Seasonal Guides to Boston Family Fun
Boston Holiday Weekend Events
Winter, spring, summer or fall; Massachusetts is the perfect place to spend the holiday.
Spring features the Boston Marathon on Patriot’s Day; summer the Boston Pops during the 4th of July, fall is festival season full of pumpkins and pilgrims.
Winter holidays boast experiences like The Nutcracker at the Boston Ballet; or of course First Night celebrates the coming of the the New Year.
| January | First Day Hikes | Martin Luther King Day | Skiing Near Boston |
| February | Black History Month | Presidents Day | February Vacation Week |
| March | Irish Heritage Month | Women's HIstory Month | St. Patrick's Day |
| April | Boston Marathon | Patriot's Day | April School Vacation Week |
| May | College Graduations | Memorial Day | |
| June | Juneteenth | Bunker Hill Day / Flag Day | Strawberry Festivals |
| July | 4th of July | Boston Fireworks | Boston Harborfest |
| August | Beach Time | Waterparks | Blueberry Picking |
| September | Labor Day | Apple Picking | Boston Festivals |
| October | Halloween | Pumpkin Festivals | |
| November | Thanksgiving | Veteran's Day | |
| December | Winter Holidays | Holiday Lights & Performances | First Night |
For more ideas about Boston activities, visit our things to do in Boston guide to find fun things to do all year round. And for a daily view of what's going on in Boston - visit our Boston Events Calendar any time of the year. 
Stacey Sao has been the Managing Director of the family-friendly events and activities website, BostonCentral for over 20 years. She continues to enjoy discovering and exploring new places to visit in the Greater Boston area, and the Gardner Museum has always been one of her favorites.