Blog https://www.meetboston.com/blog/ Blog Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:51:04 +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. 

]]> 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

]]> 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

]]> Family Fun In Boston This Holiday Season https://www.meetboston.com/blog/post/family-fun-in-boston-this-holiday-season/ https://www.meetboston.com/blog/post/family-fun-in-boston-this-holiday-season/#comments https://www.meetboston.com/blog/post/family-fun-in-boston-this-holiday-season/ Thu, 25 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -0400

Plan a trip to Boston, your family-friendly holiday playground this year! From holiday tree lightings to festive hotel packages, much-anticipated annual performances, exciting celebrations, and more, we've gathered our list of the top family activities this holiday season.

Attend A Holiday

]]> Boston's Holiday Lights Trail https://www.meetboston.com/blog/post/bostons-holiday-lights-trail/ https://www.meetboston.com/blog/post/bostons-holiday-lights-trail/#comments https://www.meetboston.com/blog/post/bostons-holiday-lights-trail/ Wed, 24 Sep 2025 17:00:00 -0400

For visitors and residents alike, it’s time to explore Boston’s beautiful array of festively festooned landmarks and neighborhoods. And in Boston, these exquisite evening illuminations are not just scattered about; they provide wayfinding that will bring you to some of the city’s most iconic areas

]]> Free Outdoor Movies in Boston 2025 https://www.meetboston.com/blog/post/free-outdoor-movies/ https://www.meetboston.com/blog/post/free-outdoor-movies/#comments https://www.meetboston.com/blog/post/free-outdoor-movies/ Wed, 07 May 2025 16:00:00 -0400

Discover where to watch movies for free in Boston

Boston - get ready for the return of free movie nights happening at a park, beach or other outdoor space near you! Gather your family and friends and enjoy a free movie under the summer sky this season.

Movies Prudential

Movie Nights at MIT Open Space

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]]> Picnic Spots in Boston https://www.meetboston.com/blog/post/picnics-in-boston/ https://www.meetboston.com/blog/post/picnics-in-boston/#comments https://www.meetboston.com/blog/post/picnics-in-boston/ Tue, 22 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Summers in Boston tend to continue through early fall with the promise of outdoor adventures, blissful weather, and shared meals. With its many beautiful, public green spaces and waterfront parks, the city is full of great spots to enjoy a picnic and take in the views. Whether you’re grabbing a

]]> 10 Things to do this Memorial Day Weekend https://www.meetboston.com/blog/post/memorial-day-weekend/ https://www.meetboston.com/blog/post/memorial-day-weekend/#comments https://www.meetboston.com/blog/post/memorial-day-weekend/ Fri, 04 Apr 2025 16:00:00 -0400

MEMORIAL DAY IS MONDAY, MAY 26, 2025

Right in the heart of American history, Boston offers the perfect setting with an abundance of events and activities to honor and remember those who have died while serving in the U.S. military. We've compiled some of the top events and activities to do in

]]> Your Ultimate Spring Bucket List in Boston https://www.meetboston.com/blog/post/top-things-to-do-this-spring-in-boston/ https://www.meetboston.com/blog/post/top-things-to-do-this-spring-in-boston/#comments https://www.meetboston.com/blog/post/top-things-to-do-this-spring-in-boston/ Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0400

The jackets are lighter, the flowers are blooming, and spring has sprung here in Boston. Whether you're here for spring vacation, visiting friends and family for the weekend, or looking to be a tourist in your own city – Boston is the place for you. We’ve gathered our top things to do in and around

]]> 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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