Suggested events, concerts, festivals for Kids and families in Boston.

Looking for fun things to do in Boston this Spring? Here is a list of some of the featured events for the city of Boston:

Open House at the Boston Sailing

Sun, Apr 27 1:00

A weekend of free sailing trips along Boston's historic waterfront will usher in the start of the New England sailing season on Saturday and Sunday, April 26 and 27, 2008, from 1pm to 5pm. The event is organized each year by the Boston Sailing Center
located on Lewis Wharf in downtown Boston. First-time sailors as well as more experienced skippers are invited to join the festivities at Lewis Wharf.

Boston Beer Summit

3 Great Sessions to choose from:
Session 1 Friday (5:30 - 9pm)
Session 2 Saturday (12:30 -4pm)
Session 3 Saturday (5:30- 9pm)

The Boston Beer Summit is an annual sampling event that brings over 50 of the worlds best brewers, with over 200 different beer s to the Park Plaza Castle in Boston. We have great music, great beer, and a great time on Marathon weekend. Tickets are on sale NOW, and we've got some great brewers confirmed for the April 18th & 19th shows.
Location:The Castle @ Park Plaza

Opening Day Fenway Park

4/8/2008
Red Sox take on the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park.

Boston Marathon

4/21/2008

Opening Day Swan Boats

Saturday, April 19, 2008

The Swan Boats driver paddles passengers around the Public Garden Lagoon for a 15 minute peaceful cruise.

City Hall Galleries

March 3- 31, 2008.

In honor of Women's History Month, Mayor Thomas M. Menino and the Mayor's Office of Arts, Tourism & Special Events present: 4 Figurative Women Artists from Jamaica Plain. The exhibition will be displayed in the Scollay Square Gallery and the Mayor's Art Gallery at Boston City Hall from:

Greek Parade

One day event on Sunday, 6 of April, 2008
617.635.3911
Location: Boylston Street
ending on Boston Common

Taste of Back Bay

The Neighborhood Association of Back Bay (NABB) will hold its 13th annual Taste of Back Bay on Thursday, March 27th, 2008 6-10pm at the Prudential Skywalk. Come and sample some of the finest food and drink Boston has to offer. This year features an international theme with proceeds benefiting the Snowden International Schools Scholarship program as well as NABBs many community programs. Tickets are $75 members/ $85 non-members / $95 at the door. www.nabbonline.com or 617-247-3961

Location: Prudential Skywalk Observatory
800 Boylston St. Boston MA 02199

Nearest T Station:Copley/Hynes/Prudential/ Back Bay

Patriots’ Day Parade

Monday, April 21, 2008
9 AM
Muster at Armory
Concord Massachusetts

The Patriots Day Parade goes forward rain, snow or muck and covers a route of approximately 2.5 miles. Participants include musicians, Minuteman companies, color guards, cultural and youth groups and dignitaries from neighboring towns, the State, the nation, and several foreign countries with ties to Concord. At the North Bridge there is a ceremony to commemorate the engagement between the Minuteman companies and British troops with a wreath laying ceremony. The parade continues across the North Bridge and returns to Concord Center.

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