Events & Festivals
No matter the time of year, Boston's events calendar is always filled with something to do, whether it be cheering on the crews at the Head of the Charles or taking in the region's best ice cream at the Scooper Bowl. Here's some help at sorting it all out.
Calendar of November Events in Boston
The retail world may want to push you directly into holiday shopping, but November offers plenty to avoid the commercial jingles for a few more weeks. Bob Dylan, the Celtics and Bruins, and the start of the annual tradition, the Nutcracker, highlight November in Boston.
The retail world may want to push you directly into holiday shopping, but November offers plenty to avoid the commercial jingles for a few more weeks. Bob Dylan, the Celtics and Bruins, and the start of the annual tradition, the Nutcracker, highlight November in Boston.
Halloween Events In Salem
Thousands will flock to Salem on Halloween weekend to revel in the city's well-known history of witches and supposed hauntings that continue to this day.
Thousands will flock to Salem on Halloween weekend to revel in the city's well-known history of witches and supposed hauntings that continue to this day.
Halloween Events In Boston
Halloween isn’t just trick or treating and bobbing for apples. From Boston’s grizzly history to an animal costume contest, Boston celebrates in various ways. Here are a few of the many Halloween events taking place this month, most of which are family-friendly.
Halloween isn’t just trick or treating and bobbing for apples. From Boston’s grizzly history to an animal costume contest, Boston celebrates in various ways. Here are a few of the many Halloween events taking place this month, most of which are family-friendly.
Calendar of October Events in Boston
As the leaves fall in and around Boston during October, so too do the number of days with weather suitable for outdoor activities. Some may see that as a downer, but Bostonians embrace these days of autumn, among the most spectacular that the city has to offer. Here’s a look at some of the top events coming to the city during the month.
As the leaves fall in and around Boston during October, so too do the number of days with weather suitable for outdoor activities. Some may see that as a downer, but Bostonians embrace these days of autumn, among the most spectacular that the city has to offer. Here’s a look at some of the top events coming to the city during the month.
Things To Do
Boston is a city where the past comes alive in its daily life and many attractions. No matter the time of year, there’s always something to do here, whether it be cheering on the crews at the Head of the Charles, experiencing the Freedom Trail, or enjoying the baseball jewel that is Fenway Park.
Boston is a city where the past comes alive in its daily life and many attractions. No matter the time of year, there’s always something to do here, whether it be cheering on the crews at the Head of the Charles, experiencing the Freedom Trail, or enjoying the baseball jewel that is Fenway Park.
The Head of the Charles Regatta
The Head of the Charles Regatta is the world’s largest two-day regatta attracting more than 8,500 rowers and 300,000 spectators to the banks of the Charles River. Now in its 45th year, this two-day event attracts most of the top crews from colleges, high schools, and clubs worldwide.
The Head of the Charles Regatta is the world’s largest two-day regatta attracting more than 8,500 rowers and 300,000 spectators to the banks of the Charles River. Now in its 45th year, this two-day event attracts most of the top crews from colleges, high schools, and clubs worldwide.
Free Things To Do In Boston During Fall
It’s tough to imagine a season with more universal appeal in New England than fall. As the temperatures get cooler with each day, the trees throughout the region get more colorful. Check out why autumn is such a popular time of year with some of these free events.
It’s tough to imagine a season with more universal appeal in New England than fall. As the temperatures get cooler with each day, the trees throughout the region get more colorful. Check out why autumn is such a popular time of year with some of these free events.
Calendar of September Events in Boston
The doorstep to fall, September is one of the busiest months on the Boston calendar. Arts, film, jazz, and food festivals crowd the calendar for the month, which also includes the return of college football. The Bruins, and New England’s largest bike festival.
The doorstep to fall, September is one of the busiest months on the Boston calendar. Arts, film, jazz, and food festivals crowd the calendar for the month, which also includes the return of college football. The Bruins, and New England’s largest bike festival.
Labor Day Weekend Events in Boston
Try to navigate certain sections of Allston, Brighton, Newton, or Kenmore Square on Labor Day Weekend - the annual Student Invasion - and you’re liable to be stuck in traffic for some time. The solution? Take public transportation and check out some these Labor Day weekend events.
Try to navigate certain sections of Allston, Brighton, Newton, or Kenmore Square on Labor Day Weekend - the annual Student Invasion - and you’re liable to be stuck in traffic for some time. The solution? Take public transportation and check out some these Labor Day weekend events.
August 2009 Boston Calendar of Events
From ethnic festivals to the Red Sox’ stretch drive in the baseball pennant race, August is annually a month filled with drama and anticipation in Boston, where the autumn months come on as quickly as the onrush of college students. Savor the final, full month of summer by checking out some of these events.
From ethnic festivals to the Red Sox’ stretch drive in the baseball pennant race, August is annually a month filled with drama and anticipation in Boston, where the autumn months come on as quickly as the onrush of college students. Savor the final, full month of summer by checking out some of these events.
July 2009 Boston Calendar of Events
There are few Boston traditions more memorable than the annual Fourth of July festivities on the Esplanade, a wondrous mix of music and fireworks that captivate the city every July. But that is just the beginning of a very busy month.
There are few Boston traditions more memorable than the annual Fourth of July festivities on the Esplanade, a wondrous mix of music and fireworks that captivate the city every July. But that is just the beginning of a very busy month.
May 2009 Boston Calendar of Events
The Bruins are playing in May for the first time in a decade, the Celtics are looking to defend their NBA crown, and the Red Sox season is in full swing. As if that weren’t enough on the menu, check out May's other event highlights:
The Bruins are playing in May for the first time in a decade, the Celtics are looking to defend their NBA crown, and the Red Sox season is in full swing. As if that weren’t enough on the menu, check out May's other event highlights:
Boston Harborfest Events
Get a complete listing of the more than 200 different events taking place during this year's Harborfest, a six-day Independence Day celebration of local colonial and maritime history.
Get a complete listing of the more than 200 different events taking place during this year's Harborfest, a six-day Independence Day celebration of local colonial and maritime history.
City of Boston Events Brochure
Get the city's official brochure for everything happening in Boston this summer.
Get the city's official brochure for everything happening in Boston this summer.
CollegeFest 2009
Before you know it, school will be back in session. Get complete information on this year's CollegeFest, the annual back to school festival.
Before you know it, school will be back in session. Get complete information on this year's CollegeFest, the annual back to school festival.