- MFA Memorial Day Open House
If you are lucky enough to have Monday off, go explore Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts, which offers free general admission to everyone on Memorial Day. In addition to the usual exhibits, the museum will provide music, activities, and film screenings.Monday, May 26, 10 am to 4:45 pm
Free
MFA, 465 Huntington Ave, Boston
(617) 267-9300
mfa.org - Cedar Grove Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony
Cedar Grove Cemetery hosts its annual Memorial Day ceremony, honoring military personnel both living and deceased. The seven Dorchester AMVETS, VFW, and American Legion Posts parade into the cemetery in full formation and place memorial wreaths, play taps, fire a 21-gun salute, and listen to patriotic music. The event draws hundreds of people and often features speeches by political and military leaders.Monday, May 26 at 11 am
Free
Cedar Grove Cemetery, 920 Adams St, Dorchester
(617) 825-1360
cedargrovecemetery.org - Free Sailing Open House
Spend Saturday on the water with the Boston Sailing Center. The Center hosts an afternoon of free sailboat rides on Boston Harbor, refreshments included. All ages welcome.Saturday, May 24 from 1 pm - 5 pm
Free
Boston Sailing Center, Lewis Wharf, Boston
(617) 227-4198
bostonsailingcenter.com - Radio 92.9 Earthfest
Head down to the Hatch Shell on Saturday for the 15th annual Radio 92.9 Earthfest. The concert features performances by Cake, Cracker, the English Beat, the BoDeans, and local artists. Read more about Earthfest.Saturday, May 24, noon to 6 pm
Free
Hatch Shell, 10 Storrow Memorial Dr, Boston
(617) 822-6750
earthfest.com - Faneuil Hall Street Performers Festival
Browse the shops at Faneuil Hall and watch the market's many street performers, including magicians, musicians, puppeteers, and jugglers. Great fun for the whole family—and free! There will be a children's activity area on Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25 from noon to 3 pm.Saturday, May 24 to Monday, May 26
Free
Faneuil Hall Market, Boston
faneuilhallmarketplace.com
