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Events Calendar - 2025

Find a multitude of fun events and great things to do, including weekend events, throughout the year, like music, festivals, comedy, outdoor fun, boat cruises, excursions for families and kids, food, wine and beer tastings.

Check out the listings of year-round Fairs & Festivals throughout New England. Also be sure to read our list of Great Things To Do in New England. Whether you're curious about what to this weekend, this month, or this season, we have you covered.

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All Ages

9th Annual Revere Beach Kite Festival

May 10, 2025 - May 10, 2025 Markey Memorial Bridge Revere Beach, MA 02151

The Revere Beach Partnership is excited to announce the return of its much-loved 9th Annual Kite Festival, which takes place on Saturday, May 10th at the Markey Memorial Bridge on Revere Beach. This free, family-friendly event celebrates the beginning of beach season and invites the community to enjoy a fun-filled day by the ocean. Children can build, decorate, and fly their very own kites, filling the sky with color and creativity. The festival will also feature professional kite flyers, live music, and family-friendly activities to entertain guests of all ages. There’s more than just kite flying – the Kite Festival offers a little something for everyone! Enjoy the sights, sounds, and excitement as Revere Beach comes alive with spring energy.
11AM - 2PM
781-902-9742

Arts & Crafts Shows

Harvard Arts Festival

May 1, 2025 - May 4, 2025 2 Kirkland Street Cambridge, MA 02138

Welcome to Arts Fest (formerly ARTS FIRST), Harvard University’s Arts Festival! Produced by the Office for the Arts at Harvard, this annual campus-wide event takes place May 1-4 and showcases the expansive creativity and innovation of Harvard students, staff, alums and faculty. Enjoy the dynamic imagination and cultural expression at the heart of this festival by visiting many of the university’s iconic indoor and outdoor spaces transformed by artmaking and open for all to explore. Year after year, Arts Fest draws 5,000+ audience members who are entertained, delighted and inspired by the many art forms on display on outdoor and indoor stages, in Harvard’s museums, galleries and classrooms, and in the green spaces of Harvard Yard. Can’t get to campus? Watch selected events livestreamed at HarvardArts on YouTube. Highlights include an Afro-Cuban jazz concert led by Yosvany Terry, a performance and conversation with 2025 Harvard Arts Medalist and operatic bass-baritone Davòne Tines ‘09, an interdisciplinary a concert of pop music hits arranged for jazz orchestra, a Performance Fair of short interdisciplinary performances taking place simultaneously on 11 stages throughout the day, family-friendly artmaking activities, and much more. The festival is open to all, family-friendly and mostly free. (Some ticketed events charge for admission.) The Office for the Arts invites everyone to join us!
All day
Mostly free (see website)

Charity Events

Boston Fire Department Spring Scramble Golf Tournament

May 5, 2025 - May 5, 2025 420 West Street Boston, MA 02136

Join us at our annual BFD Spring Scramble Golf Tournament to support the Boston Fire Department Relief Fund. Over the past decade, cancer and heart disease have accounted for the majority of on-duty firefighter deaths, and disabilities. Currently a number of firefighters are struggling with devastating cancer diagnoses and undergoing treatment. Cancer awareness and prevention have become a major focus for fire departments nationwide. Statistics show that firefighters are more than twice as likely to develop cancer during their lifetime compared to civilians. In Boston specifically, 67% of firefighters will face a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. Even after additional precautionary measures have been implemented across the Department, the number of cancer diagnoses and deaths continue to rise at an alarming rate. However, there is hope. Recent advances in medical research have provided doctors with new ways to test and screen for cancer and cardiovascular issues. In collaboration with the Boston Fire Department and with the generosity and support of the Boston Firefighters Credit Union, the Boston Fire Department Relief Fund will subsidize the cost of crucial cancer screening and cardiovascular body scans that are not covered by insurance.
8AM
Varies (information on website)

