Boston family events
Fresh plans around Boston, from this weekend's highlights to events worth planning ahead for.
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Boston Arts Festival
A free harborside celebration of Boston's visual and performing artists.
BostonBoston
FestivalFamilyfreeFree
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Run for the Dogs 5K Boston
Join for an exciting “Run for the Dogs Themed” event that features the scenic views of Pope John Paul II Park, Boston, MA!
Boston · Pope John Paul II ParkPope John Paul II Park
SportsFamilyOutdoor
Free
Samaritans 5K
Join us at the 28th Annual Samaritans 5K for a powerful morning of connection, reflection, and hope dedicated to ending suicide together.
BostonBoston
SportsFamilyfreeFree
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Comics Come Home
Comics Come Home is scheduled at TD Garden in Boston. Confirm the showtime, age rules, and entry details before you go.
Boston · TD GardenTD Garden
ArtsFamilyOutdoor
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Nikki Glaser
Nikki Glaser is scheduled at MGM Music Hall at Fenway Park in Boston. Confirm the time, age guidance, and entry details before you go.
Boston · MGM Music Hall at Fenway ParkMGM Music Hall at Fenway Park
OutdoorsFamilyOutdoor
New here? Start with Boston
If you are new to Boston, MA, start with the kind of day you want instead of a giant list: family-easy, adult/date, group-friendly, or weather-safe.
Family plans should be easy to enter, easy to leave, and clear about bathrooms, food, weather, and parking.
- Check age fit.
- Keep drives short.
- Pick food before the main stop.
Adult plans work best with one timed anchor and a nearby place for food or a walk.
- Check hours.
- Book if needed.
- Keep the route walkable.
Groups need one clear meet-up point and a plan that still works if people arrive late.
- Share the map.
- Pick one anchor.
- Have a backup nearby.
Weather-safe plans should stay close to the original area so the day does not fall apart.
- Check closures.
- Avoid long outdoor walks.
- Use official pages for changes.
What is coming up by place
Major venueMGM Music Hall at Fenway ParkBoston · MGM Music Hall at Fenway Park
Local venueBostonBoston
Local venuePope John Paul II ParkBoston · Pope John Paul II Park
Local venueTD GardenBoston · TD Garden
