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Memorial Day Weekend 2023 in Boston: Festivals, Day Trips, and More Things to Do

Stars, Stripes, and smiles take to the streets with parades, celebrations, and more things to do in Boston this Memorial Day Weekend! Photo courtesy of the Middleton MA Memorial Day Parade
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5/24/23 - By N Ferreira

Looking for the best things to do in Boston this Memorial Day Weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your schedule.

Memorial Day weekend 2023 has finally arrived in Boston! Fire up the grill for a family BBQ, take some time to remember fallen heroes, and be sure to enjoy a long weekend of extra fun around New England. Discover one of Boston's world-class art museums for free. Want to spend time on the water? Hop aboard the Denis Sullivan, a replica of a Great Lakes schooner for a two-hour cruise around Boston Harbor. For a fun day trip, check out Duxbury Day where you'll find all sorts of activities from sailing to bounce houses and a BBQ. Lexington is shutting down Mass Ave so visitors can walk freely on the street exploring shops and enjoying live music. Families can also find free live music at Rideout Park in Concord and at the Blackstone Memorial Day Carnival. And of course, there will be plenty of Memorial Day Parades including those in Lincoln, Quincy, and Belmont to name a few.

For more weekend fun, check out 25 Spring Day Trips from Boston that Kids Will Love. As always, keep tabs on our Boston events calendar for daily updates on the best local and virtual happenings. And don't forget to book those summer camps—spots are filling up fast for the 2023 season. 

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Best Things To Do in Boston this Week with Kids

Harbor Sail aboard Denis Sullivan

Boston — Friday, May 26, 2023
Hop aboard the Denis Sullivan, a replica of a Great Lakes schooner for a two-hour cruise around Boston Harbor. Families can join the crew in raising the sails of this tall ship—or just relax and enjoy the beautiful Boston skyline. READ MORE

Lexington Discovery Day

Lexington — Saturday, May 27, 2023
Free
Walk freely along Massachusetts Avenue for the community street fair featuring live entertainment, local merchandise, delicious food, kids activities, and giveaways. READ MORE

Westford Memorial Day BBQ

Westford — Saturday, May 27, 2023
Free
Celebrate Memorial Day weekend with face painting, games, and an obstacle course. Plus, touch-a-truck, live music, and lots of food!  READ MORE

Rockin' For The Kids

Concord — Saturday, May 27, 2023
Free
Pack a picnic and head to Rideout Park where the Bruce Marshall Band and other musicians will be jamming out all afternoon long. READ MORE

Duxbury Opening of the Bay: Family Day

Duxbury — Saturday, May 27, 2023
Duxbury Bay opens for the season with boat rides, sailing, a bounce house, face painting, live music, food, and more to keep the whole family entertained.  READ MORE

"The Fairy Circus" By Tanglewood Marionettes

Brookline — Saturday, May 27, 2023
Fairies, field mice, and other small critters dance to the music of favorite classical composers in this dazzling display of turn-of-the-century style trick puppetry. READ MORE

Blackstone Memorial Day Carnival 2023

Blackstone — Sunday, May 28, 2023
Free
Blackstone kicks off Memorial Day celebrations on Sunday with a parade and carnival featuring a craft fair, live entertainment, and amusement rides. READ MORE

Sudbury Memorial Day Parade 2023

Sudbury — Monday, May 29, 2023
Free
The Sudbury Memorial Day Parade has been honoring veterans for more than 100 years. The parade stops at the Goodnow Library Civil War Monument, the Wadsworth Monument (King Philip’s War), and the World War II, Korean, and Vietnam Memorials at Wadsworth Cemetery. READ MORE

Lincoln Veterans March & Cookout

Lincoln — Monday, May 29, 2023
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The Memorial Day Celebration in Lincoln, MA features a veterans march, Memorial Day Ceremony, and community cookout.  READ MORE

Stoneham Memorial Day Parade & Ceremonies

Stoneham — Monday, May 29, 2023
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The Stoneham Memorial Day Parade honors US veterans and will feature a float contest for floats with a patriotic theme. READ MORE

Andover Memorial Day Parade

Andover — Monday, May 29, 2023
Free
Watch the Middlesex County Volunteers (MCV) march in the annual Memorial Day parade through downtown Andover. READ MORE

City of Quincy Memorial Day Parade

Quincy — Monday, May 29, 2023
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The city of Quincy will host their annual Memorial Day Parade followed by an observance at Mt. Wollaston Cemetary.  READ MORE

Town of Belmont Memorial Day Parade

Belmont — Monday, May 29, 2023
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The Belmont Memorial Day parade will feature local active duty members and veterans, performances from Belmont schools marching bands, and the local Girls and Boy Scouts.  READ MORE

Middleton Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony

Middleton— Monday, May 29, 2023
Free
The Middleton parade steps off at 9 am from the Howe-Manning Elementary School, proceeding to the Memorial Stones at the Flint Library Lawn for a brief ceremony. READ MORE
Free-fall into weekend fun as amusement parks open around New England! Photo courtesy of quassy.com
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