April

Local Residents Ride Free

Show your family and friends around the town in preparation for the Boston Marathon! Massachusetts residents can enjoy the Old Town Trolley tour and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum for FREE when accompanied by a full fare adult paid guest with Hometown Pass.

Go to Hometown Pass for more information.

2019 Events Coming Soon

The Boston Marathon

The Boston Marathon – one of the city’s biggest events of the year, and also known as the “Patriots Day Race” – features about 36,000 elite runners from around the world competing in a route made difficult by rolling terrain and features such as Heartbreak Hill. 26 mile, 385 yard course between Hopkinton and Boston.

Run of the Charles

New England’s largest canoe and kayak race takes place on the last Sunday in April – perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon if you’re a spectator, or enjoy a day on the river if you’re a paddler. Don’t miss the Finish Line Festival beginning at 11:30am at Artesani/Herter Park with live music. Free for spectators. Races start between 10:30am and 1pm.

Japan Festival Boston

Japan Festival Boston is an Outdoor “Matsuri” experience in Boston, with over 100 booths with Japanese culture and food as the main focus, as well as both traditional and contemporary performances. There will be regular booths, food booths, performances/music shows, workshops, Cosplay shows, raffles, and this year they will have a kids section!