In 2025, Boston Irish Tourism Association (BITA) celebrates its 25th anniversary as a distinctive cultural tourism organization that promotes culture…
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A cool way to experience Ireland is to ‘settle yourself,’ a common Irish phrase that means to get your bearings…
Continue ReadingThe Newport Beer Festival, formerly known as the Newport Craft Beer Festival, returns this April for its 12th year. The festival brings with it a day full of craft beer taste-testing, live music from The Ravers, local flavors from 50 craft brewers, and is back for the second year at a bigger venue, Fort Adams...
The Free Jacks are proud to call Quincy home, and in 2025, they’re celebrating Quincy’s 400th anniversary in true Free Jacks fashion—with a festival packed with rugby, music, food and local flavor! Join the Free Jacks as they honor the rich history, diversity, and community of Quincy, all while raising a pint, rocking out, and...
A beloved tradition for more than 30 years, Duckling Day celebrates the children’s classic book, “Make Way for Ducklings” by Robert McCloskey. Every year on Mother’s Day, hundreds of children parade through Boston’s most picturesque parks, dressed like characters from the story Led by the Harvard Marching Band, the parade will begin on the Boston...
You don’t have to travel far to find a cup of life-altering clam chowder when you’re in Newport. It’s right up there with fresh-from-the-ocean oysters and heaping lobster rolls. This year, Bowen’s Wharf Company celebrates these Ocean State offerings with fresh oysters and chowder from local growers and vendors. Growers will be shucking alongside a select group of...
Quincy Multicultural Festival in collaboration with Quincy Public Schools celebrates the city's incredible diversity. Come appreciate the history, taste and beauty behind each culture through food, culture, music, performancesand costumes. Kids can participate in arts, crafts, games, and raffles, and have fun learning about all the different cultures in the beautiful city of Quincy! Food...
The Boston and New England Rose of Tralee Selection night is fast approaching and the ICC welcomes all the families, friends, and colleagues of the 2025 Boston and New England Rose of Tralee contestants to this year's selection evening! Enjoy a night of entertainment, with a special performance by Irish Tenor Ciaran Nagle during the...
Discover why Boston truly is a music city at Boston Calling 2025! This Memorial Day weekend, the annual three-day music festival showcases more than 50 performances across multiple stages, 30+ local food vendors, a 100-foot Ferris wheel, art installations, life-size games, and other exciting activities. There’s so much to explore and see at Boston Calling, you just...
Carrying on the tradition of the Koch Club! Parade: Steps off at the intersection of Hancock and Hannon Parkway. Heads north up Hancock Street through Quincy Center, behind the Church of the Presidents following Hancock Street north. The parade turns right onto Merrymount Parkway before wrapping up at Adams Field. Among the marching bands: Boston...
The Milton Music Festival, organized by We Are Milton, is staging its annual Milton Music Festival. Enjoy a two day celebration of activities, food, music and fireworks with fun for the entire family. Saturday Bands and Fireworks - 5 pm: A family friendly evening of activities, food, music and fireworks. Activities and food start at...
Join in Quincy's KidsFest Free fun for the whole family! Featuring: Dinosaurs Lego Robotics Virtual Reality Games Puppet Show Science Stations Photo Booth Live Kids Music Curious Creatures And so much more... Food & Drink will be available for purchase.
Boston Harborfest is a proud tradition celebrating Boston’s maritime and revolutionary history. With hundreds of activities over Independence Day week at Boston’s most iconic historic landmarks, this family-friendly event is one of the country’s largest Fourth of July festivals. Activities include the annual opening ceremony in Downtown Crossing, historical reenactments, arts market, Chowderfest, live musical...
SAVE THE DATE! Celebrate the July 4th weekend at Quincy400’s spectacular waterfront festival, packed with fun, history, and maritime-themed excitement for all ages! Free Admission • Free Parking • Fun-Filled Family Activities - Something for Everyone. Don’t Miss the Celebration! Check back - more details coming soon! *Ongoing Activities: Live music and Entertainment Delicious food...
For 55 years, Newport Classical has been a beacon for artistry, drawing in countless concertgoers to revel in exceptional performances within unique and intimate settings. Each July, against the picturesque backdrop of the City by the Sea, Newport Classical Musical Festival stands out as an unparalleled experience. Featuring 27 concerts held in 11 historic venues,...
Rain or Shine Festival! OVER 30 PIPE BANDS! Bringing Scottish Arts to the Pioneer Valley for 30 years, this is the only Scottish Festival in MA, and the 2nd largest in New England. Enjoy incredible music from: Albannach (1:30-3:45 pm), The Devil’s Brigade (4:45 – 7:00 pm - Closing) and start the day with Waking...
This is a rain or shine event! An American original since 1959 – 66 years, Newport Folk has been delivering legendary performances while working hard to help provide music education and grants to generations of artists. Features four stages of world class musicians, food, vendors and several exhibits. There is a 4 ticket limit per...
Celebrating 37 Years! Located in the Enterprise Bank parking lot at 222 Merrimack Street, this event will feature Lowell artists, makers, and organizations so that festival attendees and Lowell residents can experience everything that Lowell’s arts and culture community has to offer. This event is produced by Mosaic Lowell, in collaboration with the Lowell Folk...
