Things to Do in Boston This Weekend

Discover Fun Events in Boston This Weekend

Every day of the year, there's something to do in Boston. But on the weekends, that's when we shine. Whether you're searching for a festival, performance, concert, sporting event, or really anything else, we have the scoop on Boston's event scene this weekend!

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This Weekend's Featured Events

Mother's Day Dining in Boston May 11

Mother's Day Dining in Boston

Enjoy a wonderful Mother's Day celebration with special brunch, lunch and dinner offerings from a Boston area restaurant. Check…

Duckling Day May 12

Duckling Day

A beloved tradition for more than 30 years, Duckling Day celebrates the children’s classic book, “Make Way for Ducklings” by…

Lilac Sunday May 12

Lilac Sunday

Experience the springtime bloom of our renowned collection of nearly 400 lilacs. Visit for tours with Arboretum experts, hands-on…

Mother's Day Mimosa Cruise May 12

Mother's Day Mimosa Cruise

Join us on the River this Mother's Day to celebrate Mom with our 90-minute cruise of the Charles River that includes a mimosa! Sit…

Mother's Day Premier Dinner Cruise May 12

Mother's Day Premier Dinner Cruise

Celebrate mom with a Mother’s Day gathering she won’t soon forget on our Premier Boston Mother’s Day Dinner Cruise. Create…

Mother's Day Signature Lunch Cruise May 12

Mother's Day Signature Lunch Cruise

Come aboard our Signature Boston Mother’s Day Lunch Cruise for a special outing celebrating mom on Boston Harbor. A fun-filled…

Encanto in Concert May 11

Encanto in Concert

Join us as Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Academy Award®-winning film comes to life in a concert event, featuring the entire…

Boston Dance Theater May 10

Boston Dance Theater

Founded in 2018 by Jessie Jeanne Stinnett, Boston Dance Theater (BDT) is a Boston-based contemporary dance company codirected by…

The Drowsy Chaperone May 08

The Drowsy Chaperone

A refreshing musical cocktail that’s like a bubble bath for your heart. But with tap dancing. And spit takes. A comfortable chair…

A Far Cry Presents: Perception May 10

A Far Cry Presents: Perception

How does music create a mood or fuel an emotional response? How do framing and context impact our perception of something?…

Harry Connick Jr. May 10

Harry Connick Jr.

Join us at Symphony Hall for an evening with Harry Connick Jr.! While Harry Connick, Jr. is the virtual definition of a…

Perspective Play May 07

Perspective Play

Boston Children’s Museum recently opened Perspective Play, a collection of photographs taken while looking down from above…

WNDR Museum May 07

WNDR Museum

WNDR Museum is an interactive experience: a multi-sensory showcase of art and technology. The message is simple: We are all…

Boston Asian Restaurant Week May 07

Boston Asian Restaurant Week

May is here, which means we’re honoring Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! This year, we’re excited to…

CoComelon Party Time! May 10

CoComelon Party Time!

Families are cordially invited to an all-new, first-of-its-kind, kid-centric event at CoComelon Party Time! An immersive…

Play Unstoppable Festival May 07

Play Unstoppable Festival

It's time for a day of Unstoppable LEGO Play! Join us as LEGO Discovery Center Boston gets taken over by the Play Unstoppable…

Boston Red Sox vs. Nationals May 11

Boston Red Sox vs. Nationals

On May 11 at 4:10pm, the Boston Red Sox host the Washington Nationals. For accessibility information and other general questions…

Red Sox vs. Nationals May 10

Red Sox vs. Nationals

On May 10 at 7:10pm, the Boston Red Sox host the Washington Nationals. For accessibility information and other general questions…

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