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Faneuil Hall Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Seasonal music can be heard reverberating around Faneuil Hall Marketplace as bell ringers, the Boston Symphony Orchestra and a capella choirs entertain the crowds at the Faneuil Hall Annual…
Boston's Faneuil Hall Marketplace gets into the holiday spirit with this noisy annual concert. Over 200 tubas perform popular seasonal songs in a bizarre attempt to convince visitors to spend…
Christmas Lights on Boston Common
The lighting of Boston Common, a tradition dating back over 60 years, lets the city know that the Christmas season is really under way. A pretty sight, the Common takes on another dimension…
The first ever St Patrick's Day celebration in America happened in 1737 in Boston, and the city still boasts one of the USA's biggest St Patrick's Day parties.
Ice Skating on Boston Common Frog Pond
Enjoy a turn around the ice on Boston Common's Frog Pond. Set amidst the majestic trees of Boston's ancient park, with landmarks like Massachusetts' golden State House dome as a backdrop, the…
Some of New England's finest wind ensembles come to Boston's Faneuil Hall marketplace for the annual festival of the bands - first held in 1989. Expect selections ranging from Broadway…
Chinatown Main Street Festival
Boston's small but central Chinatown celebrates its annual summer festival. Sponsored by the Chinatown Business Association, the event features lots of traditional Asian arts performances…
Children's Day at the Harborfest
Over 5000 kids aged between three and ten take over the City Hall Plaza in Boston for a day of face-painting frolics, interactive history and marine education.
The Fourth of July is not only the single most important date in the American calendar and the birthday of the nation, but is also timed to be the culmination of the Boston Harborfest…
Boston Harborfest attracts more than two million people to the city's waterfront. Over 200 events, most of which are free, take place during this week-long, family-oriented festival, designed…
Chowder, a thick soup most commonly made with clams, is a New England delicacy. More than 2000 gallons are served up in City Hall Plaza during Boston Chowderfest, a cornerstone of the annual…
On 13 July, Boston's French Library throws a party for Bastille Day, celebrating French language and culture with a street festival and concert.
Boston's Fenway Cultural District celebrates Columbus Day by throwing open all its cultural doors and hosting a number of special celebrations. Opening Our Doors Day has rapidly becoming the…
Ice Skating on Boston Common Frog Pond
Enjoy a turn around the ice on Boston Common's Frog Pond. Set amidst the majestic trees of Boston's ancient park, with landmarks like Massachusetts' golden State House dome as a backdrop, the…
The exquisite Public Garden in Back Bay is the country's oldest botanical garden (1837). Fascinating statues and monuments accent the greenery, and blooms from the city's greenhouses fill the…
Thousands of aquatic creatures, including sharks, seals and penguins, make the New England Aquarium one of Boston's most popular attractions. The Waterfront landmark houses the Giant Ocean…
Museum of African American History
Tucked away on Beacon Hill in a former house of worship and historic school, the Museum of African American History preserves the legacy of Boston's black community. Displays of artefacts…
Hands-on and multimedia exhibits on subjects ranging from butterflies to electricity fill the Museum of Science. Focusing on one subject is a good, manageable way to begin exploring. Also on…
Expanded and renovated in 2007, the Boston Children's Museum is a magnet for kids under 11. The Seaport district landmark overflows with activities that blend learning and playing.…
Boston's Back Bay is proud of its reputation as one of the city's most upmarket areas. Dominated by Victorian brownstone buildings and parks, it is home to upscale shops, sidewalk cafes…
