Things to do in Boston this weekend of June 23 | City of Cambridge Dance Party 2023
Our picks for fun things to do in Boston this weekend of June 23 – 25 include City of Cambridge Dance Party 2023, Speedway Summer Kickoff Block Party, Birding at the Arboretum, The Big Bounce America Boston 2023, and more!
There’s always lots going on in Boston in terms of events and activities. There are fun things to do in Boston for adults and also Things to do in Boston with family. Our weekly round-up brings you the best things to do in Boston this weekend.
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For more on the latest in Boston, check out our Things to Do in Boston this Week and our Things to Do in Boston this Weekend with Family guides. These are also updated every week with the best on entertainment, food & drink, and deals across Greater Boston!
Also, check out our articles on Flea Market Boston Massachusetts, Best Parks In Boston, Outdoor Activities Boston, and Boston Pride 2023!
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Things to do in Boston this weekend of June 23, 2023 – Friday
Blueberry & Flower Festival
Calling all blueberry and flower lovers! Enjoy live music, hard cider, family-friendly activities, hayrides, blueberry goods, cut-your-own bouquets, and PYO blueberries.
When: Friday, June 23, 2023 | Starts June 22, 2023
Where: Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Ave, Amesbury, MA 01913
How Much: Free
City of Cambridge Dance Party 2023
Image credit: City of Cambridge (Official)
Celebrate the end of the week with a huge dance party in Cambridge! Join thousands of people and gather in front of Cambridge City Hall for this amazing dance party. In addition to that, colorful lights will also be launched to make the evening more magical.
When: Friday, June 23, 2023 | 6 pm – 10 pm
Where: Central Square, Cambridge City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
How Much: FREE
The Big Bounce America Boston 2023: The World’s Biggest Bounce House
Image credit: The Big Bounce America
Get ready to get bouncy with excitement for the biggest, craziest touring inflatable event in the entire world! The world’s biggest bounce house is coming to Boston! Bounce over 13 000 square feet of climbing towers, ball pits, slides, inflatable obstacle courses, spaceships, sports fields, and many more! So drop the gadgets, step away from the TV, and get bouncing on this massive bounce party!
When: Friday to Sunday, June 23 – 25, 2023 | 9 am – 6 pm | Runs until July 2
Where: Topsfield Fairgrounds, 207 Boston St, Topsfield, MA 01983
How Much: Starts at $22
BAMS Festival 2023
BAMS is back! The festival is one of the fastest-growing urban arts and music festivals in the city. And it’s all about celebrating Afro-centric identity and Black artistry.
Get your tickets now and enjoy plenty of fun activities for the whole squad. There will be the Soul Food Row, the Beat Feet Dance Zone, a vendor market, a live art and graffiti exhibition, grapes and hops garden, and a kid’s play zone.
When: Friday – Saturday, June 23 – 24, 2023, 10 am – 5 pm | Starts June 22, 2023
Where: Franklin Park Playstead, Pierpont Rd, Boston, MA 02119
How Much: Free – $225
Get The Lowest Price On The Very Popular Boston Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour
Explore the best that Boston has to offer on this hop-on hop-off tour of the city. See Boston’s top attractions—like the USS ‘Constitution’ and the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum, to name a few—on the loop. Enjoy discounted admission to attractions like the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum with the purchase of your tour.
Board one of the orange-and-green trolleys at any of the stops and enjoy the view with live commentary from an expert guide who knows the city inside and out. Learn about the history and happenings of Boston, a city known as the Cradle of Liberty, as the trolley rolls along from one location to the next. For one, or two consecutive days, hop off at any of the attractions for a closer look, then hop back on when it’s convenient.
14 stops and 33 points of interest!
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Things to do in Boston on Saturday, June 24, 2023
Summer Solstice Family Festival
Celebrate the official beginning of summer with the family this weekend with fun and arts at the Peabody Essex Museum. You can join the family yoga sessions, the workshops, and forest bathing, or make art around the theme of Pride month.
When: Saturday, June 24, 2023, 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Peabody Essex Museum, 161 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970
How Much: Not stated
Bill Dunn Jr Memorial Road Race
Bill Dunn Jr Memorial Road Race
The Bill Dunn Jr. Memorial Road Race is a challenging picturesque 5-mile race and 2-mile walk. It takes place every June in Houghs Neck, Quincy, MA, in memory of Bill Dunn Jr.
When: Saturday, June 24, 2023 | 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
Where: 40 Darrow St Thomas Aquinas Hall, Quincy, MA
8th Annual Community Cookout
Enjoy this cookout event and celebrate with family and friends after with a fun picnic!
When: Saturday to Sunday, June 24-25, 2023 | 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: 81 Bridge St, Lowell, MA 01852, United States
How Much: FREE
Birding at the Arboretum
Birding at the Arboretum
Embark on a birdwatching walk in the Arboretum’s landscape with docent and birder Donna Sullivan. This two-hour walk is suitable for adult beginners as well as more experienced birders. Bring binoculars if you have them!
Free and open to all, most suitable for children ages four through ten.
When: Saturday, June 24, 2023 | 8:00 am to 10:00 am
Where: 125 Arborway, Boston, MA 02130 | Meet in front of the Hunnewell Building
How Much: FREE
Salisbury Beach Summer Concerts and Fireworks
Jam out to great music from great bands at the Salisbury beachfront this weekend with the family. Then, after that, join everyone to watch the fireworks over the ocean at around 10:15 pm.
When: Saturday, June 24, 2023, 7:30 pm
Where: Salisbury Beach, Salisbury, MA 01952
How Much: Free
Get the lowest price on the highly-rated Original Boston Guided Brewery Tour
Learn about Boston’s thriving craft beer scene and sample a variety of libations on this morning or evening brewery tour. Get an inside look at how beer is made and learn about their operations as you visit breweries, cider houses, and distilleries. Visit brewpubs that may include the well-known Samuel Adams or gastropub Meadhall. Round-trip transportation in downtown Boston by air-conditioned van is included.
Get to know Boston’s thriving beer scene on a morning or evening brew tour. Chat with brewery owners and learn about the equipment used to make beer, the brewing process and best of all, what the different kinds of beer taste like.
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Things to do in Boston this Weekend of June 23, 2023 – Sunday
Speedway Summer Kickoff Block Party
Image credit: Charles River Speedway
Kick off summer with the whole family at the summer kickoff block party at the Charles River Speedway. Enjoy the warm outdoor weather while browsing through the various pop ups. You can also grab some treats from the shops in the area and enjoy them outside. There will also be live music.
When: Sunday, June 25, 2023, 12 pm – 5 pm
Where: The Charles River Speedway, 525 Western Ave, Brighton, MA 02135
How Much: Free
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