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Best Spring Festivals and Fairs in Boston for Families

Spring Festivals and Fairs in Boston get families outside in the sunshine! Lilac Sunday photo by Lauren Miller/Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
Spring Festivals and Fairs in Boston get families outside in the sunshine! Lilac Sunday photo by Lauren Miller/Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
3/17/24 - By Kelley Heyworth

Warm weather and longer days bring spring festivals and fairs to Boston! As the city blossoms into springtime, there are few better ways to celebrate than by getting outside at one of Boston’s fun, family-friendly festivals. With so many to choose from, it seems like the whole city is cheering for warmer, sunnier days with music, art, flowers, and food. And the best part? Many of these special events are free. Mark your calendars now and enjoy the balmier, more festive days ahead!


Find more family fun ideas with 23 Things To Do This Spring in Boston with Kids. And check out our spring fun guide for additional ideas for embracing this gorgeous season around Boston.

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Try a slice from Cini's At the Boston Pizza Festivals this Spring! Photo courtesy of @BostonPizzaFestival
Try a slice from Cini's At the Boston Pizza Festivals this Spring! Photo courtesy of @BostonPizzaFestival

Spring Festivals and Fairs in Boston

Party for the Planet at Franklin Park Zoo

Boston - April 21, 2024
Head over to the Franklin Park Zoo for a fun and engaging day to raise awareness for the planet and all it has to offer and learn how to make a difference! READ MORE

Lilac Sunday

Jamaica Plain - May 12, 2024
Of the thousands of flowering plants in the Arboretum, only one, the lilac, is singled out each year for a daylong celebration. This day is the only one all year when picnicking is permitted at the Arboretum. READ MORE

Duckling Day

Boston - May 12, 2024
Join the Friends of the Public Garden in Boston’s most beautiful parks for Duckling Day! A beloved Mother’s Day tradition for over 30 years, the event celebrates the children’s classic book Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey. READ MORE

Franklin Park Kite & Bike Festival

Dorchester - May 18, 2024
Go fly a kite at this 50-year Franklin Park tradition and celebrate the arrival of spring. READ MORE

Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl

Boston - June 4 - 6, 2024
The annual Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl returns to City Hall Plaza for the nation's largest all-you-can-eat ice cream festival, serving up ice cream, frozen yogurt, and sorbet from some of the nation's leading ice cream companies.  READ MORE

Boston Pizza Festival

Boston - June 22 - 23, 2024
Interested in "all-you-can-eat" pizza, sampling, live entertainment, games, and more? Vendors from all over will be serving up Gluten-Free, Vegan, Neapolitan, Sicilian, New York Style, and much more at City Hall Plaza in Boston. READ MORE

Spring Festivals, Fairs, and Celebrations near Boston

Harvard ArtsFirst Festival

Cambridge - April 24 - 28, 2024
Each ARTS FIRST festival is unique but every year combines the exuberance of Harvard students, faculty and affiliates who are passionate about the many art forms presented in four rousing days of performances, exhibitions and art-making opportunities. READ MORE

Somerville's PorchFest

Somerville - May 11, 2024
Musicians and bands in styles including funk, blues, gospel, bluegrass and so many more serenade passersby from porches throughout Somerville. READ MORE

Boston Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival

Cambridge - June 9, 2024
Stunningly decorated boats race down the Charles River all day long, while arts and crafts, Asian food vendors, and Asian cultural performances line the riverbank. READ MORE
From Patriots' Day to Steampunk, there's a fair or festival for so many occasions. Photo courtesy of the Watch City Steampunk Festival
From Patriots' Day to Steampunk, there's a fair or festival for so many occasions. Photo courtesy of the Watch City Steampunk Festival

Spring Festivals and Fairs in Greater Boston

Spring Spectacular & Egg Hunt

Berlin - March 28 - 31, 2024
Calling all parents and grandparents! Gather the Peeps and hop on down to the enchanted world of Peter Cottontail's carrot patch, the magical garden of cherry blossom trees, tulips, daffodils, and wisteria awaits. READ MORE

Concord's Patriots' Day Parade

Concord - April 15, 2024
One of the most popular annual Patriots' Day celebrations around the region, the Concord Parade begins in the town center and travels to North Bridge, where there will be a battle reenactment of the "shot heard 'round the world."  READ MORE

Gore Place Sheepshearing Festival

Waltham - April 27, 2024
It’s the 37th year for this fair with 100 crafters and fiber artists, music, demonstrations of sheepshearing and herding dogs, wagon rides, historic re-enactors, and activities for kids of all ages. READ MORE

Tulip Fest at Cider Hill Farm

Amesbury - May 4 - May 12, 2024
A gorgeous variety of 100k tulips are scheduled to bloom in early May. Welcome in spring with this multi-weekend festival featuring free live music, self-guided blooming orchard walks, outdoor hard cider bars, food trucks, fitness n' family activities and pick-your-tulips. READ MORE

2024 Watch City Steampunk Festival

Waltham - May 11, 2024
2024's Watch City Steampunk Festival will feature costumed performers, musicians, kids' activities, and a large collection of unique vendors peddling all things Steampunk! Plus, this year will feature a Sherlock Holmes-style mystery of Queen Mercy’s missing crown. READ MORE

Marblehead Spring Celebration

Marblehead - May 11, 2024
Stroll along the streets of Marblehead at the annual Spring Celebration, exploring the little shops and taking in the sights. READ MORE

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