The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce the return of free Arts & Crafts Workshops and the introduction of STEM & Youth Preparedness Workshops for children through the ParkARTS program. Kids ages three to ten can enjoy…
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13th annual Boston JerkFest expands to three days at new location
With the FIFA World Cup in full swing and Sail Boston drawing thousands of visitors to the city, the 13th Annual Boston JerkFest turns up the Caribbean heat July 10–12 with its biggest festival yet. Expanding to three days and…
Governor Healey Proclaims July 5-11 as ‘Hurricane Preparedness Week’
To encourage residents to prepare for tropical storms and hurricanes, Governor Maura Healey has proclaimed July 5 to July 11, 2026, as “Hurricane Preparedness Week” in Massachusetts. During the week-long initiative, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) will share informational…
Fan expo Boston 2026 returns with legendary comic creators
FAN EXPO Boston, the three-day pop culture extravaganza, is set towelcome 60+ of the world’s top comic creators alongside an all-star lineup of celebrity guests, animation and gaming voice actors, cosplayers, and more at the Thomas Michael Menino Convention and…
USS Constitution to get underway for Sail Boston
The USS Constitution is scheduled to get underway from the Charlestown Navy Yard on July 11th at 8 a.m. This underway commemorates America’s 250th birthday. The ship will lead the Boston Grand Parade of Sail through Boston Harbor as part…
The Associates of the Boston Public Library presented an evening of music, poetry, and reflection marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence
The Associates of the Boston Public Library (Associates) presented We Hold These Truths on Thursday, June 25 at the Central Library’s Rabb Hall, marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with an evening of music, poetry, and reflection.…
XV Beacon named No. 1 City Hotel in Boston
The XV Beacon hotel has been named the No. 1 City Hotel in Boston and No. 1 City Hotel in the United States in the 2026 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards, as voted entirely by readers. XV Beacon, which…
Voices of Bunker Hill to Echo Once Again in Charlestown
More than two and a half centuries after musket fire thundered across Breed's Hill, the voices of those who shaped one of the most consequential moments in American history will be heard again in Charlestown. In commemoration of the 251st…
Boston celebrates Guinness World Records title for world’s largest soccer ball on East Boston Waterfront
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) joined Mayor Michelle Wu, elected officials, and Guinness World Records North America, Inc., at Piers Park II to celebrate a record-breaking achievement on Boston’s waterfront and the start of FIFA World Cup festivities across…
Healey releases final recommendations to modernize high school graduation requirements
The Healey-Driscoll Administration has released final recommendations for a statewide high school graduation framework designed to ensure every Massachusetts student graduates prepared for college, careers and civic life. The recommendations are the result of more than 18 months of…