Blog https://www.meetboston.com/blog/ Blog Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:18:15 +0000 Top Performances to See This Winter in Boston https://www.meetboston.com/blog/post/winter-performances/ https://www.meetboston.com/blog/post/winter-performances/#comments https://www.meetboston.com/blog/post/winter-performances/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:00:00 -0500

There is no shortage of joyful performances during winter in Boston. Gather your friends and family and get tickets to these festive shows and concerts this year. 

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Top Festivals in Boston 2026 https://www.meetboston.com/blog/post/festivals-in-boston/ https://www.meetboston.com/blog/post/festivals-in-boston/#comments https://www.meetboston.com/blog/post/festivals-in-boston/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0500

Boston hosts can't-miss festivals nearly every week of the year. From vibrant Lunar New Year celebrations in the winter and the historic St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Boston Marathon in the spring to beloved North End Feasts in the summer and fall favorites like Oktoberfest and the iconic Head of the

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Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Second Home - Boston, Massachusetts https://www.meetboston.com/blog/post/martin-luther-king-jrs-second-home-boston-massachusetts/ https://www.meetboston.com/blog/post/martin-luther-king-jrs-second-home-boston-massachusetts/#comments https://www.meetboston.com/blog/post/martin-luther-king-jrs-second-home-boston-massachusetts/ Sat, 06 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500

MLK Day is approaching and Boston is a special place to celebrate Dr. King’s life and legacy. King considered Boston his second home, the city where he met his wife Coretta Scott King and where he earned his Ph.D. in Theology from Boston University. The Embrace memorial sculpture on Boston Common

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Holiday Lighting Ceremonies in Boston https://www.meetboston.com/blog/post/holiday-lighting-ceremonies-in-boston/ https://www.meetboston.com/blog/post/holiday-lighting-ceremonies-in-boston/#comments https://www.meetboston.com/blog/post/holiday-lighting-ceremonies-in-boston/ Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500

There's nothing quite like the holiday season in Boston. From holiday markets and igloo dining to outdoor ice skating rinks and annual performances, the Greater Boston area truly is your Hub for experiencing the season's magic. Yet, if you ask us, one activity takes the cake (or should we say

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Top Comedy Shows in Boston https://www.meetboston.com/blog/post/comedy-clubs-in-boston/ https://www.meetboston.com/blog/post/comedy-clubs-in-boston/#comments https://www.meetboston.com/blog/post/comedy-clubs-in-boston/ Tue, 19 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Boston’s comedy scene is no laughing matter! From classic comedy clubs to underground venues, Boston has a wide variety of options for anyone looking for a good laugh. Discover the top upcoming comedy events and comedy clubs in Boston.

Laugh Boston

Located in the Westin Waterfront Hotel, Laugh

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The Art of Taking it Easy: Slow Travel in Boston https://www.meetboston.com/blog/post/slow-travel-in-boston/ https://www.meetboston.com/blog/post/slow-travel-in-boston/#comments https://www.meetboston.com/blog/post/slow-travel-in-boston/ Mon, 18 Aug 2025 18:00:00 -0400

Our daily lives are spent in the fast lane – rush hour traffic, push notifications, drive-through coffee, Zoom meetings, and more…so now, vacations are taking on a new meaning. It’s about taking it slow.

Experiences are the best kind of gift—and in the rush of daily life, there’s real value in

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North End Feasts https://www.meetboston.com/blog/post/north-end-feasts/ https://www.meetboston.com/blog/post/north-end-feasts/#comments https://www.meetboston.com/blog/post/north-end-feasts/ Tue, 10 Jun 2025 15:00:00 -0400

It's feast season in the North End!

Head to Boston's oldest neighborhood for iconic celebrations like the Feast of Saint Agrippina di Mineo, Madonna Della Cava Feast, Fisherman's Feast, and Saint Anthony's Feast—affectionately known as the "Feast of all Feasts." Each weekend, the streets come alive

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25 Things to Do in Boston with Kids https://www.meetboston.com/blog/post/family-friendly-activities-in-boston/ https://www.meetboston.com/blog/post/family-friendly-activities-in-boston/#comments https://www.meetboston.com/blog/post/family-friendly-activities-in-boston/ Mon, 27 Jan 2025 13:00:00 -0500

We know you have one goal when traveling with kids – keep them occupied! Luckily, Boston is full of fun for the entire family that will prevent you from hearing those dreaded words “I’m Bored.” From throwing tea into the Boston Harbor to experiencing the energy of a crowd at Fenway Park (Have to

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10 Fun Things to Do on Your First Visit to Boston https://www.meetboston.com/blog/post/first-visit-to-boston/ https://www.meetboston.com/blog/post/first-visit-to-boston/#comments https://www.meetboston.com/blog/post/first-visit-to-boston/ Thu, 11 May 2023 15:00:00 -0400

So you are heading to the Hub for the first time and you need help - what to see, where to go, how to immerse in authentic, local experiences. Meet Boston Is here to help. Allow us to make an initial introduction to a city that simply never gets old. Here are our top suggestions for first-time

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Celebrate Black History Month in Boston https://www.meetboston.com/blog/post/celebrate-black-history-month-in-boston/ https://www.meetboston.com/blog/post/celebrate-black-history-month-in-boston/#comments https://www.meetboston.com/blog/post/celebrate-black-history-month-in-boston/ Tue, 01 Feb 2022 01:00:00 -0500

It's February, and with it comes Black History Month, an opportunity to celebrate the rich and integral role that African Americans have played in the ongoing story of America. Within this tale, Boston has produced many unique chapters and characters, from Lewis Hayden to Lewis Latimer, Phillis

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