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Faneuil Hall at night. Courtesy of Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau

Faneuil Hall Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

21 Nov 2009 (annual)

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…

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Farmers' Market at Copley Square

20 May - 25 Nov 2009; Tue and Fri only (annual)

Every Tuesday and Friday, local residents can enjoy the finest fruits of summertime as New England farmers bring their wares to the Farmers' Market at Copley Square in the heart of Boston. The…

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The Farmers' Market at City Hall Plaza. Photo courtesy Federation of Massachusetts Farmers Markets

Farmers' Market at City Hall Plaza

28 May - 27 Nov 2009; Mon and Wed only (annual)

On Mondays and Wednesdays, local residents can pick up the finest fruits of summertime as New England farmers bring their wares to sell at City Hall Plaza (along Cambridge Street) in the heart…

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Traditional Christmas stocking Photo by Barbara Realini © Whatsonwhen

Christmas Tubas

Nov 2009 (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…

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Whetting your appetite for a taste of Quincy Market, Boston. Copyright Gary Sloan, 2003  Gary Sloan, 2003

Taste of Quincy Market

Dec 2009 (monthly)

Faneuil Hall Marketplace presents a huge range of culinary tastes from some of the most popular vendors in Boston on the first Wednesday of every month at the Taste of Quincy Market. Who can…

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The Christmas Tree on Boston Common. Photo courtesy of Photo courtesy of Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism

Christmas Lights on Boston Common

Dec 2009 (annual)

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…

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Paul Revere House, Boston. Courtesy of Paul Revere Memorial Association

Paul Revere House

1 Apr - 31 Dec 2009 (various dates)

The modest North End home of one of the best-known figures of the American Revolution puts a human face on historical events. The wooden Paul Revere House (c1680) contains artefacts of Revere…

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First Night Boston

Dec 2009 (annual)

Every year, come New Year's Eve, Bostonians fill up every square inch of downtown Boston. First Night Boston is a seriously long, seriously large party, full of a lot of noise and lots to see and do.

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Whetting your appetite for a taste of Quincy Market, Boston. Copyright Gary Sloan, 2003  Gary Sloan, 2003

Taste of Quincy Market

Jan 2010 (monthly)

Faneuil Hall Marketplace presents a huge range of culinary tastes from some of the most popular vendors in Boston on the first Wednesday of every month at the Taste of Quincy Market. Who can…

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Secrets of the Tomb: Egypt 2000 BC

18 Oct 2009 - 10 Jan 2010

Secrets of the Tomb: Egypt 2000 BC at Boston's Museum of Fine Arts introduces visitors to the concepts of the afterlife in the Middle Kingdom by taking a journey through the remarkable tomb of…

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The Horsemen of the Apocolypse at the Celtic Festival, Boston. Courtesy of BCMFest Courtesy of BCMFest

Boston Celtic Music Festival

Jan 2010 (annual)

The Boston Celtic Music Festival brings music from Scotland, Brittany, Ireland and Quebec to venues across Boston, including Club Passim and Springstep, for a celebration of the unique sound…

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It's all about the taste test! Photo courtesy of The Boston Wine Expo.

Boston Wine Expo

Jan 2010 (annual)

The US's largest consumer wine show, the Boston Wine Expo fills the cavernous World Trade Center. Connoisseurs can choose samples from among 1800 wines offered by 450 wineries and enjoy…

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Whetting your appetite for a taste of Quincy Market, Boston. Copyright Gary Sloan, 2003  Gary Sloan, 2003

Taste of Quincy Market

Feb 2010 (monthly)

Faneuil Hall Marketplace presents a huge range of culinary tastes from some of the most popular vendors in Boston on the first Wednesday of every month at the Taste of Quincy Market. Who can…

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Modern Couple Dancing from Leonard A. Lauder Collection, Boston. Courtesy of the MFA, Boston  MFA

Romance Is in the Air

Feb 2010 (annual)

Every year, Boston's Museum of Fine Arts celebrates the day of love with a special schmoozy concert. The concert includes timeless songs of Broadway and of Afro-American composers, including…

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Thomas A Dorsey Gospel Jubilee

Feb 2010 (annual)

The New England Conservatory of Music in Boston celebrates gospel music with a joyous weekend of performances at Jordan Hall. The annual jubilee is named for Thomas A Dorsey, the man who…

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Whetting your appetite for a taste of Quincy Market, Boston. Copyright Gary Sloan, 2003  Gary Sloan, 2003

Taste of Quincy Market

Mar 2010 (monthly)

Faneuil Hall Marketplace presents a huge range of culinary tastes from some of the most popular vendors in Boston on the first Wednesday of every month at the Taste of Quincy Market. Who can…

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A participant in the extravagant St Patrick's Day Parade in Boston. Photo courtesy of Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau

St Patrick's Day Parade

Mar 2010 (annual)

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.

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Ice Skating on the Frog Pond, Boston Common. Image Courtesy of Greater Boston CVB

Ice Skating on Boston Common Frog Pond

19 Nov 2009 - 17 Mar 2010 (annual)

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…

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Lunch at the International Seafood Show, Boston. Photography by Angela Coulombe and courtesy of www.bostonseafood.com Photo courtesy of www.bostonseafood.com Photography by Angela Coulombe

International Boston Seafood Show

Mar 2010 (annual)

The North East's largest seafood event takes place at the new Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. Although largely catering for those in the culinary trades, the International Boston…

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Paul Revere House, Boston. Courtesy of Paul Revere Memorial Association

Paul Revere House

1 Jan - 31 Mar 2010; not Mon (various dates)

The modest North End home of one of the best-known figures of the American Revolution puts a human face on historical events. The wooden Paul Revere House (c1680) contains artefacts of Revere…


Highlights

Faneuil Hall Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Faneuil Hall Marketplace

21 Nov 2009 (annual)

Farmers' Market at Copley Square

Copley Square

20 May - 25 Nov 2009; Tue and Fri only (annual)

Farmers' Market at City Hall Plaza

City Hall

28 May - 27 Nov 2009; Mon and Wed only (annual)