Things to do in Boston this weekend of June 9 | Image credit: Downtown Boston
Our picks for fun things to do in Boston this weekend of June 9 – 11 include DTX Pride Celebration, 44th Boston Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival, Arlington Greek Festival, 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 Graduation Gift Ideas Boston, Summer Camp Boston 2023, Boston Hiking and Biking, and Boston Pride 2023!
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Things to do in Boston this weekend of June 9, 2023 – Friday
Boston Gay Pride
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Boston Gay Pride takes place in June and is the largest Gay Pride event in New England. The event includes live performances from local LGBTQ+ artists offering a safe space on City Hall property where everyone has an opportunity to come together in an uplifting and welcoming environment. The City of Boston’s theme for this event will be “PRIDE: Past, Present, and Future!”
When: Friday, June 9, 2023 – Sunday, June 11, 2023
Where: 1 City Hall Square #500, Boston, MA 02201
How Much: FREE
Check out our article on Boston Pride 2023 to see more Pride Month events!
LesbianNightLife Rooftop @ Revere Hotel
LesbianNightLife takes over the hottest rooftop bar in the city, the Rooftop @ The Revere Hotel Stuart St Boston MA for the city’s largest LGBTQ Women, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer Rooftop Mixer and Dance Party.
When: Friday, June 9, 2023 | 7:00 pm – 12:00 am
Where: 200 Stuart St, Boston, MA 02116
How Much: $25
Arlington Greek Festival
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Celebrate the rich and beautiful Greek culture this weekend in Arlington! Get a glimpse into their traditions and culture and, of course, get to enjoy tons of fun activities and games. Also, don’t forget to have your fill of their mouthwatering food and desserts!
When: Friday – Sunday, June 9 – 11, 2023, 11 am – 6 pm
Where: Saint Athanasius Greek Orthodox Church, 4 Appleton St, Arlington, MA 02476
How Much: Free
DTX Pride Celebration
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Head on over to Downtown Boston this weekend and enjoy a day of excitement, thrill, and just plain fun with Gay Pride! Expect lively drag performances, festive decorations, music from DJ Begbick, face painting, and so much more!
When: Friday, June 9, 2023, 5 pm – 8 pm
Where: Downtown, Summer Street Plaza, 280 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02210
How Much: Free
Check out our article on Boston Pride 2023 to see more Pride Month events!
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler – Restless Leg Tour
Hold your horses Boston! Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are here to rock your world! If you loved this comedic duo on their stints on award shows and whatnot, you better grab tickets fast to their Restless Leg Tour here in Boston. Be on the frontline for their burns and mic drop moments!
When: Friday, June 9, 2023, 7 pm and 10 pm
Where: MGM Music Hall at Fenway Park, 2 Lansdowne St, Boston, MA 02215
How Much: Starts at $160
Glow in the Park
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Kick off summer in style with Glow in the Park! The event lights up Rose Kennedy Greenway every June and it’s your chance to support the Greenway Conservancy while having a blast doing it. Enjoy live music, your favorite food trucks, lawn games, beer, wine, and so much more fun stuff.
Funds raised in the event will support the Conservancy’s work and programs.
When: Friday, June 9, 2023, 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Where: ings Fountain, Atlantic Ave &, Milk St, Boston, MA 02110
How Much: Starts at $100
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 10, 2023
Pride Bar Festival 2023
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LGBTQ event in Boston created by queer people for the community. 20+ Performers, 10 Venues and a lot of Local Vendors to celebrate and enjoy this Pride month!
When: Saturday, June 10, 2023 | 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Where: Lansdowne Street Boston, MA 02215
How Much: $15 – $25
Boston Pride For The People Parade & Festival
Boston Pride For The People is excited to announce the return of a Pride Month celebration in Boston on Saturday, June 10th, 2023. The celebration will include a parade a festival and more as this new organization creates a unified city Pride celebration!
When: Saturday, June 10, 2023 | 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Where: Boston Common, 139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111
How Much: Donations are accepted
Check out our article on Boston Pride 2023 to see more Pride Month events!
25th Annual ESME Pride Block Party
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An explosion of culture, diversity and pride with thousands of LGBTQ+ dancing in the streets.
When: Saturday, June 10, 2023 | 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: St James Ave (Between Berkeley & Arlington) Back Bay
How Much: FREE
Lace Up for Cancer
Enjoy a nice walk with your friends or family while supporting a great cause at South Shore Health Foundation’s inaugural Lace Up for Cancer walk. Create a team or walk on your own. Everyone counts. Every dollar raised in the event from donations will also go to cancer prevention screening and education efforts.
When: Saturday, June 10, 2023, 8 am – 10 am
Where: Weymouth High School, 1 Wildcat Way, Weymouth, MA 02190
How Much: Free
Spring 2023 Pro.found Market
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Treat yourself this weekend with a nice little shopping trip to the Spring 2023 pro.found Market! It will feature vintage-inspired, artisan, antique, handmade, and creative vendors who will showcase their unique products for you to see. There will also be food trucks, beer, wine, live music, and various games for the kids.
When: Saturday – Sunday, June 10 – 11, 2023, 8:30 am – 3 pm
Where: Lancaster Fairgrounds, 318 7 Bridge Rd, Lancaster, MA 01523
How Much: $12
NMLC’s Annual Food Truck Festival
Prepare to fill up your tummies this weekend with all sorts of delicious and mouthwatering treats at the NMLC’s Annual Food Truck Festival! Proceeds from the event will be used by the NMLC to rehabilitate sick and injured sea turtles.
When: Saturday, June 10, 2023, 11 am – 4 pm
Where: National Marine Life Center, 120 Main St, Bourne, MA 02532
How Much: $5
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 9, 2023 – Sunday
Family Pride Day
Family Pride Day is back and better than ever! This year, you and the family can enjoy more fun activities. This includes a bouncy house, food trucks, a center stage with rotating performances, and more arts and crafts activities. Get ready to celebrate Pride with so much fun here!
When: Sunday, June 11, 2023, 1 pm – 3:30 pm
Where: Sudbury Cooperative Preschool, 26 Concord Rd, Sudbury, MA 01776f
How Much: Free
44th Boston Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival
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Come and join one of the largest Asian-American cultural festivals in New England this weekend! Watch as dragon boat teams compete in exciting races and enjoy plenty of cultural performances like lion dancing and taiko drumming. The event also brings together plenty of food vendors featuring the best of Asian cuisine so make sure to try them all. Aside from that, there will also be art activities and demonstrations for all.
When: Sunday, June 11, 2023, 8 am – 5 pm
Where: John W. Weeks Bridge, Cambridge, MA 02163
How Much: Not state
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