Things to do

Want to know what’s up for your weekend, including what to do with your kids? Later this summer, we’re launching The Hubbub, a free weekly newsletter about events, experiences, and adventures for you and for your family around the Boston area. It will feature dining, events, shows, and only-in-the-Hub things that make our region a great place to be....

Six Flags New England is rolling out new guest experience enhancements and park improvements ahead of their opening day.

Amesbury is a thriving town with plenty of parks and recreational activities to explore outside while staying safe. A historic mill town, the town is a great place to visit, even during the pandemic. Here are 8 things to do in Amesbury: The riverwalk is a wonderful place to explore Amesbury with a pedestrian walkway and bike path along the…

One of the first planned cities in Massachusetts, Lawrence is a historical town with plenty of sites to visit while still practicing social-distancing. Here are eight fun things to do in Lawrence with the family. Den Rock Park is a 120-acre forest with walking trials and scenic views. Visitors can bird watch, hike up its granite rock face and gaze…

The landscape of Massachusetts is dotted with old industrial cities, including one 30 minutes north of Boston that still has the look and feel of a factory town. And Lawrence is also known as the “immigrant city,” with people from all over the world moving here over the past 150 years or so, helping make it one of the most…

Spring has sprung in Massachusetts. While the pandemic has changed the way we spend our free time, here are some fun activities to get you out and about this season. The famous swan boats in Boston Public Garden are back on May 8 this year after closing to the public in 2020. Enjoy the boats on weekends from 10 a.m….

For so many Americans, this is a time of being cooped up. There’s less interaction with fellow humans and, in many cases, with the landscape itself. COVID-19 and its impact of more than 200,000 Americans dead have kept many away from air travel, cruise ships and crowded beaches. Enter a decidedly unplugged alternative, a very concrete antidote to a suddenly...

The first weekend of the month is always filled with great new ways to have fun in and around the city. There are First Friday events, shows and concerts, plus some outdoor winter fun. Check out our picks and make your weekend plans: Friday, Feb. 7 Ice Skating on Frog Pond The season is open for Ice Skating on Frog…

A new week is here kicking off with Martin Luther King Day and a number of free events honoring Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy. Throughout the week catch some great events from the Boston RV & Camping Expo to a “Little Women” behind-the-scenes tour, Snoop Dogg right here in Boston and more. Check out our picks and make a...

Keep the holiday fun going all weekend long with some great family events happening throughout Greater Boston. View some light displays, catch a holiday show, skate, play and just enjoy spending time with the family during this magical time of year. Check out our picks for your weekend of fun: Friday, Dec. 27 “Friends” Boston Pop-up “Friends” fans don’t miss…