ONGOING SUMMER ACTIVITIES:
(1) DAILY SELF-GUIDED TOUR
Roxbury Heritage Walk
Ever wondered when that church on the corner was built, or who painted the mural
you admire on your commute every day? If so, get out and about around Roxbury
with the Roxbury Heritage Walk. Spanning Roxbury’s 380+ years of history, from
the Eliot Burial Ground (est. 1630) to the Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center
(opened 2006), learn more about Roxbury and American history as you explore the
community at your leisure.
Download a free printable or digital booklet version at http://www.discoverroxbury.org/.
Presented by: Discover Roxbury | http://www.discoverroxbury.org/
(2) Swan Boats of Boston: One of the city’s most enjoyable traditions, the Swan Boats of Boston are officially open for another season! Enjoy a 15-minute ride around the Public Garden Lagoon. Open every day, weather permitting. 10am-4pm. Boston Public Garden Lagoon. Adults: $2.75, Children ages 2-15: $1.50, Seniors: $2.00. www.swanboats.com
(3) Summer Street Live Concert Series
Tues, Thursdays 12-2 May 1- Sept 27
Tuesday, May 22 12:00p to 2:00p
at Summer Street in Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA
Right in Downtown Crossing, the Downtown Boston BID presents its annual Summer Street concert series. Enjoy the free music at café tables as a variety of bands perform for the lunchtime crowds.
(4) Downtown Crossing WFNX Block Parties Off To Swinging Start
The 2012 WFNX Downtown Crossing Block Parties,
co-hosted by the Downtown Boston BID, got off to a sizzling start last week with a show by the Swinging Johnsons (above). Free appetizers from downtown's Elephant & Castle restaurant made the show particularly sweet. The Block Parties roll on each Thursday, from 5-8 pm, through August 30. Each week features free appetizers from a rotating cast of downtown restaurants. The Johnsons will be performing at most of the parties
co-hosted by the Downtown Boston BID, got off to a sizzling start last week with a show by the Swinging Johnsons (above). Free appetizers from downtown's Elephant & Castle restaurant made the show particularly sweet. The Block Parties roll on each Thursday, from 5-8 pm, through August 30. Each week features free appetizers from a rotating cast of downtown restaurants. The Johnsons will be performing at most of the parties
(5) Summer Street Markets Downtown Crossing
Wednesdays and Fridays 11-6
May 2- October 26
(6) LIVE CONCERT SERIES
Readers Park Wed - Sat
Shoppers Park Thu - Fri
Post Office Square Mon, Wed
Noon – 2 pm
May 1 – September 27
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For a full schedule of exercise classes visit
http://www.esplanadeassociation.org/calendar/
6:00-10:00pm
Community Boating, Inc.
21 David G Mugar Way
Boston, MA 02108
More information
6:00pm – Midnight
On the Charles River Esplanade
More information
10:30am
Fiedler Field, Esplanade
Save the date!
Healthy, Fit & Fun
July 9-August 31, 2012
Tired of being indoors? Want to get fit for free? The Esplanade Association is offering a series of free outdoor fitness programs beginning July 9th and running through the month of August. Classes include Yoga, Community Runs, Zumba, Gentle Flow, and Boot Camp. All classes are taught by fitness professionals from around the Boston area. Enjoy the great outdoors in your city with free programs on the Esplanade! For a full schedule of exercise classes visit
http://www.esplanadeassociation.org/calendar/
Dancing on the Docks
July 19, 20126:00-10:00pm
Community Boating, Inc.
21 David G Mugar Way
Boston, MA 02108
More information
Esplanade Moon Dance Gala
September 29, 20126:00pm – Midnight
On the Charles River Esplanade
More information
Canine Promenade
October 27, 201210:30am
Fiedler Field, Esplanade
Save the date!
(8) Taking Back the Hill. With Medicine Wheel. Friday Nights July 9-August 31 6pm-Midnight. Music, Poetry, BBQs, Community Dialogues, Dances, Art Making, etc.
