Best time to visit Massachusetts
18 THINGS TO DO IN MASSACHUSETTS (MAY 26 - JUNE 04)
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
Whale Watching
The Bay State is one of the top-ten whale-watching spots in the world, according to the World Wildlife Fund
Plimoth Patuxet (Plimoth Plantation)
The 17th-century settlement made real in this living history museum
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
Bash Bish Falls
One of the most beautiful New England waterfalls
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
Spring Blooms
Boston is particularly charming and colourful during the spring flower blooming period
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
Baltimore Oriole
Attracted by fruits and nectar, these birds are often spotted in the gardens
Singing Beach
Shuffle the sand and listen to the magic sounds of this beach at Manchester-by-the-Sea near Boston
31 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE
St Anthony Feast
This feast showcases Italian culture in America's melting pot
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!
The Big E
The sixth-largest fair in the United States, the biggest on East Coast
Charles Canoe and Kayak Races
Check out the action on the Charles River in spring and autumn when Boston hosts two famous water races
Restaurant Week Boston (Dine Out Boston)
Choose the place that fits your budget and your appetite
Boston Marathon
Runners from all over the world come to Boston to partake in its most famous athletic competition
Boston Dragon Boat Festival
Charles River gets crowded with elegant dragon boats as well as live music and entertainment
Christmas Lights
Spectacular light tunnels, Christmas trees, and holiday installations
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
Brimfield Antique Show
The largest show of its kind in the United States
Northeast Balloon Festival
One of the best ballooning events in New England
Skiing
Beat the winter gloom with cross-country or alpine skiing in the Berkshire region
New Year's Eve in Boston
Join the famous First Night celebrations in Boston
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
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
Lowell Winterfest
The weekend full of fun competitions and outdoor activities
Greenfield Winter Carnival
Join a century-long winter tradition!
Christmas Lights and Events in Cape Cod
Cape Cod is a perfect destination to visit during the winter holidays
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
