Memorial Day Activities for Boston Visitors - 2022Ceremonies & Fun Things to Do on Memorial Day Weekend in Boston Show
Memorial Day falls on May 30 in 2022 and marks the unofficial beginning of summer in Boston. Patio dining at local restaurants, warm weather, and lots to do including the huge 3-day Boston Calling music festival, Red Sox games, and the Garden of Flags on Boston Common make Memorial Day Weekend a perfect time to visit. Many Boston locals head to Cape Cod, the Vineyard, or the New Hampshire mountains for the long weekend. So for Boston visitors, that means attractive hotel rates, restaurant reservations, show and cruise tickets, and even Red Sox tickets will be easier to get than usual. You'll also find lots of fun activities, holiday sales, and free events. Here are 12 suggestions for Memorial Day ceremonies, events, plus fun things to do in Boston during this first long summer weekend. Top photo: Garden of Flags on Boston Common on Memorial Day Weekend Find out about other things to do in Boston in May 12 Top Memorial Day Weekend Activities1. Massachusetts Military Heroes Garden of Flags, Memorial Day Services, Concerts Memorial Day honors those who died in wars defending our country and our freedom. Every year, the Massachusetts Military Heroes organization plants a Garden of Flags - 37,000 of them - in front of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument on Boston Common to commemorate each of the Massachusetts service members who have given their lives to defend the United States and our freedom since the Revolutionary War. Flags will be put in place on Wednesday, May 26 starting at 1pm and will remain through sundown on Monday, May 31. A name-reading ceremony to honor Massachusetts service members killed since 9/11/2001 will be held in front of the flag display on the Common on Thursday, May 27 at 10:30am. (dates/times to be confirmed) Annual Memorial Day services will be held on Saturday, May 29, 11am at the Veterans Memorial Park in the Back Bay Fens in Boston's Fenway neighborhood. Veterans Memorial Park (sometimes called the Sergeant Charles Andrew MacGillivary Memorial to honor a local hero), a tranquil green area with monuments commemorating those who fought in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, can be found near the Kelleher Rose Gardens. (dates/times to be confirmed) More Boston War Memorials for you to visit At Copp's Hill Burying Ground in Boston's North End, Prince Hall Freemasons and the Low Twelve Masonic Riders Association conduct the solemn Prince Hall Freemasons Memorial Service near Hall's grave, an annual tradition siince 1908. Prince Hall (1735-1807) was a leader in Boston's free black community and founded "Black Freemasonry" in the U.S., known today as Prince Hall Freemasonry, after being rejected for membership in the all-white Boston St. John's Lodge. He served as Grand Master of the African Grand Lodge, advocated for the education of Black children, and was one of America's first abolitionists. Unlike most of the thousands of African Americans who lived in the North End during the colonial and post-colonial period who are buried here in unmarked graves, Prince Hall is buried in a marked grave bearing his name on the tombstone. A nearby sign explains his important contributions to American history. 2. Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park & More Memorial Day Weekend Entertainment - 2022With the Boston Red Sox playing the Miami Marlins at Fenway Park, the popular 3-day Boston Calling Music Festival underway at Harvard Stadium, and other events at Boston theaters and concert venues, there are plenty of events going on over Memorial Day weekend to keep you entertained! Plan your weekend and get your tickets now! Enter DISCOVERY 10 to save 10% on TicketLiquidator & TicketNetwork tickets Friday, May 28 events Saturday, May 29 events Sunday, May 30 events Monday (Memorial Day), May 31 events Fun Hotels near Fenway ParkIf you're coming to a Red Sox game, spend the night or the weekend at one of the nearby
hotels, such as the hip Verb Hotel, directly across the street from Fenway Park: More top hotels near Fenway Park:
Check out more hotels near Fenway Park 3. Boston Calling Music Festival 2022Photo courtesy of Boston Calling on Facebook Boston Calling, the popular 3-day indie and pop rock music festival that takes place over Memorial Day Weekend, returns to the Harvard Athletic Complex in Allston in 2022 bigger and better than ever. Headliners Metallica, Foo Fighters, and The Strokes will take center stage in 2022, along with a third headliner to be announced later. Look for three music stages, a comedy stage, and more music than ever from over 60 groups, plus over 30 food vendors, a wide selection of beer and wine, sponsor exhibits, and surprise attractions. Tickets typically go fast, and prices rise as the dates draw closer. In addition for single-day passes, you'll see options for 3-day passes plus a tiered array of VIP tickets; the most expensive tiers typically sell out the fastest.