(9) Boston Harbor Hotel's Summer in the City Entertainment Series
Mon-Thurs 6:00p to 10:00p
at Boston Harbor Hotel, Boston, MA
Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening throughout the summer, the Boston Harbor Hotel invites the public to gather at the Rowes Wharf Sea Grille’s harbor side terrace to enjoy live music performed on a floating barge, and take in the gorgeous harbor views! On Fridays, enjoy music from DJ Mike Amado before a movie by moonlight, shown on a large screen over the harbor. read more
Price: Free
Phone: (617) 439-7000
Age Suitability: None Specified
Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening throughout the summer, the Boston Harbor Hotel invites the public to gather at the Rowes Wharf Sea Grille’s harbor side terrace to enjoy live music performed on a floating barge, and take in the gorgeous harbor views! On Fridays, enjoy music from DJ Mike Amado before a movie by moonlight, shown on a large screen over the harbor. Guests are also welcome to indulge in refreshing cocktails and cuisine at the Rowes Wharf Sea Grille. http://www.bhh.com/
(10) SoWa Open Market
Sunday, June 17 10:00a to 4:00p
at SoWa Open Market, Boston, MA
The SoWa Open Market is now in it's 9th season! This is our biggest season yet, featuring 140 indie designers, crafters, artists, musicians, farmers, food trucks and much more.The market will be open every Sunday, May 6th through October 28th, 2012. Hours - 10AM-4PM.
For more info check out the website:
http://www/. read more
Price: Free
Phone: (800) 403-8305
Age Suitability: All Ages
The SoWa Open Market is now in it's 9th season! This is our biggest season yet, featuring 140 indie designers, crafters, artists, musicians, farmers, food trucks and much more.The market will be open every Sunday, May 6th through October 28th, 2012. Hours - 10AM-4PM.
(11) Readers Park Concert Series
Friday, June 15 12:00p to 2:00p (REPEATS FOR 7 FRIDAYS)
at Reader's Park, Boston, MA
Come relax at cafe tables, enjoy free WiFi service, and take in the scene every Wednesday through Saturday as the Downtown Boston BID hosts a variety of musical acts.
Price: Free
Phone: (617) 482-2139
Age Suitability: All Ages
Come relax at cafe tables, enjoy free WiFi service, and take in the scene every Wednesday through Saturday as the Downtown Boston BID hosts a variety of musical acts.
(12) MIT Museum - Super technology and science exhibits - Free admission on Sundays 10am - noon, and second Friday of each month, 5pm - 8pm. If you're wondering what to do in Boston with teens, you'll love this museum.
Details: 265 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA; 617-253-5927; www.mit.edu/museum
Read more: http://www.boston-discovery-
Details: 265 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA; 617-253-5927; www.mit.edu/museum
Read more: http://www.boston-discovery-
(13)Stargazing at Gilliland Observatory, Charles Hayden Planetarium at the Museum of Science - Free every Friday night from 8:30 - 10pm, weather permitting (thank you, Lowell Institute). Features a computer-controlled Celestron CGE 1100 Schmidt Cassegrain telescope; call 617-589-0267 to confirm the schedule (if weather conditions seem iffy) and to find out what's on view.
Details: Roof of the parking garage; Museum of Science, http://www.mos.org/ - click on Planetarium link.
Read more: http://www.boston-discovery-
Details: Roof of the parking garage; Museum of Science, http://www.mos.org/ - click on Planetarium link.
Read more: http://www.boston-discovery-
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The Highland Street Free Fun Fridays program invites you to visit a designated museum or attraction in the Boston area for free over during the summer.
Please note that you do not need to register or obtain a ticket. Just show up and enjoy!
Please note that you do not need to register or obtain a ticket. Just show up and enjoy!
