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Is Entrepreneurship Your Next Step?Massachusetts, Free
Wed, May 8, 2024  -  Wed, May 8, 2024   
If you’ve been dreaming of becoming your own boss, join us for this free webinar where we’ll answer all of your initial questions on business ownership and franchising basics.
Dreams and Aspirations in Korean Art and Popular CultureBoston
Wed, May 8, 2024  -  Wed, May 8, 2024   
How do Korean art and media communicate individual and social aspirations, ideals, and desires? Search for possible answers to this question by discussing a wide range of artworks and popular images from the late Joseon period to the present day.
OG's Premier - Mothers Day ExtravaganzaBoston, $$$
Fri, May 10, 2024  -  Sat, May 11, 2024   
'Paradise lies at the Feet of the Mother' Join us in dancing the night away as we celebrate the Special Women in Our Lives. Treat your beloved mom to an evening she'll cherish forever.
MFA Late NitesBoston, $
Fri, May 10, 2024  -  Sat, May 11, 2024   
Kick off your weekend on Friday, May 10, at MFA Late Nites! This after-hours party features dancing and DJs, pop-up performances, exploring the galleries, art-making activities, and more.
We HeART Fall River FestivalFall River, Free
Sat, May 11, 2024  -  Sat, May 11, 2024   
Join in the fun as the Greater Fall River community comes together in a unified celebration of the power of the arts and culture to make a difference.
Pearls of Wisdom Mother’s Day SoiréeNahant, $$$
Sat, May 11, 2024  -  Sun, May 12, 2024   
Celebrate mothers' wisdom, love, and guidance at the Pearls of Wisdom Mother’s Day Soirée. Join us to honor their invaluable contributions and their unfathomable love!
Goward Playground 10th Birthday!Acton
Sat, May 11, 2024  -  Sat, May 11, 2024   
Please join us for the Goward 10th Birthday Party! We are celebrating 10 years since Goward Playground was renovated!. There be refreshments including cake, music, games, and prizes! Don't miss the fun!
Mom and Me Tea with Tinkerbelle and Barbie!Virtual/Online, $
Sun, May 12, 2024  -  Sun, May 12, 2024   
Make Mother's Day magical this year! You are invited to a live, interactive, online tea party with Barbie and Tinkerbelle celebrating moms everywhere! Spend and celebrate Mother's Day weekend with your family, near and far!
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Duckling Day Boston 2024Boston, $$$
Sun, May 12, 2024  -  Sun, May 12, 2024   
The Friends of the Public Garden, in association with the City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department, celebrates Mother’s Day with Boston-area families during its annual Duckling Day event. The next Duckling Day...
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Hidden Gardens of Beacon HillBoston, $$$
Thu, May 16, 2024  -  Thu, May 16, 2024   
Join us for the 95th Hidden Gardens of Beacon Annual Tour. This annual tour offers visitors a rare opportunity to see hidden landscapes and secret pathways behind the brick facades and shutters of historic townhouses.
The FRIENDS™️ Experience: The One in BostonBoston, $$
Fri, May 17, 2024  -  Sun, January 19, 2025   
After successful runs in more than 15 North American cities and 7 international cities, the wildly popular The FRIENDS™ Experience will return to Boston Friday, May 17 with an expanded footprint!
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Ferry Service to Boston Harbor IslandsBoston, $
Sat, May 18, 2024  -  Tue, September 3, 2024   
Cool down at the Boston Harbor Islands! Enjoy the exhilarating ferry ride and then swim, kayak, hike and picnic on the islands. Spectacle Island is an easy ferry ride from Long Wharf in downtown Boston.
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Esplanade Community Day CelebrationBoston, Free
Sun, May 19, 2024   
The Esplanade Association is thrilled to present a special GroundBeat Music Concert at the Hatch Shell as part of this year's Esplanade Community Day on May 19.
Korean Performing Arts Institute of ChicagoBoston
Thu, May 23, 2024  -  Thu, May 23, 2024   
Experience the richness and vibrancy of traditional Korean performing arts. Presented in partnership with Korean Cultural Society of Boston. Included with General Admission 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
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2024 Memorial Day Flag GardenBoston, Free
Thu, May 23, 2024  -  Mon, May 27, 2024   
Home Base and Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund invite you to help create Boston’s iconic Memorial Day Flag Garden tribute.
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Massachusetts Sheep & Woolcraft FairWestern Mass, $
Sat, May 25, 2024  -  Sun, May 26, 2024   
Enjoy one of the oldest of all the New England sheep fairs, the Cummington fair is a fun and affordable way to spend a day with family and friends discovering one of the oldest industries in the world.
The City Talks: Korean Standards and StigmasBoston
Thu, May 30, 2024  -  Thu, May 30, 2024   
Join Boston-area thinkers, professors, and entrepreneurs as they unpack the standards and stigmas surrounding mental health in Korean communities locally and abroad. Included with General Admission
Winchester Town Day 2024Winchester, Free
Fri, May 31, 2024  -  Sat, June 1, 2024   
Town Day takes place on the first Saturday in June. The thousands of individuals and families who attend can enjoy a day of browsing exhibits, playing games, competing in athletics, eating(!), listening to different types of music, attending the health fair, and watching...
MFA First FridaysBoston, $
Fri, June 7, 2024  -  Fri, June 7, 2024   
Looking to relax and have fun at the end of a long week? Unwind with MFA First Fridays, an exciting evening of music, dancing, art making, on the first Friday of select months.
Boston Kids Comics FestBoston, $$$
Sat, June 8, 2024  -  Sat, June 8, 2024   
Join us for a day for kids aged 5-12 and their families to meet comics creators, participate in hands-on comics workshops, and to have fun!
Benkadi Drum and DanceBoston, Free
Sat, June 15, 2024  -  Sat, June 15, 2024   
The multicultural Benkadi Drum and Dance group returns to perform new dances showcasing traditional West African rhythms and movements. Join us in honor of Juneteenth!
Juneteenth Block Party: A Family ReunionBrookline, Free
Wed, June 19, 2024  -  Wed, June 19, 2024   
Juneteenth is a significant part of our nation’s history, and we believe it is important to recognize and celebrate it in a meaningful way. There will be so many fun activities for all to enjoy.
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Juneteenth at Isabella Stewart Gardner MuseumBoston, Free
Wed, June 19, 2024   
You’re invited to celebrate Juneteenth at the Gardner Museum! This free day celebrates freedom, community, and learning in the City of Boston and beyond.
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Sail Boston 2026Boston, Free
Sat, July 11, 2026  -  Thu, July 16, 2026   
Bostonians welcome crews and cadets from all over the world to their harbor on a continual basis as part of the Visiting Ship Program and are gearing up to greet the return of the Tall Ship fleet for Sail Boston 2017!
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