Find More Memorial Day Weekend Concerts: Schedules, Tickets, & DiscountsEnter DISCOVERY 10 to save 10% on TicketLiquidator & TicketNetwork tickets Concerts & Shows for May Boston Concerts & Shows throughout the Year 4. Shop the Memorial Day SalesIf you love to shop, don't miss Boston's Memorial Day Weekend deals - you can easily save enough to pay for your weekend in a nice hotel. Because Boston's hot weather really only lasts for about 2 months, summer things get put on deep discount sale early - yes, by this weekend! Best places to look? If you want to pick just one spot among all Boston shopping areas and malls, focus on Back Bay, where you'll find lots of different options - Prudential Center for upscale stores, Copley Place for international designer boutiques, and Newbury Street/Boylston Street for more designer boutiques, unique local stores, and Nike and the other big athletic gear stores. For even bigger adventure (and possibly bigger savings), Wrentham Village discount outlets and Assembly Row Outlets (5 minutes from downtown on the T) can't be beat! Find More Popular Boston ActivitiesExplore Boston the fun way on these unique tours: 5. Free Admission at Museum of Fine Arts & ICA Boston on Memorial DayBoston's Museum of Fine Arts offers you free admission on Memorial Day (Monday) from 10am - 4:45. Lots of special family activities will be on display, as well as plenty of special exhibits, including a quilt display, the last few days of a popular Impressionism exhibition, and an exciting display of 60 contemporary Latin American works. You can also get free admission on Monday at ICA Boston - the perfect excuse, in case you need one, to visit the sizzling South Boston Waterfront. If you decide to visit on another day, remember that you can get free admission when you have either a GoBoston or a Boston CityPASS discount card. 6. Explore Boston - Take a Walking TourBoston by Foot, a non-profit organization, features a knowledgeable and enthusiastic group of 200+ volunteer guides who offer some of the most interesting walking tours in town at very reasonable prices - tickets generally run about $8-$20. Tours on Memorial Day typically include walks around the historic Beacon Hill neighborhood, the Victorian Back Bay neighborhood, and along the Freedom Trail. No reservations necessary; pay your guide in cash when you arrive at the meet-up point. Check out times and other details on the Boston By Foot Website. More options: try these self-guided walking and running itineraries:
Or follow Boston's Freedom Trail for a walk through history. Popular Boston Cruises7. Go to a ShowMost Boston theaters are closed on Mondays - but if you're coming to Boston for Memorial Day weekend, you'll find plenty of shows and performances on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. For free entertainment, head to Faneuil Hall Marketplace, where Street Performers will be out in force from Saturday through Monday. Mimes, jugglers, puppeteers, musicians, magicians, and comedians will mesmerize you with their talents. Schedules & Tickets:Enter DISCOVERY 10 to save 10% on TicketLiquidator & TicketNetwork tickets Find all shows for MayMore Boston Theater District Shows Where to have dinner in Boston's Theatre District Top Hotels near Boston's Theatre DistrictEnjoy your Boston performance or show experience to the fullest when you stay in one of the nearby Theatre District hotels, such as the fun and affordable Moxy, where theater lights and a food truck in the lobby pay homage to the neighborhood: More top Theatre District hotels:
Check out more hotels in Boston's Theatre District 8. Explore the City by BikeWith so many Bostonians (in other words, crazy Boston drivers) out of town, Memorial Day weekend presents a great opportunity to explore Boston by bike safely. Join a group tour - offerings typically include tours of the Freedom Trail, Beacon Hill, and Back Bay. More about Boston bike tours, rentals, and paths 9. Head to the Beach or a ParkAlthough Boston itself is on a harbor, real beaches - yes, with sand and places to lie in the sun or buy a hot dog and slush - are closer than you might think. True, these beaches aren't quite as magnificent as the Cape, but you can get to them on public transportation without being stuck for hours in traffic. So throw your swimsuit and towel into a bag, slather on some sunscreen, and check out beaches in Boston and local