August Adventures with Highland Street Foundation During the month of August, partners with a wide variety special Massachusetts cultural venues...
Saturday, Aug 1 - Monday, Aug 31

Free family festival at Boston City Hall Plaza celebrating 175 years of America's first YMCA, with giveaways, food trucks, games and community...
Sunday, Aug 23

Free Friday Flicks are classic & popular, family-oriented movies shown each Friday night in Boston throughout the summer at the DCR Hatch Shell...Movie: Superman
FINAL WEEK! Friday, Aug 21

Step inside Bostons Old South Meeting House and experience the Ruckus that ignited the American Revolution. This 25-minute show drops you...
Friday, Jul 24 - Thursday, Dec 31

Free outdoor movie nights return to Boston Landing's Athletes Park this summer, with a live DJ, food and drinks on-site, and a mix of fan favorites...Movie: Rocky
FINAL WEEK! Thursday, Aug 20

Come celebrate New England's summer harvest in style from August 18-20 at Summer's Bounty Fest Enjoy vendor demos and tastings, contests, and...
Tuesday, Aug 18 - Thursday, Aug 20

Bostons only triathlon returns for its 18th year, inviting athletes of all levels to swim, bike, and run along South Boston's scenic waterfront....
Sat, Sun, Aug 22 - Aug 23

Grab your boots and join the Line Dancing Queens for some country line dancing Beginner friendly line dance lessons will be taught for the first...
Thursday, Aug 20

Enjoy a free, family-friendly rooftop movie night at the Urban Park roof garden featuring a pre-show DJ set and a screening of The Super Mario...
Saturday, Aug 22

Hood Park's FREE Movie Nights are back Bring a blanket or lawn chair and join us on August 6, August 20, September 10, and September 24 for...
Thursday, Aug 20

Summer sendoff block party with a live DJ, free bites, cash bar, photo ops, merch, jewelry, candy, and giveaways - free and open to the public....
Thursday, Aug 20

Enjoy a free, high-energy summer evening for teens featuring a live youth DJ, complimentary food, and fun community activities in West Roxbury....
Friday, Aug 21

Join us for a weekend that captures the heart of Boston Celebrate Italian culture, food, live music, and tradition at the annual San Gennaro...
Friday, Aug 21 - Sunday, Aug 23

Join Allston Yards for a high-energy outdoor evening of beginner-friendly fitness classes, live music, craft brews from Notch Brewery, food trucks,...
Thursday, Aug 20

Come on down to Rowes Wharf Plaza on The Greenway for 4 blocks of fun at the annual Greenway Food Truck Festival featuring food trucks, artisan...
Saturday, Aug 22

Enjoy great bands performing on the Salisbury Beach Center Stage on summer Saturdays, 7:30 pm-10:00 pm. Then join everyone for fireworks over...
Every Saturday, Jul 4 - Aug 29

92.5 the River's 24th annual free music festival returns to the Broadway Boardwalk at Salisbury Beach. Spin Doctors headline, joined by Buffalo...
Saturday, Aug 22

Zootopia 2 reunites officers Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde for a brand-new case that takes them deeper into the diverse and ever-surprising city...
Tuesday, Aug 18

Join us for a Country Cornhole Tournament at The Yard with Boston Cornhole. Sign up ahead of time using Scoreholio or sign up onsite. Enjoy music,...
Friday, Aug 21

Celebrate summer and the corn harvest at Cider Hill Farm with corn-themed food specials, live music, food trucks, hard cider, hayrides, a mini...
Saturday, Aug 22 - Sunday, Aug 23

Kick off the week with bubbles of every shape and size Children can move, play, and marvel at a high-energy program filled with shimmering,...
Monday, Aug 17

This year we are honored to join in the celebration of America. Join us in celebrating this milestone with special contests throughout the 10...
Friday, Aug 21 - Sunday, Aug 30

Watch the team practice, and explore fun-filled activities, games and photo opps along the Fan Walk. Keep an eye out for Pat Patriot, the Patriots...
Saturday, Jul 25 - Thursday, Aug 20

We're thrilled that everyone's favorite outdoor music event is returning, featuring live performances by local favorites.
Friday, Jul 10 - Friday, Sep 4

The sunflowers start to bloom in late August at this family-run farm. More fields are expected to bloom through October.
Saturday, Aug 22 - Thursday, Oct 1

Bring your young creators to the Millers Falls Branch Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays for fun, hands-on, drop-in crafting sessions. Drop by...
Thursday, Jul 2 - Thursday, Aug 27

Join the Mobile Adventures team for a free hands-on outdoor education series designed to help children and families explore the natural world...
Every Thursday, Jul 18 - Aug 20

Patriot Place's inaugural PatioFest turns the property into a walkable music festival, with 20+ live performances on patios throughout the outdoor...
Friday, Aug 21

Sunflower Spectacular, a stunning field of thousands of blooming sunflowers available for display and pick-your-own, just 20 miles from downtown...
Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, Aug 14 - Aug 23

With countless kudos to their credit, including SEVEN Parents Choice Awards, the band's sound is pure Americana. There's a summer feel with a strong sense of celebration and happiness.
Tues, Aug 18

Experience an evening in the planetarium featuring the live planetarium show A Galactic Odyssey followed by the planetarium film In Saturns...
Friday, Aug 21

Bring the family to Arsenal Yards for a joyful morning of singing, jumping, and dancing with Boston's award-winning children's band, Vanessa...
Wednesday, Aug 19

Head outdoors into Discovery Woods at the Discovery Museum in Acton for hands-on experiments with sunlight, solar power, shadows, and outdoor...
Thursday, Aug 20

How do elephants hear with their feet, use 16 powerful muscles in their trunks, or reshape entire forests just by eating and walking? Uncover...
Saturday, Mar 7 - Thursday, Sep 17

Enjoy a free, screen-free family day at the Worcester Common Oval featuring local authors, interactive games, live dance performances, bounce...
Saturday, Aug 22

Enjoy summer's final days at Old Sturbridge Village Explore historic homes, animals, and hands-on fun. Up to two kids (17 and under...
Wed - Sun, Aug 5 - Aug 30

You don’t have to spend a lot of money to enjoy quite a bit of what Boston has to offer. Some of the best things in Boston really are free.

Summer in Boston offers an endless array of activities and adventures for families looking to make the most of the season. From sandy beaches to lively outdoor festivals, waterparks, concerts, and pick-your-own farms, there's something for everyone.

Summertime means grabbing a blanket and some snacks, and watching a free movie outside. And luckily, there are quite a few outdoor movie series to choose from in the Boston area. Here's a great list of Summer Movies under the stars that we can all look forward to.

The sounds of summer are pretty sweet in Boston. Outdoor concerts are a summer staple and Boston provides a plethora of opportunities to spend warm summer evenings outside with friends, enjoying food and drinks and your favorite tunes.

When it rains in Boston, it's helpful to know about fun things to do indoors, so you can still enjoy the day. Rainy day activities can actually be great option on any day - but sometimes the weather just calls for indoor activities.