23 Best Free and Fun Things To Do in Boston May 2024 with Kids
![23 Best Free and Fun Things To Do in Boston May 2024 with Kids Spring brings May flowers to Boston, along with free and fun things to do all month! Lilac Sunday photo by Lauren Miller/Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University](https://static.mommypoppins.com/styles/image960x650/s3/boston_lilac_sunday_courtesy_of_the_arnold_arboretum_2.jpg)
There is no shortage of things to do in Boston in May. From Mother's Day to Memorial Day, we've got the best events happening all month—and May the 4th be with you!
Boston's blossoming with events this May, and we've done the groundwork to bring you the best picks! Family outing? Cheer on Boston's beloved ducks at the adorable Duckling Day parade on Boston Common. Celebrating Mom? Treat her to a charming Mother's Day Tea at the Daffodil and Tulip Festival. Craving summer fun? Head north for Canobie Lake Park opening day 2024! And that's not all - May boasts outdoor adventures like Boston's Lilac Sunday, the Cider Hill Farm Tulip Festival, and North Andover's Spring BloomFest. Feeling a touch mystical? Deadwick's Ethereal Faire at Castle Hill awaits! May in Boston promises something for everyone!
OUR LATEST VIDEOS
Places featured in this article:
Arnold Arboretum
Neighborhood Porches
Southwick's Zoo
Parkman Bandstand
Canobie Lake Park
Paul Revere Heritage Site
Franklin Park Playstead,
Roger Williams Zoo
Stevens-Coolidge Place
Symphony Hall
Rose Kennedy Greenway
Concord Youth Theatre
Hatch Shell/Esplanade
Naumkeag House & Gardens