favorite, Castle Island. But if you're committed to going to the Cape, avoid the traffic by taking the ferry to Provincetown from Boston. Or head to one of Boston's biggest parks, or even a lesser-known one, such as the Victory Gardens and Kelleher Rose Gardens near Fenway Park. 10. Cruise out to the Harbor Islands . . .You'll have to go offshore to find Boston's largest park: the Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area. Although the park includes 32 island and 2 peninsulas, only a few of the islands are open to the public and accessible by ferry - but they provide plenty of recreation, places to picnic, and spectacular scenery. Best of all, you can get to the closest one in only 15 minutes, and it's like being in a different world. Sightseeing cruise around the Harbor & the Harbor Islands National Park Area More about Boston Harbor Islands 11. . . . Or, Cruise Around Boston HarborTour Boston by boat - the best way to see the city! Check out these fun sightseeing, music, and entertainment Boston Harbor cruises on the Yacht Northern Lights and Schooner Adirondack III: More Ways to See Boston by WaterFall Foliage Cruises (through November 6)
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Whale Watching Cruise TicketsJoin one of the exciting 3-hour Whale Watching Cruises departing from the Downtown Boston Waterfront, and experience the thrill of spotting whales off the coast of Boston. You'll see magnificent creatures such as Humpback and Finback whales close-up from the deck of your ship, and spot White-Sided Dolphins frolicking in the waters. These cruises sell out quickly, so don't wait to get your tickets now for this iconic Boston experience! 12. Visit America's First Garden CemeteryAlthough Memorial Day started as a remembrance of those who died in military service, it is also an occasion for remembering others who have departed, and one of the most beautiful spots in the Boston area for doing this is Mount Auburn Cemetery. Flowering trees and flowers, exquisite statuary and sculptures, and a gently rolling landscape complete with ponds and resident ducks fill the 175 beautifully landscaped acres. Directions to Mount Auburn Cemetery (580 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge) by public transportation: From Boston, take the Red Line to Harvard Square. At the station, take either the Watertown Square or Waverley Square trolley (#71 or #73). Get off on Mount Auburn Street at Aberdeen Avenue. Mount Auburn is across the street - you'll see the entrance gate. Cross Mount Auburn at the light. Free admission. 13. Anime Boston 2022Anime Boston - the largest anime convention in New England - returns to the Hynes Convention Center and Sheraton Boston Hotel (find rates & reviews) on May 27-29 with music, films, cosplay, and star guests plus lots of exhibits, artists, and special presentations. More information More To See & Do in BostonMore Boston Events during MayFind a Hotel or Apartment for Your Boston VisitEnter your dates to see available hotels, apartments, and rates: Booking.com More about how to save on Boston hotels How can I make Memorial Day fun?We've also got ideas for indoor celebrations, should the rain keep you from enjoying the great outdoors.. Tune Into the National Memorial Day Concert. ... . Do a Patriotic Craft. ... . Organize Lawn Games. ... . Take a Virtual Tour of The White House. ... . Create a Sidewalk Mural. ... . Donate to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.. What is there to do on Memorial Day in Georgia?Memorial Day Getaways Around Georgia. Ride the Rapids in Columbus. ... . Brave the rides at Georgia's amusement parks. ... . Hit the Beach on St. ... . Go Glamping on Lake Lanier. ... . Go Tubing on the Chattahoochee River. ... . Relax on Lake Oconee.. What is there to do on Memorial Day weekend in Utah?Antelope Island.. Bear Lake State Park.. Coral Pink Sand Dunes.. Goblin Valley State Park.. Great Salt Lake.. Sand Hollow.. Snow Canyon.. See All.. Where is Memorial Day weekend in NJ?Places featured in this article:. Westfield Garden State Plaza. 201-447-2292. ... . Beach Across from Wildwood Convention Center. 732-822-4884. ... . Adventure Aquarium. 856-365-3300. ... . Downtown Collingswood. Haddon Avenue, Collingswood, NJ.. Runaway Rapids. ... . 970 Inman Avenue. ... . Ventnor Cultural Art Center. ... . Bradley Beach Boardwalk.. |
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