As August unfolds, Boston offers a vibrant array of events catering to diverse interests. Here’s a curated list of notable happenings to mark on your calendar:
Dine Out Boston
Running from August 1 to August 15, Dine Out Boston features nearly 200 participating restaurants offering special prix fixe menus. It’s an excellent opportunity to explore the city’s culinary scene at various price points. For a unique experience, consider dining aboard the Boston Harbor City Cruises, offering dinner at $55. Check in at 200 Seaport Boulevard. For a full list of participating restaurants, visit the official Dine Out Boston website.
Free Shakespeare on Boston Common: ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’
From August 3 to August 9, enjoy a free performance of Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ at the Parkman Bandstand on Boston Common. Bring a blanket and experience this classic play under the stars.
Boston Landmarks Orchestra Concerts
Starting August 3 and running through August 12, the Boston Landmarks Orchestra presents free concerts at the DCR Hatch Memorial Shell on the Esplanade. These performances showcase a range of musical genres in a picturesque outdoor setting.
Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience at Franklin Park Zoo
Beginning August 2 and continuing through November 3, the Franklin Park Zoo hosts ‘Boston Lights,’ featuring all-new lantern displays, immersive walkthroughs, and interactive exhibits. It’s a dazzling experience suitable for all ages.
Boston Comic Con Fan Expo
Dress up as your favorite superhero and fly by Comic Con: Fan Expo at Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC).
The Bolton Fair
Get ready for tons of fun at the iconic Bolton Fair! Held over 3 days on 53 acres of beautiful grounds, the Bolton Fair is the quintessential New England Fair with old fashion fun for the entire family. The Fair is where friends, agriculture, education and creativity unite.
Boston Green Fest
Gather at the Boston Green Fest music and art festival. Browse the tables of over 150 exhibitors and vendors, enjoy more than 80 live performances on the solar stage, marvel at EcoArt and EcoFashion and more! On this day, events are held to demonstrate the importance of environmental protection on the Rose Kennedy Greenway.
August Moon Festivals
Help celebrate the harvest and the moon as symbols of prosperity, happiness and unity in Asian culture at the Quincy August Moon Festival. Enjoy a community event filled with vendors, food trucks, games, and activities for children, and performances throughout the day. You can also enjoy Boston Chinatown’s August Moon Festival. The annual festival is a day-long event filled with cultural performances as well as Chinese calligraphy, lion dancing, Chinese opera, music and folk dance, and martial arts. arts and crafts, and various vendors of Chinese food and merchandise. And of course, there will be Mooncakes to enjoy – round Chinese dessert typically filled with lotus bean paste and an egg yolk (representing the moon), and which are a symbol of familial unity, are shared between family and friends as part of the celebration.
Boston Summer Concerts
Tap your toes and move to the beat as you enjoy the good vibes at any of Boston’s wide array of free Summer Concerts. Gather the family as The Boston Landmarks Orchestra performs free summer evening concerts at the Hatch Shell on Wednesday nights at 7:00pm.
These events offer a glimpse into the rich cultural tapestry of Boston. Whether you’re a foodie, art enthusiast, or music lover, there’s something to enjoy this August.