Children & Families

The Robot Zoo at Springfield Science Museum

Jan 18, 2025 - May 4, 2025 21 Edwards Street Springfield, MA 01103

Explore the biomechanics of complex animal robots to discover how real animals work. This special exhibition reveals the magic of nature as a master engineer. Three robot animals and seven hands-on activities illustrate fascinating real-life characteristics, such as how a chameleon changes colors and an insect walks on walls and ceilings. Larger-than-life-size animated robots include a chameleon, a platypus, and a house fly with a three-foot wingspread. Machinery in the robot animals simulates the body parts of their real-life counterparts. In the robot animals, muscles become pistons, intestines become filtering pipes, and brains become computers. By comparing anatomy, environments and size of the actual creatures to the mechanic counterparts, The Robot Zoo provides fantastic new insights and hands-on fun for discovering just how animals work. The Robot Zoo was organized by Evergreen Exhibitions.
During Museum Hours
With Museum Admission
413-263-6800

Fairs & Festivals

May Day Festival - Rockport, MA

May 3, 2025 - May 3, 2025 9 Whistlestop Mall Rockport, MA 01966

Mark your calendars and get ready to dance and shop local crafters this May! Welcome to the May Day Craft and Psychic Festival, where joy and excitement await you! Immerse yourself in a festive atmosphere filled with laughter and merriment. Explore a variety of fun games, local craft vendors, psychic mediums / clairvoyants, face painting and dance around the May Pole. Enjoy local food and live music that will keep you entertained for hours on end. Indulge your taste buds in a plethora of delicious food options that cater to every craving. Join us at our May Day Craft and Psychic Fair for an unforgettable experience that will create lasting memories. Celebrate the season in style and make the most of this vibrant event!
10:00am
Free
978-457-4624

Arts Fest Beverly 2025

Jun 14, 2025 - Jun 14, 2025 Cabot Street Beverly, MA 01915

Arts Fest is a free outdoor festival in downtown Beverly that’s fun for the whole family! The festivities will be held outside on Cabot Street, rain or shine. Arts Fest includes more than 125 juried fine artists and crafters, free kids’ activities, and local food vendors and retailers. Artists will be selling pottery and sculpture, children’s items, clothing and fiber arts, furniture, home decor, cards and prints, jewelry, paintings, and more. Artists come from all over Massachusetts and right here in Beverly, including some of your favorite artists from past events, and new emerging artists for you to discover. This will be our 22nd Arts Fest!
10am-4pm
Free

2025 Strawberry Festival at Cider Hill Farm

Jun 14, 2025 - Jun 15, 2025 45 Fern Avenue Amesbury, MA 01913

Celebrate all things strawberries. Enjoy free live music, outdoor hard cider bar, family-friendly activities, hayrides, food truck, homemade strawberries treats and PYO strawberries. Festival Admission is free and provides entrance to the festival. Includes free live music (12-3 pm), family activities, barnyard, play areas and lawn games. Does not include pick-your-own, hayrides or food options. For strawberry picking tickets visit www.ciderhill.com/pick-your-own. Online tickets become available approx. 48-72 hours in advance.
10 am - 5 pm
Free Admission - doesn't include PYO, food/drink
978-388-5525

2025 Pollinator Festival at Cider Hill Farm

Jun 16, 2025 - Jun 22, 2025 45 Fern Avenue Amesbury, MA 01913

Cider Hill is celebrating all things bees, butterflies, birds, bats and ladybugs from June 16-22! Help us show some love to creatures essential to our food supply! This week long event features a full line up of FUN happenings with live music, interactive pollinator wing installation, tastings, hands-on family-friendly activities, meet the beekeepers, hayrides, specials and workshops. See schedule at our website.
8 am - 6 pm
Free & Paid Activities
978-388-5525

Boston Harborfest 2025

Jul 2, 2025 - Jul 4, 2025 Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park - 100 Atlantic Ave Boston, MA 02110

From Wednesday, July 2, through Friday, July 4, Boston Harborfest features hundreds of activities over Independence Day week at Boston’s most iconic historic landmarks. This family-friendly event is one of the country’s largest Fourth of July festivals, with activities across Boston, including Downtown Crossing, Christopher Columbus Park, the Rose Kennedy Greenway, and of course on the Harbor itself. Activities include the annual opening ceremony, historical reenactments, live musical entertainment, fireworks, and much more!
12:00 PM
Free

