Boston holiday events

History Book Club

Thursday, Jun 27 7:30p

The book club reads works of American social history. The book club is free and open to all, new members are welcome. Please call 617.796.1450 for the book selection for this meeting.

Hingham July Fourth Parade and activities

Thursday, Jul 4 10:00a

Hingham High School, Hingham

Parade theme "Stars and Stripes Forever!" Parade departs from Hingham High School at 10 a.m., traveling east on Pleasant Street, left onto Middle Street, north on Main Street to Hingham Square...

July 4th Celebrations Aboard Roseway

Thursday, Jul 4 10:30a

Schooner Roseway, Boston

America began in Boston so what better place to celebrate Independence Day! On July 4, in addition to our regular afternoon sail, we are offering two special sails aboard one of America's most au...

Arlington July Fourth Celebration

Thursday, Jul 4 6:00p

Robbins Farm Park, Arlington

Musical entertainment, refreshments, and the Boston Pops Orchestra and fireworks on the giant screen. Celebration begins at 6 p.m., fireworks at 10:30 p.m.

Beacon Hill in the Civil War: Walking Tour

Saturday, Oct 12 2:00p

Otis House Museum, Boston

Discover the hidden history of Massachusetts’ struggles in the Civil War as seen through the eyes of residents of Beacon Hill...

Peabody Ward 4 Fourth of July Celebration

Thursday, Jul 4 9:00a

Emerson Park, Peabody

The annual field day celebration will consist of a parade, an Independence Road Race for kids under 6-years-old, followed by various activities, a BBQ with hot dogs and hamburgers, and refreshments...

Happy Birthday USA Family Day

Thursday, Jul 4 12:00p

Spellman Museum of Stamps and Postal History, Weston

Activities include stamp hunts,games/puzzles for prizes, making patriotic stamps and envelopes to send letters to friends (free postage),arts and crafts using stamps...

Beverly July Fourth Fireworks

Thursday, Jul 4 8:45p

West Beach, Beverly

Shoreline illumination and aerial fireworks display.

Boston Pops July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular

Wednesday, Jul 3 7:30p

DCR Hatch Memorial Shell, Boston

July 3: 7:30 concert (no fireworks on July 3) July 4: Live radio broadcast begins at 6 p.m. (WBZ AM 1030), local TV broadcast begins at 7 p.m. (WBZ-TV) At 7:30 p.m., Boston Pops Concert begins...

Newton July Fourth Celebration

Thursday, Jul 4 10:00a

Russell J. Halloran Field and Sports Complex, Newton

At Newton Centre Playground: 10 a.m.-noon, Kids Morning for ages 3-12 featuring grande pet parade, teddy bear parade, decorated doll carriage promenade, foot races. Cancelled in case of rain...

Somerville July Fourth Fireworks

Thursday, Jun 27 6:00p

Trum Field, Somerville

Join the City of Somerville for their annual Fourth of July fireworks display. June 27, 6 p.m. Rain date June 28.

IndepenDANCE Party Cruise Aboard The New Boston

Thursday, Jul 4 7:30p

New Boston, Boston

Outside of the awesome weather that greets us when July rolls around, everyone looks forward to Independence Day...

Lexington July Fourth Fireworks

Wednesday, Jul 3 8:30p

Hastings Park Bandstand, Lexington

The Lexington Lions Club Annual Fourth of July Carnival will be held at Hastings Park from Tuesday, July 2-July 6. The annual fireworks celebration will be held Wednesday, July 3, after dusk...

The Spirit of Christmas Past: Four Centuries of Christmas in New England

Thursday, Dec 5 7:00p

Lyman Estate, Waltham

This illustrated lecture traces the development of the celebration of Christmas, from when it was outlawed in seventeenth-century New England through the beginning of the twentieth century...