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Sensory Friendly MorningCambridge, Free
Thu, April 18, 2024  -  Thu, April 18, 2024   
The Museum is pleased to offer a dedicated morning for visitors who would benefit from a sensory-friendly experience. Our staff will be there to answer questions and to lead special drop-in activities.
Southern New England's Big Free Admission Sports Card & Autograph ShowMassachusetts, Free
Sat, April 20, 2024  -  Sun, April 21, 2024   
6 autograph guests, 2 day card show. This Event Runs From Apr 20, 2024, 11:00am to Apr 21, 2024, 6:00pm Timezone: EDT Event Address:- Emerald Square Mall 999 South Washington St. North Attleboro, MA 02760
JellyCat Party at Tiny HangerBrookline, Free
Sat, April 20, 2024  -  Sun, April 21, 2024   
Come celebrate JellyCat's 25th Anniversary with us at Tiny Hanger Brookline. Fun, Raffles & more! Check out all of our JellyCats from the new collection plus tons of others. Have fun with our selfie station & more!
Earth Day Celebration at Boston Building ResourcesRoxbury, Free
Sat, April 20, 2024  -  Sat, April 20, 2024   
Celebrate Earth Day at Boston Building Resources! Live music A plant swap from The Trustees of Reservations Tie dye, games and sunflower planting activity Food fresh from the grill Resources from the Boston Cyclists Union, HomeWorks Energy and Energy Sage
Get Ready for a Magical Adventure with Jungle Jim at Bierman Autism CentersNeedham, Free
Tue, April 23, 2024  -  Tue, April 23, 2024   
Get Ready for a Magical Adventure with Jungle Jim at Bierman Autism Centers! Float into a world of wonder at our Free Sensory-Friendly Balloon Magic Show at Bierman Autism Centers in Needham!
Art in BloomBoston
Thu, April 25, 2024  -  Sun, April 28, 2024   
We are thrilled to announce that Art in Bloom returns to the MFA’s galleries on Friday, April 26, 2024! The Preview Day: Thursday, April 25, 2024.
Connecticut Spring Boat ShowConnecticut, $
Fri, April 26, 2024  -  Sun, April 28, 2024   
A boutique in-water boat show, located on the scenic Connecticut River. See power and sailboats of all sizes and talk directly with dealers and manufacturers.
Play Date: A Play on WordsBoston, Free
Sat, April 27, 2024  -  Sat, April 27, 2024   
Join us for a day of family fun exploring the intersection of art and words! Visit our exhibition Wordplay to see how artists use text in their work.
Min Jin Lee: Writing and the Korean WaveBoston
Thu, May 2, 2024  -  Thu, May 2, 2024   
Known for her bestselling novels Free Food for Millionaires (2007) and Pachinko (2017), Lee uses her fiction to explore the intersections of race, ethnicity, immigration, class, religion, gender, and identity of diasporic people.
Free Comic Book Day: Comics StoresNew England, Free
Sat, May 4, 2024   
Free Comic Book Day is a single day - the first Saturday in May - when participating comic book shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely FREE to anyone who comes into their stores.
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Open Streets Boston 20243 Locations, Free
Sun, May 5, 2024  -  Sun, October 20, 2024   
Experience Boston in a whole new way through Open Streets! Join us for a fun-filled day of walking, biking, skating, rolling, and family-friendly activities on car-free streets.
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.
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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.
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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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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.
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.
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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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