Boston USA Holidays 2023 & 2024

Boston is a city where the old and new are in constant conversation, with cobbled-stone streets meeting glass-enclosed shopping galleries and cutting-edge restaurants standing beside renowned performance theatres. It's a place where you can uncover the past while enjoying Boston's distinctively modern edge and buzzing nightclubs.

You can see the old parts of the city built centuries ago and take a walk or a bike ride along the famous 2.5-mile Freedom Trail.

Visit the Museum of Science or the Institute of Contemporary Art, which focuses on different aspects of art and culture.

Events

Events in Boston, Massachusetts, are always exciting and strong indicators of the season. The city boasts numerous annual events throughout the year. Discover Boston’s best seasonal events, family-friendly and food festivals, arts and music festivals, fairs, street fairs, and more!

A Boston tradition that has remained for over 40 years! The First Night/First Day festival is the best way to bring in the New Year with a procession, ice sculptures, lights, firework displays, and musical performances. It is the perfect way to celebrate the end of one year and the beginning of another.

If you are passionate about reading, the Boston Book Festival comes to town every year, as does the Scout Film Festival, empowering young filmmakers worldwide. With so many different events and festivals available all year round, there is something for all the family to enjoy when you visit Boston.

Boston baked beans are the city's signature dish and are available at almost any restaurant. Made with Navy beans and sweetened with molasses, they're the perfect accompaniment to any main meal or a dish served on their own.

This city has a bit of everything. From its quick-bite eateries to its gourmet food, you'll find something to satisfy even the fussiest appetite. If you crave fresh seafood, we recommend the traditional New England Clam Chowder or the city's luscious lobster rolls. You'll also find some ethnic eats and a taste of the Deep South with some of the most warming comfort food.

Boston has four seasons, but it can seem like five when you factor in the weather. The city experiences all four seasons, each with its own charm and appeal. Summer brings hot days and muggy nights that are perfect for picnics outside. Fall temperatures, as Bostonians say, “fall right away” and bring a riot of color to the trees, while winter brings snowfalls of up to 6 inches at once. Spring is mild, but flowers bloom, and it’s a perfect time to bike around the city or enjoy a boat ride on the Charles River.