anxiety, a hedgehog wrestling…
- Parkman Bandstand, Boston Common
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
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…
- Emerson College’s Stage at UnCommon Corner
- Recurring daily
Join Pirate Kasandra and her puppet pals for an interactive high-seas adventure full of surprises, laughter, and treasure hunting! The audience will help the Peanuts crew search for hidden treasure, while meeting…
- Paul Revere House - Hichborn House
Journey back in time through this one-woman play written and performed by Laura Rocklyn. The year is 1788. Abigail and John Adams have just returned from Europe, where John has served as an American envoy to France and…
Films/Movies
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- Malcolm X Park
Free popcorn will be provided while supplies last. Malcolm X (1992) Often misunderstood, Malcolm X was one of the leading forces of the United States' Civil Rights Movement. He inspired many--and frightened many--but is…
- CambridgeSide
Join us in Canal Park at CambridgeSide as we continue our Outdoor Summer Movie Series. Join us for a fun-filled evening starting at 7pm. Kick things off with a craft and settle in for a screening of Angry Birds 2, and…
- Prudential Center's South Garden
- Recurring weekly on Saturday
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…
- The Green at 401 Park
- Recurring weekly on Monday
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…
- Ocean Havens
Grab your beach chairs and head down to the shipyard for a FREE movie night overlooking the Boston skyline. All ages welcome! Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina presents CINEMARINA: A special neighborhood movie night…
- Boston Landing
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
- Auntie Kay & Uncle Frank Chin Park on the Greenway
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…
Classes / Lectures
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- Boston Public Library
- Recurring daily
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…
- Boston Public Library
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…
- DCR Wetland Boardwalk (Located in Alewife Brook Reservation)
Pollinators play key roles in ecosystems around the globe. In this program you'll get acquainted with some of the tiniest creatures that call the Mystic River Watershed home as we explore nearby plants together at the…
- Artisans Asylum 96 Holton St Allston, MA 02135
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)…
Tours & Trails
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- Cambridge
- Recurring daily
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…
- 256 Commonwealth ave.
- Recurring daily
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…
- Boston Public Market
- Recurring weekly on Friday
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…
- Massachusetts State House
- Recurring weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
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 First Church of Christ, Scientist
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
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…
- Blue Hill Observatory and Science Center
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday
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…
- 1634 Freedom Trail
- (857) 258-3018
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…
Parks in Boston
With almost 300 in Boston and Cambridge, there's space for you to get outdoors in Boston.
Get Outdoors in Boston
With nearly 300 parks and iconic waterways, Greater Boston has plenty of open spaces to explore!
Summer in Boston
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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