13th Annual Brewster Summer Arts & Craft Festival

Jul 26, 2025 - Jul 27, 2025 773 Main Street Brewster, MA 02631

Join us for the Brewster Summer Arts & Craft Festival, a beloved seasonal tradition held at the picturesque Drummer Boy Park. Now in its 13th year, this highly anticipated event is more than a showcase of fine handmade works—it’s a celebration of artistry, community, and Cape Cod’s coastal charm. This event is FREE and open to the public, rain or shine!
Sat: 10-5 / Sun. 10-4
Free

Farms & Orchards

Self-Guided Spring Orchard Walk at Cider Hill Farm

Apr 26, 2025 - May 31, 2025 45 Fern Avenue Amesbury, MA 01913

Get out amongst the farm's 10,000 fruit trees. Enjoy the fresh air and views as you walk through the blossoming orchards. Open Saturdays and Sundays 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m from 4/19-5/31. Free. No registration required. Best blossom viewing late April to mid-May. Area closures possible. Closed Easter Day, weekdays and afternoons.
8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Free
978-388-5525

Food Trucks

First Lakeville Food Truck & Craft Beverage Festival

Jul 12, 2025 - Jul 12, 2025 Anger Conway Farm - 33 Southworth Street Lakeville, MA 02347

Prepare your taste buds and raise your glasses for the 1st Annual Lakeville Food Truck & Craft Beverage Festival. This 2025 festival is your ticket to culinary bliss! Indulge in the offerings of over 20 of the region's top food trucks, serving up their most beloved dishes, while you sip on a variety of regional, local, and national craft beers & beverages. But it's not just about the food and drinks – expect a day filled with hayrides, a petting zoo, local artisan market, lawn games, music, and family-friendly fun!
12 - 5 PM
$5-68
781-956-3832

Gardens

Spring Awakening at New England Botanic Garden

Apr 17, 2025 - Jun 8, 2025 11 French Drive Boylston, MA 01505

Come and celebrate the return of spring at New England Botanic Garden with Spring Awakening, an enchanting exhibit showcasing artwork by the New England Society of Botanical Artists. On display in the Milton Gallery, these stunning pieces highlight the vibrant resurgence of nature through an exquisite array of spring flowers, luscious fruits, and fresh foliage, inviting you to experience the beauty and renewal of the season. Learn more at https://nebg.org/nesba/.
10:00am - 4:00pm
Included in General Admission ($0-21)
508-869-6111

Guided Tours

Newburyport Romantics: A Historic Homes Happy Hour Tour

May 3, 2025 - May 3, 2025 Downtown Newburyport Newburyport, MA

May 3, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. | 1 hour (approx.) Step inside historic homes and see and learn about many more as we tour downtown Newburyport! Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, Italianate—in American architecture these styles defined the Romantic movement of the mid-1800s. The designers of the day reimagined the Parthenon of Greece, brought back the simplicity of the Medieval cottage, and drew upon villas of the Italian countryside. Thanks to Newburyport’s robust economy at the time, many new homes in these styles were built with the evocative detailing to emulate the ideals and virtues of the Old World. Join us for this unique experience to see historic homes, inside and out, and immerse yourself in culture and history. Offered one time only! Space is limited. This is a guided walking “happy hour” tour, no libations but a lot of fun packed into 60 minutes! We will meet in downtown Newburyport; location details coming soon.
1:00PM
$40 Adults $25 Students
212-683-2027

West Acton Village: A Historic Homes Happy Hour Tour

May 18, 2025 - May 18, 2025 West Acton Acton, MA

May 18, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. | 1 hour (approx.) Step inside historic homes and see and learn about many more as we tour West Acton! Once known simply as the “west part of town,” in 1845 the railroad arrived in this section of Acton, transforming the sleepy hamlet into a vibrant village of new commerce and homes. Today, it retains much of its 19th-century charm, including charming storefronts, workers’ cottages, and storybook Victorians. Join us for this unique experience to see historic homes, inside and out, and immerse yourself in culture and history. Offered one time only! Space is limited. This is a guided walking “happy hour” tour, no libations but a lot of fun packed into 60 minutes! We will meet in West Acton; location details coming soon.
1:00PM
$40 Adults $25 Students
212-683-2027

