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Fresh plans around Boston, from this weekend's highlights to events worth planning ahead for.
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Boston Arts Festival
A free harborside celebration of Boston's visual and performing artists.
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Samaritans 5K
Join the annual Samaritans 5K for a powerful morning of connection, reflection, and hope dedicated to ending suicide together. Each year this event brings our community together during Suicide Prevention Month to honor loved on...
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New here? Start with Boston
If you are new to Boston, MA, start with the kind of day you want instead of a giant list: family-easy, adult/date, group-friendly, or weather-safe.
Family plans should be easy to enter, easy to leave, and clear about bathrooms, food, weather, and parking.
- Check age fit.
- Keep drives short.
- Pick food before the main stop.
Adult plans work best with one timed anchor and a nearby place for food or a walk.
- Check hours.
- Book if needed.
- Keep the route walkable.
Groups need one clear meet-up point and a plan that still works if people arrive late.
- Share the map.
- Pick one anchor.
- Have a backup nearby.
Weather-safe plans should stay close to the original area so the day does not fall apart.
- Check closures.
- Avoid long outdoor walks.
- Use official pages for changes.
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