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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

Bunny Bash Easter Egg Hunt - Boston, MA

Apr 19, 2025 - Apr 19, 2025 The Connector at Winthrop Center - 115 Federal Street & 250 Devonshire Street Boston, MA 02110

Hop to it, kiddos! We need your help to find all the hidden eggs that our good friend, Easter Bunny, left behind for you. Join us for an egg-citing Easter Egg Hunt with musical guest, Little Groove, a balloon artist, and face painters. You might even get a glimpse of the Easter Bunny! 

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.

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!

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.

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.

Discovery Adventures at Old Sturbridge Village

Feb 1, 2025 - Apr 30, 2025 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road Sturbridge, MA 01566

Registration is now open for 3-day adventures for kids ages 6–14 during February and April School Vacation Week! Options include: Tapping into Sweetness: A Journey from Tree to Table (February) ; Frosty Days (February) ; Spring Cleaning (April) ; and Ink and Press (April). All programs include an afternoon snack, hands-on crafts, and the chance to learn something new while making lasting friends and memories.

Comedy

Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood at The Hanover

Apr 26, 2025 - Apr 26, 2025 2 Southbridge Street Worcester, MA 01608

Get ready for an evening of sidesplitting laughter as Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, the dynamic duo from TV’s “Whose Line is it Anyway?,” take the stage in a one-night-only uproarious live show, Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Asking for Trouble. Armed with their lightning-fast wits, Mochrie & Sherwood transform the audience’s suggestions into an unpredictable evening of non-stop comedy gold. No script? No problem! Asking For Trouble is a wild rollercoaster ride of hilarity, where two improv legends prove they are still the best in the business.

Fairs & Festivals

New Bedford Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival

Apr 26, 2025 - Apr 26, 2025 Fort Taber - 1000 S Rodney French Blvd. New Bedford, MA 02744

Get ready for an epic culinary extravaganza at the 8th New Bedford Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival! Join us at the picturesque Fort Taber as over 30 of New England's most beloved food trucks serve their signature dishes, paired with an extensive selection of local, regional, and national craft beers and wine. It's the ultimate foodie paradise! For the shoppers out there, we will also have a local artisan market featuring handcrafted goods and unique trinkets.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

Historic

Paul Revere’s Ride Reenactment

Apr 18, 2025 - Apr 18, 2025 36 Hancock Street Lexington, MA 02420

Lexington was preparing for battle long before British soldiers arrived on April 19th, 1775. Paul Revere and William Dawes, fellow Sons of Liberty, rode hard from Boston, arriving in town just before midnight. Their destination: The home of Reverend Clarke. Their mission: To warn Patriot leaders John Hancock and Samuel Adams of the impending British raid. Start your Patriots’ Day early as they arrive and raise the alarm in Lexington! Join us for a live reenactment, complete with real horses! Please note that Hancock Street will be shut down ahead of this event and parking is not available on site. Parking in Lexington Center or at the lot behind the Lexington Depot at 13 Depot Square is highly recommended. This reenactment generously sponsored by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism. FREE and open to the public!

Black History at the Hancock-Clarke House

Apr 21, 2025 - Apr 21, 2025 1332 Massachusetts Ave Lexington, MA 02420

The Hancock-Clarke House holds a unique role as the only site of enslavement open to the public in Lexington. Inside the museum, learn about Jack and Dinah, two individuals enslaved by the Hancock family. Outside, in partnership with the Association of Black Citizens of Lexington, meet local researchers who are working to put Lexington’s 18th century Black history on the map. Learn more about this vibrant and interconnected community, from the Burdoos who lived free in town in the 17th century, to the Chessors who helped the Clarke family spin flax, to the Barbodoeses, who became abolitionists.

Meet the British Redcoats at Munroe Tavern

Apr 21, 2025 - Apr 21, 2025 36 Hancock Street Lexington, MA 02420

The British Regular Army was one of the most powerful military forces in the world in the 18th century. But in the course of one fateful day, their luck changed. On April 19th, 1775, 750 soldiers set out on a grueling 40-mile march, and walked straight into a revolution. In Lexington and Concord, they fought with locals intent on thwarting their mission, and fled back to Boston chased by thousands of American soldiers. Munroe Tavern became an important resting point on their journey. Stop by and meet members of His Majesty’s recreated 10th Regiment of Foot to see military drilling and learn more about the lives of our forgotten foes. Free!

Patriots' Day Living History and More at the Museums

Apr 21, 2025 - Apr 21, 2025 1 Bedford Street Lexington, MA 02420

Experience unique perspectives of history this Patriots' Day! On Monday, April 21st, you can explore four unique sites from Lexington History Museums to learn more about this small farming town that ignited a war for independence. Start with a scavenger hunt around the Battle Green for young historians, beginning from the Lexington Depot or Buckman Tavern. Then, meet living historians at Buckman Tavern to learn more about the ordinary people of 1775, or at Munroe Tavern to hear the British Redcoats' perspective on the day. At the Hancock-Clarke House, learn more about Lexington's 18th century Black community and their role in the American Revolution and beyond.

1965 Freedom Rally 60th Anniversary

Apr 26, 2025 - Apr 26, 2025 139 Tremont Street Boston, MA 02108

The year 2025 marks the 60th Anniversary of the 1965 Freedom Rally led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Ruth Batson, Alan Gartner, Reverend Virgil Wood and Dr. Ralph Abernathy. The rally took place on April 23, 1965, with over 20,000 people marching on Boston Common to protest racial inequities in housing and schools. The march began at Carter Playground, at the corner of Columbus Ave., and ended at Boston Common where MLK called on Boston to “be the testing ground for the ideal of freedom.” Join us on April 26, 2025, and be one of 10,000 voices standing together in hope and action! This is your moment to prove that Boston remains a powerful force for freedom and human dignity, just as Dr. King saw it. Don't wait—take action now!

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.

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.

Outdoor Activities

70th Anniversary Westfield River Wildwater Race

Apr 19, 2025 - Apr 19, 2025 Knightville Dam Rd Huntington, MA 01050

The country's oldest whitewater canoe and kayak races, on the Wild & Scenic Westfield River. Racers register online February 1,2025, spectators join us along the river for free! All are welcome to join the free after race celebration at Strathmore Park in Russell, MA. Noon-4pm (773 Westfield Rd. Russell, MA)

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.

Performing Arts and Theater

The Moth Mainstage at Hanover Theatre

Apr 25, 2025 - Apr 25, 2025 2 Southbridge Street Worcester, MA 01608

The Moth Mainstage is a community where entertainment and enlightenment merge. Each Moth Mainstage features simple, old-fashioned storytelling by wildly divergent raconteurs who develop and shape their stories with The Moth’s directors. The Moth is true stories, told live and without notes, celebrating the ability of stories to honor both the diversity and commonality of human experience, and to satisfy a vital human need for connection.

Shows & Exhibits

Be a “World Changer” Family Programs - April 21, 22, 24 and 25

Apr 21, 2025 - Apr 25, 2025 9 Glendale Road Stockbridge, MA 01262

The women in Anita Kunz’s portraits have all changed the world in significant ways. Join us during April vacation week for artmaking and gallery activities that celebrate the contributions of these trailblazing women from ancient times to today. Get inspired to create art about making a difference in the world!  Included with Museum Admission. Closed on Wednesdays.

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.

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.

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.