(15) Summer in the City: Music and Movie Fridays
Each Friday this summer, start the weekend with Boston Harbor Hotel's Movies by Moonlight: enjoy the harbor view and music from DJ Mike Amado, followed by a Hollywood classic. Movies start at dusk.June 15: The Way We Were
June 22: Johnny Dangerously
June 29: The Magnificent Seven
July 6: Yankee Doodle Dandy
July 13: An American in Paris
July 20: On the Waterfront
July 27: Jaws
Aug 3: Princess Bride
Aug 10: Moonstruck
Aug 17: Planes, Trains & Auto
Aug 24: Dirty Dancing
Aug 31: Roxanne
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695 Hillside Street, Reservation HQ, Milton, MA, 02186 map
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Hike, bike or stroll along the Blue Hills Reservation's Chickatawbut Road every Sunday all summer long. The Department of Conservation and Recreation will be closing the road to traffic – and opening it to you!
The roads will be closed to vehicle traffic from Saturday evening at 8 p.m. until Monday morning at 7 a.m.
The roads will be closed to vehicle traffic from Saturday evening at 8 p.m. until Monday morning at 7 a.m.
(16) Free Friday Flicks: Journey 2--The Mysterious Island
Friday, July 13 6:00p
at DCR Hatch Memorial Shell, Boston, MA
WBZ NewsRadio 1030 and the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) present the 27th Annual Free Friday Flicks movie series. Free Friday Flicks has become a summertime tradition in Boston, attracting thousands of movie-goers to the Esplanade to enjoy classic, family-oriented feature length movies under the stars all summer long. read more
Price: Free
Phone: (617) 787-7200
Age Suitability: None Specified
Tags: free friday flicks
WBZ NewsRadio 1030 and the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) present the 27th Annual Free Friday Flicks movie series. Free Friday Flicks has become a summertime tradition in Boston, attracting thousands of movie-goers to the Esplanade to enjoy classic, family-oriented feature length movies under the stars all summer long. Now in HD.Bring a blanket or lawn chair, pack a picnic and watch a movie with family and friends. Movies begin at sundown, but arrive early to grab your spot on the lawn and enjoy free food samples, games and giveaways with WBZ NewsRadio 1030—the fun starts at 6pm.
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island
The new journey begins when Sean Anderson receives a coded distress signal from a mysterious island where no island should exist — a place of strange life forms, mountains of gold, deadly volcanoes, and more than one astonishing secret. The secret is rumored to involve Sean’s missing grandfather, Alexander Anderson. Unable to stop him from going, Sean’s new stepfather joins the quest. Together with a helicopter pilot and his beautiful, strong-willed daughter, they set out to find the island, rescue its lone inhabitant and escape before seismic shockwaves force the island under the sea and bury its treasures forever.
Schedule: http://boston.cbslocal.com/
(17)Arts on the Arcade
July 4-August 29, 2012
A free lunchtime performance program runs from noon - 2pm in conjunction with the Farmers' Market on City Hall Plaza.Running every Wednesday, July 4th - August 29th, from 11- 3pm
(18) Mayor Menino's Wednesday Night Concerts
Now celebrating 40 years as Boston's longest-running outdoor concert series, these performances feature exciting, non-stop entertainment for music lovers of all ages.Concerts include Motown Night, Disco Night featuring Stardust, and United States Air Force Band of Liberty.
http://www.cityofboston.gov/
June 30-August 18, 2012
Join us for free family movies this summer on South Garden at our annual Magic 106.7 Family Film Festival, Saturdays from June 30 through August 18.Bring the family in for dinner, enjoy discounted parking with a $10 purchase, and fun pre-movie activities for the whole family. Entertainment starts at 6:00 p.m., and movies start at sundown.
http://www.prudentialcenter.
(20) Landmarks Festival at the Shell 2012
July 11-August 29, 2012
The Landmarks Festival at the Shell has established itself as Boston’s newest tradition, with audiences exceeding 60,000 people per season. The orchestra is committed to maintaining Boston’s reputation as a world-class destination. During the summer, much of the city’s cultural activities diminish, but through the Festival at the Shell, the city maintains its position as a cultural capital and center for tourism.(21) Beach Party Mondays at Boston Harbor Hotel
The newest addition to the Summer in the City lineup – takes place every Monday evening from June 18 through August 27, 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Guests are invited to unwind and kick back while listening to the soothing tunes reminiscent of a tropical island vacation. The perfect way to kick off the week!
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