Historic Homes Tour: A Century in the "Boroughs"

Jun 14, 2025 - Jun 14, 2025 Boroughs Westborough, MA

June 14, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. | 4 Hours (Approx.) Step inside several Massachusetts historic homes and see and learn about many more as we tour the “Boroughs”—Northborough, Southborough, and Westborough! What architectural styles were the favorites a hundred years ago, and a hundred years before that? The century between 1825 and 1925 was an extraordinary period of evolution for American homes in New England: colonial fashions lingered on for a while, then came the stylish Greek Revivals, the exuberant Victorians, and last but not least the understated Craftsman homes. This tour will highlight many of the beautiful houses that define this century, discussing the interesting people that called them home and other great history along the way! Join us for this unique experience to see historic homes, inside and out, and immerse yourself in culture and history. Offered one time only! Space is limited. This is a guided bus tour. We will be boarding the bus in the “Boroughs” area. Location details coming soon!
1:00PM
$80 Adults $90 Premium $50 Students
212-683-2027

Literature

Readings at Rockwell: Toni Morrison’s “Recitatif” read by Sandra Seoane-Seri

May 7, 2025 - May 7, 2025 9 Glendale Road Stockbridge, MA 01262

In partnership with The Mount, the Norman Rockwell Museum presents Readings at Rockwell, featuring local actors reading stories by writers highlighted in Anita Kunz’s exhibition Original Sisters, which honors trailblazing women.

Toni Morrison (1931–2019) was an American novelist, essayist, book editor, and professor. Celebrated for her powerful and richly expressive examinations of the experience of Black women in an unjust world, Morrison won the Pulitzer Prize in 1988 for her novel Beloved (1987). President Barack Obama awarded Morrison the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2012. In a prolific and varied writing career, Morrison only wrote one short story, “Recitatif,” which will be read at this program.

Sandra Seoane-Serí is an award-winning actress based in New York, Providence, and Boston. Sandra received her BA in Theater and Film at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and is a proud alum of Shakespeare & Company’s Summer Shakespeare Intensive. During their time in Western Massachusetts, she learned the importance of collaboration, discipline, and humility. They enjoy being on stage, behind and in front of the camera. Sandra hopes to be a part of stories that challenge stereotypes and spark conversations over neglected subjects. Cash bar is available. Space is limited, please reserve your tickets.
5:00PM - 8:00PM
$25 Not Yet Members; $20 Museum and Mount Members
413-298-4100

Music

Chameleon Arts Ensemble – Exultation is the going: Beethoven, Bowen, Pärt, Puts

May 17, 2025 - May 18, 2025 First Church in Boston - 66 Marlborough Street Boston, MA 02116

Composed during Beethoven’s final descent into deafness and the beginning of his singular inward odyssey, the Archduke is a crowning achievement of the repertoire, a work of bountiful beauty and sweeping grandeur for a trio of virtuosos. Arvo Pärt’s bells fill us with reverence and elation, and Kevin Puts gives voice to the wonders of the ocean. We close our 27th season with an ecstatic meditation at the intersection of heaven and earth, sea and sky. Please check website for additional information.
7:30pm
Tickets are $52, $41 or $30
617-427-8200

Outdoor Activities

Buzzards Bay Swim

Jun 28, 2025 - Jun 28, 2025 1482 East Rodney French Boulevard New Bedford, MA 02744

The Buzzards Bay Swim is a one-of-a-kind, scenic, point-to-point open water swim across outer New Bedford Harbor benefiting the Buzzards Bay Coalition. Assisted by a robust safety patrol, swimmers navigate 1.2 miles through the harbor and channel, passing the iconic Butler Flats Lighthouse and New Bedford Hurricane Barrier. Swimmers are welcomed to the finish in Fairhaven with a beach party featuring live music, cooked to order pancakes, hot coffee, and local beer! Your $30 registration fee and $300 fundraising minimum also includes shuttle service, swim cap, event tee, and a locally custom-made finisher’s medal. Special rates available for youth and lifeguard participants.
7:00am-10:00am
$30 registration fee; $300 fundraising minimum

