Now that spring has officially sprung, we’re planting the seeds for some ideas to get your seasonal bucket list started.
Here are 10 can’t-miss Boston experiences + events to help you make the most of spring in our city.
Experiences
Red Sox games | Grab tickets for the home opener on Thursday, March 30 or check out the full schedule to catch a game + sing “Sweet Caroline.”
Swan Boats | Take a scenic ride along the Public Garden once the 2023 season kicks off Saturday, April 15.
Porchfests | Rock out with local musicians in local neighborhoods like Somerville and Fenway. As the name implies, these jam sessions take place primarily on porches.
SoWa Open Market | The open-air farmer and artist market in the South End takes place every Sunday from May 7 through October 29.
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum nasturtiums | See the colorful flowers at the Fenway museum’s courtyard when they bloom in April.
These swans have been gliding along the Public Garden lagoon since 1877.
Photo by @martinlieberman
Events
Boston Calling | If you haven’t already, grab tickets to see Foo Fighters, The Lumineers, and Paramore headline the Friday, May 26-Sunday, May 28 music festival in Allston.
The Greenway Food Truck Festival | Head to the Rose Kennedy Greenway on Saturday, May 6 for the annual foodie event, coinciding with the opening of the Greenway Artisan Market.
Mayfair Harvard Square | The 38th annual Cambridge celebration on Sunday, May 8 will feature music, local vendors, and patio dining.
Craft Brewers Festival | Cyclorama in the South End will host 40 Massachusetts-based craft brewers on Saturday, April 29 — the $55 tickets include unlimited beer samples.
Boston Marathon | This goes without saying, but the annual April race is one of the most energizing local events to spectate. Stay tuned for our guide to Marathon Monday (April 17).