Experience your city like never before! Massachusetts residents can explore Boston with Old Town Trolley for FREE when accompanied by a full fare adult paid guest with Hometown Pass.
Mediterranean Marketplaces: Connecting the Ancient World Exhibition
Harvard Museum of Ancient Near East
Recurring weekly everyday but Saturday until May 15, 2022. Much like today, ancient “consumers” were connected to distant markets. Both basic and precious goods from faraway lands “shipped” to royal palaces and elite estates — sometimes even rural households — and technological advances in craftsmanship and commerce transcended boundaries of language, religion, or culture to spread rapidly.
Duckling Day
Begins at the Boston Common at the Parkman Bandstand and ends in the Public Garden
A beloved tradition for over 30 years, the event celebrates the children’s classic book ‘Make Way for Ducklings’ by Robert McCloskey. Your family can join hundreds of children parading through Boston’s most picturesque parks, dressed as characters from the story.
Boston Kite and Bike Festival 2022
Franklin Park
Bike to the park or you can get a free bike “rental” of any size to ride on paved park paths. Kites that are easy to fly will be for sale starting at just a few dollars up to big, fancy ones. Bring a picnic lunch or enjoy fare from local food trucks.
James Arthur: It'll All Make Sense Tour
House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St.
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Military Hero’s Garden of Flags
Soldiers & Sailors Monument of Boston Common
Every Memorial Day weekend, (except last year), the MA Military Heroes organization plants a Garden of 37,000 flags in front of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument on Boston Common. The flags commemorate the Massachusetts service members who have given their lives to defend the United States and our freedom.
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Boston Calling Music Festival
Harvard Athletic Center
Look for three music stages, a comedy stage, and more music than ever from over 50 groups, plus over 30 food vendors, a wide selection of beer and wine, sponsor exhibits, and surprise attractions.