Parties & Dances

The 4th Annual Revere Beach Pride

Jun 29, 2025 - Jun 29, 2025 Marriott Springhill Suites Ballroom - 500 Ocean Ave (Waterfront Square) Revere, MA 02151

RAIN OR SHINE! Join our LGBTQ+ community friends and allys for our 4th Annual celebration at Revere Beach Pride on Sunday, June 29th! This free event offers something for everyone: Live DJ & Music, Spectacular Drag Performances, Dancing, Pride Photo Booth, Kids' Face Painting and Crafts Table, Shop a variety of Vendors! Craving something tasty? Grab a bite from local favorites like Fineline Dryft and Mission Beach House. When the summer heat kicks in take a refreshing dip—Revere Beach is just steps away over the Markey Bridge. Celebrate Pride by the Ocean! A day of community fun dancing and unforgettable moments. Don’t miss it!
1 - 7PM
FREE
781-420-6975

Science & Nature

Spring Migration Bird Walk

May 9, 2025 - May 9, 2025 Greylock Glen Outdoor Center - Gould Road Adams, MA 01220

Look for birds that are arriving or passing through at this casual, beginner-friendly bird walk.
7:00 AM-8:30 AM
Adults. Members $10, Nonmembers $15
413-637-0320

Spring Migration Bird Walk

May 23, 2025 - May 23, 2025 Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, 472 West Mt. Rd. Lenox, MA 01240

Look for birds that are arriving or passing through at this casual, beginner-friendly bird walk. For more info: 413-637-0320 / berkshires@massaudubon.org
7:00 AM-8:30 AM
Adults. Members $10, Nonmembers $15
413-637-0320

Shows & Exhibits

60th Annual 2025 New England Gem & Mineral Show

May 3, 2025 - May 4, 2025 Topsfield Fairgrounds, Coolidge Hall and Fair Trade Buildings - 207 Boston Road, Route 1 Topsfield, MA 01983

Fun for the whole family! Hourly door prizes, Exhibits, Mineral & Fossil Identification, Children's Activities include Spin-a-Gem, Gold panning, Geode cracking and Mineral sifting, Retail & Wholesale Dealers - Minerals, Fossils, Gemstones, Jewelry, Beads, Lapidary & Jewelry Supplies. Hosted by North Shore Rock & Mineral Club.
Saturday, May 3rd 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Sunday, May 4th 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
$7.00 Adults, Children under 12 Free, FREE PARKING

PAX East 2025

May 8, 2025 - May 11, 2025 Boston Convention & Expo Center - 415 Summer Street Boston, MA 02210

Welcome to Pax East - An expansive expo focused on gaming, entertainment, technology and more! The hall will be packed with wall-to-wall game, software and hardwarre developers and publishers, both local and from around the world, showing off highly anticipated titles. In-depth panel discussions from top industry professionals and content creators from across YouTube, TikTok, and Twitch. Live events featuring iconic gaming personalities, E-Sports tournaments with cash prizes on the line, and video game music concerts.
10:00AM- 6:00PM each day
$72.50 per day, $261 for a 4-day badge

Sports

2025 NCAA Men and Women's Lacrosse Championships

May 23, 2025 - May 26, 2025 1 Patriot Place Foxborough, MA 02035

Gillette Stadium is excited to welcome the lacrosse community back to the Boston region for the 2025 NCAA Men’s D1, D2, and D3 Lacrosse Championships, as well as the Women's D1 Lacrosse Championship. Gillette Stadium has had the honor of hosting the NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championships in 2008, 2009, 2012, 2017 and 2018 as well as the 2017 Division I Women’s Lacrosse Championship.
See website
All Championship Tickets = $145.30 - $197.16
508-543-8200