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Statue and Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown

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We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that Boston has to offer — complete with museum experiences, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.

July 10, 2024 11:59 AM

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ICYMI: June Crossword Puzzle

Think back on all the exciting things that happened in June. Now, take a shot at this crossword puzzle.

June 30, 2024

Jessica Burton

Crowds walking through Downtown Crossings during Harborfest celebrations.

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Your guide to Harborfest in Boston

Break out the red, white, and blue and prepare to party in the USA Boston-style during the city’s Independence Day celebrations.

June 28, 2024

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See the “Woven City” art installation in Allston

This new permanent art installation highlights our city’s transit system and modes of transportation through history.

June 20, 2024

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"Bring It On" projected on an outdoor movie screen at the Charles River Speedway beer garden.

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Coolidge Corner Theatre brings outdoor movies to four locations

The theater will be showing movies at four locations in the Boston area with screenings happening July-September.

June 19, 2024

Michael Beausoleil

A new mural in the Seaport that reads "Remember: going through it is often how we get to the other side of it."

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Inspiring new mural in Boston’s Seaport

See the colorful new mural from poet Cleo Wade at the intersection of I-90 and Congress Street.

May 17, 2024

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Buy, sell, and trade records at Nuggets Records.

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Groove your way into these Boston-area record stores

Score some new vinyl at these local shops on Record Store Day — or any day, for that matter.

April 18, 2024

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Keith Lockhart conducts the Boston Pops Orchestra at Tanglewood on Parade

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