Best time to visit Massachusetts
13 THINGS TO DO IN MASSACHUSETTS (AUGUST 25 - SEPTEMBER 03)
St Anthony Feast
This feast showcases Italian culture in America's melting pot
Boston Harbor Islands
The islands of Boston Harbour conceal abandoned forts, ancient lighthouses, and many other surprises
Spring and Autumn Surf Season
Spring season in Hawaii is a good time to enjoy waves and master your surfing skills
Lobster
During lobster season seafood is particularly succulent
Boston Harbor Cruises
Boston Harbor has all kinds of cruises on offer
Baseball and the Red Sox
Visiting Boston without seeing the Red Sox is just unforgivable
Bocce
This ancient bowling game which comes from the Roman Empire is nowadays quite popular in Boston
Clams
Clams come fresh, steamed, baked, fried, breaded, and in clam chowder—one has no excuse to abstain from this divine delight
Charles River Kayaking
Boston is one of those lucky cities that can be observed by boat
Boston’s Historic Trails
The glorious history of freedom-loving Bostonians lives on the city's numerous heritage trails
Beach Season
If you don't mind frigid waters, you can enjoy a nice beach weekend
Whale Watching
Check out one of the top-ten whale-watching spots in the world, according to the World Wildlife Fund
Singing Beach
Shuffle the sand and listen to the magic sounds of this beach at Manchester-by-the-Sea near Boston
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Boston Pride Parade
The most important event for LGBT community
Christmas Tree Lighting
The official start of the holiday season in Boston
Fall Foliage in & around Boston
A leisurely stroll in Boston's parks is a delightful autumn experience
Christmas Markets
Festive entertainment and plenty of gift ideas for the holidays
Boston Harborfest
Naval ship cruising, historical reenactments, walking tours, and concerts—tonnes of fun and all for free!
Charles Canoe and Kayak Races
Check out the action on the Charles River in spring and autumn when Boston hosts two famous water races
Boston Marathon
Runners from all over the world come to Boston to partake in its most famous athletic competition
Restaurant Week Boston (Dine Out Boston)
Choose the place that fits your budget and your appetite
Boston Dragon Boat Festival
Charles River gets crowded with elegant dragon boats as well as live music and entertainment
Fiddleheads
Have you ever tried eating ferns? In Boston, this green delicacy is quite a popular ingredient
Harvard Primal Scream
A peculiar biannual tradition when students run naked around the Harvard Yard before finals begin
Frozen Waves
This unusual phenomenon is a great reason to visit an island of Nantucket when temperature drops
Christmas Lights
Spectacular light tunnels, Christmas trees and installations
Boston Calling Music Festival
Dance, laugh and enjoy a great music festival at the Harvard Athletic Complex
Memorial Day Weekend
Lots of special events, concerts, and activities all over the city
Brimfield Antique Show
The largest show of its kind in the United States
Oysters
Oysters never taste better than during harvest season
St. Patrick's Day Parade
A huge celebration of everything green
SoWa Winter Festival
The biggest winter shopping village and holiday festival in Boston
Spring Blooms
Boston is particularly charming and colourful during the spring flower blooming period
Massachusetts Fall Foliage
The most popular season to visit New England
4th of July
You won’t run out of things to do in Massachusetts on America's Independence Day
The Big E
The sixth-largest fair in the United States, the biggest on East Coast
Provincetown Carnival Week
A vibrant celebration of Cape Cod
Falmouth Road Race
The most massive and famous race on Cape Cod
Halloween
From Witch City to Beantown—hear all of New England's dark stories
The Green River Festival
The celebration of music and ballooning in Western Massachusetts
Northeast Balloon Festival
One of the best ballooning events in New England
