Massachusetts: Events that are calling you to Boston this Spring

Spring in Boston is filled with the scent of flowers, the grass on The Common is turning green and love is in the air. Love of baseball that is. One of the sure signs that spring is here is when fans start heading to Fenway Park to see their favorites the Boston Red Sox.

The end of March sees the team returning to their home field and their loyal fans. While the park is open for tours all year, it is much more pleasant to tour in the sunny spring weather.

Another harbinger of spring in Beantown is the Flower and Garden Show. This is a tradition that has been going on for 138 years and ushers in the spring season to this area.


Generations of Bostonians have participated in this rite of spring. The show includes demonstrations, lectures, the introduction of new products, arrangements and gardens. There are competitions and events to entertain every member of the family. For five days the Seaport World Trade Center bursts into colorful life, out with winter and in with spring.

The Boston Early Music Festival has been going on every two years since 1980. It is recognized as one of the premier early music festivals in the world. For a full week, Boston is filled with the sounds of opera, soloists and a variety of performances.

In response to the people who really can’t skip a year, there are yearly performances offered. The Baroque Opera is among the most popular of their many performances.

The Boston Beer Summit takes place at the Park Plaza Castle in downtown Boston. This is an opportunity to taste some wonderful local beers. What happens is for a set price you get a glass and you can taste as many of the brews as you want for over three hours. There is music and if you can’t find the beer of your dreams, well maybe it doesn’t exist. The breweries change so see the website for the listing for this spring's event.

For three days in April, the Boston College Art Festival provides a link between the students at Boston College and the residents of Boston. Over 1000 students participate in the festival and offer music, theater, dance, poetry, painting and a whole lot more. You can try your hands at the arts such as pottery making or you can just enjoy the performances. There will be events to entertain children and adults.

The first Saturday in June, the banks of the Charles come to life with music, dance, and entertainment in a variety of forms at the Cambridge River Festival. Jazz, Latin music, and art will be offered in abundance. Food, fun and lots of entertainment for the entire family are what attracts 200,000 people to this event annually.

Boston has a lot going on at any time of the year and spring is no exception. The weather is fine and the city is ready and waiting to welcome visitors and locals alike to all these Spring events and festivals in Boston.

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Fenway Tours


Boston College Arts Council Festival


Boston Beer Summit


Early Music Festival


Flower and Garden Show