Boston Calendar of Events
Annual Must- Sees
Refer to our Boston calendar of events for ideas on what to see and do and experience while here. There’s something exciting in every season in the country’s most walkable city. From New Year’s celebrations to 4th of July spectacles and more, our Boston events calendar has it all.
Truck Day (early February)
In this annual tradition, Boston fans cheer the Red Sox equipment truck as it departs for the Sox spring training grounds in Florida. The date changes each year, so check to be sure you have the right day.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Winding its way through the streets of South Boston, this parade draws huge crowds in one of the most Irish cities in America.
Boston Marathon (third Monday of April)
Beginning in Hopkinton and finishing outside the Boston Public Library, the prestigious Boston Marathon is one of the world’s best-known road racing events.
Pop Goes the Fourth (July 4)
Enjoy an inspiring concert by the Boston Pops accompanied by a dazzling fireworks show over the Charles River.
First Night (December 31)
First held as an alternative way of celebrating New Year’s Eve, First Night allows the city’s young, innovative artists to perform on indoor and outdoor stages.